Cover
Cover | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2023 shares | |
Cover [Abstract] | |
Document Type | 10-Q |
Document Quarterly Report | true |
Document Period End Date | Sep. 30, 2023 |
Document Transition Report | false |
Entity File Number | 001-36478 |
Entity Registrant Name | California Resources Corp |
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 46-5670947 |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 1 World Trade Center |
Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 1500 |
Entity Address, City or Town | Long Beach |
Entity Address, State or Province | CA |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 90831 |
City Area Code | 888 |
Local Phone Number | 848-4754 |
Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock |
Trading Symbol | CRC |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
Entity Current Reporting Status | Yes |
Entity Interactive Data Current | Yes |
Entity Filer Category | Large Accelerated Filer |
Entity Small Business | false |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
Entity Shell Company | false |
Entity Bankruptcy Proceedings, Reporting Current | true |
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 68,619,851 |
Entity Central Index Key | 0001609253 |
Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 |
Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2023 |
Document Fiscal Period Focus | Q3 |
Amendment Flag | false |
Condensed Consolidated Balance
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Millions | Sep. 30, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
CURRENT ASSETS | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 479 | $ 307 |
Trade receivables | 243 | 326 |
Inventories | 71 | 60 |
Assets held for sale | 13 | 5 |
Receivable from affiliate | 26 | 33 |
Other current assets, net | 97 | 133 |
Total current assets | 929 | 864 |
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT | 3,336 | 3,228 |
Accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization | (614) | (442) |
Total property, plant and equipment, net | 2,722 | 2,786 |
INVESTMENT IN UNCONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARY | 15 | 13 |
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES | 150 | 164 |
OTHER NONCURRENT ASSETS | 136 | 140 |
TOTAL ASSETS | 3,952 | 3,967 |
CURRENT LIABILITIES | ||
Accounts payable | 224 | 345 |
Liabilities associated with assets held for sale | 5 | 5 |
Fair value of commodity derivative contracts | 103 | 246 |
Accrued liabilities | 362 | 298 |
Total current liabilities | 694 | 894 |
NONCURRENT LIABILITIES | ||
Long-term debt, net | 589 | 592 |
Asset retirement obligations | 388 | 432 |
Other long-term liabilities | 231 | 185 |
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||
Preferred stock (20,000,000 shares authorized at $0.01 par value) no shares outstanding at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 | 0 | 0 |
Common stock (200,000,000 shares authorized at $0.01 par value) (83,483,766 and 83,406,002 shares issued; 68,619,851 and 71,949,742 shares outstanding at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022) | 1 | 1 |
Treasury stock (14,863,915 shares held at cost at September 30, 2023 and 11,456,260 shares held at cost at December 31, 2022) | (604) | (461) |
Additional paid-in capital | 1,324 | 1,305 |
Retained earnings | 1,253 | 938 |
Accumulated other comprehensive income | 76 | 81 |
Total stockholders' equity | 2,050 | 1,864 |
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | $ 3,952 | $ 3,967 |
Condensed Consolidated Balanc_2
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - $ / shares | Sep. 30, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] | ||
Preferred stock, authorized shares (in shares) | 20,000,000 | 20,000,000 |
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share) | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 |
Preferred stock, outstanding shares (in shares) | 0 | 0 |
Common stock, authorized shares (in shares) | 200,000,000 | 200,000,000 |
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 |
Common stock, issued shares (in shares) | 83,483,766 | 83,406,002 |
Common stock, outstanding shares (in shares) | 68,619,851 | 71,949,742 |
Treasury stock (in shares) | 14,863,915 | 11,456,260 |
Condensed Consolidated Statemen
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | |
REVENUES | ||||
Oil, natural gas and NGL sales | $ 510 | $ 680 | $ 1,672 | $ 2,026 |
Net (loss) gain from commodity derivatives | (204) | 243 | (131) | (419) |
Total operating revenues | 460 | 1,125 | 2,075 | 2,025 |
OPERATING EXPENSES | ||||
Operating costs | 196 | 214 | 636 | 586 |
General and administrative expenses | 65 | 59 | 201 | 163 |
Depreciation, depletion and amortization | 56 | 50 | 170 | 149 |
Asset impairment | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
Taxes other than on income | 48 | 44 | 132 | 120 |
Exploration expense | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Accretion expense | 12 | 10 | 35 | 32 |
Other operating expenses, net | 28 | 5 | 62 | 28 |
Total operating expenses | 475 | 536 | 1,557 | 1,405 |
Net gain on asset divestitures | 0 | 2 | 7 | 60 |
OPERATING (LOSS) INCOME | (15) | 591 | 525 | 680 |
NON-OPERATING (EXPENSES) INCOME | ||||
Interest and debt expense | (15) | (13) | (43) | (39) |
Loss from investment in unconsolidated subsidiary | (3) | 0 | (6) | 0 |
Other non-operating income | 3 | 1 | 5 | 3 |
(LOSS) INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES | (30) | 579 | 481 | 644 |
Income tax benefit (provision) | 8 | (153) | (105) | (203) |
NET (LOSS) INCOME | $ (22) | $ 426 | $ 376 | $ 441 |
Net (loss) income per share | ||||
Basic (in dollars per share) | $ (0.32) | $ 5.75 | $ 5.38 | $ 5.77 |
Diluted (in dollars per share) | $ (0.32) | $ 5.58 | $ 5.18 | $ 5.62 |
Weighted-average common shares outstanding | ||||
Basic (in shares) | 68.7 | 74.1 | 69.9 | 76.4 |
Diluted (in shares) | 68.7 | 76.3 | 72.6 | 78.5 |
Marketing of purchased natural gas | ||||
REVENUES | ||||
Revenue not from contract with customer | $ 78 | $ 113 | $ 334 | $ 220 |
OPERATING EXPENSES | ||||
Costs of sales | 31 | 98 | 182 | 186 |
Electricity sales | ||||
REVENUES | ||||
Revenue not from contract with customer | 67 | 88 | 169 | 171 |
Other revenue | ||||
REVENUES | ||||
Revenue not from contract with customer | 9 | 1 | 31 | 27 |
Electricity generation expenses | ||||
OPERATING EXPENSES | ||||
Costs of sales | 23 | 42 | 85 | 99 |
Transportation costs | ||||
OPERATING EXPENSES | ||||
Costs of sales | $ 16 | $ 13 | $ 49 | $ 37 |
Condensed Consolidated Statem_2
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |||
Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | ||
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] | |||||
NET (LOSS) INCOME | $ (22) | $ 426 | $ 376 | $ 441 | |
Amortization of prior service cost credit included in net periodic benefit cost, net of tax(a) | [1] | (5) | 0 | (5) | 0 |
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to common stock | $ (27) | $ 426 | $ 371 | $ 441 | |
[1](a) Amortization of prior service cost credit is net of $2 million in tax for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023. |
Condensed Consolidated Statem_3
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2023 | |
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] | ||
Reclassification of realized losses on pension and postretirement to income, tax | $ 2 | $ 2 |
Condensed Consolidated Statem_4
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity - USD ($) $ in Millions | Total | Common Stock | Treasury Stock | Additional Paid-in Capital | Retained Earnings | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income |
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2021 | $ 1,688 | $ 1 | $ (148) | $ 1,288 | $ 475 | $ 72 |
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] | ||||||
Net income (loss) | 441 | 441 | ||||
Share-based compensation | 14 | 14 | ||||
Repurchases of common stock | (247) | (247) | ||||
Cash dividend | (40) | (40) | ||||
Other | (1) | (1) | ||||
Ending balance at Sep. 30, 2022 | 1,855 | 1 | (395) | 1,301 | 876 | 72 |
Beginning balance at Jun. 30, 2022 | 1,517 | 1 | (315) | 1,296 | 463 | 72 |
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] | ||||||
Net income (loss) | 426 | 426 | ||||
Share-based compensation | 6 | 6 | ||||
Repurchases of common stock | (80) | (80) | ||||
Cash dividend | (13) | (13) | ||||
Other | (1) | (1) | ||||
Ending balance at Sep. 30, 2022 | 1,855 | 1 | (395) | 1,301 | 876 | 72 |
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2022 | 1,864 | 1 | (461) | 1,305 | 938 | 81 |
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] | ||||||
Net income (loss) | 376 | 376 | ||||
Share-based compensation | 22 | 22 | ||||
Repurchases of common stock | (143) | (143) | ||||
Cash dividend | (61) | (61) | ||||
Shares cancelled for taxes | (3) | (3) | ||||
Other comprehensive income, net of tax | (5) | (5) | ||||
Ending balance at Sep. 30, 2023 | 2,050 | 1 | (604) | 1,324 | 1,253 | 76 |
Beginning balance at Jun. 30, 2023 | 2,110 | 1 | (584) | 1,317 | 1,295 | 81 |
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] | ||||||
Net income (loss) | (22) | (22) | ||||
Share-based compensation | 8 | 8 | ||||
Repurchases of common stock | (20) | (20) | ||||
Cash dividend | (20) | (20) | ||||
Shares cancelled for taxes | (1) | (1) | ||||
Other comprehensive income, net of tax | (5) | (5) | ||||
Ending balance at Sep. 30, 2023 | $ 2,050 | $ 1 | $ (604) | $ 1,324 | $ 1,253 | $ 76 |
Condensed Consolidated Statem_5
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Parenthetical) - $ / shares | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||||||
Sep. 30, 2023 | Jun. 30, 2023 | Mar. 31, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Jun. 30, 2022 | Mar. 31, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | |
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] | ||||||||
Dividends declared, common stock (in dollars per share) | $ 0.2825 | $ 0.2825 | $ 0.2825 | $ 0.1700 | $ 0.1700 | $ 0.1700 | $ 0.2825 | $ 0.17 |
Condensed Consolidated Statem_6
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | |
CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES | ||||
Net (loss) income | $ (22) | $ 426 | $ 376 | $ 441 |
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||
Depreciation, depletion and amortization | 56 | 50 | 170 | 149 |
Deferred income tax (benefit) provision | (40) | 137 | 16 | 166 |
Asset impairment | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
Net loss (gain) from commodity derivatives | 204 | (243) | 131 | 419 |
Net payments on settled commodity derivatives | (95) | (182) | (223) | (604) |
Net gain on asset divestitures | 0 | (2) | (7) | (60) |
Other non-cash charges to income, net | 26 | 15 | 77 | 42 |
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net | (25) | 34 | (21) | 21 |
Net cash provided by operating activities | 104 | 235 | 522 | 576 |
CASH FLOW FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES | ||||
Capital investments | (33) | (107) | (119) | (304) |
Changes in accrued capital investments | 5 | (4) | (10) | 5 |
Proceeds from asset divestitures, net | 0 | 3 | 0 | 79 |
Acquisitions | 0 | 0 | (1) | (17) |
Distribution related to the Carbon TerraVault JV | 0 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
Capitalized joint venture transaction costs | 0 | (12) | 0 | (12) |
Other, net | 0 | (1) | (3) | (1) |
Net cash used in investing activities | (28) | (109) | (133) | (238) |
CASH FLOW FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES | ||||
Repurchases of common stock | (20) | (80) | (143) | (247) |
Common stock dividends | (19) | (13) | (59) | (39) |
Issuance of common stock | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Debt amendment costs | 0 | 0 | (8) | 0 |
Shares cancelled for taxes | (1) | 0 | (3) | 0 |
Debt repurchases | (5) | 0 | (5) | 0 |
Net cash used in financing activities | (45) | (92) | (217) | (285) |
Increase in cash and cash equivalents | 31 | 34 | 172 | 53 |
Cash and cash equivalents—beginning of period | 448 | 324 | 307 | 305 |
Cash and cash equivalents—end of period | $ 479 | $ 358 | $ 479 | $ 358 |
BASIS OF PRESENTATION
BASIS OF PRESENTATION | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2023 | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
BASIS OF PRESENTATION | BASIS OF PRESENTATION We are an independent energy and carbon management company committed to energy transition. We produce some of the lowest carbon intensity oil in the United States according to a joint report by Ceres and the Clean Air Task Force. We are focused on maximizing the value of our land, minerals and technical resources for oil and gas extraction and decarbonization efforts. We are in the early stages of developing several carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects and other emissions reducing projects in California. Our subsidiary Carbon TerraVault is expected to build, install, operate and maintain CO 2 capture equipment, transportation assets and storage facilities in California. In 2022, Carbon TerraVault entered into a joint venture with BGTF Sierra Aggregator LLC (Brookfield) to pursue certain of these opportunities (Carbon TerraVault JV) . See Note 2 Investment in Unconsolidated Subsidiary and Related Party Transactions for more information on the Carbon TerraVault JV. Separately, we are evaluating the feasibility of a carbon capture system to be located at our Elk Hills power plant. Except when the context otherwise requires or where otherwise indicated, all references to ‘‘CRC,’’ the ‘‘Company,’’ ‘‘we,’’ ‘‘us’’ and ‘‘our’’ refer to California Resources Corporation and its subsidiaries. In the opinion of our management, the accompanying unaudited financial statements contain all adjustments necessary to fairly present our financial position, results of operations, comprehensive income, equity and cash flows for all periods presented. We have eliminated all significant intercompany transactions and accounts. We account for our share of oil and natural gas producing activities, in which we have a direct working interest, by reporting our proportionate share of assets, liabilities, revenues, costs and cash flows within the relevant lines on our condensed consolidated financial statements. In applying the equity method of accounting, our investment in an unconsolidated subsidiary ( Carbon TerraVault JV HoldCo, LLC) was initially recognized at cost and then adjusted for our proportionate share of income or loss in addition to contributions and distributions. We have prepared this report in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) in the United States and the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission applicable to interim financial information which permit the omission of certain disclosures to the extent they have not changed materially since the latest annual financial statements. We believe our disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to select appropriate accounting policies and make informed estimates and judgments regarding certain types of financial statement balances and disclosures. Actual results could differ. Management believes that these estimates and judgments provide a reasonable basis for the fair presentation of our condensed consolidated financial statements. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 (2022 Annual Report). The carrying amounts of cash, cash equivalents and on-balance sheet financial instruments, other than debt, approximate fair value. Refer to Note 3 Debt |
INVESTMENT IN UNCONSOLIDATED SU
INVESTMENT IN UNCONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARY AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2023 | |
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract] | |
INVESTMENT IN UNCONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARY AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS | INVESTMENT IN UNCONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARY AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS In August 2022, our wholly-owned subsidiary Carbon TerraVault I, LLC entered into a joint venture with Brookfield for the further development of a carbon management business in California. We hold a 51% interest in the Carbon TerraVault JV and Brookfield holds a 49% interest. We determined that the Carbon TerraVault JV is a variable interest entity (VIE); however, we share decision-making power with Brookfield on all matters that most significantly impact the economic performance of the joint venture. Therefore, we account for our investment in the Carbon TerraVault JV under the equity method of accounting. Transactions between us and the Carbon TerraVault JV are related party transactions. Brookfield has committed an initial $500 million to invest in CCS projects that are jointly approved through the Carbon TerraVault JV. As part of the formation of the Carbon TerraVault JV, we contributed rights to inject CO 2 into the 26R reservoir in our Elk Hills field for permanent CO 2 storage (26R reservoir) and Brookfield committed to make an initial investment of $137 million, payable in three equal installments with the last two installments subject to the achievement of certain milestones. Brookfield contributed the first $46 million installment of their initial investment to the Carbon TerraVault JV in 2022. This amount may, at our sole discretion, be distributed to us or used to satisfy future capital contributions, among other items. During 2022, $12 million was distributed to us (and used to pay transaction costs related to the formation of the joint venture) and $2 million was used to satisfy a capital call. During 2023, we used approximately $7 million to satisfy a capital call. The remaining amount of the initial contribution by Brookfield which is available to us was reported as a receivable from affiliate on our condensed consolidated balance sheet. Because the parties have certain put and call rights (repurchase features) with respect to the 26R reservoir if certain milestones are not met, the initial investment by Brookfield is reflected as a contingent liability included in other long-term liabilities on our condensed consolidated balance sheets. We entered into a Management Services Agreement (MSA) with the Carbon TerraVault JV whereby we provide administrative, operational and commercial services under a cost-plus arrangement. Services may be supplemented by using third parties and payments to us under the MSA are limited to the amount in an approved budget. The MSA may be terminated by mutual agreement of the parties, among other events. The tables below present the summarized financial information related to our equity method investment and related party transactions for the periods presented. September 30, December 31, 2023 2022 (in millions) Investment in unconsolidated subsidiary (a) $ 15 $ 13 Receivable from affiliate (b) $ 26 $ 33 Property, plant and equipment (c) $ 4 $ — Other long-term liabilities - Contingent liability (related to Carbon TerraVault JV put and call rights) (d) $ 51 $ 48 (a) Reflects our investment less losses allocated to us of $6 million and $1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and the year ended December 31, 2022, respectively. (b) At September 30, 2023, the amount of $26 million includes $25 million remaining of Brookfield's initial contribution available to us and $1 million related to the MSA and vendor reimbursements. At December 31, 2022, the amount of $33 million includes $32 million remaining of Brookfield's initial contribution available to us and $1 million related to the MSA and vendor reimbursements. (c) This amount includes the reimbursement to us for plugging and abandonment activities at the 26R reservoir. (d) These amounts were included in other long-term liabilities on our condensed consolidated balance sheet. Our obligation due to repurchase features related to the 26R reservoir includes $5 million and $2 million of accrued interest at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30, 2023 2022 2023 2022 (in millions) (in millions) Loss from investment in unconsolidated subsidiary $ 3 $ — $ 6 $ — General and administrative expenses (a) $ 2 $ — $ 5 $ — (a) General and administrative expenses on our condensed consolidated statement of operations are net of this amount invoiced by us under the MSA for back-office operational and commercial services. The Carbon TerraVault JV has an option to participate in certain projects that involve the capture, transportation and storage of CO 2 |
DEBT
DEBT | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2023 | |
Debt Disclosure [Abstract] | |
DEBT | DEBT As of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, our long-term debt consisted of the following: September 30, December 31, 2023 2022 Interest Rate Maturity (in millions) Revolving Credit Facility $ — $ — SOFR plus 2.50%-3.50% ABR plus 1.50%-2.50% (a) July 31, 2027 (b) Senior Notes 595 600 7.125% February 1, 2026 Principal amount $ 595 $ 600 Unamortized debt issuance costs (6) (8) Long-term debt, net $ 589 $ 592 (a) At our election, borrowings under the amended Revolving Credit Facility may be alternate base rate (ABR) loans or term SOFR loans, plus an applicable margin. ABR loans bear interest at a rate equal to the highest of (i) the federal funds effective rate plus 0.50%, (ii) the administrative agent prime rate and (iii) the one-month SOFR rate plus 1%. Term SOFR loans bear interest at term SOFR, plus an additional 10 basis points per annum credit spread adjustment. The applicable margin is adjusted based on the commitment utilization percentage and will vary from (i) in the case of ABR loans, 1.50% to 2.50% and (ii) in the case of term SOFR loans, 2.50% to 3.50%. (b) The Revolving Credit Facility is subject to a springing maturity to August 4, 2025 if any of our Senior Notes are outstanding on that date. On April 26, 2023, we entered into an Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (Revolving Credit Facility) with Citibank, N.A., as administrative agent, and certain other lenders, which amended and restated in its entirety the prior credit agreement dated October 27, 2020. As of September 30, 2023, our Revolving Credit Facility consisted of a senior revolving loan facility with an aggregate commitment of $627 million. Our Revolving Credit Facility also included a sub-limit of $250 million for the issuance of letters of credit. As of September 30, 2023, $148 million letters of credit were issued to support ordinary course marketing, insurance, regulatory and other matters. The amendments to our Revolving Credit Facility included, among other things: • extended the maturity date to July 31, 2027; • increased our ability to make certain restricted payments (such as dividends and share repurchases) and certain investments (including in our carbon management business); • released liens on certain assets securing the loans made under the Revolving Credit Facility, including our Elk Hills power plant; • permitted us to designate the entities that hold certain of our assets, including our Elk Hills power plant, as unrestricted subsidiaries subject to meeting certain conditions; • extended the period for which we can enter into hedges on our production from 48 months to 60 months; and • increased our capacity to issue letters of credit from $200 million to $250 million. We also amended the interest rates and fees we pay under our Revolving Credit Facility. Interest is payable quarterly for ABR loans and at the end of the applicable interest period for term SOFR loans, but not less than quarterly. We also pay a commitment fee on unused capacity ranging from 37.5 to 50 basis points per annum, depending on the percentage of the commitment utilized. On October 30, 2023, we further amended our Revolving Credit Facility. See Note 13 Subsequent Events for additional information regarding this amendment. The borrowing base is redetermined semi-annually and was reaffirmed at $1.2 billion on October 30, 2023. The borrowing base takes into account the estimated value of our proved reserves, total indebtedness and other relevant factors consistent with customary reserves-based lending criteria. The amount we are able to borrow under our Revolving Credit Facility is limited to the amount of the commitment described above. At September 30, 2023, we were in compliance with all financial and other debt covenants under our Revolving Credit Facility and Senior Notes. For more information on our Senior Notes, see Part II, Item 8 – Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, Note 4 Debt in our 2022 Annual Report. Repurchases In the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, we repurchased $5 million in face value of our Senior Notes at par resulting in an insignificant extinguishment loss for the write-off of unamortized debt issuance costs. See Note 13 Subsequent Events for additional information on debt repurchases. Fair Value |
LAWSUITS, CLAIMS, COMMITMENTS A
LAWSUITS, CLAIMS, COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2023 | |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | |
LAWSUITS, CLAIMS, COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES | LAWSUITS, CLAIMS, COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES We are involved, in the normal course of business, in lawsuits, environmental and other claims and other contingencies that seek, among other things, compensation for alleged personal injury, breach of contract, property damage or other losses, punitive damages, civil penalties, or injunctive or declaratory relief. We accrue reserves for currently outstanding lawsuits, claims and proceedings when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the liability can be reasonably estimated. Reserve balances for these items at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 were not material to our condensed consolidated balance sheets as of such dates. We also evaluate the amount of reasonably possible losses that we could incur as a result of these matters. We believe that reasonably possible losses that we could incur in excess of reserves cannot be accurately determined. |
DERIVATIVES
DERIVATIVES | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2023 | |
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract] | |
DERIVATIVES | DERIVATIVESWe maintain a commodity hedging program primarily focused on crude oil, and to a lesser extent natural gas, to help protect our cash flows from the volatility of commodity prices and to optimize margins for our marketing and trading activities. We did not have any derivative instruments designated as accounting hedges as of and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022. Unless otherwise indicated, we use the term "hedge" to describe derivative instruments that are designed to implement our hedging strategy. Summary of open derivative contracts on oil — We held the following Brent-based contracts as of September 30, 2023: Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 2025 Sold Calls Barrels per day 5,747 23,650 30,000 30,000 29,000 19,748 Weighted-average price per barrel $ 57.06 $ 90.00 $ 90.07 $ 90.07 $ 90.07 $ 85.63 Swaps Barrels per day 27,094 9,000 7,750 7,750 5,500 3,374 Weighted-average price per barrel $ 70.73 $ 79.37 $ 79.65 $ 79.64 $ 77.45 $ 72.66 Net Purchased Puts (a) Barrels per day 5,747 30,584 30,000 30,000 29,000 19,748 Weighted-average price per barrel $ 76.25 $ 67.27 $ 65.17 $ 65.17 $ 65.17 $ 60.00 (a) Purchased puts and sold puts with the same strike price have been presented on a net basis. The outcomes of the derivative positions are as follows: • Sold calls – we make settlement payments for prices above the indicated weighted-average price per barrel. • Swaps – we make settlement payments for prices above the indicated weighted-average price per barrel and receive settlement payments for prices below the indicated weighted-average price per barrel. • Net purchased puts – we receive settlement payments for prices below the indicated weighted-average price per barrel. Fair value of derivatives — The following tables present the fair values on a recurring basis of our outstanding commodity derivatives as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022: September 30, 2023 Classification Gross Amounts at Fair Value Netting Net Fair Value (in millions) Other current assets, net $ 19 $ (17) $ 2 Other noncurrent assets 44 (44) — Current liabilities (120) 17 (103) Noncurrent liabilities (81) 44 (37) $ (138) $ — $ (138) December 31, 2022 Classification Gross Amounts at Fair Value Netting Net Fair Value (in millions) Other current assets, net (a) $ 51 $ (12) $ 39 Other noncurrent assets 7 — 7 Current liabilities (a) (258) 12 (246) $ (200) $ — $ (200) (a) In addition to our Brent based derivative contracts in the table above, we held swaps as of December 31, 2022 for natural gas to secure a margin for future physical sales of natural gas related to our marketing and trading activities. The fair value of these natural gas hedges was $4 million included in current liabilities at December 31, 2022. There were no natural gas hedges at September 30, 2023. |
INCOME TAXES
INCOME TAXES | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2023 | |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | |
INCOME TAXES | INCOME TAXES The following table presents the components of our total income tax provision: Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30, 2023 2022 2023 2022 (in millions) (in millions) (Loss) income before income taxes $ (30) $ 579 $ 481 $ 644 Current income tax provision 32 16 89 37 Deferred income tax (benefit) provision (40) 137 16 166 Total income tax (benefit) provision $ (8) $ 153 $ 105 $ 203 During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, we recognized a valuation allowance of $35 million for a portion of the tax loss on the sale of our Lost Hills assets, the deductibility of which was limited. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, we recognized the benefit of this tax loss by releasing the valuation allowance after we jointly agreed to amend the original tax treatment with the buyer. See Note 7 Divestitures and Acquisitions for more information on our Lost Hills transaction. |
DIVESTITURES AND ACQUISITIONS
DIVESTITURES AND ACQUISITIONS | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2023 | |
Acquisitions And Divestitures [Abstract] | |
DIVESTITURES AND ACQUISITIONS | DIVESTITURES AND ACQUISITIONS Divestitures Ventura Basin Transactions In the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, we recorded a gain of $2 million and $12 million, respectively, related to the sale of certain Ventura basin assets. The closing of the sale of our remaining assets in the Ventura basin is subject to final approval from the State Lands Commission, which we expect could occur in the fourth quarter of 2023. These remaining assets, consisting of property, plant and equipment, and associated asset retirement obligations are classified as held for sale on our condensed consolidated balance sheets at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022. See Part II, Item 8 – Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, Note 3 Divestitures and Acquisitions in our 2022 Annual Report for additional information on the Ventura basin transactions. Lost Hills Transaction During the first quarter of 2022, we sold our 50% non-operated working interest in certain horizons within our Lost Hills field, located in the San Joaquin basin, recognizing a gain of $49 million. We retained an option to capture, transport and store 100% of the CO 2 from steam generators across the Lost Hills field for future carbon management projects until January 1, 2026. We also retained 100% of the deep rights and related seismic data. Other During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, we sold a non-producing asset in exchange for the assumption of liabilities recognizing a $7 million gain. During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, we sold non-core assets recognizing an insignificant loss. |
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2023 | |
Equity [Abstract] | |
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Share Repurchase Program Our Board of Directors has authorized a Share Repurchase Program to acquire up to $1.1 billion of our common stock through June 30, 2024. The repurchases may be effected from time-to-time through open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions, Rule 10b5-1 plans, accelerated stock repurchases, derivative contracts or otherwise in compliance with Rule 10b-18, subject to market conditions. The Share Repurchase Program does not obligate us to repurchase any dollar amount or number of shares and our Board of Directors may modify, suspend, or discontinue authorization of the program at any time. The following is a summary of our share repurchases, held as treasury stock for the periods presented: Total Number of Shares Purchased Total Value of Shares Purchased Average Price Paid per Share (number of shares) (in millions) ($ per share) Three months ended September 30, 2022 1,921,181 $ 80 $ 41.78 Three months ended September 30, 2023 365,145 $ 20 $ 54.75 Nine months ended September 30, 2022 5,845,082 $ 247 $ 42.29 Nine months ended September 30, 2023 3,407,655 $ 143 $ 41.69 Inception of Program (May 2021) through September 30, 2023 14,863,915 $ 604 $ 40.53 Note: The total value of shares purchased includes approximately $1 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2023 related to excise taxes on share repurchases, which was effective beginning in 2023. Commissions paid were not significant in all periods presented. Dividends Our Board of Directors declared the following cash dividends for each of the periods presented. Total Dividend Rate Per Share (in millions) ($ per share) 2023 Three months ended March 31, 2023 $ 20 $ 0.2825 Three months ended June 30, 2023 20 $ 0.2825 Three months ended September 30, 2023 19 $ 0.2825 Nine months ended September 30, 2023 $ 59 2022 Three months ended March 31, 2022 $ 13 $ 0.1700 Three months ended June 30, 2022 13 $ 0.1700 Three months ended September 30, 2022 13 $ 0.1700 Nine months ended September 30, 2022 $ 39 Future cash dividends, and the establishment of record and payment dates, are subject to final determination by our Board of Directors each quarter after reviewing our financial performance and position. See Note 13 Subsequent Events for information on future cash dividends. Warrants In October 2020, we reserved an aggregate 4,384,182 shares of our common stock for warrants which are exercisable at $36 per share through October 26, 2024. As of September 30, 2023, we had outstanding warrants exercisable into 4,289,825 shares of our common stock (subject to adjustments pursuant to the terms of the warrants). During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, we issued 1,958 and 2,179 shares of our common stock, respectively, in exchange for warrants. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, we issued an insignificant number of shares of our common stock in exchange for warrants. See Part II, Item 8 – Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, Note 11 Stockholders' Equity in our 2022 Annual Report for additional information on the terms of our warrants. |
EARNINGS PER SHARE
EARNINGS PER SHARE | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2023 | |
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | |
EARNINGS PER SHARE | EARNINGS PER SHARE Basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) were calculated using the treasury stock method for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022. Our restricted stock unit (RSU) and performance stock unit (PSU) awards are not considered participating securities since the dividend rights on unvested shares are forfeitable. For basic EPS, the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding excludes shares underlying our equity-settled awards and warrants. For diluted EPS, the basic shares outstanding are adjusted by adding potential common shares, if dilutive. The following table presents the calculation of basic and diluted EPS, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022: Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30, 2023 2022 2023 2022 (in millions, except per-share amounts) Numerator for Basic and Diluted EPS Net (loss) income $ (22) $ 426 $ 376 $ 441 Denominator for Basic EPS Weighted-average shares 68.7 74.1 69.9 76.4 Potential Common Shares, if dilutive: Warrants — 0.7 0.8 0.7 Restricted Stock Units — 0.8 1.0 0.7 Performance Stock Units — 0.7 0.9 0.7 Denominator for Diluted EPS Weighted-average shares 68.7 76.3 72.6 78.5 EPS Basic $ (0.32) $ 5.75 $ 5.38 $ 5.77 Diluted $ (0.32) $ 5.58 $ 5.18 $ 5.62 The following table presents potentially dilutive weighted-average common shares which were excluded from the denominator for diluted EPS in periods of losses: Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30, 2023 2022 2023 2022 (in millions) Shares issuable upon exercise of warrants 4.3 — — — Shares issuable upon settlement of RSUs 1.3 — — — Shares issuable upon settlement of PSUs 1.6 — — — Total antidilutive shares 7.2 — — — |
SUPPLEMENTAL ACCOUNT BALANCES
SUPPLEMENTAL ACCOUNT BALANCES | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2023 | |
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION [Abstract] | |
SUPPLEMENTAL ACCOUNT BALANCES | SUPPLEMENTAL ACCOUNT BALANCES Revenues — We derive most of our revenue from sales of oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids (NGLs), with the remaining revenue primarily generated from sales of electricity and marketing activities related to storage and managing excess pipeline capacity. The following table provides disaggregated revenue for sales of produced oil, natural gas and NGLs to customers: Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30, 2023 2022 2023 2022 (in millions) Oil $ 402 $ 494 $ 1,154 $ 1,527 Natural gas 61 120 367 294 NGLs 47 66 151 205 Oil, natural gas and NGL sales $ 510 $ 680 $ 1,672 $ 2,026 Inventories — Materials and supplies, which primarily consist of well equipment and tubular goods used in our oil and natural gas operations, are valued at weighted-average cost and are reviewed periodically for obsolescence. Finished goods include produced oil and NGLs in storage, which are valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Inventories, by category, are as follows: September 30, December 31, 2023 2022 (in millions) Materials and supplies $ 67 $ 56 Finished goods 4 4 Inventories $ 71 $ 60 Other current assets, net — Other current assets, net include the following: September 30, December 31, 2023 2022 (in millions) Net amounts due from joint interest partners (a) $ 43 $ 39 Fair value of commodity derivative contracts 2 39 Prepaid expenses 16 17 Greenhouse gas allowances 14 — Natural gas margin deposits 3 16 Income tax receivable 2 10 Other 17 12 Other current assets, net $ 97 $ 133 (a) Included in the September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 net amounts due from joint interest partners are allowances of $1 million. Other noncurrent assets — Other noncurrent assets include the following: September 30, December 31, 2023 2022 (in millions) Operating lease right-of-use assets $ 68 $ 73 Deferred financing costs - Revolving Credit Facility 12 6 Emission reduction credits 11 11 Prepaid power plant maintenance 33 28 Fair value of commodity derivative contracts — 7 Deposits and other 12 15 Other noncurrent assets $ 136 $ 140 Accrued liabilities — Accrued liabilities include the following: September 30, December 31, 2023 2022 (in millions) Employee-related costs $ 78 $ 49 Taxes other than on income 49 32 Asset retirement obligations 91 59 Interest 8 19 Operating lease liability 13 18 Premiums due on commodity derivative contracts 24 58 Liability for settlement payments on commodity derivative contracts 37 33 Amounts due under production-sharing contracts 15 — Signal Hill maintenance 12 8 Other 35 22 Accrued liabilities $ 362 $ 298 Other long-term liabilities — Other long-term liabilities includes the following: September 30, December 31, 2023 2022 (in millions) Compensation-related liabilities $ 37 $ 36 Postretirement benefit plan 32 33 Operating lease liability 53 52 Fair value of commodity derivative contracts 37 — Premiums due on commodity derivative contracts 13 8 Contingent liability (related to Carbon TerraVault JV put and call rights) 51 48 Other 8 8 Other long-term liabilities $ 231 $ 185 General and administrative expenses — The table below shows G&A expenses for our exploration and production business (including unallocated corporate overhead and other) separately from our carbon management business. The amounts shown for our carbon management business are net of amounts invoiced by us under the MSA to the Carbon TerraVault JV. See Note 2 Investment in Unconsolidated Subsidiary and Related Party Transactions for more information on the Carbon TerraVault JV. Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30, 2023 2022 2023 2022 (in millions) (in millions) Exploration and production, corporate and other $ 61 $ 54 $ 191 $ 153 Carbon management business 4 5 10 10 Total general and administrative expenses $ 65 $ 59 $ 201 $ 163 Other operating expenses, net — The table below shows other operating expenses, net for our exploration and production business (including unallocated corporate overhead and other) separately from our carbon management business. Carbon management expenses include lease cost for carbon sequestration easements, advocacy, and other startup related costs. In August 2023, we implemented organizational changes that resulted in a headcount reduction of 75 employees. As a result, we recognized a charge of $7 million in other operating expenses, net on the condensed consolidated statement of operations for the three months ended September 30, 2023, primarily related to severance benefits. For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, we recognized a severance charge of $10 million. Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30, 2023 2022 2023 2022 (in millions) (in millions) Exploration and production, corporate and other $ 19 $ 2 $ 41 $ 25 Carbon management business 9 3 21 3 Total other operating expenses, net $ 28 $ 5 $ 62 $ 28 |
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMAT
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2023 | |
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract] | |
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION | SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION We paid $29 million and $80 million of U.S. federal and state income tax payments during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively. We paid $20 million of U.S. federal income tax payments during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022. No state income tax payments were made in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022. Interest paid, net of capitalized amounts, was $22 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and $44 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. Interest paid, net of capitalized amounts, was $21 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022 and $43 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022. Interest income was $5 million and $14 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively. Non-cash investing activities in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 included $4 million and $7 million, respectively, related to our share of capital calls by the Carbon TerraVault JV. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, we made a non-cash contribution of $2 million to the Carbon TerraVault JV to satisfy a capital call. See Note 2 Investment in Unconsolidated Subsidiary and Related Party Transactions for more information on the Carbon TerraVault JV. |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINANCI
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL INFORMATION | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2023 | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL INFORMATION | CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL INFORMATION We have designated certain of our subsidiaries as Unrestricted Subsidiaries under the indenture governing our Senior Notes (Senior Notes Indenture). Unrestricted Subsidiaries (as defined in the Senior Notes Indenture) are subject to fewer restrictions under the Senior Notes Indenture. We are required under the Senior Notes indenture to present the financial condition and results of operations of CRC and its Restricted Subsidiaries (as defined in the Senior Notes Indenture) separate from the financial condition and results of operations of its Unrestricted Subsidiaries. The following condensed consolidating balance sheets as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 and the condensed consolidating statements of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, as applicable, reflect the condensed consolidating financial information of our parent company, CRC (Parent), our combined Unrestricted Subsidiaries, our combined Restricted Subsidiaries and the elimination entries necessary to arrive at the information for the Company on a consolidated basis. The financial information may not necessarily be indicative of the financial condition and results of operations had the Unrestricted Subsidiaries operated as independent entities. Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets As of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 As of September 30, 2023 Parent Combined Unrestricted Subsidiaries Combined Restricted Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated (in millions) Total current assets $ 488 $ 27 $ 414 $ — $ 929 Total property, plant and equipment, net 13 7 2,702 — 2,722 Investments in consolidated subsidiaries 2,315 (12) 1,434 (3,737) — Deferred tax asset 150 — — — 150 Investment in unconsolidated subsidiary — 15 — — 15 Other assets 13 30 93 — 136 TOTAL ASSETS $ 2,979 $ 67 $ 4,643 $ (3,737) $ 3,952 Total current liabilities 109 8 577 — $ 694 Long-term debt 589 — — — 589 Asset retirement obligations — — 388 — 388 Other long-term liabilities 75 68 88 — 231 Amounts due to (from) affiliates 156 12 (168) — — Total equity 2,050 (21) 3,758 (3,737) 2,050 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY $ 2,979 $ 67 $ 4,643 $ (3,737) $ 3,952 As of December 31, 2022 Parent Combined Unrestricted Subsidiaries Combined Restricted Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated (in millions) Total current assets $ 329 $ 33 $ 502 $ — $ 864 Total property, plant and equipment, net 13 6 2,767 — 2,786 Investments in consolidated subsidiaries 2,096 — 1,512 (3,608) — Deferred tax asset 164 — — — 164 Investment in unconsolidated subsidiary — 13 — — 13 Other assets 8 33 99 — 140 TOTAL ASSETS $ 2,610 $ 85 $ 4,880 $ (3,608) $ 3,967 Total current liabilities 76 7 811 — $ 894 Long-term debt 592 — — — 592 Asset retirement obligations — — 432 — 432 Other long-term liabilities 78 67 40 — 185 Total equity 1,864 11 3,597 (3,608) 1,864 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY $ 2,610 $ 85 $ 4,880 $ (3,608) $ 3,967 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 Three months ended September 30, 2023 Parent Combined Unrestricted Subsidiaries Combined Restricted Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated (in millions) Total revenues $ 6 $ — $ 454 $ — $ 460 Total costs and other 66 12 397 — 475 Non-operating (loss) income (12) (4) 1 — (15) (LOSS) INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES (72) (16) 58 — (30) Income tax benefit 8 — — — 8 NET (LOSS) INCOME $ (64) $ (16) $ 58 $ — $ (22) Three months ended September 30, 2022 Parent Combined Unrestricted Subsidiaries Combined Restricted Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated (in millions) Total revenues $ 1 $ — $ 1,124 $ — $ 1,125 Total costs and other 43 14 479 — 536 Gain on asset divestitures — — 2 — 2 Non-operating (loss) income (14) — 2 — (12) (LOSS) INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES (56) (14) 649 — 579 Income tax provision (153) — — — (153) NET (LOSS) INCOME $ (209) $ (14) $ 649 $ — $ 426 Nine months ended September 30, 2023 Parent Combined Unrestricted Subsidiaries Combined Restricted Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated (in millions) Total revenues $ 14 $ — $ 2,061 $ — $ 2,075 Total costs and other 177 31 1,349 — 1,557 Gain on asset divestitures — — 7 — 7 Non-operating (loss) income (39) (9) 4 — (44) (LOSS) INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES (202) (40) 723 — 481 Income tax provision (105) — — — (105) NET (LOSS) INCOME $ (307) $ (40) $ 723 $ — $ 376 Nine months ended September 30, 2022 Parent Combined Unrestricted Subsidiaries Combined Restricted Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated (in millions) Total revenues $ 1 $ — $ 2,024 $ — $ 2,025 Total costs and other 125 21 1,259 — 1,405 Gain on asset divestitures — — 60 — 60 Non-operating (loss) income (41) — 5 — (36) (LOSS) INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES (165) (21) 830 — 644 Income tax provision (203) — — — (203) NET (LOSS) INCOME $ (368) $ (21) $ 830 $ — $ 441 |
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2023 | |
Subsequent Events [Abstract] | |
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS | SUBSEQUENT EVENTS Revolving Credit Facility Amendment On October 30, 2023 we amended our Revolving Credit Facility to increase our flexibility to incur new indebtedness in the form of term loans. In addition, the aggregate commitment amount of the Revolving Credit Facility was increased by $3 million to $630 million. Dividend On November 1, 2023, our Board of Directors increased the cash dividend policy to anticipate a total annual dividend of $1.24, payable to shareholders in quarterly increments of $0.31 per share of common stock. The actual declaration of future cash dividends, and the establishment of record and payment dates, is subject to final determination by our Board of Directors each quarter after reviewing our financial performance and position. Also on November 1, 2023, our Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.31 per share of common stock. The dividend is payable to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 1, 2023 and is expected to be paid on December 15, 2023. Debt Repurchases |
Pay vs Performance Disclosure
Pay vs Performance Disclosure - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | |
Pay vs Performance Disclosure | ||||
NET (LOSS) INCOME | $ (22) | $ 426 | $ 376 | $ 441 |
Insider Trading Arrangements
Insider Trading Arrangements | 3 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2023 | |
Trading Arrangements, by Individual | |
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted | false |
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted | false |
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated | false |
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated | false |
BASIS OF PRESENTATION (Policies
BASIS OF PRESENTATION (Policies) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2023 | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
Basis of Presentation | We are an independent energy and carbon management company committed to energy transition. We produce some of the lowest carbon intensity oil in the United States according to a joint report by Ceres and the Clean Air Task Force. We are focused on maximizing the value of our land, minerals and technical resources for oil and gas extraction and decarbonization efforts. We are in the early stages of developing several carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects and other emissions reducing projects in California. Our subsidiary Carbon TerraVault is expected to build, install, operate and maintain CO 2 capture equipment, transportation assets and storage facilities in California. In 2022, Carbon TerraVault entered into a joint venture with BGTF Sierra Aggregator LLC (Brookfield) to pursue certain of these opportunities (Carbon TerraVault JV) . See Note 2 Investment in Unconsolidated Subsidiary and Related Party Transactions for more information on the Carbon TerraVault JV. Separately, we are evaluating the feasibility of a carbon capture system to be located at our Elk Hills power plant. Except when the context otherwise requires or where otherwise indicated, all references to ‘‘CRC,’’ the ‘‘Company,’’ ‘‘we,’’ ‘‘us’’ and ‘‘our’’ refer to California Resources Corporation and its subsidiaries. In the opinion of our management, the accompanying unaudited financial statements contain all adjustments necessary to fairly present our financial position, results of operations, comprehensive income, equity and cash flows for all periods presented. We have eliminated all significant intercompany transactions and accounts. We account for our share of oil and natural gas producing activities, in which we have a direct working interest, by reporting our proportionate share of assets, liabilities, revenues, costs and cash flows within the relevant lines on our condensed consolidated financial statements. In applying the equity method of accounting, our investment in an unconsolidated subsidiary ( Carbon TerraVault JV HoldCo, LLC) was initially recognized at cost and then adjusted for our proportionate share of income or loss in addition to contributions and distributions. We have prepared this report in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) in the United States and the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission applicable to interim financial information which permit the omission of certain disclosures to the extent they have not changed materially since the latest annual financial statements. We believe our disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to select appropriate accounting policies and make informed estimates and judgments regarding certain types of financial statement balances and disclosures. Actual results could differ. Management believes that these estimates and judgments provide a reasonable basis for the fair presentation of our condensed consolidated financial statements. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 (2022 Annual Report). |
INVESTMENT IN UNCONSOLIDATED _2
INVESTMENT IN UNCONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARY AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2023 | |
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Equity Method Investment Unconsolidated Subsidiary | The tables below present the summarized financial information related to our equity method investment and related party transactions for the periods presented. September 30, December 31, 2023 2022 (in millions) Investment in unconsolidated subsidiary (a) $ 15 $ 13 Receivable from affiliate (b) $ 26 $ 33 Property, plant and equipment (c) $ 4 $ — Other long-term liabilities - Contingent liability (related to Carbon TerraVault JV put and call rights) (d) $ 51 $ 48 (a) Reflects our investment less losses allocated to us of $6 million and $1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and the year ended December 31, 2022, respectively. (b) At September 30, 2023, the amount of $26 million includes $25 million remaining of Brookfield's initial contribution available to us and $1 million related to the MSA and vendor reimbursements. At December 31, 2022, the amount of $33 million includes $32 million remaining of Brookfield's initial contribution available to us and $1 million related to the MSA and vendor reimbursements. (c) This amount includes the reimbursement to us for plugging and abandonment activities at the 26R reservoir. (d) These amounts were included in other long-term liabilities on our condensed consolidated balance sheet. Our obligation due to repurchase features related to the 26R reservoir includes $5 million and $2 million of accrued interest at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30, 2023 2022 2023 2022 (in millions) (in millions) Loss from investment in unconsolidated subsidiary $ 3 $ — $ 6 $ — General and administrative expenses (a) $ 2 $ — $ 5 $ — |
DEBT (Tables)
DEBT (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2023 | |
Debt Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Long-term Debt | As of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, our long-term debt consisted of the following: September 30, December 31, 2023 2022 Interest Rate Maturity (in millions) Revolving Credit Facility $ — $ — SOFR plus 2.50%-3.50% ABR plus 1.50%-2.50% (a) July 31, 2027 (b) Senior Notes 595 600 7.125% February 1, 2026 Principal amount $ 595 $ 600 Unamortized debt issuance costs (6) (8) Long-term debt, net $ 589 $ 592 (a) At our election, borrowings under the amended Revolving Credit Facility may be alternate base rate (ABR) loans or term SOFR loans, plus an applicable margin. ABR loans bear interest at a rate equal to the highest of (i) the federal funds effective rate plus 0.50%, (ii) the administrative agent prime rate and (iii) the one-month SOFR rate plus 1%. Term SOFR loans bear interest at term SOFR, plus an additional 10 basis points per annum credit spread adjustment. The applicable margin is adjusted based on the commitment utilization percentage and will vary from (i) in the case of ABR loans, 1.50% to 2.50% and (ii) in the case of term SOFR loans, 2.50% to 3.50%. |
DERIVATIVES (Tables)
DERIVATIVES (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2023 | |
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Summary of Open Derivative Contracts | We held the following Brent-based contracts as of September 30, 2023: Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 2025 Sold Calls Barrels per day 5,747 23,650 30,000 30,000 29,000 19,748 Weighted-average price per barrel $ 57.06 $ 90.00 $ 90.07 $ 90.07 $ 90.07 $ 85.63 Swaps Barrels per day 27,094 9,000 7,750 7,750 5,500 3,374 Weighted-average price per barrel $ 70.73 $ 79.37 $ 79.65 $ 79.64 $ 77.45 $ 72.66 Net Purchased Puts (a) Barrels per day 5,747 30,584 30,000 30,000 29,000 19,748 Weighted-average price per barrel $ 76.25 $ 67.27 $ 65.17 $ 65.17 $ 65.17 $ 60.00 |
Summary of Fair Value of Derivatives | The following tables present the fair values on a recurring basis of our outstanding commodity derivatives as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022: September 30, 2023 Classification Gross Amounts at Fair Value Netting Net Fair Value (in millions) Other current assets, net $ 19 $ (17) $ 2 Other noncurrent assets 44 (44) — Current liabilities (120) 17 (103) Noncurrent liabilities (81) 44 (37) $ (138) $ — $ (138) December 31, 2022 Classification Gross Amounts at Fair Value Netting Net Fair Value (in millions) Other current assets, net (a) $ 51 $ (12) $ 39 Other noncurrent assets 7 — 7 Current liabilities (a) (258) 12 (246) $ (200) $ — $ (200) |
INCOME TAXES (Tables)
INCOME TAXES (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2023 | |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Differences Between the U.S. Federal Income Tax Rate and the Company's Effective Tax Rate | The following table presents the components of our total income tax provision: Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30, 2023 2022 2023 2022 (in millions) (in millions) (Loss) income before income taxes $ (30) $ 579 $ 481 $ 644 Current income tax provision 32 16 89 37 Deferred income tax (benefit) provision (40) 137 16 166 Total income tax (benefit) provision $ (8) $ 153 $ 105 $ 203 |
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Tables)
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2023 | |
Equity [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Shares Repurchased | The following is a summary of our share repurchases, held as treasury stock for the periods presented: Total Number of Shares Purchased Total Value of Shares Purchased Average Price Paid per Share (number of shares) (in millions) ($ per share) Three months ended September 30, 2022 1,921,181 $ 80 $ 41.78 Three months ended September 30, 2023 365,145 $ 20 $ 54.75 Nine months ended September 30, 2022 5,845,082 $ 247 $ 42.29 Nine months ended September 30, 2023 3,407,655 $ 143 $ 41.69 Inception of Program (May 2021) through September 30, 2023 14,863,915 $ 604 $ 40.53 |
Schedule of Dividends Declared | Our Board of Directors declared the following cash dividends for each of the periods presented. Total Dividend Rate Per Share (in millions) ($ per share) 2023 Three months ended March 31, 2023 $ 20 $ 0.2825 Three months ended June 30, 2023 20 $ 0.2825 Three months ended September 30, 2023 19 $ 0.2825 Nine months ended September 30, 2023 $ 59 2022 Three months ended March 31, 2022 $ 13 $ 0.1700 Three months ended June 30, 2022 13 $ 0.1700 Three months ended September 30, 2022 13 $ 0.1700 Nine months ended September 30, 2022 $ 39 |
EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables)
EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2023 | |
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Calculation of Basic and Diluted EPS | The following table presents the calculation of basic and diluted EPS, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022: Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30, 2023 2022 2023 2022 (in millions, except per-share amounts) Numerator for Basic and Diluted EPS Net (loss) income $ (22) $ 426 $ 376 $ 441 Denominator for Basic EPS Weighted-average shares 68.7 74.1 69.9 76.4 Potential Common Shares, if dilutive: Warrants — 0.7 0.8 0.7 Restricted Stock Units — 0.8 1.0 0.7 Performance Stock Units — 0.7 0.9 0.7 Denominator for Diluted EPS Weighted-average shares 68.7 76.3 72.6 78.5 EPS Basic $ (0.32) $ 5.75 $ 5.38 $ 5.77 Diluted $ (0.32) $ 5.58 $ 5.18 $ 5.62 |
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share | The following table presents potentially dilutive weighted-average common shares which were excluded from the denominator for diluted EPS in periods of losses: Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30, 2023 2022 2023 2022 (in millions) Shares issuable upon exercise of warrants 4.3 — — — Shares issuable upon settlement of RSUs 1.3 — — — Shares issuable upon settlement of PSUs 1.6 — — — Total antidilutive shares 7.2 — — — |
SUPPLEMENTAL ACCOUNT BALANCES (
SUPPLEMENTAL ACCOUNT BALANCES (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2023 | |
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Disaggregated Revenue | The following table provides disaggregated revenue for sales of produced oil, natural gas and NGLs to customers: Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30, 2023 2022 2023 2022 (in millions) Oil $ 402 $ 494 $ 1,154 $ 1,527 Natural gas 61 120 367 294 NGLs 47 66 151 205 Oil, natural gas and NGL sales $ 510 $ 680 $ 1,672 $ 2,026 |
Schedule of Inventories | Inventories, by category, are as follows: September 30, December 31, 2023 2022 (in millions) Materials and supplies $ 67 $ 56 Finished goods 4 4 Inventories $ 71 $ 60 |
Schedule of Other Current Assets, Net | Other current assets, net include the following: September 30, December 31, 2023 2022 (in millions) Net amounts due from joint interest partners (a) $ 43 $ 39 Fair value of commodity derivative contracts 2 39 Prepaid expenses 16 17 Greenhouse gas allowances 14 — Natural gas margin deposits 3 16 Income tax receivable 2 10 Other 17 12 Other current assets, net $ 97 $ 133 (a) Included in the September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 net amounts due from joint interest partners are allowances of $1 million. |
Schedule of Other Noncurrent Assets | Other noncurrent assets include the following: September 30, December 31, 2023 2022 (in millions) Operating lease right-of-use assets $ 68 $ 73 Deferred financing costs - Revolving Credit Facility 12 6 Emission reduction credits 11 11 Prepaid power plant maintenance 33 28 Fair value of commodity derivative contracts — 7 Deposits and other 12 15 Other noncurrent assets $ 136 $ 140 |
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities | Accrued liabilities include the following: September 30, December 31, 2023 2022 (in millions) Employee-related costs $ 78 $ 49 Taxes other than on income 49 32 Asset retirement obligations 91 59 Interest 8 19 Operating lease liability 13 18 Premiums due on commodity derivative contracts 24 58 Liability for settlement payments on commodity derivative contracts 37 33 Amounts due under production-sharing contracts 15 — Signal Hill maintenance 12 8 Other 35 22 Accrued liabilities $ 362 $ 298 |
Schedule of Other Long-term Liabilities | Other long-term liabilities includes the following: September 30, December 31, 2023 2022 (in millions) Compensation-related liabilities $ 37 $ 36 Postretirement benefit plan 32 33 Operating lease liability 53 52 Fair value of commodity derivative contracts 37 — Premiums due on commodity derivative contracts 13 8 Contingent liability (related to Carbon TerraVault JV put and call rights) 51 48 Other 8 8 Other long-term liabilities $ 231 $ 185 |
Schedule of General and Administrative Expenses | The table below shows G&A expenses for our exploration and production business (including unallocated corporate overhead and other) separately from our carbon management business. The amounts shown for our carbon management business are net of amounts invoiced by us under the MSA to the Carbon TerraVault JV. See Note 2 Investment in Unconsolidated Subsidiary and Related Party Transactions for more information on the Carbon TerraVault JV. Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30, 2023 2022 2023 2022 (in millions) (in millions) Exploration and production, corporate and other $ 61 $ 54 $ 191 $ 153 Carbon management business 4 5 10 10 Total general and administrative expenses $ 65 $ 59 $ 201 $ 163 |
Schedule of Other Operating Expenses, Net | The table below shows other operating expenses, net for our exploration and production business (including unallocated corporate overhead and other) separately from our carbon management business. Carbon management expenses include lease cost for carbon sequestration easements, advocacy, and other startup related costs. In August 2023, we implemented organizational changes that resulted in a headcount reduction of 75 employees. As a result, we recognized a charge of $7 million in other operating expenses, net on the condensed consolidated statement of operations for the three months ended September 30, 2023, primarily related to severance benefits. For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, we recognized a severance charge of $10 million. Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30, 2023 2022 2023 2022 (in millions) (in millions) Exploration and production, corporate and other $ 19 $ 2 $ 41 $ 25 Carbon management business 9 3 21 3 Total other operating expenses, net $ 28 $ 5 $ 62 $ 28 |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINAN_2
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2023 | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Condensed Financial Statements | The financial information may not necessarily be indicative of the financial condition and results of operations had the Unrestricted Subsidiaries operated as independent entities. Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets As of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 As of September 30, 2023 Parent Combined Unrestricted Subsidiaries Combined Restricted Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated (in millions) Total current assets $ 488 $ 27 $ 414 $ — $ 929 Total property, plant and equipment, net 13 7 2,702 — 2,722 Investments in consolidated subsidiaries 2,315 (12) 1,434 (3,737) — Deferred tax asset 150 — — — 150 Investment in unconsolidated subsidiary — 15 — — 15 Other assets 13 30 93 — 136 TOTAL ASSETS $ 2,979 $ 67 $ 4,643 $ (3,737) $ 3,952 Total current liabilities 109 8 577 — $ 694 Long-term debt 589 — — — 589 Asset retirement obligations — — 388 — 388 Other long-term liabilities 75 68 88 — 231 Amounts due to (from) affiliates 156 12 (168) — — Total equity 2,050 (21) 3,758 (3,737) 2,050 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY $ 2,979 $ 67 $ 4,643 $ (3,737) $ 3,952 As of December 31, 2022 Parent Combined Unrestricted Subsidiaries Combined Restricted Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated (in millions) Total current assets $ 329 $ 33 $ 502 $ — $ 864 Total property, plant and equipment, net 13 6 2,767 — 2,786 Investments in consolidated subsidiaries 2,096 — 1,512 (3,608) — Deferred tax asset 164 — — — 164 Investment in unconsolidated subsidiary — 13 — — 13 Other assets 8 33 99 — 140 TOTAL ASSETS $ 2,610 $ 85 $ 4,880 $ (3,608) $ 3,967 Total current liabilities 76 7 811 — $ 894 Long-term debt 592 — — — 592 Asset retirement obligations — — 432 — 432 Other long-term liabilities 78 67 40 — 185 Total equity 1,864 11 3,597 (3,608) 1,864 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY $ 2,610 $ 85 $ 4,880 $ (3,608) $ 3,967 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 Three months ended September 30, 2023 Parent Combined Unrestricted Subsidiaries Combined Restricted Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated (in millions) Total revenues $ 6 $ — $ 454 $ — $ 460 Total costs and other 66 12 397 — 475 Non-operating (loss) income (12) (4) 1 — (15) (LOSS) INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES (72) (16) 58 — (30) Income tax benefit 8 — — — 8 NET (LOSS) INCOME $ (64) $ (16) $ 58 $ — $ (22) Three months ended September 30, 2022 Parent Combined Unrestricted Subsidiaries Combined Restricted Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated (in millions) Total revenues $ 1 $ — $ 1,124 $ — $ 1,125 Total costs and other 43 14 479 — 536 Gain on asset divestitures — — 2 — 2 Non-operating (loss) income (14) — 2 — (12) (LOSS) INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES (56) (14) 649 — 579 Income tax provision (153) — — — (153) NET (LOSS) INCOME $ (209) $ (14) $ 649 $ — $ 426 Nine months ended September 30, 2023 Parent Combined Unrestricted Subsidiaries Combined Restricted Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated (in millions) Total revenues $ 14 $ — $ 2,061 $ — $ 2,075 Total costs and other 177 31 1,349 — 1,557 Gain on asset divestitures — — 7 — 7 Non-operating (loss) income (39) (9) 4 — (44) (LOSS) INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES (202) (40) 723 — 481 Income tax provision (105) — — — (105) NET (LOSS) INCOME $ (307) $ (40) $ 723 $ — $ 376 Nine months ended September 30, 2022 Parent Combined Unrestricted Subsidiaries Combined Restricted Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated (in millions) Total revenues $ 1 $ — $ 2,024 $ — $ 2,025 Total costs and other 125 21 1,259 — 1,405 Gain on asset divestitures — — 60 — 60 Non-operating (loss) income (41) — 5 — (36) (LOSS) INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES (165) (21) 830 — 644 Income tax provision (203) — — — (203) NET (LOSS) INCOME $ (368) $ (21) $ 830 $ — $ 441 |
INVESTMENT IN UNCONSOLIDATED _3
INVESTMENT IN UNCONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARY AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS - Narrative (Details) - Carbon TerraVault JV MT in Millions, $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |
Aug. 30, 2022 USD ($) installment | Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($) MT | |
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] | |||
Interest in joint venture | 51% | ||
Contribution from noncontrolling interest | $ 12 | ||
Brookfield | |||
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] | |||
Interest in joint venture | 49% | ||
Committed amount | $ 500 | 500 | |
Initial investment | $ 137 | ||
Number of installments | installment | 3 | ||
Number of installments subject to certain milestones | installment | 2 | ||
Contribution from noncontrolling interest | $ 46 | ||
Metric tons of carbon per annum | MT | 5 | ||
Brookfield | Calls | |||
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] | |||
Contribution from noncontrolling interest | $ 7 | $ 2 |
INVESTMENT IN UNCONSOLIDATED _4
INVESTMENT IN UNCONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARY AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS - Equity Method Investment Unconsolidated Subsidiary, Balance Sheet (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] | |||||
Investment in unconsolidated subsidiary | $ 15 | $ 15 | $ 13 | ||
Receivable from affiliate | 26 | 26 | 33 | ||
Total property, plant and equipment, net | 2,722 | 2,722 | 2,786 | ||
Other long-term liabilities | 231 | 231 | 185 | ||
Loss from investment in unconsolidated subsidiary | 3 | $ 0 | 6 | $ 0 | |
Related Party | |||||
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] | |||||
Receivable from affiliate | 26 | 26 | 33 | ||
Other long-term liabilities | 51 | 51 | 48 | ||
Carbon TerraVault JV | |||||
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] | |||||
Investment in unconsolidated subsidiary | 15 | 15 | 13 | ||
Total property, plant and equipment, net | 4 | 4 | 0 | ||
Loss from investment in unconsolidated subsidiary | 3 | $ 0 | 6 | $ 0 | 1 |
Carbon TerraVault JV | Related Party | |||||
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] | |||||
Receivable from affiliate | 26 | 26 | 33 | ||
Other long-term liabilities | 51 | 51 | 48 | ||
Carbon TerraVault JV | Brookfield | |||||
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] | |||||
Accrued interest | 5 | 5 | 2 | ||
Carbon TerraVault JV | Management Services Agreement | |||||
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] | |||||
Equity method investments, distributed to satisfy future capital calls | 25 | 25 | 32 | ||
Carbon TerraVault JV | Management Services Agreement | Related Party | |||||
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] | |||||
Receivable from affiliate | $ 1 | $ 1 | $ 1 |
INVESTMENT IN UNCONSOLIDATED _5
INVESTMENT IN UNCONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARY AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS - Equity Method Investment Unconsolidated Subsidiary, Income Statement (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] | |||||
Loss from investment in unconsolidated subsidiary | $ 3 | $ 0 | $ 6 | $ 0 | |
Carbon TerraVault JV | |||||
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] | |||||
Loss from investment in unconsolidated subsidiary | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 | $ 1 |
General and administrative expense | $ 2 | $ 0 | $ 5 | $ 0 |
DEBT - Schedule of Long-Term De
DEBT - Schedule of Long-Term Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended | ||
Apr. 26, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Debt | |||
Principal amount | $ 595 | $ 600 | |
Unamortized debt issuance costs | (6) | (8) | |
Long-term debt, net | 589 | 592 | |
Senior Notes (Unsecured) | |||
Debt | |||
Principal amount | $ 595 | 600 | |
Interest rate | 7.125% | ||
Revolving Credit Facility | Line of Credit | |||
Debt | |||
Principal amount | $ 0 | $ 0 | |
Revolving Credit Facility | Line of Credit | SOFR | |||
Debt | |||
Interest rate added to variable rate basis | 1% | ||
Revolving Credit Facility | Line of Credit | SOFR | Minimum | |||
Debt | |||
Interest rate added to variable rate basis | 2.50% | ||
Revolving Credit Facility | Line of Credit | SOFR | Maximum | |||
Debt | |||
Interest rate added to variable rate basis | 3.50% | ||
Revolving Credit Facility | Line of Credit | Alternative Base Rate | Minimum | |||
Debt | |||
Interest rate added to variable rate basis | 1.50% | ||
Revolving Credit Facility | Line of Credit | Alternative Base Rate | Maximum | |||
Debt | |||
Interest rate added to variable rate basis | 2.50% | ||
Revolving Credit Facility | Line of Credit | Term SOFR Loans, Applicable Margin | Minimum | |||
Debt | |||
Interest rate added to variable rate basis | 2.50% | ||
Revolving Credit Facility | Line of Credit | Term SOFR Loans, Applicable Margin | Maximum | |||
Debt | |||
Interest rate added to variable rate basis | 3.50% | ||
Revolving Credit Facility | Line of Credit | Federal Funds Rate | |||
Debt | |||
Interest rate added to variable rate basis | 0.50% | ||
Revolving Credit Facility | Line of Credit | Credit Spread Adjustment | |||
Debt | |||
Interest rate added to variable rate basis | 0.10% | ||
Revolving Credit Facility | Line of Credit | ABR Applicable Margin | Minimum | |||
Debt | |||
Interest rate added to variable rate basis | 1.50% | ||
Revolving Credit Facility | Line of Credit | ABR Applicable Margin | Maximum | |||
Debt | |||
Interest rate added to variable rate basis | 2.50% |
DEBT - Narrative - Revolving Cr
DEBT - Narrative - Revolving Credit Facility (Details) - Line of Credit - USD ($) $ in Millions | Apr. 26, 2023 | Apr. 25, 2023 | Oct. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2023 |
Revolving Credit Facility | ||||
Debt instrument | ||||
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity | $ 627 | |||
Period to enter into hedges on production | 60 months | 48 months | ||
Revolving Credit Facility | Subsequent Event | ||||
Debt instrument | ||||
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity | $ 630 | |||
Borrowing base | $ 1,200 | |||
Revolving Credit Facility | Minimum | ||||
Debt instrument | ||||
Line of credit facility, unused capacity, commitment fee percentage | 0.375% | |||
Revolving Credit Facility | Maximum | ||||
Debt instrument | ||||
Line of credit facility, unused capacity, commitment fee percentage | 0.50% | |||
Letters of Credit | ||||
Debt instrument | ||||
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity | $ 250 | $ 200 | 250 | |
Letters of credit issued | $ 148 |
DEBT - Repurchases (Details)
DEBT - Repurchases (Details) $ in Millions | Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($) |
Senior Notes | |
Debt instrument | |
Repurchase face amount | $ 5 |
DEBT - Fair Value (Details)
DEBT - Fair Value (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Sep. 30, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Debt Disclosure [Abstract] | ||
Fair value of debt | $ 598 | $ 574 |
LAWSUITS, CLAIMS, COMMITMENTS_2
LAWSUITS, CLAIMS, COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details) $ in Millions | 1 Months Ended | |
Oct. 31, 2020 platform | Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($) | |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | ||
Number of offshore platforms with decommissioning obligations defaulted | platform | 2 | |
Offshore platforms with decommissioning obligations defaulted percentage | 37.50% | |
Offshore platforms with decommissioning obligations defaulted period since interest sold | 30 years | |
Decommissioning obligations, reserve | $ | $ 12 |
DERIVATIVES - Commodity Price R
DERIVATIVES - Commodity Price Risk (Details) - Crude Oil | Sep. 30, 2023 bbl / d $ / barrel |
Calls | Q4 2023 | |
Derivatives | |
Daily volume | bbl / d | 5,747 |
Weighted-average price (in dollars per barrel) | $ / barrel | 57.06 |
Calls | Q1 2024 | |
Derivatives | |
Daily volume | bbl / d | 23,650 |
Weighted-average price (in dollars per barrel) | $ / barrel | 90 |
Calls | Q2 2024 | |
Derivatives | |
Daily volume | bbl / d | 30,000 |
Weighted-average price (in dollars per barrel) | $ / barrel | 90.07 |
Calls | Q3 2024 | |
Derivatives | |
Daily volume | bbl / d | 30,000 |
Weighted-average price (in dollars per barrel) | $ / barrel | 90.07 |
Calls | Q4 2024 | |
Derivatives | |
Daily volume | bbl / d | 29,000 |
Weighted-average price (in dollars per barrel) | $ / barrel | 90.07 |
Calls | 2025 | |
Derivatives | |
Daily volume | bbl / d | 19,748 |
Weighted-average price (in dollars per barrel) | $ / barrel | 85.63 |
Swaps | Q4 2023 | |
Derivatives | |
Daily volume | bbl / d | 27,094 |
Weighted-average price (in dollars per barrel) | $ / barrel | 70.73 |
Swaps | Q1 2024 | |
Derivatives | |
Daily volume | bbl / d | 9,000 |
Weighted-average price (in dollars per barrel) | $ / barrel | 79.37 |
Swaps | Q2 2024 | |
Derivatives | |
Daily volume | bbl / d | 7,750 |
Weighted-average price (in dollars per barrel) | $ / barrel | 79.65 |
Swaps | Q3 2024 | |
Derivatives | |
Daily volume | bbl / d | 7,750 |
Weighted-average price (in dollars per barrel) | $ / barrel | 79.64 |
Swaps | Q4 2024 | |
Derivatives | |
Daily volume | bbl / d | 5,500 |
Weighted-average price (in dollars per barrel) | $ / barrel | 77.45 |
Swaps | 2025 | |
Derivatives | |
Daily volume | bbl / d | 3,374 |
Weighted-average price (in dollars per barrel) | $ / barrel | 72.66 |
Puts | Purchased | Q4 2023 | |
Derivatives | |
Daily volume | bbl / d | 5,747 |
Weighted-average price (in dollars per barrel) | $ / barrel | 76.25 |
Puts | Purchased | Q1 2024 | |
Derivatives | |
Daily volume | bbl / d | 30,584 |
Weighted-average price (in dollars per barrel) | $ / barrel | 67.27 |
Puts | Purchased | Q2 2024 | |
Derivatives | |
Daily volume | bbl / d | 30,000 |
Weighted-average price (in dollars per barrel) | $ / barrel | 65.17 |
Puts | Purchased | Q3 2024 | |
Derivatives | |
Daily volume | bbl / d | 30,000 |
Weighted-average price (in dollars per barrel) | $ / barrel | 65.17 |
Puts | Purchased | Q4 2024 | |
Derivatives | |
Daily volume | bbl / d | 29,000 |
Weighted-average price (in dollars per barrel) | $ / barrel | 65.17 |
Puts | Purchased | 2025 | |
Derivatives | |
Daily volume | bbl / d | 19,748 |
Weighted-average price (in dollars per barrel) | $ / barrel | 60 |
DERIVATIVES - Fair Value (Detai
DERIVATIVES - Fair Value (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Sep. 30, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Fair Value of Derivatives | ||
Derivative instruments in hedges liabilities at fair value | $ 4 | |
Derivative Liability, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] | Total current liabilities | |
Commodity Contracts | ||
Fair Value of Derivatives | ||
Total derivatives | $ 0 | $ 0 |
Commodity Contracts | Other current assets, net | ||
Fair Value of Derivatives | ||
Netting | (17) | (12) |
Commodity Contracts | Other noncurrent assets | ||
Fair Value of Derivatives | ||
Netting | (44) | 0 |
Commodity Contracts | Current liabilities | ||
Fair Value of Derivatives | ||
Netting | 17 | 12 |
Commodity Contracts | Noncurrent liabilities | ||
Fair Value of Derivatives | ||
Netting | 44 | |
Gross Amounts at Fair Value | Commodity Contracts | ||
Fair Value of Derivatives | ||
Total derivatives | (138) | (200) |
Gross Amounts at Fair Value | Commodity Contracts | Other current assets, net | ||
Fair Value of Derivatives | ||
Gross Amounts at Fair Value | 19 | 51 |
Gross Amounts at Fair Value | Commodity Contracts | Other noncurrent assets | ||
Fair Value of Derivatives | ||
Gross Amounts at Fair Value | 44 | 7 |
Gross Amounts at Fair Value | Commodity Contracts | Current liabilities | ||
Fair Value of Derivatives | ||
Gross Amounts at Fair Value | (120) | (258) |
Gross Amounts at Fair Value | Commodity Contracts | Noncurrent liabilities | ||
Fair Value of Derivatives | ||
Gross Amounts at Fair Value | (81) | |
Net Fair Value | Commodity Contracts | ||
Fair Value of Derivatives | ||
Net Fair Value | (246) | |
Total derivatives | (138) | (200) |
Net Fair Value | Commodity Contracts | Other current assets, net | ||
Fair Value of Derivatives | ||
Net Fair Value | 2 | 39 |
Net Fair Value | Commodity Contracts | Other noncurrent assets | ||
Fair Value of Derivatives | ||
Net Fair Value | 0 | $ 7 |
Net Fair Value | Commodity Contracts | Current liabilities | ||
Fair Value of Derivatives | ||
Net Fair Value | (103) | |
Net Fair Value | Commodity Contracts | Noncurrent liabilities | ||
Fair Value of Derivatives | ||
Net Fair Value | $ (37) |
INCOME TAXES - Income Tax Expen
INCOME TAXES - Income Tax Expense (Benefit) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | ||||
(Loss) income before income taxes | $ (30) | $ 579 | $ 481 | $ 644 |
Current income tax provision | 32 | 16 | 89 | 37 |
Deferred income tax (benefit) provision | (40) | 137 | 16 | 166 |
Total income tax (benefit) provision | $ (8) | $ 153 | $ 105 | $ 203 |
INCOME TAXES - Narrative (Detai
INCOME TAXES - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions | Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($) |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Deferred tax assets, valuation allowance | $ 35 |
DIVESTITURES AND ACQUISITIONS (
DIVESTITURES AND ACQUISITIONS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |||
Mar. 31, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Mar. 31, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | |
Other Acquisitions | |||||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |||||
Business combination, consideration transferred | $ 17 | ||||
Impairment recognized | $ 3 | ||||
Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations | Ventura Basin | |||||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |||||
Proceeds from sale of oil and gas | $ 2 | $ 12 | |||
Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations | Lost Hills, San Joaquin Basin | |||||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |||||
Joint venture working interest acquired | 50% | ||||
Gain on sale of assets | $ 49 | ||||
Option retained to capture carbon emissions, percent | 100% | ||||
Percent of deep rights and related seismic data retained | 100% | ||||
Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations | Other Divestitures | |||||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |||||
Gain on disposition of business | $ 7 |
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - Narrativ
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Billions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |
Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2023 | Oct. 31, 2020 | |
Equity [Abstract] | |||
Stock repurchase program authorized amount | $ 1.1 | $ 1.1 | |
Shares reserved for future issuance (in shares) | 4,384,182 | ||
Investment warrants, exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ 36 | ||
Warrant outstanding (in shares) | 4,289,825 | 4,289,825 | |
Shares issued in exchange for warrants (in shares) | 1,958 | 2,179 |
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - Schedule
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - Schedule of Share Repurchases (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 29 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2023 | |
Equity [Abstract] | |||||
Share repurchase (in shares) | 365,145 | 1,921,181 | 3,407,655 | 5,845,082 | 14,863,915 |
Stock repurchase | $ 20 | $ 80 | $ 143 | $ 247 | $ 604 |
Average price (in dollar per share) | $ 54.75 | $ 41.78 | $ 41.69 | $ 42.29 | $ 40.53 |
Stock repurchase, excise tax | $ 1 |
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - Schedu_2
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - Schedule of Dividends Declared (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||||||
Sep. 30, 2023 | Jun. 30, 2023 | Mar. 31, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Jun. 30, 2022 | Mar. 31, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | |
Equity [Abstract] | ||||||||
Total Dividend | $ 19 | $ 20 | $ 20 | $ 13 | $ 13 | $ 13 | $ 59 | $ 39 |
Rate per share (in dollars per share) | $ 0.2825 | $ 0.2825 | $ 0.2825 | $ 0.1700 | $ 0.1700 | $ 0.1700 | $ 0.2825 | $ 0.17 |
EARNINGS PER SHARE - Calculatio
EARNINGS PER SHARE - Calculation of EPS (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | |
Numerator for Basic and Diluted EPS | ||||
NET (LOSS) INCOME | $ (22) | $ 426 | $ 376 | $ 441 |
Denominator for Basic EPS | ||||
Weighted-average common shares outstanding — basic (in shares) | 68.7 | 74.1 | 69.9 | 76.4 |
Weighted-average common shares outstanding — diluted (in shares) | 68.7 | 76.3 | 72.6 | 78.5 |
EPS | ||||
Basic (in dollars per share) | $ (0.32) | $ 5.75 | $ 5.38 | $ 5.77 |
Diluted (in dollars per share) | $ (0.32) | $ 5.58 | $ 5.18 | $ 5.62 |
Warrants | ||||
Potential Common Shares, if dilutive: | ||||
Incremental common shares attributable to dilutive effect of share-based payment arrangements (in shares) | 0 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.7 |
Restricted Stock Units | ||||
Potential Common Shares, if dilutive: | ||||
Incremental common shares attributable to dilutive effect of share-based payment arrangements (in shares) | 0 | 0.8 | 1 | 0.7 |
Performance Stock Units | ||||
Potential Common Shares, if dilutive: | ||||
Incremental common shares attributable to dilutive effect of share-based payment arrangements (in shares) | 0 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 0.7 |
EARNINGS PER SHARE - Potentiall
EARNINGS PER SHARE - Potentially Dilutive Common Shares (Details) - shares | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | |
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] | ||||
Total antidilutive shares | 7,200,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Shares issuable upon exercise of warrants | ||||
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] | ||||
Total antidilutive shares | 4,300,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Shares issuable upon settlement of RSUs | ||||
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] | ||||
Total antidilutive shares | 1,300,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Shares issuable upon settlement of PSUs | ||||
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] | ||||
Total antidilutive shares | 1,600,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
SUPPLEMENTAL ACCOUNT BALANCES -
SUPPLEMENTAL ACCOUNT BALANCES - Disaggregation of Revenue (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | |
Disaggregation of revenue | ||||
Oil, natural gas and NGL sales | $ 510 | $ 680 | $ 1,672 | $ 2,026 |
Oil | ||||
Disaggregation of revenue | ||||
Oil, natural gas and NGL sales | 402 | 494 | 1,154 | 1,527 |
Natural gas | ||||
Disaggregation of revenue | ||||
Oil, natural gas and NGL sales | 61 | 120 | 367 | 294 |
NGLs | ||||
Disaggregation of revenue | ||||
Oil, natural gas and NGL sales | $ 47 | $ 66 | $ 151 | $ 205 |
SUPPLEMENTAL ACCOUNT BALANCES_2
SUPPLEMENTAL ACCOUNT BALANCES - Inventories (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Sep. 30, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION [Abstract] | ||
Materials and supplies | $ 67 | $ 56 |
Finished goods | 4 | 4 |
Inventories | $ 71 | $ 60 |
SUPPLEMENTAL ACCOUNT BALANCES_3
SUPPLEMENTAL ACCOUNT BALANCES - Other Current Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Sep. 30, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Supplemental Information [Line Items] | ||
Fair value of commodity derivative contracts | $ 2 | $ 39 |
Prepaid expenses | 16 | 17 |
Greenhouse gas allowances | 14 | 0 |
Natural gas margin deposits | 3 | 16 |
Income tax receivable | 2 | 10 |
Other | 17 | 12 |
Other current assets, net | 97 | 133 |
Due from joint interest partners, allowances | 1 | 1 |
Joint Interest Partners | ||
Supplemental Information [Line Items] | ||
Other current assets, net | 43 | 39 |
Nonrelated Party | ||
Supplemental Information [Line Items] | ||
Other current assets, net | $ 97 | $ 133 |
SUPPLEMENTAL ACCOUNT BALANCES_4
SUPPLEMENTAL ACCOUNT BALANCES - Other Noncurrent Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Sep. 30, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION [Abstract] | ||
Operating lease right-of-use assets | $ 68 | $ 73 |
Deferred financing costs - Revolving Credit Facility | 12 | 6 |
Emission reduction credits | 11 | 11 |
Prepaid power plant maintenance | 33 | 28 |
Fair value of commodity derivative contracts | 0 | 7 |
Deposits and other | 12 | 15 |
Other noncurrent assets | $ 136 | $ 140 |
SUPPLEMENTAL ACCOUNT BALANCES_5
SUPPLEMENTAL ACCOUNT BALANCES - Accrued Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Sep. 30, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Accrued liabilities current [abstract] | ||
Employee-related costs | $ 78 | $ 49 |
Taxes other than on income | 49 | 32 |
Asset retirement obligations | 91 | 59 |
Interest | 8 | 19 |
Operating lease liability | 13 | 18 |
Premiums due on commodity derivative contracts | 24 | 58 |
Liability for settlement payments on commodity derivative contracts | 37 | 33 |
Amounts due under production-sharing contracts | 15 | 0 |
Signal Hill maintenance | 12 | 8 |
Other | 35 | 22 |
Accrued liabilities | $ 362 | $ 298 |
SUPPLEMENTAL ACCOUNT BALANCES_6
SUPPLEMENTAL ACCOUNT BALANCES - Other Long-Term Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Sep. 30, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Supplemental Information [Line Items] | ||
Compensation-related liabilities | $ 37 | $ 36 |
Postretirement benefit plan | 32 | 33 |
Operating lease liability | 53 | 52 |
Fair value of commodity derivative contracts | 37 | 0 |
Premiums due on commodity derivative contracts | 13 | 8 |
Contingent liability (related to Carbon TerraVault JV put and call rights) | 231 | 185 |
Other | 8 | 8 |
Related Party | ||
Supplemental Information [Line Items] | ||
Contingent liability (related to Carbon TerraVault JV put and call rights) | 51 | 48 |
Nonrelated Party | ||
Supplemental Information [Line Items] | ||
Contingent liability (related to Carbon TerraVault JV put and call rights) | $ 231 | $ 185 |
SUPPLEMENTAL ACCOUNT BALANCES_7
SUPPLEMENTAL ACCOUNT BALANCES - General and Administrative Expenses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | |
Supplemental Information [Line Items] | ||||
General and administrative expenses | $ 65 | $ 59 | $ 201 | $ 163 |
Exploration and production, corporate and other | ||||
Supplemental Information [Line Items] | ||||
General and administrative expenses | 61 | 54 | 191 | 153 |
Carbon management business | ||||
Supplemental Information [Line Items] | ||||
General and administrative expenses | $ 4 | $ 5 | $ 10 | $ 10 |
SUPPLEMENTAL ACCOUNT BALANCES_8
SUPPLEMENTAL ACCOUNT BALANCES - Other Operating Expenses, Net (Details) $ in Millions | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Aug. 31, 2023 employee | Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($) | |
Supplemental Information [Line Items] | |||||
Headcount reduction, number of employees | employee | 75 | ||||
Restructuring charges | $ 7 | ||||
Severance charge | $ 10 | ||||
Other operating expenses, net | 28 | $ 5 | 62 | $ 28 | |
Exploration and production, corporate and other | |||||
Supplemental Information [Line Items] | |||||
Other operating expenses, net | 19 | 2 | 41 | 25 | |
Carbon management business | |||||
Supplemental Information [Line Items] | |||||
Other operating expenses, net | $ 9 | $ 3 | $ 21 | $ 3 |
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORM_2
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | |
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Line Items] | ||||
Taxes paid | $ 29 | $ 20 | $ 80 | $ 20 |
Interest paid, net of capitalized amounts | 22 | 21 | 44 | 43 |
Interest income | 5 | 14 | ||
Dividends | 1 | 2 | ||
Dividends accrued for stock-based compensation awards | 1 | 1 | ||
Dividends accrued for stock-based compensation awards | 1 | |||
Carbon TerraVault JV | ||||
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Line Items] | ||||
Non-cash investing activities, capital call | $ 4 | $ 2 | $ 7 | $ 2 |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINAN_3
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL INFORMATION - Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Sep. 30, 2023 | Jun. 30, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Jun. 30, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 |
ScheduleOfCondensedFinancialStatements [Line Items] | ||||||
Total current assets | $ 929 | $ 864 | ||||
Total property, plant and equipment, net | 2,722 | 2,786 | ||||
Investments in consolidated subsidiaries | 0 | 0 | ||||
Deferred tax asset | 150 | 164 | ||||
Investment in unconsolidated subsidiary | 15 | 13 | ||||
Other assets | 136 | 140 | ||||
TOTAL ASSETS | 3,952 | 3,967 | ||||
Total current liabilities | 694 | 894 | ||||
Long-term debt | 589 | 592 | ||||
Asset retirement obligations | 388 | 432 | ||||
Other long-term liabilities | 231 | 185 | ||||
Amounts due to (from) affiliates | 0 | |||||
Total equity | 2,050 | $ 2,110 | 1,864 | $ 1,855 | $ 1,517 | $ 1,688 |
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | 3,952 | 3,967 | ||||
Eliminations | ||||||
ScheduleOfCondensedFinancialStatements [Line Items] | ||||||
Total current assets | 0 | 0 | ||||
Total property, plant and equipment, net | 0 | 0 | ||||
Investments in consolidated subsidiaries | (3,737) | (3,608) | ||||
Deferred tax asset | 0 | 0 | ||||
Investment in unconsolidated subsidiary | 0 | 0 | ||||
Other assets | 0 | 0 | ||||
TOTAL ASSETS | (3,737) | (3,608) | ||||
Total current liabilities | 0 | 0 | ||||
Long-term debt | 0 | 0 | ||||
Asset retirement obligations | 0 | 0 | ||||
Other long-term liabilities | 0 | 0 | ||||
Amounts due to (from) affiliates | 0 | |||||
Total equity | (3,737) | (3,608) | ||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | (3,737) | (3,608) | ||||
Parent | Reportable Legal Entities | ||||||
ScheduleOfCondensedFinancialStatements [Line Items] | ||||||
Total current assets | 488 | 329 | ||||
Total property, plant and equipment, net | 13 | 13 | ||||
Investments in consolidated subsidiaries | 2,315 | 2,096 | ||||
Deferred tax asset | 150 | 164 | ||||
Investment in unconsolidated subsidiary | 0 | 0 | ||||
Other assets | 13 | 8 | ||||
TOTAL ASSETS | 2,979 | 2,610 | ||||
Total current liabilities | 109 | 76 | ||||
Long-term debt | 589 | 592 | ||||
Asset retirement obligations | 0 | 0 | ||||
Other long-term liabilities | 75 | 78 | ||||
Amounts due to (from) affiliates | 156 | |||||
Total equity | 2,050 | 1,864 | ||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | 2,979 | 2,610 | ||||
Combined Unrestricted Subsidiaries | Reportable Legal Entities | ||||||
ScheduleOfCondensedFinancialStatements [Line Items] | ||||||
Total current assets | 27 | 33 | ||||
Total property, plant and equipment, net | 7 | 6 | ||||
Investments in consolidated subsidiaries | (12) | 0 | ||||
Deferred tax asset | 0 | 0 | ||||
Investment in unconsolidated subsidiary | 15 | 13 | ||||
Other assets | 30 | 33 | ||||
TOTAL ASSETS | 67 | 85 | ||||
Total current liabilities | 8 | 7 | ||||
Long-term debt | 0 | 0 | ||||
Asset retirement obligations | 0 | 0 | ||||
Other long-term liabilities | 68 | 67 | ||||
Amounts due to (from) affiliates | 12 | |||||
Total equity | (21) | 11 | ||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | 67 | 85 | ||||
Combined Restricted Subsidiaries | Reportable Legal Entities | ||||||
ScheduleOfCondensedFinancialStatements [Line Items] | ||||||
Total current assets | 414 | 502 | ||||
Total property, plant and equipment, net | 2,702 | 2,767 | ||||
Investments in consolidated subsidiaries | 1,434 | 1,512 | ||||
Deferred tax asset | 0 | 0 | ||||
Investment in unconsolidated subsidiary | 0 | 0 | ||||
Other assets | 93 | 99 | ||||
TOTAL ASSETS | 4,643 | 4,880 | ||||
Total current liabilities | 577 | 811 | ||||
Long-term debt | 0 | 0 | ||||
Asset retirement obligations | 388 | 432 | ||||
Other long-term liabilities | 88 | 40 | ||||
Amounts due to (from) affiliates | (168) | |||||
Total equity | 3,758 | 3,597 | ||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | $ 4,643 | $ 4,880 |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINAN_4
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL INFORMATION - Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | |
ScheduleOfCondensedFinancialStatements [Line Items] | ||||
Total revenues | $ 460 | $ 1,125 | $ 2,075 | $ 2,025 |
Total costs and other | 475 | 536 | 1,557 | 1,405 |
Gain on asset divestitures | 0 | 2 | 7 | 60 |
Non-operating (loss) income | (15) | (12) | (44) | (36) |
(LOSS) INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES | (30) | 579 | 481 | 644 |
Income tax provision | (8) | 153 | 105 | 203 |
NET (LOSS) INCOME | (22) | 426 | 376 | 441 |
Eliminations | ||||
ScheduleOfCondensedFinancialStatements [Line Items] | ||||
Total revenues | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total costs and other | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Gain on asset divestitures | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Non-operating (loss) income | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
(LOSS) INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Income tax provision | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
NET (LOSS) INCOME | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Parent | Reportable Legal Entities | ||||
ScheduleOfCondensedFinancialStatements [Line Items] | ||||
Total revenues | 6 | 1 | 14 | 1 |
Total costs and other | 66 | 43 | 177 | 125 |
Gain on asset divestitures | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Non-operating (loss) income | (12) | (14) | (39) | (41) |
(LOSS) INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES | (72) | (56) | (202) | (165) |
Income tax provision | (8) | 153 | 105 | 203 |
NET (LOSS) INCOME | (64) | (209) | (307) | (368) |
Combined Unrestricted Subsidiaries | Reportable Legal Entities | ||||
ScheduleOfCondensedFinancialStatements [Line Items] | ||||
Total revenues | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total costs and other | 12 | 14 | 31 | 21 |
Gain on asset divestitures | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Non-operating (loss) income | (4) | 0 | (9) | 0 |
(LOSS) INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES | (16) | (14) | (40) | (21) |
Income tax provision | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
NET (LOSS) INCOME | (16) | (14) | (40) | (21) |
Combined Restricted Subsidiaries | Reportable Legal Entities | ||||
ScheduleOfCondensedFinancialStatements [Line Items] | ||||
Total revenues | 454 | 1,124 | 2,061 | 2,024 |
Total costs and other | 397 | 479 | 1,349 | 1,259 |
Gain on asset divestitures | 2 | 7 | 60 | |
Non-operating (loss) income | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 |
(LOSS) INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES | 58 | 649 | 723 | 830 |
Income tax provision | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
NET (LOSS) INCOME | $ 58 | $ 649 | $ 723 | $ 830 |
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (Details)
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |||||||||
Nov. 01, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2023 | Jun. 30, 2023 | Mar. 31, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Jun. 30, 2022 | Mar. 31, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Oct. 31, 2023 | Oct. 30, 2023 | |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] | |||||||||||
Dividends declared, common stock (in dollars per share) | $ 0.2825 | $ 0.2825 | $ 0.2825 | $ 0.1700 | $ 0.1700 | $ 0.1700 | $ 0.2825 | $ 0.17 | |||
Revolving Credit Facility | Line of Credit | |||||||||||
Subsequent Event [Line Items] | |||||||||||
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity | $ 627 | $ 627 | |||||||||
Subsequent Event | |||||||||||
Subsequent Event [Line Items] | |||||||||||
Cash dividend | $ 1.24 | ||||||||||
Dividends declared, common stock (in dollars per share) | $ 0.31 | ||||||||||
Subsequent Event | Revolving Credit Facility | Line of Credit | |||||||||||
Subsequent Event [Line Items] | |||||||||||
Line of credit facility, increase to borrowing base | $ 3 | ||||||||||
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity | $ 630 | ||||||||||
Subsequent Event | Senior Notes (Unsecured) | |||||||||||
Subsequent Event [Line Items] | |||||||||||
Repurchase face amount | $ 30 |