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EOG RESOURCES INC - Quarter Report: 2018 March (Form 10-Q)

 

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

 
FORM 10-Q
 

(Mark One)

ý            QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2018
or
o            TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Commission File Number: 1-9743
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EOG RESOURCES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
 
47-0684736
(State or other jurisdiction
 of incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

1111 Bagby, Sky Lobby 2, Houston, Texas 77002
(Address of principal executive offices)       (Zip Code)

713-651-7000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes ý  No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).  
Yes ý  No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company.  See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer," "smaller reporting company," and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer ý    Accelerated filer o    Non-accelerated filer o (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
Smaller reporting company o   Emerging growth company o

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).  
Yes o  No ý

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
Title of each class
 
Number of shares
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
 
578,861,268 (as of April 26, 2018)

 

        



EOG RESOURCES, INC.

TABLE OF CONTENTS



PART I.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Page No.
 
 
 
 
ITEM 1.
Financial Statements (Unaudited)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ITEM 2.
 
 
 
 
 
ITEM 3.
 
 
 
 
 
ITEM 4.
 
 
 
 
PART II.
OTHER INFORMATION
 
 
 
 
 
 
ITEM 1.
 
 
 
 
 
ITEM 2.
 
 
 
 
 
ITEM 4.
 
 
 
 
 
ITEM 6.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
EOG RESOURCES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(In Thousands, Except Per Share Data)
(Unaudited)
 
Three Months Ended 
 March 31,
 
2018
 
2017
Operating Revenues and Other
 
 
 
Crude Oil and Condensate
$
2,101,308

 
$
1,430,061

Natural Gas Liquids
221,415

 
153,444

Natural Gas
299,766

 
230,602

Gains (Losses) on Mark-to-Market Commodity Derivative Contracts
(59,771
)
 
62,020

Gathering, Processing and Marketing
1,101,822

 
726,537

Losses on Asset Dispositions, Net
(14,969
)
 
(16,758
)
Other, Net
31,591

 
24,659

Total
3,681,162

 
2,610,565

Operating Expenses
 

 
 

Lease and Well
300,064

 
255,777

Transportation Costs
176,957

 
178,714

Gathering and Processing Costs
101,345

 
38,144

Exploration Costs
34,836

 
56,894

Impairments
64,609

 
193,187

Marketing Costs
1,106,390

 
736,536

Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
748,591

 
816,036

General and Administrative
94,698

 
97,238

Taxes Other Than Income
179,084

 
130,293

Total
2,806,574

 
2,502,819

Operating Income
874,588

 
107,746

Other Income, Net
727

 
3,151

Income Before Interest Expense and Income Taxes
875,315

 
110,897

Interest Expense, Net
61,956

 
71,515

Income Before Income Taxes
813,359

 
39,382

Income Tax Provision
174,770

 
10,865

Net Income
$
638,589

 
$
28,517

Net Income Per Share
 

 
 

Basic
$
1.11

 
$
0.05

Diluted
$
1.10

 
$
0.05

Dividends Declared per Common Share
$
0.1850

 
$
0.1675

Average Number of Common Shares
 

 
 

Basic
575,775

 
573,935

Diluted
579,726

 
578,593

Comprehensive Income
 

 
 

Net Income
$
638,589

 
$
28,517

Other Comprehensive Income
 

 
 

Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments
5,002

 
309

Other, Net of Tax
6

 
37

Other Comprehensive Income
5,008

 
346

Comprehensive Income
$
643,597

 
$
28,863



The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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EOG RESOURCES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In Thousands, Except Share Data)
(Unaudited)
 
March 31,
2018
 
December 31,
2017
ASSETS
Current Assets
 
 
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents
$
816,094

 
$
834,228

Accounts Receivable, Net
1,702,100

 
1,597,494

Inventories
584,729

 
483,865

Assets from Price Risk Management Activities
761

 
7,699

Income Taxes Receivable
262,789

 
113,357

Other
218,624

 
242,465

Total
3,585,097

 
3,279,108

Property, Plant and Equipment
 

 
 

Oil and Gas Properties (Successful Efforts Method)
53,854,438

 
52,555,741

Other Property, Plant and Equipment
4,082,781

 
3,960,759

Total Property, Plant and Equipment
57,937,219

 
56,516,500

Less:  Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
(31,561,571
)
 
(30,851,463
)
Total Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
26,375,648

 
25,665,037

Deferred Income Taxes
18,182

 
17,506

Other Assets
761,590

 
871,427

Total Assets
$
30,740,517

 
$
29,833,078

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current Liabilities
 

 
 

Accounts Payable
$
1,915,651

 
$
1,847,131

Accrued Taxes Payable
179,646

 
148,874

Dividends Payable
106,521

 
96,410

Liabilities from Price Risk Management Activities
84,128

 
50,429

Current Portion of Long-Term Debt
363,155

 
356,235

Other
187,657

 
226,463

Total
2,836,758

 
2,725,542

 
 
 
 
Long-Term Debt
6,071,604

 
6,030,836

Other Liabilities
1,301,938

 
1,275,213

Deferred Income Taxes
3,689,578

 
3,518,214

Commitments and Contingencies (Note 8)


 


 
 
 
 
Stockholders' Equity
 

 
 

Common Stock, $0.01 Par, 1,280,000,000 Shares Authorized and 579,272,616 Shares Issued at March 31, 2018 and 578,827,768 Shares Issued at December 31, 2017
205,793

 
205,788

Additional Paid in Capital
5,569,194

 
5,536,547

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
(14,289
)
 
(19,297
)
Retained Earnings
11,125,051

 
10,593,533

Common Stock Held in Treasury, 459,990 Shares at March 31, 2018 and 350,961 Shares at December 31, 2017
(45,110
)
 
(33,298
)
Total Stockholders' Equity
16,840,639

 
16,283,273

Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
$
30,740,517

 
$
29,833,078


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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EOG RESOURCES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In Thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
Three Months Ended 
 March 31,
 
2018
 
2017
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
 
 
 
Reconciliation of Net Income to Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities:
 
 
 
Net Income
$
638,589

 
$
28,517

Items Not Requiring (Providing) Cash
 

 
 

Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
748,591

 
816,036

Impairments
64,609

 
193,187

Stock-Based Compensation Expenses
35,486

 
30,460

Deferred Income Taxes
171,362

 
694

Losses on Asset Dispositions, Net
14,969

 
16,758

Other, Net
2,013

 
(3,052
)
Mark-to-Market Commodity Derivative Contracts
 

 
 

Total (Gains) Losses
59,771

 
(62,020
)
Net Cash Received from (Payments for) Settlements of Commodity Derivative Contracts
(21,965
)
 
1,912

Other, Net
(478
)
 
(428
)
Changes in Components of Working Capital and Other Assets and Liabilities
 

 
 

Accounts Receivable
(109,654
)
 
28,688

Inventories
(106,799
)
 
24,736

Accounts Payable
53,652

 
20,426

Accrued Taxes Payable
21,950

 
(38,613
)
Other Assets
(8,863
)
 
(44,677
)
Other Liabilities
(29,055
)
 
(51,251
)
Changes in Components of Working Capital Associated with Investing and Financing Activities
17,988

 
(63,324
)
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
1,552,166

 
898,049

Investing Cash Flows
 

 
 

Additions to Oil and Gas Properties
(1,365,111
)
 
(912,227
)
Additions to Other Property, Plant and Equipment
(76,100
)
 
(34,336
)
Proceeds from Sales of Assets
2,829

 
46,812

Changes in Components of Working Capital Associated with Investing Activities
(18,045
)
 
63,324

Net Cash Used in Investing Activities
(1,456,427
)
 
(836,427
)
Financing Cash Flows
 

 
 

Dividends Paid
(97,026
)
 
(96,707
)
Treasury Stock Purchased
(16,776
)
 
(18,628
)
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
1,453

 
2,356

Repayment of Capital Lease Obligation
(1,671
)
 
(1,619
)
Changes in Components of Working Capital Associated with Financing Activities
57

 

Net Cash Used in Financing Activities
(113,963
)
 
(114,598
)
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash
90

 
(353
)
Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents
(18,134
)
 
(53,329
)
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period
834,228

 
1,599,895

Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period
$
816,094

 
$
1,546,566


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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EOG RESOURCES, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

1.    Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

General. The condensed consolidated financial statements of EOG Resources, Inc., together with its subsidiaries (collectively, EOG), included herein have been prepared by management without audit pursuant to the rules and regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Accordingly, they reflect all normal recurring adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the financial results for the interim periods presented. Certain information and notes normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP) have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. However, management believes that the disclosures included either on the face of the financial statements or in these notes are sufficient to make the interim information presented not misleading. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included in EOG's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017, filed on February 27, 2018 (EOG's 2017 Annual Report).

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2018, are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.

Effective January 1, 2018, EOG adopted the provisions of Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2014-09, "Revenue From Contracts With Customers" (ASU 2014-09). ASU 2014-09 and other related ASUs require entities to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. EOG elected to adopt ASU 2014-09 using the modified retrospective approach, which required EOG to recognize in retained earnings the cumulative effect at the date of adoption for all existing contracts with customers which were not substantially complete as of January 1, 2018. There was no impact to retained earnings upon adoption of ASU 2014-09.

EOG presents disaggregated revenues by type of commodity within its Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income and by geographic areas defined as operating segments. See Note 5.

In connection with the adoption of ASU 2014-09, EOG presents natural gas processing fees for certain processing and marketing agreements within its United States segment as Gathering and Processing Costs, instead of a deduction to Revenues within its Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income. There was no impact to operating income, net income or cash flows resulting from changes to the presentation of natural gas processing fees. The impacts of the adoption of ASU 2014-09 for the three months ended March 31, 2018, were as follows (in thousands):
 
As Reported
 
Amounts Without Adoption of
ASU 2014-09
 
Effect of Change
Operating Revenues and Other
 
 
 
 
 
Crude Oil and Condensate
$
2,101,308

 
$
2,101,308

 
$

Natural Gas Liquids
221,415

 
219,646

 
1,769

Natural Gas
299,766

 
256,620

 
43,146

Gathering, Processing and Marketing
1,101,822

 
1,096,236

 
5,586

Total Operating Revenues and Other
3,681,162

 
3,630,661

 
50,501

Operating Expenses
 
 
 
 
 
Gathering and Processing Costs
101,345

 
56,430

 
44,915

Marketing Costs
1,106,390

 
1,100,804

 
5,586

Total Operating Expenses
2,806,574

 
2,756,073

 
50,501

Operating Income
874,588

 
874,588

 



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EOG RESOURCES, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)
(Unaudited)


Revenues are recognized for the sale of crude oil and condensate, natural gas liquids (NGLs) and natural gas at the point control of the product is transferred to the customer, typically when production is delivered and title or risk of loss transfers to the customer. Arrangements for such sales are evidenced by signed contracts with prices typically based on stated market indices, with certain adjustments for product quality and geographic location. As EOG typically invoices customers shortly after performance obligations have been fulfilled, contract assets and contract liabilities are not recognized. The balances of accounts receivable from contracts with customers on January 1, 2018 and March 31, 2018, were $1,343 million and $1,428 million, respectively, and are included in Accounts Receivable, Net on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Losses incurred on receivables from contracts with customers are infrequent and have been immaterial.

Crude Oil and Condensate. EOG sells its crude oil and condensate production at the wellhead or further downstream at a contractually-specified delivery point. Revenue is recognized when control transfers to the customer. Any costs incurred prior to the transfer of control, such as gathering and transportation, are recognized as Operating Expenses.

Natural Gas Liquids. EOG delivers certain of its natural gas production to either EOG-owned processing facilities or third-party processing facilities, where extraction of NGLs occurs. For EOG-owned facilities, revenue is recognized after processing upon transfer of NGLs to a customer. For third-party facilities, extracted NGLs are sold to the owner of the processing facility at the tailgate, or EOG takes possession and sells the extracted NGLs at the tailgate or further downstream to various customers.

Under typical arrangements, sales of NGLs are recognized when control transfers after processing occurs either at the tailgate of the processing plant or further downstream. EOG recognizes revenues based on contract terms which reflect prevailing market prices, with processing fees recognized as Gathering and Processing Costs.

Natural Gas. EOG sells its natural gas production either at the wellhead or further downstream at a contractually-specified delivery point. In connection with the extraction of NGLs, EOG sells residue gas under separate agreements. Typically, EOG takes possession of the natural gas at the tailgate of the processing facility and sells it at the tailgate or further downstream. In each case, EOG recognizes revenues when control transfers to the customer, based on contract terms which reflect prevailing market prices.

Gathering, Processing and Marketing. Gathering, processing and marketing revenues represent sales of third-party crude oil and condensate, NGLs and natural gas, as well as fees associated with processing and gathering third-party natural gas and revenues from sales of EOG-owned sand. EOG evaluates whether it is the principal or agent under these transactions. As control of the underlying commodity is transferred to EOG prior to the gathering, processing and marketing activities, EOG considers itself the principal of these arrangements. Accordingly, EOG recognizes these transactions on a gross basis. Purchases of third-party commodities are recorded as Marketing Costs, with sales of third-party commodities and fees received for gathering and processing recorded as Gathering, Processing and Marketing revenues.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards. In March 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued ASU 2018-05, "Income Taxes (Topic 740) - Amendments to SEC Paragraphs Pursuant to SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 118" (ASU 2018-05). In December 2017, the United States (U.S.) enacted the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), which made significant changes to U.S. federal income tax law. Shortly after enactment of the TCJA, the SEC staff issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 118 (SAB 118), which provides guidance on accounting for the impact of the TCJA. ASU 2018-05 codified various paragraphs of SAB 118 and was effective upon issuance. Under SAB 118, an entity would use a similar approach as the measurement period provided in the Business Combinations Topic of the Accounting Standards Codification (ASC). An entity will recognize those matters for which the accounting can be completed. For matters that have not been completed, the entity would either (1) recognize provisional amounts to the extent that they are reasonably able to be estimated and adjust them over time as more information becomes available or (2) for any specific income tax effects of the TCJA for which a reasonable estimate cannot be determined, continue to apply the Income Taxes Topic of the ASC on the basis of the provisions of the tax laws that were in effect immediately before the TCJA was signed into law. EOG has prepared its condensed consolidated financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2018 in accordance with ASU 2018-05. EOG expects to have all provisional amounts finalized by the fourth quarter of 2018.

As discussed in EOG's 2017 Annual Report, provisional amounts were recorded for the impact of the statutory rate reduction from 35% to 21% and the deemed repatriation tax on foreign earnings. EOG has not made any measurement period adjustments related to these items during the first quarter of 2018 because the foreign earnings and profits study has not been completed and the impact of certain tax elections on EOG's 2017 federal tax filings have not been fully analyzed.


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EOG RESOURCES, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)
(Unaudited)


Additionally, EOG recorded a provisional amount in 2017 for its refundable alternative minimum tax (AMT) credits due to the lack of guidance, at that time, on whether any portion of these credits would be sequestered due to a federal budgetary provision. In the first quarter of 2018, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) affirmed that any refundable AMT credits resulting from the TCJA would be subject to sequestration. EOG does not expect further clarification from the IRS or Office of Management and Budget and therefore considers the accounting for its refundable AMT credits complete.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, "Leases (Topic 842)" (ASU 2016-02), which significantly changes accounting for leases by requiring that lessees recognize a right-of-use asset and a related lease liability representing the obligation to make lease payments, for certain lease transactions. Additional disclosures about an entity's lease transactions will also be required. ASU 2016-02 defines a lease as "a contract, or part of a contract, that conveys the right to control the use of identified property, plant or equipment (an identified asset) for a period of time in exchange for consideration." In January 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-01, "Leases (Topic 842) - Land Easement Practical Expedient for Transition to Topic 842" (ASU 2018-01), which permits an entity an optional election to not evaluate under ASU 2016-02 those existing or expired land easements that were not previously accounted for as leases prior to the adoption of ASU 2016-02. ASU 2016-02 and ASU 2018-01 are effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 31, 2018, and early application is permitted. Lessees and lessors are required to recognize and measure leases at the beginning of the earliest period presented in the financial statements using a modified retrospective approach. EOG is continuing its assessment of ASU 2016-02 by implementing its project plan, evaluating certain operational and corporate policies and processes, further defining its population of leases, reviewing certain contracts and considering the election of practical expedients.

2.    Stock-Based Compensation

As more fully discussed in Note 7 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in EOG's 2017 Annual Report, EOG maintains various stock-based compensation plans. Stock-based compensation expense is included on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income based upon the job function of the employees receiving the grants as follows (in millions):
 
Three Months Ended 
 March 31,
 
2018
 
2017
Lease and Well
$
12.8

 
$
10.9

Gathering and Processing Costs
0.1

 
0.2

Exploration Costs
6.9

 
6.2

General and Administrative
15.7

 
13.2

Total
$
35.5

 
$
30.5


The Amended and Restated EOG Resources, Inc. 2008 Omnibus Equity Compensation Plan (2008 Plan) provides for grants of stock options, stock-settled stock appreciation rights (SARs), restricted stock and restricted stock units, performance units and performance stock and other stock-based awards.

At March 31, 2018, approximately 16.8 million common shares remained available for grant under the 2008 Plan. EOG's policy is to issue shares related to the 2008 Plan from previously authorized unissued shares or treasury shares to the extent treasury shares are available.

Stock Options and Stock-Settled Stock Appreciation Rights and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. The fair value of stock option grants and SAR grants is estimated using the Hull-White II binomial option pricing model. The fair value of Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) grants is estimated using the Black-Scholes-Merton model. Stock-based compensation expense related to stock option, SAR and ESPP grants totaled $12.0 million and $11.0 million during the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively.


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EOG RESOURCES, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)
(Unaudited)


Weighted average fair values and valuation assumptions used to value stock option, SAR and ESPP grants during the three-month periods ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 are as follows:
 
Stock Options/SARs
 
ESPP
 
Three Months Ended 
 March 31,
 
Three Months Ended 
 March 31,
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Weighted Average Fair Value of Grants
$
28.19

 
$
29.13

 
$
23.27

 
$
24.28

Expected Volatility
29.01
%
 
31.67
%
 
22.04
%
 
30.33
%
Risk-Free Interest Rate
2.09
%
 
1.36
%
 
1.60
%
 
0.65
%
Dividend Yield
0.66
%
 
0.67
%
 
0.66
%
 
0.69
%
Expected Life
5.0 years

 
5.3 years

 
0.5 years

 
0.5 years


Expected volatility is based on an equal weighting of historical volatility and implied volatility from traded options in EOG's common stock. The risk-free interest rate is based upon United States Treasury yields in effect at the time of grant. The expected life is based upon historical experience and contractual terms of stock option, SAR and ESPP grants.

The following table sets forth stock option and SAR transactions for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 (stock options and SARs in thousands):
 
Three Months Ended 
 March 31, 2018
 
Three Months Ended 
 March 31, 2017
 
Number of
Stock
Options/SARs
 
Weighted
Average
Grant
Price
 
Number of
Stock
Options/SARs
 
Weighted
Average
Grant
Price
Outstanding at January 1
9,103

 
$
83.89

 
9,850

 
$
75.53

Granted
16

 
106.76

 
5

 
101.61

Exercised (1)
(752
)
 
74.65

 
(600
)
 
57.53

Forfeited
(77
)
 
91.94

 
(99
)
 
88.57

Outstanding at March 31 (2)
8,290

 
$
84.70

 
9,156

 
$
76.59

Vested or Expected to Vest (3)
7,940

 
$
84.38

 
8,849

 
$
76.20

Exercisable at March 31 (4)
3,803

 
$
76.16

 
5,078

 
$
67.74


(1)
The total intrinsic value of stock options/SARs exercised for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 was $28.4 million and $26.6 million, respectively. The intrinsic value is based upon the difference between the market price of EOG's common stock on the date of exercise and the grant price of the stock options/SARs.
(2)
The total intrinsic value of stock options/SARs outstanding at March 31, 2018 and 2017 was $170.7 million and $199.3 million, respectively. At March 31, 2018 and 2017, the weighted average remaining contractual life was 4.3 years and 3.8 years, respectively.
(3)
The total intrinsic value of stock options/SARs vested or expected to vest at March 31, 2018 and 2017 was $166.1 million and $196.0 million, respectively. At March 31, 2018 and 2017, the weighted average remaining contractual life was 4.2 years and 3.8 years, respectively.
(4)
The total intrinsic value of stock options/SARs exercisable at March 31, 2018 and 2017 was $110.8 million and $155.5 million, respectively. At March 31, 2018 and 2017, the weighted average remaining contractual life was 2.6 years and 2.4 years, respectively.

At March 31, 2018, unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested stock option, SAR and ESPP grants totaled $88.2 million. Such unrecognized expense will be amortized on a straight-line basis over a weighted average period of 1.7 years.


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EOG RESOURCES, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)
(Unaudited)


Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units. Employees may be granted restricted (non-vested) stock and/or restricted stock units without cost to them. Stock-based compensation expense related to restricted stock and restricted stock units totaled $22.4 million and $18.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

The following table sets forth restricted stock and restricted stock unit transactions for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 (shares and units in thousands):
 
Three Months Ended 
 March 31, 2018
 
Three Months Ended 
 March 31, 2017
 
Number of
Shares and
Units
 
Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
 
Number of
Shares and
Units
 
Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Outstanding at January 1
3,905

 
$
88.57

 
3,962

 
$
79.63

Granted
279

 
102.27

 
402

 
99.52

Released (1)
(276
)
 
66.46

 
(360
)
 
61.96

Forfeited
(75
)
 
90.65

 
(82
)
 
82.83

Outstanding at March 31 (2)
3,833

 
$
91.12

 
3,922

 
$
83.22

 
(1)
The total intrinsic value of restricted stock and restricted stock units released for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 was $28.4 million and $36.0 million, respectively. The intrinsic value is based upon the closing price of EOG's common stock on the date the restricted stock and restricted stock units are released.
(2)
The total intrinsic value of restricted stock and restricted stock units outstanding at March 31, 2018 and 2017 was $403.5 million and $382.6 million, respectively.

At March 31, 2018, unrecognized compensation expense related to restricted stock and restricted stock units totaled $172.7 million. Such unrecognized expense will be amortized on a straight-line basis over a weighted average period of 2.4 years.

Performance Units and Performance Stock. EOG has granted performance units and/or performance stock (collectively, Performance Awards) to its executive officers annually since 2012. As more fully discussed in the grant agreements, the performance metric applicable to the Performance Awards is EOG's total shareholder return over a three-year performance period relative to the total shareholder return of a designated group of peer companies (Performance Period). Upon the application of the performance multiple at the completion of the Performance Period, a minimum of 0% and a maximum of 200% of the Performance Awards granted could be outstanding. The fair value of the Performance Awards is estimated using a Monte Carlo simulation. Stock-based compensation expense related to the Performance Award grants totaled $1.1 million and $0.9 million for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively.


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EOG RESOURCES, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)
(Unaudited)


The following table sets forth the Performance Awards transactions for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2018 and 2017:
 
Three Months Ended 
 March 31, 2018
 
Three Months Ended 
 March 31, 2017
 
Number of
Units
 
Weighted
Average
Price per
Grant Date
 
Number of
Units
 
Weighted
Average
Price per
Grant Date
Outstanding at January 1
502,331

 
$
90.96

 
545,290

 
$
80.92

Granted

 

 

 

Granted for Performance Multiple (1)
71,805

 
101.87

 
118,834

 
84.43

Released (2)

 

 
(89,224
)
 
84.43

Forfeited

 

 

 

Outstanding at March 31 (3)
574,136

(4)
$
92.33

 
574,900

 
$
81.10

 
(1)
Upon completion of the Performance Period for the Performance Awards granted in 2014 and 2013, a performance multiple of 200% was applied to each of the grants resulting in additional grants of Performance Awards in February 2018 and February 2017, respectively.
(2)
The total intrinsic value of Performance Awards released during the three months ended March 31, 2017 was approximately $9 million.
(3)
The total intrinsic value of Performance Awards outstanding at March 31, 2018 and 2017 was approximately $60.4 million and $56.1 million, respectively.
(4)
Upon the application of the relevant performance multiple at the completion of each of the remaining Performance Periods, a minimum of 292,054 and a maximum of 856,218 Performance Awards could be outstanding. The intrinsic value is based upon the closing price of EOG's common stock on the date Performance Awards are released.

At March 31, 2018, unrecognized compensation expense related to Performance Awards totaled $7.2 million. Such unrecognized expense will be amortized on a straight-line basis over a weighted average period of 1.8 years.

3.    Net Income Per Share

The following table sets forth the computation of Net Income Per Share for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 (in thousands, except per share data):
 
Three Months Ended 
 March 31,
 
2018
 
2017
Numerator for Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share -
 
 
 
Net Income
$
638,589

 
$
28,517

Denominator for Basic Earnings Per Share -
 

 
 

Weighted Average Shares
575,775

 
573,935

Potential Dilutive Common Shares -
 

 
 

Stock Options/SARs
1,217

 
1,871

Restricted Stock/Units and Performance Units/Stock
2,734

 
2,787

Denominator for Diluted Earnings Per Share -
 

 
 

Adjusted Diluted Weighted Average Shares
579,726

 
578,593

Net Income Per Share
 

 
 

Basic
$
1.11

 
$
0.05

Diluted
$
1.10

 
$
0.05


The diluted earnings per share calculation excludes stock options, SARs, restricted stock and units and performance units that were anti-dilutive. Shares underlying the excluded stock options and SARs totaled 0.2 million and 2.0 million shares for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

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EOG RESOURCES, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)
(Unaudited)


4.    Supplemental Cash Flow Information

Net cash paid for interest and income taxes was as follows for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 (in thousands):
 
Three Months Ended 
 March 31,
 
2018
 
2017
Interest (1)
$
50,103

 
$
77,828

Income Taxes, Net of Refunds Received
$
3,554

 
$
81,960

 
(1)
Net of capitalized interest of $5 million and $7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

EOG's accrued capital expenditures at March 31, 2018 and 2017 were $593 million and $415 million, respectively.

Non-cash investing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2018, included a non-cash addition of $48 million to EOG's other property, plant and equipment in connection with a capital lease transaction in the Permian Basin and non-cash additions of $9 million to EOG's oil and gas properties as a result of property exchanges.

5.    Segment Information

Selected financial information by reportable segment is presented below for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 (in thousands):
 
Three Months Ended 
 March 31,
 
2018
 
2017
Operating Revenues and Other
 
 
 
United States
$
3,571,134

 
$
2,519,849

Trinidad
81,013

 
73,923

Other International (1)
29,015

 
16,793

Total
$
3,681,162

 
$
2,610,565

Operating Income (Loss)
 

 
 

United States
$
845,853

 
$
119,531

Trinidad
40,297

 
16,413

Other International (1)
(11,562
)
 
(28,198
)
Total
874,588

 
107,746

Reconciling Items
 

 
 

Other Income, Net
727

 
3,151

Interest Expense, Net
(61,956
)
 
(71,515
)
Income Before Income Taxes
$
813,359

 
$
39,382

 
(1)
Other International primarily consists of EOG's United Kingdom, China and Canada operations.


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EOG RESOURCES, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)
(Unaudited)


Total assets by reportable segment are presented below at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 (in thousands):
 
At
March 31,
2018
 
At
December 31,
2017
Total Assets
 
 
 
United States
$
29,780,881

 
$
28,312,599

Trinidad
610,376

 
974,477

Other International (1)
349,260

 
546,002

Total
$
30,740,517

 
$
29,833,078

 
(1)
Other International primarily consists of EOG's United Kingdom, China and Canada operations.

6.    Asset Retirement Obligations

The following table presents the reconciliation of the beginning and ending aggregate carrying amounts of short-term and long-term legal obligations associated with the retirement of property, plant and equipment for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 (in thousands):
 
Three Months Ended 
 March 31,
 
2018
 
2017
Carrying Amount at January 1
$
946,848

 
$
912,926

Liabilities Incurred
10,279

 
7,418

Liabilities Settled (1)
50

 
(11,197
)
Accretion
8,868

 
8,525

Revisions
(291
)
 
3,646

Foreign Currency Translations
245

 
837

Carrying Amount at March 31
$
965,999

 
$
922,155

 
 
 
 
Current Portion
$
19,177

 
$
19,450

Noncurrent Portion
$
946,822

 
$
902,705

 
(1)
Includes settlements related to asset sales.

The current and noncurrent portions of EOG's asset retirement obligations are included in Current Liabilities - Other and Other Liabilities, respectively, on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.


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EOG RESOURCES, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)
(Unaudited)


7.    Exploratory Well Costs

EOG's net changes in capitalized exploratory well costs for the three-month period ended March 31, 2018, are presented below (in thousands):
 
Three Months Ended 
 March 31, 2018
Balance at January 1
$
2,167

Additions Pending the Determination of Proved Reserves
1,102

Reclassifications to Proved Properties
(509
)
Costs Charged to Expense

Balance at March 31
$
2,760


At March 31, 2018, all capitalized exploratory well costs had been capitalized for periods of less than one year.

8.    Commitments and Contingencies

There are currently various suits and claims pending against EOG that have arisen in the ordinary course of EOG's business, including contract disputes, personal injury and property damage claims and title disputes. While the ultimate outcome and impact on EOG cannot be predicted, management believes that the resolution of these suits and claims will not, individually or in the aggregate, have a material adverse effect on EOG's consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flow. EOG records reserves for contingencies when information available indicates that a loss is probable and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated.

9.    Pension and Postretirement Benefits

EOG has defined contribution pension plans in place for most of its employees in the United States, Trinidad and the United Kingdom, and a defined benefit pension plan covering certain of its employees in Trinidad. For the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, EOG's total costs recognized for these pension plans were $9.9 million and $10.0 million, respectively. EOG also has postretirement medical and dental plans in place for eligible employees and their dependents in the United States and Trinidad, the costs of which are not material.

10.    Long-Term Debt

During the three months ended March 31, 2018, EOG utilized commercial paper borrowings, bearing market interest rates, for various corporate financing purposes. EOG did not utilize any such borrowings during the three months ended March 31, 2017. At March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, EOG had no outstanding commercial paper borrowings or uncommitted credit facility borrowings. The average borrowings outstanding under the commercial paper program were $18 million and zero during the three months ended March 31, 2018 and March 31, 2017, respectively. The weighted average interest rate for commercial paper borrowings during the three months ended March 31, 2018, was 1.76%.

EOG currently has a $2.0 billion senior unsecured Revolving Credit Agreement (Agreement) with domestic and foreign lenders. The Agreement has a scheduled maturity date of July 21, 2020, and includes an option for EOG to extend, on up to two occasions, the term for successive one-year periods subject to certain terms and conditions. Advances under the Agreement will accrue interest based, at EOG's option, on either the London InterBank Offered Rate plus an applicable margin (Eurodollar rate) or the base rate (as defined in the Agreement) plus an applicable margin. At March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, there were no borrowings or letters of credit outstanding under the Agreement. The Eurodollar rate and applicable base rate, had there been any amounts borrowed under the Agreement at March 31, 2018, would have been 2.88% and 4.75%, respectively.

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EOG RESOURCES, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)
(Unaudited)


11.    Fair Value Measurements

As more fully discussed in Note 13 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in EOG's 2017 Annual Report, certain of EOG's financial and nonfinancial assets and liabilities are reported at fair value on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The following table provides fair value measurement information within the fair value hierarchy for certain of EOG's financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value on a recurring basis at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 (in millions):
 
Fair Value Measurements Using:
 
Quoted
Prices in
Active
Markets
(Level 1)
 
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 
Total
At March 31, 2018
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Financial Assets:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Natural Gas Swaps
$

 
$
2

 
$

 
$
2

Natural Gas Options

 
4

 

 
4

Crude Oil Basis Swaps

 
35

 

 
35

Financial Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Crude Oil Swaps
$

 
$
117

 
$

 
$
117

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
At December 31, 2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Financial Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Natural Gas Swaps
$

 
$
2

 
$

 
$
2

Natural Gas Options/Collars

 
6

 

 
6

Financial Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Crude Oil Swaps
$

 
$
38

 
$

 
$
38

Crude Oil Basis Swaps

 
19

 

 
19


The estimated fair value of commodity derivative contracts was based upon forward commodity price curves based on quoted market prices. Commodity derivative contracts were valued by utilizing an independent third-party derivative valuation provider who uses various types of valuation models, as applicable.

The initial measurement of asset retirement obligations at fair value is calculated using discounted cash flow techniques and based on internal estimates of future retirement costs associated with property, plant and equipment. Significant Level 3 inputs used in the calculation of asset retirement obligations include plugging costs and reserve lives. A reconciliation of EOG's asset retirement obligations is presented in Note 6.

Proved oil and gas properties and other assets with a carrying amount of $151 million were written down to their fair value of $129 million, resulting in pretax impairment charges of $22 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018. Included in the $22 million pretax impairment charges are $21 million for a commodity price-related write-down of other assets.

EOG utilized average prices per acre from comparable market transactions as the basis for determining the fair value of unproved properties received in non-cash property exchanges. See Note 4.

Fair Value of Debt. At March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, EOG had outstanding $6,390 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes, which had estimated fair values at such dates of approximately $6,470 million and $6,602 million, respectively. The estimated fair value of debt was based upon quoted market prices and, where such prices were not available, other observable (Level 2) inputs regarding interest rates available to EOG at the end of each respective period.


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EOG RESOURCES, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)
(Unaudited)


12.    Risk Management Activities

Commodity Price Risk. As more fully discussed in Note 12 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in EOG's 2017 Annual Report, EOG engages in price risk management activities from time to time. These activities are intended to manage EOG's exposure to fluctuations in commodity prices for crude oil and natural gas. EOG utilizes financial commodity derivative instruments, primarily price swap, option, swaption, collar and basis swap contracts, as a means to manage this price risk. EOG has not designated any of its financial commodity derivative contracts as accounting hedges and, accordingly, accounts for financial commodity derivative contracts using the mark-to-market accounting method.

Commodity Derivative Contracts. Prices received by EOG for its crude oil production generally vary from U.S. New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX) West Texas Intermediate prices due to adjustments for delivery location (basis) and other factors. EOG has entered into crude oil basis swap contracts in order to fix the differential between pricing in Midland, Texas, and Cushing, Oklahoma (Midland Differential). Presented below is a comprehensive summary of EOG's Midland Differential basis swap contracts for the three months ended March 31, 2018. The weighted average price differential expressed in dollars per barrel ($/Bbl) represents the amount of reduction to Cushing, Oklahoma, prices for the notional volumes expressed in barrels per day (Bbld) covered by the basis swap contracts.

 
Midland Differential Basis Swap Contracts
 
 
 
Volume (Bbld)
 
Weighted Average Price Differential
($/Bbl)
 
 
 
2018
 
 
 
 
 
January 1, 2018 through April 30, 2018 (closed)
 
15,000

 
$
1.063

 
May 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018
 
15,000

 
1.063

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2019
 
 
 
 
 
January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019
 
20,000

 
$
1.075


EOG has also entered into crude oil basis swap contracts in order to fix the differential between pricing in the U.S. Gulf Coast and Cushing, Oklahoma (Gulf Coast Differential). Presented below is a comprehensive summary of EOG's Gulf Coast Differential basis swap contracts for the three months ended March 31, 2018. The weighted average price differential expressed in $/Bbl represents the amount of addition to Cushing, Oklahoma, prices for the notional volumes expressed in Bbld covered by the basis swap contracts.

 
Gulf Coast Differential Basis Swap Contracts
 
 
 
Volume (Bbld)
 
Weighted Average Price Differential
($/Bbl)
 
 
 
2018
 
 
 
 
 
January 1, 2018 through April 30, 2018 (closed)
 
37,000

 
$
3.818

 
May 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018
 
37,000

 
3.818



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EOG RESOURCES, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)
(Unaudited)


Presented below is a comprehensive summary of EOG's crude oil price swap contracts for the three months ended March 31, 2018, with notional volumes expressed in Bbld and prices expressed in $/Bbl.

Crude Oil Price Swap Contracts
 
 
Volume (Bbld)
 
Weighted Average Price ($/Bbl)
2018
 
 
 
 
January 1, 2018 through March 31, 2018 (closed)
 
134,000

 
$
60.04

April 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018
 
134,000

 
60.04


Presented below is a comprehensive summary of EOG's natural gas price swap contracts for the three months ended March 31, 2018, with notional volumes expressed in million British thermal units (MMBtu) per day (MMBtud) and prices expressed in dollars per MMBtu ($/MMBtu).
Natural Gas Price Swap Contracts
 
 
Volume (MMBtud)
 
Weighted Average Price ($/MMBtu)
2018
 
 
 
 
March 1, 2018 through April 30, 2018 (closed)
 
35,000

 
$
3.00

May 1, 2018 through November 30, 2018
 
35,000

 
3.00


EOG has sold call options which establish a ceiling price for the sale of notional volumes of natural gas as specified in the call option contracts. The call options require that EOG pay the difference between the call option strike price and either the average or last business day NYMEX Henry Hub natural gas price for the contract month (Henry Hub Index Price) in the event the Henry Hub Index Price is above the call option strike price.

In addition, EOG has purchased put options which establish a floor price for the sale of notional volumes of natural gas as specified in the put option contracts. The put options grant EOG the right to receive the difference between the put option strike price and the Henry Hub Index Price in the event the Henry Hub Index Price is below the put option strike price. Presented below is a comprehensive summary of EOG's natural gas call and put option contracts for the three months ended March 31, 2018, with notional volumes expressed in MMBtud and prices expressed in $/MMBtu.
Natural Gas Option Contracts
 
Call Options Sold
 
Put Options Purchased
 
Volume (MMBtud)
 
Weighted
Average Price
($/MMBtu)
 
Volume (MMBtud)
 
Weighted
Average Price
($/MMBtu)
2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
March 1, 2018 through April 30, 2018 (closed)
120,000

 
$
3.38

 
96,000

 
$
2.94

May 1, 2018 through November 30, 2018
120,000

 
3.38

 
96,000

 
2.94




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EOG RESOURCES, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Concluded)
(Unaudited)


The following table sets forth the amounts and classification of EOG's outstanding financial derivative instruments at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017.  Certain amounts may be presented on a net basis on the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements when such amounts are with the same counterparty and subject to a master netting arrangement (in millions):
 
 
  
 
Fair Value at
Description
 
Location on Balance Sheet
 
March 31, 2018
 
December 31, 2017
Asset Derivatives
 
 
 
 
 
 
Crude oil and natural gas derivative contracts -
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current portion
 
Assets from Price Risk Management Activities
 
$
1

 
$
8

Noncurrent portion
 
Other Assets
 
7

 

Liability Derivatives
 
 
 
 
 
 

Crude oil and natural gas derivative contracts -
 
 
 
 
 
 

Current portion
 
Liabilities from Price Risk Management Activities (1)
 
$
84

 
$
50

Noncurrent portion
 
Other Liabilities
 

 
7

 
(1)
The current portion of Liabilities from Price Risk Management Activities consists of gross liabilities of $117 million, partially offset by gross assets of $33 million at March 31, 2018, and gross liabilities of $55 million, partially offset by gross assets of $5 million at December 31, 2017.

Credit Risk. Notional contract amounts are used to express the magnitude of a financial derivative. The amounts potentially subject to credit risk, in the event of nonperformance by the counterparties, are equal to the fair value of such contracts (see Note 11). EOG evaluates its exposure to significant counterparties on an ongoing basis, including those arising from physical and financial transactions. In some instances, EOG renegotiates payment terms and/or requires collateral, parent guarantees or letters of credit to minimize credit risk.

All of EOG's derivative instruments are covered by International Swap Dealers Association Master Agreements (ISDAs) with counterparties. The ISDAs may contain provisions that require EOG, if it is the party in a net liability position, to post collateral when the amount of the net liability exceeds the threshold level specified for EOG's then-current credit ratings. In addition, the ISDAs may also provide that as a result of certain circumstances, including certain events that cause EOG's credit ratings to become materially weaker than its then-current ratings, the counterparty may require all outstanding derivatives under the ISDAs to be settled immediately. See Note 11 for the aggregate fair value of all derivative instruments that were in a net liability position at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017. EOG had no collateral posted and held no collateral at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017.

13.  Acquisitions and Divestitures

During the three months ended March 31, 2018, EOG recognized a net loss on asset dispositions of $(15) million, primarily due to the disposition of inventory and other assets, and received proceeds of approximately $3 million. During the three months ended March 31, 2017, EOG recognized a net loss on asset dispositions of $(17) million and received proceeds of approximately $47 million primarily from the sale of other property, plant and equipment in Texas.


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PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
EOG RESOURCES, INC.

Overview
EOG Resources, Inc., together with its subsidiaries (collectively, EOG), is one of the largest independent (non-integrated) crude oil and natural gas companies in the United States with proved reserves in the United States, Trinidad, the United Kingdom and China. EOG operates under a consistent business and operational strategy that focuses predominantly on maximizing the rate of return on investment of capital by controlling operating and capital costs and maximizing reserve recoveries. Pursuant to this strategy, each prospective drilling location is evaluated by its estimated rate of return. This strategy is intended to enhance the generation of cash flow and earnings from each unit of production on a cost-effective basis, allowing EOG to deliver long-term production growth while maintaining a strong balance sheet. EOG implements its strategy by emphasizing the drilling of internally generated prospects in order to find and develop low-cost reserves. Maintaining the lowest possible operating cost structure that is consistent with prudent and safe operations is also an important goal in the implementation of EOG's strategy.

United States. EOG's efforts to identify plays with large reserve potential have proven to be successful. EOG continues to drill numerous wells in large acreage plays, which in the aggregate have contributed substantially to, and are expected to continue to contribute substantially to, EOG's crude oil and liquids-rich natural gas production. EOG has placed an emphasis on applying its horizontal drilling and completion expertise to unconventional crude oil and liquids-rich reservoirs.

Crude oil and natural gas prices have been volatile, and this volatility is expected to continue. As a result of the many uncertainties associated with the world political environment, worldwide supplies of, and demand for, crude oil and condensate, natural gas liquids (NGLs) and natural gas and the availability of other worldwide energy supplies, EOG is unable to predict what changes may occur in crude oil and condensate, NGL, and natural gas prices in the future. The market prices of crude oil and condensate, NGLs and natural gas in 2018 will continue to impact the amount of cash generated from EOG's operating activities, which will in turn impact EOG's financial position and results of operations. For the first three months of 2018, the average U.S. New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX) crude oil and natural gas prices were $62.89 per barrel and $2.93 per million British thermal units (MMBtu), respectively, representing an increase of 21% and a decrease of 10%, respectively, from the average NYMEX prices for the same period in 2017. Based on its 2018 drilling and completion plans, EOG expects 2018 total production and total crude oil production to increase as compared to 2017.

During the first three months of 2018, EOG continued to focus on increasing drilling, completion and operating efficiencies gained in prior years. In addition, EOG continued to look for opportunities to add drilling inventory through leasehold acquisitions, farm-ins, exchanges or tactical acquisitions and to evaluate certain potential crude oil and liquids-rich natural gas exploration and development prospects. On a volumetric basis, as calculated using the ratio of 1.0 barrel of crude oil and condensate or NGLs to 6.0 thousand cubic feet of natural gas, crude oil and condensate and NGL production accounted for approximately 76% of EOG's United States production during the first three months of 2018 and for the same comparable period of 2017. During the first three months of 2018, EOG's drilling and completion activities occurred primarily in the Eagle Ford play, Delaware Basin play and Rocky Mountain area. EOG's major producing areas in the United States are in New Mexico, North Dakota, Texas and Wyoming.

Trinidad. In Trinidad, EOG continues to deliver natural gas under existing supply contracts. Several fields in the South East Coast Consortium (SECC) Block, Modified U(a) Block, Block 4(a), Modified U(b) Block, the Banyan Field and the Sercan Area have been developed and are producing natural gas, which is sold to the National Gas Company of Trinidad and Tobago Limited and its subsidiary (NGC) and crude oil and condensate, which is sold to the Petroleum Company of Trinidad and Tobago Limited. In 2018, EOG expects to conduct a seismic survey in the SECC Block.

Other International. In the United Kingdom, EOG produces crude oil from its 100% working interest East Irish Sea Conwy project. Beginning in the second quarter of 2017, the Conwy production was off-line due to facility improvements and operational issues. Conwy production resumed during the first quarter of 2018.


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In the Sichuan Basin, Sichuan Province, China, EOG anticipates completing the last previously-drilled well of a 2017 five-well development program in the Bajiaochang Field in the second quarter of 2018 upon completion of a gas gathering line. The natural gas from the Bajiaochang Field is sold under a long-term contract to PetroChina. Additionally, EOG plans to drill five new wells in the latter part of 2018, of which four are expected to be completed by the end of 2018.

EOG continues to evaluate other select crude oil and natural gas opportunities outside the United States primarily by pursuing exploitation opportunities in countries where indigenous crude oil and natural gas reserves have been identified.

Capital Structure. One of management's key strategies is to maintain a strong balance sheet with a consistently below average debt-to-total capitalization ratio as compared to those in EOG's peer group. EOG's debt-to-total capitalization ratio was 28% at both March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017. As used in this calculation, total capitalization represents the sum of total current and long-term debt and total stockholders' equity.

Total anticipated 2018 capital expenditures are estimated to range from approximately $5.4 billion to $5.8 billion, excluding acquisitions and non-cash transactions. The majority of 2018 expenditures will be focused on United States crude oil activities. EOG has significant flexibility with respect to financing alternatives, including borrowings under its commercial paper program and other uncommitted credit facilities, bank borrowings, borrowings under its $2.0 billion senior unsecured revolving credit facility, joint development agreements and similar arrangements and equity and debt offerings.

When it fits EOG's strategy, EOG will make acquisitions that bolster existing drilling programs or offer incremental exploration and/or production opportunities. Management continues to believe EOG has one of the strongest prospect inventories in EOG's history.



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Results of Operations

The following review of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 should be read in conjunction with the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements of EOG and notes thereto included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10‑Q.

Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 vs. Three Months Ended March 31, 2017

Operating Revenues. During the first quarter of 2018, operating revenues increased $1,070 million, or 41%, to $3,681 million from $2,611 million for the same period of 2017. Total wellhead revenues, which are revenues generated from sales of EOG's production of crude oil and condensate, NGLs and natural gas, for the first quarter of 2018 increased $808 million, or 45%, to $2,622 million from $1,814 million for the same period of 2017. EOG recognized net losses on the mark-to-market of financial commodity derivative contracts of $60 million for the first quarter of 2018 compared to net gains of $62 million for the same period of 2017. Gathering, processing and marketing revenues for the first quarter of 2018 increased $375 million, or 52%, to $1,102 million from $727 million for the same period of 2017. Net losses on asset dispositions for the first quarter of 2018 were $15 million compared to net losses of $17 million for the same period of 2017.


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Wellhead volume and price statistics for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 were as follows:
 
Three Months Ended 
 March 31,
 
2018
 
 
2017
Crude Oil and Condensate Volumes (MBbld) (1)
 
 
 
 
United States
359.7

 
 
312.5

Trinidad
0.9

 
 
0.8

Other International (2)
2.7

 
 
2.4

Total
363.3

 
 
315.7

Average Crude Oil and Condensate Prices ($/Bbl) (3)
 

 
 
 
United States
$
64.24

 
 
$
50.38

Trinidad
54.86

 
 
41.56

Other International (2)
71.61

 
 
47.77

Composite
64.27

 
 
50.34

Natural Gas Liquids Volumes (MBbld) (1)
 
 
 
 
United States
100.6

 
 
78.8

Other International (2)

 
 

Total
100.6

 
 
78.8

Average Natural Gas Liquids Prices ($/Bbl) (3)
 

 
 
 

United States
$
24.46

 
 
$
21.63

Other International (2)

 
 

Composite
24.46

 
 
21.63

Natural Gas Volumes (MMcfd) (1)
 
 
 
 
United States
853

 
 
728

Trinidad
293

 
 
308

Other International (2)
30

 
 
22

Total
1,176

 
 
1,058

Average Natural Gas Prices ($/Mcf) (3)
 

 
 
 

United States
$
2.76

 
 
$
2.32

Trinidad
2.88

 
 
2.57

Other International (2)
4.36

 
 
3.76

Composite
2.83

(4) 
 
2.42

Crude Oil Equivalent Volumes (MBoed) (5)
 
 
 
 
United States
602.5

 
 
512.6

Trinidad
49.8

 
 
52.2

Other International (2)
7.6

 
 
5.9

Total
659.9

 
 
570.7

 
 
 
 
 
Total MMBoe (5)
59.4

 
 
51.4

 
(1)
Thousand barrels per day or million cubic feet per day, as applicable.
(2)
Other International includes EOG's United Kingdom, China and Canada operations.
(3)
Dollars per barrel or per thousand cubic feet, as applicable. Excludes the impact of financial commodity derivative instruments (see Note 12 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements).
(4)
Includes a positive revenue adjustment of $0.41 per Mcf related to the adoption of ASU 2014-09, "Revenue From Contracts with Customers" (ASU 2014-09) (see Note 1 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements). In connection with the adoption of ASU 2014-09, EOG presents natural gas processing fees for certain processing and marketing agreements as Gathering and Processing Costs, instead of a deduction to Natural Gas revenues.
(5)
Thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day or million barrels of oil equivalent, as applicable; includes crude oil and condensate, NGLs and natural gas. Crude oil equivalent volumes are determined using a ratio of 1.0 barrel of crude oil and condensate or NGLs to 6.0 thousand cubic feet of natural gas. MMBoe is calculated by multiplying the MBoed amount by the number of days in the period and then dividing that amount by one thousand.


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Wellhead crude oil and condensate revenues for the first quarter of 2018 increased $671 million, or 47%, to $2,101 million from $1,430 million for the same period of 2017. The increase was primarily due to a higher composite wellhead crude oil and condensate price ($456 million) and an increase of 48 MBbld, or 15%, in wellhead crude oil and condensate production ($215 million). Increased production was primarily due to increases in the Permian Basin and the Eagle Ford. EOG's composite wellhead crude oil and condensate price for the first quarter of 2018 increased 28% to $64.27 per barrel compared to $50.34 per barrel for the same period of 2017.

NGL revenues for the first quarter of 2018 increased $68 million, or 44%, to $221 million from $153 million for the same period of 2017 due primarily to an increase of 22 MBbld, or 28%, in production ($42 million) and a higher composite average price ($26 million). Increased production was primarily in the Permian Basin and the Eagle Ford. EOG's composite NGL price for the first quarter of 2018 increased 13% to $24.46 per barrel compared to $21.63 per barrel for the same period of 2017.

Wellhead natural gas revenues for the first quarter of 2018 increased $69 million, or 30%, to $300 million from $231 million for the same period of 2017. The increase was due to a higher composite wellhead natural gas price ($43 million) and an increase in natural gas deliveries ($26 million). Natural gas deliveries for the first quarter of 2018 increased 118 MMcfd, or 11%, compared to the same period of 2017 due primarily to higher deliveries in the United States primarily due to increased production of associated natural gas from the Permian Basin and the Eagle Ford. EOG's composite wellhead natural gas price for the first quarter of 2018 increased 17% to $2.83 per Mcf compared to $2.42 per Mcf for the same period of 2017. This increase in composite wellhead natural gas prices includes a positive revenue adjustment of $0.41 per Mcf related to the adoption of ASU 2014-09.

During the first quarter of 2018, EOG recognized net losses on the mark-to-market of financial commodity derivative contracts of $60 million compared to net gains of $62 million for the same period of 2017. During the first quarter of 2018, net cash paid for settlements of financial commodity derivative contracts was $22 million compared to net cash received of $2 million for the same period of 2017.

Gathering, processing and marketing revenues are revenues generated from sales of third-party crude oil, NGLs and natural gas, as well as fees associated with processing and gathering third-party natural gas and revenues from sales of EOG-owned sand. Purchases and sales of third-party crude oil and natural gas may be utilized in order to balance firm transportation capacity with production in certain areas and to utilize excess capacity at EOG-owned facilities. EOG sells sand in order to balance the timing of firm purchase agreements with completion operations and to utilize excess capacity at EOG-owned facilities. Marketing costs represent the costs to purchase third-party crude oil, natural gas and sand and the associated transportation costs as well as costs associated with EOG-owned sand sold to third parties.

Gathering, processing and marketing revenues less marketing costs for the first quarter of 2018 increased $5 million as compared to the same period of 2017. The increase primarily reflects higher margins in 2018 on crude oil and natural gas marketing activities.

Operating and Other Expenses.  For the first quarter of 2018, operating expenses of $2,807 million were $304 million higher than the $2,503 million incurred during the first quarter of 2017.  The following table presents the costs per barrel of oil equivalent (Boe) for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2018 and 2017:
 
Three Months Ended 
 March 31,
 
2018
 
2017
Lease and Well
$
5.05

 
$
4.98

Transportation Costs
2.98

 
3.48

Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization (DD&A) -
 
 
 
Oil and Gas Properties
12.13

 
15.33

Other Property, Plant and Equipment
0.47

 
0.56

General and Administrative (G&A)
1.59

 
1.89

Interest Expense, Net
1.04

 
1.39

Total (1)
$
23.26

 
$
27.63

 
(1)
Total excludes gathering and processing costs, exploration costs, dry hole costs, impairments, marketing costs and taxes other than income.


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The primary factors impacting the cost components of per-unit rates of lease and well, DD&A and net interest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2018, compared to the same period of 2017, are set forth below. See "Operating Revenues" above for a discussion of wellhead volumes.

Lease and well expenses include expenses for EOG-operated properties, as well as expenses billed to EOG from other operators where EOG is not the operator of a property. Lease and well expenses can be divided into the following categories: costs to operate and maintain crude oil and natural gas wells, the cost of workovers and lease and well administrative expenses. Operating and maintenance costs include, among other things, pumping services, salt water disposal, equipment repair and maintenance, compression expense, lease upkeep and fuel and power. Workovers are operations to restore or maintain production from existing wells.

Each of these categories of costs individually fluctuates from time to time as EOG attempts to maintain and increase production while maintaining efficient, safe and environmentally responsible operations. EOG continues to increase its operating activities by drilling new wells in existing and new areas. Operating and maintenance costs within these existing and new areas, as well as the costs of services charged to EOG by vendors, fluctuate over time.

Lease and well expenses of $300 million for the first quarter of 2018 increased $44 million from $256 million for the same prior year period primarily due to increased operating and maintenance costs ($36 million) and workover expenditures ($4 million), both in the United States. Lease and well expenses increased in the United States primarily due to increased operating activities resulting in increased production.

DD&A of the cost of proved oil and gas properties is calculated using the unit-of-production method. EOG's DD&A rate and expense are the composite of numerous individual DD&A group calculations. There are several factors that can impact EOG's composite DD&A rate and expense, such as field production profiles, drilling or acquisition of new wells, disposition of existing wells and reserve revisions (upward or downward) primarily related to well performance, economic factors and impairments. Changes to these factors may cause EOG's composite DD&A rate and expense to fluctuate from period to period. DD&A of the cost of other property, plant and equipment is generally calculated using the straight-line depreciation method over the useful lives of the assets.

DD&A expenses for the first quarter of 2018 decreased $67 million to $749 million from $816 million for the same prior year period. DD&A expenses associated with oil and gas properties for the first quarter of 2018 were $67 million lower than the same prior year period. The decrease primarily reflects decreased rates in the United States ($198 million), partially offset by increased production in the United States ($131 million). DD&A unit rates in the United States decreased primarily due to upward reserve revisions and reserves added at lower cost as a result of increased efficiencies.

Exploration costs of $35 million for the first quarter of 2018 decreased $22 million from $57 million for the same prior year period primarily due to decreased geological and geophysical costs in Trinidad.

Impairments include amortization of unproved oil and gas property costs as well as impairments of proved oil and gas properties; other property, plant and equipment; and other assets. Unproved properties with acquisition costs that are not individually significant are aggregated, and the portion of such costs estimated to be nonproductive is amortized over the remaining lease term. Unproved properties with individually significant acquisition costs are reviewed individually for impairment. When circumstances indicate that a proved property may be impaired, EOG compares expected undiscounted future cash flows at a DD&A group level to the unamortized capitalized cost of the asset. If the expected undiscounted future cash flows are lower than the unamortized capitalized cost, the capitalized cost is reduced to fair value. Fair value is generally calculated by using the Income Approach described in the Fair Value Measurement Topic of the Financial Accounting Standards Board's Accounting Standards Codification. In certain instances, EOG utilizes accepted offers from third-party purchasers as the basis for determining fair value.

Impairments of $65 million for the first quarter of 2018 were $129 million lower than impairments for the same prior year period primarily due to decreased impairments of proved properties and other assets in the United States ($115 million) and decreased amortization of unproved property costs in the United States ($13 million). EOG recorded impairments of proved properties, other property, plant and equipment and other assets of $22 million and $138 million for the first quarter of 2018 and 2017, respectively.

Gathering and processing costs represent operating and maintenance expenses and administrative expenses associated with operating EOG's gathering and processing assets and, beginning January 1, 2018, natural gas processing fees from third parties. EOG pays third parties to process a portion of its natural gas production to extract NGLs. See Note 1 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for background on the adoption of ASU 2014-09.


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Gathering and processing costs increased $63 million to $101 million for the first quarter of 2018 compared to $38 million for the same prior year period primarily due to the adoption of ASU 2014-09 ($45 million) and increased operating costs in the Eagle Ford ($12 million) and the Permian Basin ($6 million), partially offset by lower operating costs in the United Kingdom ($5 million).

Interest expense, net, of $62 million for the first quarter of 2018 decreased $10 million compared to the same prior year period primarily due to repayment in September 2017 of the $600 million aggregate principal amount of 5.875% Senior Notes due 2017.

Taxes other than income include severance/production taxes, ad valorem/property taxes, payroll taxes, franchise taxes and other miscellaneous taxes. Severance/production taxes are generally determined based on wellhead revenues, and ad valorem/property taxes are generally determined based on the valuation of the underlying assets.

Taxes other than income for the first quarter of 2018 increased $49 million to $179 million (6.8% of wellhead revenues) compared to $130 million (7.2% of wellhead revenues) for the same prior year period. The increase in taxes other than income was primarily due to increases in severance/production taxes, primarily as a result of increased wellhead revenues in the United States.

EOG recognized an income tax provision of $175 million for the first quarter of 2018 compared to an income tax provision of $11 million in the first quarter of 2017, primarily due to an increase of pretax income. The net effective tax rate for 2018 decreased to 21% from 28% in 2017. The lower effective tax rate is mostly due to the reduced U.S. federal statutory tax rate of 21% in 2018 from 35% in 2017 and decreased foreign losses in the United Kingdom for which tax benefits are not recorded due to valuation allowances, partially offset by a reduction in tax benefits from stock-based compensation.

Capital Resources and Liquidity

Cash Flow. The primary sources of cash for EOG during the three months ended March 31, 2018, were funds generated from operations. The primary uses of cash were funds used in operations; exploration and development expenditures; dividend payments to stockholders; other property, plant and equipment expenditures; and purchases of treasury stock in connection with stock compensation plans. During the first three months of 2018, EOG's cash balance decreased $18 million to $816 million from $834 million at December 31, 2017.

Net cash provided by operating activities of $1,552 million for the first three months of 2018 increased $654 million compared to the same period of 2017 primarily due to an increase in wellhead revenues ($808 million), a favorable change in net cash paid for income taxes ($78 million) and a favorable change in net cash paid for interest ($28 million), partially offset by an increase in cash operating expenses ($125 million), an unfavorable change in working capital ($118 million) and an increase in net cash paid for settlements of commodity derivative contracts ($24 million).

Net cash used in investing activities of $1,456 million for the first three months of 2018 increased by $620 million compared to the same period of 2017 due to an increase in additions to oil and gas properties ($453 million), an unfavorable change in components of working capital associated with investing activities ($81 million), a decrease in proceeds from the sales of assets ($44 million) and an increase in additions to other property, plant and equipment ($42 million).

Net cash used in financing activities of $114 million for the first three months of 2018 included cash dividend payments ($97 million) and purchases of treasury stock in connection with stock compensation plans ($17 million). Net cash used in financing activities of $115 million for the first three months of 2017 included cash dividend payments ($97 million) and purchases of treasury stock in connection with stock compensation plans ($19 million).


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Total Expenditures. For the year 2018, EOG's budget for exploration and development and other property, plant and equipment expenditures is approximately $5.4 billion to $5.8 billion, excluding acquisitions. The table below sets out components of total expenditures for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 (in millions):
 
Three Months Ended 
 March 31,
 
2018
 
2017
Expenditure Category
 
 
 
Capital
 
 
 
Exploration and Development Drilling
$
1,131

 
$
686

Facilities
163

 
148

Leasehold Acquisitions (1)
77

 
68

Property Acquisitions

 
4

Capitalized Interest
5

 
7

Subtotal
1,376

 
913

Exploration Costs
35

 
57

Dry Hole Costs

 

Exploration and Development Expenditures
1,411

 
970

Asset Retirement Costs
12

 
11

Total Exploration and Development Expenditures
1,423

 
981

Other Property, Plant and Equipment (2)
124

 
34

Total Expenditures
$
1,547

 
$
1,015

 
(1)
Leasehold acquisitions included $9 million in 2018 related to non-cash property exchanges.
(2)
Other property, plant and equipment included $48 million of non-cash additions in 2018 in connection with a capital lease transaction in the Permian Basin.
    
Exploration and development expenditures of $1,411 million for the first three months of 2018 were $441 million higher than the same period of 2017 primarily due to increased exploration and drilling expenditures in the United States ($463 million), increased facilities expenditures ($15 million) and increased leasehold acquisitions ($9 million); partially offset by decreased geological and geophysical expenditures ($21 million), decreased exploration and drilling expenditures in Trinidad ($19 million) and decreased property acquisitions ($4 million). Exploration and development expenditures for the first three months of 2018 of $1,411 million consisted of $1,291 million in development drilling and facilities, $115 million in exploration and $5 million in capitalized interest. Exploration and development expenditures for the first three months of 2017 of $970 million consisted of $832 million in development drilling and facilities, $127 million in exploration, $7 million in capitalized interest and $4 million in property acquisitions.

The level of exploration and development expenditures, including acquisitions, will vary in future periods depending on energy market conditions and other related economic factors. EOG has significant flexibility with respect to financing alternatives and the ability to adjust its exploration and development expenditure budget as circumstances warrant. While EOG has certain continuing commitments associated with expenditure plans related to its operations, such commitments are not expected to be material when considered in relation to the total financial capacity of EOG.

Commodity Derivative Transactions. As more fully discussed in Note 12 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in EOG's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017, filed on February 27, 2018, EOG engages in price risk management activities from time to time. These activities are intended to manage EOG's exposure to fluctuations in commodity prices for crude oil and natural gas. EOG utilizes financial commodity derivative instruments, primarily price swap, option, swaption, collar and basis swap contracts, as a means to manage this price risk. EOG has not designated any of its financial commodity derivative contracts as accounting hedges and, accordingly, accounts for financial commodity derivative contracts using the mark-to-market accounting method. Under this accounting method, changes in the fair value of outstanding financial instruments are recognized as gains or losses in the period of change and are recorded as Gains (Losses) on Mark-to-Market Commodity Derivative Contracts on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income. The related cash flow impact is reflected in Cash Flows from Operating Activities on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

The total fair value of EOG's commodity derivative contracts was reflected on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at March 31, 2018, as a net liability of $76 million.

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Prices received by EOG for its crude oil production generally vary from NYMEX West Texas Intermediate prices due to adjustments for delivery location (basis) and other factors. EOG has entered into crude oil basis swap contracts in order to fix the differential between pricing in Midland, Texas, and Cushing, Oklahoma (Midland Differential). Presented below is a comprehensive summary of EOG's Midland Differential basis swap contracts through April 26, 2018. The weighted average price differential expressed in dollars per barrel ($/Bbl) represents the amount of reduction to Cushing, Oklahoma, prices for the notional volumes expressed in barrels per day (Bbld) covered by the basis swap contracts.

 
Midland Differential Basis Swap Contracts
 
 
 
Volume (Bbld)
 
Weighted Average Price Differential
($/Bbl)
 
 
 
2018
 
 
 
 
 
January 1, 2018 through May 31, 2018 (closed)
 
15,000

 
$
1.063

 
June 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018
 
15,000

 
1.063

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2019
 
 
 
 
 
January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019
 
20,000

 
$
1.075


EOG has also entered into crude oil basis swap contracts in order to fix the differential between pricing in the U.S. Gulf Coast and Cushing, Oklahoma (Gulf Coast Differential). Presented below is a comprehensive summary of EOG's Gulf Coast Differential basis swap contracts through April 26, 2018. The weighted average price differential expressed in $/Bbl represents the amount of addition to Cushing, Oklahoma, prices for the notional volumes expressed in Bbld covered by the basis swap contracts.

 
Gulf Coast Differential Basis Swap Contracts
 
 
 
Volume (Bbld)
 
Weighted Average Price Differential
($/Bbl)
 
 
 
2018
 
 
 
 
 
January 1, 2018 through May 31, 2018 (closed)
 
37,000

 
$
3.818

 
June 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018
 
37,000

 
3.818


Presented below is a comprehensive summary of EOG's crude oil price swap contracts through April 26, 2018, with notional volumes expressed in Bbld and prices expressed in $/Bbl.

Crude Oil Price Swap Contracts
 
 
Volume (Bbld)
 
Weighted Average Price ($/Bbl)
2018
 
 
 
 
January 1, 2018 through March 31, 2018 (closed)
 
134,000

 
$
60.04

April 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018
 
134,000

 
60.04



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Presented below is a comprehensive summary of EOG's natural gas price swap contracts through April 26, 2018, with notional volumes expressed in million British thermal units (MMBtu) per day (MMBtud) and prices expressed in dollars per MMBtu ($/MMBtu).
Natural Gas Price Swap Contracts
 
 
Volume (MMBtud)
 
Weighted
Average Price
($/MMBtu)
2018
 
 
 
 
March 1, 2018 through May 31, 2018 (closed)
 
35,000

 
$
3.00

June 1, 2018 through November 30, 2018
 
35,000

 
3.00


EOG has sold call options which establish a ceiling price for the sale of notional volumes of natural gas as specified in the call option contracts. The call options require that EOG pay the difference between the call option strike price and either the average or last business day NYMEX Henry Hub natural gas price for the contract month (Henry Hub Index Price) in the event the Henry Hub Index Price is above the call option strike price.

In addition, EOG has purchased put options which establish a floor price for the sale of notional volumes of natural gas as specified in the put option contracts. The put options grant EOG the right to receive the difference between the put option strike price and the Henry Hub Index Price in the event the Henry Hub Index Price is below the put option strike price. Presented below is a comprehensive summary of EOG's natural gas call and put option contracts through April 26, 2018, with notional volumes expressed in MMBtud and prices expressed in $/MMBtu.
Natural Gas Option Contracts
 
Call Options Sold
 
Put Options Purchased
 
Volume (MMBtud)
 
Weighted
Average Price
($/MMBtu)
 
Volume (MMBtud)
 
Weighted
Average Price
($/MMBtu)
2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
March 1, 2018 through May 31, 2018 (closed)
120,000

 
$
3.38

 
96,000

 
$
2.94

June 1, 2018 through November 30, 2018
120,000

 
3.38

 
96,000

 
2.94



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Information Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, including, among others, statements and projections regarding EOG's future financial position, operations, performance, business strategy, returns, budgets, reserves, levels of production, costs and asset sales, statements regarding future commodity prices and statements regarding the plans and objectives of EOG's management for future operations, are forward-looking statements. EOG typically uses words such as "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "project," "strategy," "intend," "plan," "target," "goal," "may," "will," "should" and "believe" or the negative of those terms or other variations or comparable terminology to identify its forward-looking statements. In particular, statements, express or implied, concerning EOG's future operating results and returns or EOG's ability to replace or increase reserves, increase production, reduce or otherwise control operating and capital costs, generate income or cash flows or pay dividends are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of performance. Although EOG believes the expectations reflected in its forward-looking statements are reasonable and are based on reasonable assumptions, no assurance can be given that these assumptions are accurate or that any of these expectations will be achieved (in full or at all) or will prove to have been correct. Moreover, EOG's forward-looking statements may be affected by known, unknown or currently unforeseen risks, events or circumstances that may be outside EOG's control. Important factors that could cause EOG's actual results to differ materially from the expectations reflected in EOG's forward-looking statements include, among others:

the timing, extent and duration of changes in prices for, supplies of, and demand for, crude oil and condensate, natural gas liquids, natural gas and related commodities;
the extent to which EOG is successful in its efforts to acquire or discover additional reserves;
the extent to which EOG is successful in its efforts to economically develop its acreage in, produce reserves and achieve anticipated production levels from, and maximize reserve recovery from, its existing and future crude oil and natural gas exploration and development projects;
the extent to which EOG is successful in its efforts to market its crude oil and condensate, natural gas liquids, natural gas and related commodity production;
the availability, proximity and capacity of, and costs associated with, appropriate gathering, processing, compression, transportation and refining facilities;
the availability, cost, terms and timing of issuance or execution of, and competition for, mineral licenses and leases and governmental and other permits and rights-of-way, and EOG’s ability to retain mineral licenses and leases;
the impact of, and changes in, government policies, laws and regulations, including tax laws and regulations; environmental, health and safety laws and regulations relating to air emissions, disposal of produced water, drilling fluids and other wastes, hydraulic fracturing and access to and use of water; laws and regulations imposing conditions or restrictions on drilling and completion operations and on the transportation of crude oil and natural gas; laws and regulations with respect to derivatives and hedging activities; and laws and regulations with respect to the import and export of crude oil, natural gas and related commodities;
EOG's ability to effectively integrate acquired crude oil and natural gas properties into its operations, fully identify existing and potential problems with respect to such properties and accurately estimate reserves, production and costs with respect to such properties;
the extent to which EOG's third-party-operated crude oil and natural gas properties are operated successfully and economically;
competition in the oil and gas exploration and production industry for the acquisition of licenses, leases and properties, employees and other personnel, facilities, equipment, materials and services;
the availability and cost of employees and other personnel, facilities, equipment, materials (such as water) and services;
the accuracy of reserve estimates, which by their nature involve the exercise of professional judgment and may therefore be imprecise;
weather, including its impact on crude oil and natural gas demand, and weather-related delays in drilling and in the installation and operation (by EOG or third parties) of production, gathering, processing, refining, compression and transportation facilities;
the ability of EOG's customers and other contractual counterparties to satisfy their obligations to EOG and, related thereto, to access the credit and capital markets to obtain financing needed to satisfy their obligations to EOG;
EOG's ability to access the commercial paper market and other credit and capital markets to obtain financing on terms it deems acceptable, if at all, and to otherwise satisfy its capital expenditure requirements;
the extent to which EOG is successful in its completion of planned asset dispositions;
the extent and effect of any hedging activities engaged in by EOG;
the timing and extent of changes in foreign currency exchange rates, interest rates, inflation rates, global and domestic financial market conditions and global and domestic general economic conditions;

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political conditions and developments around the world (such as political instability and armed conflict), including in the areas in which EOG operates;
the use of competing energy sources and the development of alternative energy sources;
the extent to which EOG incurs uninsured losses and liabilities or losses and liabilities in excess of its insurance coverage;
acts of war and terrorism and responses to these acts;
physical, electronic and cyber security breaches; and
the other factors described under ITEM 1A, Risk Factors, on pages 14 through 23 of EOG's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017, and any updates to those factors set forth in EOG's subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q or Current Reports on Form 8-K.

In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the events anticipated by EOG's forward-looking statements may not occur, and, if any of such events do, we may not have anticipated the timing of their occurrence or the duration and extent of their impact on our actual results. Accordingly, you should not place any undue reliance on any of EOG's forward-looking statements. EOG's forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made, and EOG undertakes no obligation, other than as required by applicable law, to update or revise its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, subsequent events, anticipated or unanticipated circumstances or otherwise.


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PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION


ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
EOG RESOURCES, INC.

EOG's exposure to commodity price risk, interest rate risk and foreign currency exchange rate risk is discussed in (i) the "Derivative Transactions," "Financing," "Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk" and "Outlook" sections of "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Capital Resources and Liquidity" on pages 42 through 45 of EOG's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017, filed on February 27, 2018 (EOG's 2017 Annual Report); and (ii) Note 12, "Risk Management Activities," to EOG's Consolidated Financial Statements on pages F-30 through F-33 of EOG's 2017 Annual Report. There have been no material changes in this information. For additional information regarding EOG's financial commodity derivative contracts and physical commodity contracts, see (i) Note 12, "Risk Management Activities," to EOG's Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q; (ii) "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Results of Operations - Operating Revenues" in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q; and (iii) "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Capital Resources and Liquidity - Commodity Derivative Transactions" in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.


ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
EOG RESOURCES, INC.

Disclosure Controls and Procedures. EOG's management, with the participation of EOG's principal executive officer and principal financial officer, evaluated the effectiveness of EOG's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (Exchange Act)) as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (Evaluation Date). Based on this evaluation, EOG's principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that EOG's disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the Evaluation Date in ensuring that information that is required to be disclosed in the reports EOG files or furnishes under the Exchange Act is (i) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the United States Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms and (ii) accumulated and communicated to EOG's management, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. There were no changes in EOG's internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) promulgated under the Exchange Act) that occurred during the quarterly period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, EOG's internal control over financial reporting.




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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

EOG RESOURCES, INC.

ITEM 1.    LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
 
See Part I, Item 1, Note 8 to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, which is incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 2.    UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, EOG's share repurchase activity:
Period
 
Total
Number of
Shares Purchased (1)
 
Average
Price Paid Per Share
 
Total Number of
Shares Purchased as
Part of Publicly
Announced Plans or Programs
 
Maximum Number
of Shares that May Yet
Be Purchased Under The Plans or Programs (2)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
January 1, 2018 - January 31, 2018
 
76,430

 
$
112.94

 

 
6,386,200

February 1, 2018 - February 28, 2018
 
12,641

 
103.94

 

 
6,386,200

March 1, 2018 - March 31, 2018
 
65,485

 
102.89

 

 
6,386,200

Total
 
154,556

 
107.95

 

 
 
 
(1)
The 154,556 total shares for the quarter ended March 31, 2018, consist solely of shares that were withheld by or returned to EOG (i) in satisfaction of tax withholding obligations that arose upon the exercise of employee stock options or stock-settled stock appreciation rights or the vesting of restricted stock, restricted stock unit, or performance unit grants or (ii) in payment of the exercise price of employee stock options. These shares do not count against the 10 million aggregate share repurchase authorization by EOG's Board of Directors (Board) discussed below.
(2)
In September 2001, the Board authorized the repurchase of up to 10 million shares of EOG's common stock. During the first quarter of 2018, EOG did not repurchase any shares under the Board-authorized repurchase program.

ITEM 4.    MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

The information concerning mine safety violations and other regulatory matters required by Section 1503(a) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and Item 104 of Regulation S-K (17 CFR 229.104) is included in Exhibit 95 to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.


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ITEM 6.  EXHIBITS
Exhibit No.  
 
Description
 
 
 
    10.1
-
 
 
 
    31.1
-
 
 
 
    31.2
-
 
 
 
    32.1
-
 
 
 
    32.2
-
 
 
 
    95
-
 
 
 
*101.INS
-
XBRL Instance Document.
 
 
 
*101.SCH
-
XBRL Schema Document.
 
 
 
*101.CAL
-
XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document.
 
 
 
*101.DEF
-
XBRL Definition Linkbase Document.
 
 
 
*101.LAB
-
XBRL Label Linkbase Document.
 
 
 
*101.PRE
-
XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document.

*Attached as Exhibit 101 to this report are the following documents formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language): (i) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income - Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, (ii) the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, (iii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 and (iv) the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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SIGNATURES



Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.



 
 
 
EOG RESOURCES, INC.
 
 
 
(Registrant)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Date:
May 3, 2018
By:
/s/ TIMOTHY K. DRIGGERS
Timothy K. Driggers
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer and Duly Authorized Officer)

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