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Performance of Oil and Gas Equities Year-to-DateDaily Index Values; Rolling 12-Month History

Oil & Gas Service Equities Year-to-DateDaily Index Values; Rolling 12-Month History

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information on this publication and the Institute

ARC Energy Charts

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Broad market indices are one the many vital signs measuring the health of the economy. Energy demand is a function of economic health.

Source: Bloomberg, ARC Financial Corp.

Performance of Canadian and US oil & gas equities are compared against each other.

Source: Bloomberg, ARC Financial Corp.

The performance of Canadian oil and gas service equities are plotted in tandem with the corresponding US index.

Source: Bloomberg, Petroleum Services Association of Canada

Much of Canada’s oil and gas production is sold in US dollars. As such, the exchange rate significantly impacts corporate revenues and profits.

Source: Bloomberg

The S&P/TSX Composite Index hit a low for ‘17

WTI closed the week down at $48.51/B

Crude oil stocks fell for the 7th week in a row

AECO fell by $C 0.54 on the week

The AB govn’t collected $4.22 m at its land sale

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The CAD rose to $US 0.7953 on Friday; a two week high.

The currency improved due to data showing an increase in the...

...rate of underlying inflation and a jump in oil price.

On Friday, the S&P/TSX Composite Index fell to its...

...lowest point of 2017. Since hitting its peak in Feb, the...

...Index has fallen by 6.1%.

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The differential should reflect the transportation cost from Alberta to Cushing. Greater discounts can result from infrastructure or refinery outages.

Source: Bloomberg

North American crude oil prices can sometimes disconnect from global prices depending on regional supply and demand dynamics.

Source: Bloomberg

Forward prices for WTI are plotted against months in the calendar year. Years are distinguished by color and symbol coding.

Source: Bloomberg

Canadian heavy crude oil differentials are becoming less volatile with growing access to new markets via pipeline and rail.

Source: Bloomberg

This represents the relative bullishness of money managers on the price of oil in the United States.

Source: Bloomberg, U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission

The advancement of drilling and completion methods boosted US crude oil production, prior to the downturn in prices.

Source: Bloomberg, U.S. Energy Information Administration

Crude Oil

According to state officials North Dakota’s oil production... ...dipped slightly

in June, down by ~1% month-over-month.

WCS closed Fri at $US 38.66/B; $9.85/B below WTI.

On Friday, the Edmonton Light price differen-tial to WTI...

… was ~$US 3.05/B.

However, production still remained above 1.0 MMB/d.

Despite positive price movement on Friday, WTI closed the... ... week down by

$0.31 at $48.51/B.

Bearish data about Chinese oil demand, offset the positive... ...news about

large drawdowns in US crude stockpiles.

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Most of Canada’s oil production comes from Alberta; split between oil sands and conventional production.

Source: Alberta Energy Regulator

OPEC’s production levels relative to its sustainable and spare capacity influences global crude prices.

Source: Petroleum Intelligence Weekly

Negative numbers indicate a global crude shortfall, while positive numbers indicate an oversupply.

Source: International Energy Agency

Prior to the downturn, growing domestic supply was displacing crude oil imports. Crude oil imports for the current year are in blue.

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration

Crude oil imports from Canada are taking market share from overseas imports.

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration

The US exports more refined products than crude oil. If/when tight oil growth resumes, most export growth should come from crude oil exports.

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration

Crude Oil

OPEC’s crude output for July came in at 32.8 MMB/d.

According to the IEA’s most recent Oil Market Report...

… Alberta saw a slight rebound in oil supplies in May.

This comes after two months of declines.

In July, OPEC’s compliance with output cuts fell again to a new...

...low of 75% from 77% in June.

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Total US (Right-Axis)

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US Weekly Refinery Utilization Rates (%)Historical Tracks and Current Year Levels

US crude oil stock levels can affect crude oil prices. Stock levels for the current year are represented by the blue line.

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration

Global oil stock levels can affect crude oil prices*Includes U.S. (~90%), Canada, Mexico and Chile.

Source: International Energy Agency

Refinery utilization rates change the supply of refined products, impacting price. Utilization for the current year is blue.

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration

Gasoline consumption accounts for almost half of all oil use in the US. Gasoline consumption for the current year is represented by the blue line.

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration

Tracking US oil drilling by major play provides insight into the composition of US oil supply and growth trends.

Source: Baker Hughes

Natural gas liquids have become critical contributors to producer’s cash flow. Prices are influenced by the price of oil as well as local supply and demand.

Source: Bloomberg, ARC Financial Corp.

Crude Oil

US crude oil inventories fell for the 7th straight week.

The US oil rig count fell by 5 last week, bring-ing the new ...

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...total to 763. This compares to 406 active rigs 1-year ago.

Inventories fell by 8.9 MMB and are now their lowest since...

..January 2016.

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Near-month prices at AECO track Henry Hub prices, the exchange rate and the cost of transportation. Local factors can also affect price.

Source: Bloomberg

Forward contract prices are plotted against months in the calendar year. Years are distinguished by color and symbol coding.

Source: Bloomberg

This represents the relative bullishness of money managers on the price of natural gas in the United States.

Source: U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission

AECO forward prices mimic Henry Hub futures plus a differential

Source: Bloomberg

International natural gas prices strongly impact the economics of proposed LNG projects.

Source: Bloomberg, Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry

This graph illustrates when it may be economic to begin coal-gas switching in power generation. Average power plant efficiencies are assumed.

Source: Bloomberg

Natural Gas

Petronas’ CEO said that he expects the global LNG...

...market to remain over-supplied until as late as 2023.

AECO struggled last week due to transport issues out of the...

...Eastern Gate which pushed the price downward.

AECO closed on Friday at $1.49/GJ; $0.54 below the week prior.

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20172016

Pipeline Flows Out of Western CanadaDaily; Historical Tracks and Current Year Levels

2016

2017

The ability of gas producers to move gas out of the WCSB to eastern markets and the US is a major factor in local natural gas prices.

Source: Various Pipeline Companies

Between exports to Mexico and LNG shipments, the US is growing as a natural gas exporter. Robust US supply growth has driven this trend.

Source: Bentek

North America has an integrated natural gas market. Prices are determined by regional supply and demand, and pipeline flows.

Source: Bloomberg

Natural Gas

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During Q2, Houston based, Cheniere Energy Inc, boosted...

… its LNG cargo exports at Sabine Pass.

As of July, LNG from Sabine Pass has reached 24 of...

...40 LNG importing countries.

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Weekly natural gas demand is directly tied to the weather. The current year is in dark blue.

Source: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Total US demand fluctuates between 60 Bcf/d in the summer and over 100 Bcf/d in the winter. Weather is the most important driver of consumption.

Source: Bentek

US production started ramping up in late 2007 and continues to grow year over year.

Source: Bentek

This includes receipts on the TCPL, Alliance, WestCoast and TransGas pipelines.

Source: Various Pipeline Companies

Weekly gas storage reports provide a snapshot of supply and demand. Current year changes are represented by the blue line.

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration

The EIA reports changes in US natural gas inventories held in underground storage facilities on a weekly basis.

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration

Natural Gas

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After hitting its highest point of the year, natural gas production...

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Up to 1 Bcf/d of capacity has been offline for repairs on the...

...TransCanada pipeline system.

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Source: TransCanada Pipelines

Canada’s natural gas storage level provides a good metric if the country is well stocked. Abnormally high or low storage can affect the basis.

Source: Bloomberg

Unlike US drilling activity, Canadian rigs are dispatched seasonally. Capital allocation by operators is driven by views of future oil and gas prices.

Source: Baker Hughes

Tracking US gas drilling by major play provides insight into the composition of US gas supply and growth trends.

Source: Baker Hughes

Land prices are an important component of F&D costs. In Alberta, sales of petroleum and natural gas rights are held every two weeks.

Source: Alberta Department of Energy

Relative year-over-year drilling activity is highlighted in this chart. Cumulative well completions for the current year are shown in blue.

Source: Daily Oil Bulletin/JWN

Natural Gas and Other Indicators

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The US gas rig count rose by 1 last week to 182.

There were 214 oil and gas rigs active in Canada last week.

At this time last year, only 121 rigs were active.

Well completions so far this year have been tracking... ...63% above last

year; an increase of 1,362 wells.

Hot weather in Alberta has kept gas demand steady.

The AB government generated $4.22 million at its...

...August 16th land sale.

YTD, AB has collected $225 million in bonus bids.

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Estimated Capital Flow in the Canadian Oil and Gas Economy for 2017Industry Revenue, Cash Flow, Reinvestment, Drilling Activity and Production

Oil & Gas

Prices

Production

Volume

Debt,

Equity

E&P

Revenue

Service Sector

Revenue

Land,

Acquisitions

Operating

Expenditures

Reserve

Additions

Capital Flow

in the

Canadian

Oil and Gas

Economy

Royalties

& Taxes

G&A

Exploration &

Development

Cash

Flow

CAPEX

Dividends and

Distributions

Foreign Investment

and Capital Outflow

Drilling

Activity

$C 39.52 per BOE

7.1 Million

BOE/day

$C 39.6

Billion

$C 101.9

Billion

$C 41.9

Billion

5,774

Wells

Canadian Industry Statistics: Historical Data and Forecast44

Canadian Industry Metrics

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other statements that are not statements of fact, including but not limited to global and industry economic conditions and policies, production, demand and commodity prices.

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Average

Price

Edmonton

Par AECO

Conv.

Liquids

Bitumen +

Synthet ic

Natural

Gas

Total

Volume

Total

Revenue

After-tax

Cash Flow

Conv. Oil

and Gas Oilsands

Reinvest

Rat io

Wells

Compl.

Avg Rig

Utiliz.

Oil

Wells

Gas

Wells

$/BOE $C/B $C/GJ

Average

M BOE/d

Average

M BOE/d

M BOE/d

(@ 6:1)

M BOE/d

(@ 6:1)

$C

millions

$C

millions

$C

millions

$C

millions x:1

# /

Year % % %

2008 68.22 102.66 7.75 1,994 1,207 2,700 5,864 145,425 83,255 36,293 18,113 0.65 16,877 41% 36% 56%

2009 42.26 66.42 3.79 1,840 1,331 2,514 5,683 89,057 36,680 22,335 11,227 0.91 8,368 25% 41% 51%

2010 48.41 77.55 3.79 1,830 1,403 2,434 5,668 101,056 43,569 35,666 17,195 1.16 12,119 40% 56% 40%

2011 55.32 95.24 3.44 1,873 1,482 2,386 5,740 115,890 53,448 40,139 22,491 1.10 12,827 52% 69% 31%

2012 50.60 86.38 2.27 1,905 1,743 2,327 5,975 111,389 48,908 39,733 27,199 1.37 11,067 44% 83% 17%

2013 55.95 93.47 3.02 2,023 1,940 2,343 6,306 128,787 54,711 43,165 30,809 1.35 11,071 42% 84% 16%

2014 61.20 95.07 4.23 2,086 2,163 2,445 6,694 149,530 71,846 46,872 33,868 1.12 11,222 45% 78% 22%

2015 35.34 57.63 2.56 1,983 2,373 2,479 6,835 88,170 24,109 30,551 22,948 2.22 5,382 24% 69% 31%

2016e 32.10 53.09 2.06 1,881 2,393 2,495 6,769 79,303 22,005 20,128 16,209 1.65 4,060 17% 70% 30%

2017e 39.52 63.70 2.68 1,858 2,655 2,548 7,060 101,856 39,646 28,641 13,242 1.06 5,774 24% 70% 30%

R einvestment D rilling Well Split

Canadian Industry Metrics

P rice P ro duct io n Vo lume C apital Inf lo w

Our well count for 2017 is currently under review.