The NumbersRan some quick numbers based on $2.00/mmbtu and $40.00 WTI for the entire year 2015 and assuming annual production of 6,500boe/day.
In in this scenario, assuming 10% operating cost reduction, elimination of executive chairman role and 20% reduction in executive compensation, same percentage royalty rate, we will net approximately $5.00 per boe, and after paying the annual distribution of $7,200,000, approximately $4,500,000 of debt will be paid off. Of course, this rough calculation assumes no currency translation gain due to the strong US dollar, as well as assuming relatively the same operating costs from Q3 2014.
As such, with WTI around the $50 range, more debt will be paid off. Analysts are predicting WTI to average between $60 and $70 in 2015, giving parallel ample room to collect cash, pay down debt, and continue business.