A easy way for MEG break even WTI priceQ2 WTI averaged near 49.
MEG Energy 2017 operation loss:
9 month: 158m for 21.18m barrels: $7.46/barrel or 5.67 USD/barrel
9 month WTI averaged about 50. This tells MEG needs minimum 55 WTI to breakeven;
Q3: 43m for 7.64m barrels: $5.63/barrel or 4.5USD/barrel
Q3 WTI averaged near 49. This tells MEG needs minimum 53 WTI to breakeven.
conclusion: 44 to 46 breakeven is day dream!
the major problem for MEG is huge debt and interest cost which is about $15/barrel.