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IPAA 2004 Oil and Gas Investment Symposium. Richard A. Bachmann Founder, Chairman, President and CEO Bruce R. Sidner Executive Vice President - Exploration. New York, NY. April 2004. Grew production 23% organically. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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C O N T I N U I N G
EE LL
IPAA2004 Oil and Gas
Investment Symposium
IPAA2004 Oil and Gas
Investment Symposium
April 2004April 2004
New York, NYNew York, NY
Richard A. BachmannFounder, Chairman, President and
CEO
Bruce R. SidnerExecutive Vice President -
Exploration
Richard A. BachmannFounder, Chairman, President and
CEO
Bruce R. SidnerExecutive Vice President -
Exploration
Page 2
2003 Report Card
Reached record highs for revenue, net income, and discretionary cash flowReached record highs for revenue, net income, and discretionary cash flow
Replaced 130% of production, exclusively through the drill bitReplaced 130% of production, exclusively through the drill bit
Achieved $11.19/boe drill bit finding and development costAchieved $11.19/boe drill bit finding and development cost
Drilled 21 exploratory wells; 81% exploratory success rateDrilled 21 exploratory wells; 81% exploratory success rate
Lowered lease operating expense to $4.77/BoeLowered lease operating expense to $4.77/Boe
Strengthened balance sheetStrengthened balance sheet
Doubled public floatDoubled public float
Grew production 23% organicallyGrew production 23% organically
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2004: Continuing the Momentum
Increased capital budget 14% to $125 million
Planning 26 to 30 exploratory wells and 6 to 8 development wells
4 successful exploratory wells to date in 2004; 1 well drilling
High bid on 8 blocks at March 2004 Central Gulf Lease Sale
5% - 10% annual production growth guidance
$104 million in cash plus $60 million credit facility at year-end 2003
Increased capital budget 14% to $125 million
Planning 26 to 30 exploratory wells and 6 to 8 development wells
4 successful exploratory wells to date in 2004; 1 well drilling
High bid on 8 blocks at March 2004 Central Gulf Lease Sale
5% - 10% annual production growth guidance
$104 million in cash plus $60 million credit facility at year-end 2003
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NEW ORLEANSNEW ORLEANSNEW ORLEANSNEW ORLEANSHOUSTONHOUSTONHOUSTONHOUSTON
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Geographic Focus: Gulf of Mexico Shelf
EAST BAYGREATER BAY MARCHAND
EPL Interests
March 2004 Lease Sale High Bid (8 Blocks)
12/31/03 Reserves 49.8 Mmboe
12/31/03 Reserves/Production 6.5 years
12/31/03 % Gas Reserves 45%
2003 % Gas Production 62%
2004 Production Guidance 22,200 – 23,200 Boe/day
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NEW ORLEANSNEW ORLEANSNEW ORLEANSNEW ORLEANSHOUSTONHOUSTONHOUSTONHOUSTON
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Green Canyon
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South PadreIsland
North PadreIsland
PortIsabel
CorpusChristi
MustangIsland
MatagordaIsland
Brazos
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2003 Exploratory Program: 81% Success Rate
EPL Interests
Blocks
EAST BAYGREATER BAY MARCHAND
Exploratory Wells
Successful Wells (17)
EB - Glacier50% WI
EC 37833% WI
ST 18580% WI
EC 28050% WI
BA 495S50% WI
EC 161100%
WI
BM2 - Eyeball44% WI
EC 44 #2100% WI
ST 26 - Mossy Creek
100% WI
SMI 109 #1
27% WI
SMI 109 #227% WI
HI 55L #435% WI
Mesa Verde E.
67% WI
EB - Grizzly63% WI
EC 44 #133% WIUnsuccessful Wells (4)
HI 55L #635% WI
SMI 109 #327% WI
GI 2094% WI
EI 145 33% WI
ST 41 – Rock Creek
60% WI
EI 14217% WI
Production Timing8 Currently Producing3 Expected 1H20046 Expected 2H2004
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120%
160%
Track Record of Drill-Bit Success
*Gulf of Mexico peer group includes COG, NFX, REM, SGY, SKE, THX , WRC
EPL
2003 Drill-Bit: 130%
Drill-Bit since inception: 134%
2003 Drill-Bit: $11.19
Drill-Bit since inception: $11.57
2003: EPL vs. GOM Peers*2003: EPL vs. GOM Peers*
2003: EPL vs. GOM Peers*2003: EPL vs. GOM Peers*
EPL
Reserve ReplacementReserve Replacement
Cost per BoeCost per Boe
Average 112%
Average $16.49
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All-In Reserve Replacement and Cost
*Gulf of Mexico peer group includes COG, NFX, REM, SGY, SKE, THX , WRC
EPL
4 Year Average: EPL vs. GOM Peers*4 Year Average: EPL vs. GOM Peers*
4 Year Average: EPL vs. GOM Peers*4 Year Average: EPL vs. GOM Peers*
EPL
All-in 4 year average: 309%
All-in since inception: 327%
All-in 4 year average: $8.13
All-in since inception: $7.97
Reserve ReplacementReserve Replacement
Cost per BoeCost per Boe
Average 225%
Average $11.54
Page 8
Capital Deployment – Drilling and Acquisitions
Development Exploration
$44.8$55.9
$39.1$45.7
$75.0
$18.3
$47.6
$29.0
$66.2
$50.0
0
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40
60
80
100
120
$140
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004E
Acquisitions
$119.9$124.0
Total $183.0 $103.5 $192.1 $111.9 $125.0
(MM)
Page 9
2004 Capital Budget
High Potential Exploration
Moderate RiskExploration
Low RiskExploitation/Development
2004 Risk Profile2004 Risk Profile
60%
25%15%
Development
Platforms/Facilities
LeaseBonus G&G
2004 Budget2004 Budget
Exploration
$50.0
$40.0
$25.0
$5.0 $5.0
2004 Total - $125 million2004 Total - $125 million
C O N T I N U I N G
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Bruce R. SidnerExecutive Vice President -
Exploration
Bruce R. SidnerExecutive Vice President -
Exploration
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NEW ORLEANSNEW ORLEANSNEW ORLEANSNEW ORLEANSHOUSTONHOUSTONHOUSTONHOUSTON
Gra
nd
Isle
Wes
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South Pass
Green Canyon
Main Pass
Hig
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lan
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Garden Banks
EwingBank
Mississippi Canyon
East Breaks
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LundWalker RidgeKeathly CanyonAlaminos Canyon
South PadreIsland
North PadreIsland
PortIsabel
CorpusChristi
MustangIsland
MatagordaIsland
Brazos
Gal
vest
on
2004 Expanded Exploratory Program
NEW ORLEANSNEW ORLEANSNEW ORLEANSNEW ORLEANS
HOUSTONHOUSTONHOUSTONHOUSTON
EAST BAYGREATER BAY MARCHAND
Total program gross unrisked reserve potential > 600 Bcfe
EC 111 #150% WI
EI 248 #1100% WI
East Buck Point
25% WI
WD 51 #1
100% WI
EI 277 #A-1
50% WI
ST 41 #2
60% WI
ST 46 #1
100% WI
EC 43 #1
100% WI
SMI 109 #A-4
27% WI
HI 87 #1
100% WI
EC 161 #A-3
100% WI
HI A-6 #13
17% WI
WD 53 #1
100% WI
ST 41 #3
60% WI
EI 277 #2
50% WI
MI 639 #1
100% WI
EC 378 #3 ST5
33% WI
WC 145 #1
43% WI
VM 237 #1
100% WI
WC 242 #1
75% WI
SM2
100% WI
Exploratory Wells Successful Wells (4)
HI 55L #5
35% WI
SP27 #98ST
100% WI
ST 180 #A-7
100% WI
EI 277 #A-3 ST
50% WI
West White Lake
50% WI
Currently Drilling (1)
ST 42 #1
60% WI
Scheduled (23)
SM1
100% WI
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O4
S NWORKING INTEREST DRILL TO EARN
HIGH BID ACREAGE
49
38
BM 3 BM 2
21 ST 22 ST 23 ST 24
GI 37
45
28 ST 27 25ST 26
GI 26
ST 40 42
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47 45 44
48
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60ST 46
GI 27
GI 36
ST 41
ST 41 ST 42
(High bid OCS Lease SaleMarch 17, 2004)
• EPL WI – 60% - 100%
• Operator – EPL
• Water depth – 60’
• 4 exploratory wells in 2004
South Timbalier 41, 42 & 46
#1
Rock Creek
EPL #2 Location
EPL #3 Location
ST 42
GREATER BAY MARCHAND
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Eugene Island 277
BN-9 SandBN-9 Sand
BN-2 SandBN-2 Sand
BN-10 SandBN-10 Sand
Bul I-1 SandBul I-1 Sand
EPL A-3
BN-2
BN-7
BN-9
BN-10
Bul-I1
A-2A-1
A-1ST
A-3
BN-7 SandBN-7 Sand
• EPL WI – 50%
• Operator – EPL
• Water depth – 160’
• Partners – Cabot, Palace
C O N T I N U I N G
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Richard A. BachmannFounder, Chairman, President and
CEO
Richard A. BachmannFounder, Chairman, President and
CEO
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$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
2000 2001 2002 2003
Financial Performance
$100.9$144.1 $134.1
$229.7
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
2000 2001 2002 2003
-$8.8
$33.3
$12.0
-$18.7
-$40
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$0
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2000 2001 2002 2003
$6.46 $6.21 $5.49 $4.77
$0.00
$2.00
$4.00
$6.00
$8.00
2000 2001 2002 2003
Net IncomeNet Income
LOE/BoeLOE/Boe
$55.7$83.1 $60.0
$150.2
RevenuesRevenues(1)(1)
Discretionary Cash FlowDiscretionary Cash Flow(2)(2)
(1) Oil and natural gas revenues(2) See reconciliation in appendix
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Flexible Capital Structure
(1)(1) Moody’s Rating B2; S&P Rating B+ Moody’s Rating B2; S&P Rating B+ (2)(2) Net debt equals total debt less cash Net debt equals total debt less cash (3)(3) See EBITDAX reconciliation in appendixSee EBITDAX reconciliation in appendix
($ in millions)($ in millions)
CashCash $104.4$104.4
Revolver ($60 million borrowing Revolver ($60 million borrowing base)base)
0.10.1
8.75% Senior Notes due 20108.75% Senior Notes due 2010 150.0150.0
Other DebtOther Debt 0.30.3
Total DebtTotal Debt $150.4$150.4
Stockholders’ EquityStockholders’ Equity 261.5261.5
Total CapitalizationTotal Capitalization $411.9$411.9
Debt/Total CapitalizationDebt/Total Capitalization 37%37%
Net Debt/Total CapitalizationNet Debt/Total Capitalization 11%11%
Net Debt/Proved Reserves Net Debt/Proved Reserves ($/Boe)($/Boe)
$0.92$0.92
Debt/LTM EBITDAXDebt/LTM EBITDAX 0.950.95
(1)(1)
December 31, 2003December 31, 2003
(2)(2)
(2)(2)
(3)(3)
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Creating Value: Reserve and Production Growth
ReservesReserves ProductionProduction
OilNatural Gas
(Boe per day)
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004E
74%
64%26%
36%53%
47%
17,20016,100
10,250
62%
38%
21,100
22,200 -23,200
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004E
Oil
Natural Gas
(Mmboe)
45%
55%
47.5
35.835.7
77%
45%
55%
29%
71%
49.8
23%
?
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Focus on Gulf of Mexico Shelf
Excellent drilling track record
Experienced management team
26+ exploratory wells planned for 2004
Demonstrated value creation through acquisitions
Multi-year inventory of drilling opportunities
Strong balance sheet; capacity for acquisitions
Focus on Gulf of Mexico Shelf
Excellent drilling track record
Experienced management team
26+ exploratory wells planned for 2004
Demonstrated value creation through acquisitions
Multi-year inventory of drilling opportunities
Strong balance sheet; capacity for acquisitions
Investment Highlights
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The information contained in our presentation and materials is our sole property and any use or copying shall be with our permission.
Any statements made in our presentation or materials, other than those of historical fact, about an action, event or development, which we believe or anticipate, may or will occur in the future, are “forward-looking statements” under the US securities laws. Such statements are subject to various assumptions, risks and uncertainties, which are specifically described in our annual report on Form 10-K for fiscal year ended December 31, 2003 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance or an assurance that the Company’s current assumptions and projections are valid. Actual results may differ materially from those projected.
Forward-Looking StatementsRichard A. BachmannFounder, Chairman, PresidentAnd Chief Executive Officer
Suzanne V. BaerExecutive Vice PresidentChief Financial Officer
John H. PeperExecutive Vice PresidentGeneral Counsel and Corporate Secretary
Bruce R. SidnerExecutive Vice PresidentExploration
Principal Corporate Office201 St. Charles AvenueSuite 3400New Orleans, LA 70170
Phone (504) 569-1875Fax (504) 569-1874Web www.eplweb.com
Investor Relations ContactsAl Petrie
(504) [email protected]
Charles Meade(504) 799-4814
Corporate Information
C O N T I N U I N G
EE LLApril 2004April 2004
IPAA2004 Oil and Gas
Investment Symposium
IPAA2004 Oil and Gas
Investment Symposium
New York, NYNew York, NY
Richard A. BachmannFounder, Chairman, President and
CEO
Bruce R. SidnerExecutive Vice President -
Exploration
Richard A. BachmannFounder, Chairman, President and
CEO
Bruce R. SidnerExecutive Vice President -
Exploration