Acquisition and Divestitures

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2021

Note 3. Acquisition and Divestitures

Acquisition of Wyoming CO2 EOR Fields

On March 3, 2021, we acquired a nearly 100% working interest (approximately 83% net revenue interest) in the Big Sand Draw and Beaver Creek EOR fields located in Wyoming from a subsidiary of Devon Energy Corporation, including surface facilities and a 46-mile CO2 transportation pipeline to the acquired fields. The acquisition purchase price was $10.9 million cash (after final closing adjustments) plus two contingent $4 million cash payments if NYMEX WTI oil prices average at least $50 per Bbl during each of 2021 and 2022. We made the first contingent payment in January 2022 and if the price condition is met, the second $4 million payment will be due in January 2023. The fair value of the contingent consideration on the acquisition date was $5.3 million, and as of December 31, 2021, the fair value of the contingent consideration recorded on our Consolidated Balance Sheets was $7.7 million. The $2.4 million increase at December 31, 2021 from the March 2021 acquisition date fair value was the result of higher NYMEX WTI oil prices and was recorded to “Other expenses” in our Consolidated Statements of Operations.

The fair values allocated to our assets acquired and liabilities assumed for the acquisition were based on significant inputs not observable in the market and considered level 3 inputs. The fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed was finalized during the third quarter of 2021, after consideration of final closing adjustments and evaluation of reserves and

liabilities assumed. The following table presents a summary of the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the acquisition:


In thousands
Consideration:
Cash consideration	$	10,906

Less: Fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed:
Proved oil and natural gas properties	60,101
Other property and equipment	1,685
Asset retirement obligations	(39,794)
Contingent consideration	(5,320)
Other liabilities	(5,766)
Fair value of net assets acquired	$	10,906

Divestitures

Hartzog Draw Deep Mineral Rights

On June 30, 2021, we closed the sale of undeveloped, unconventional deep mineral rights in Hartzog Draw Field in Wyoming. The cash proceeds of $18 million were recorded to “Proved properties” in our Consolidated Balance Sheets. The proceeds reduced our full cost pool; therefore, no gain or loss was recorded on the transaction, and the sale had no impact on our production or reserves.

Houston Area Land Sales

During the second half of 2021, we completed sales of a portion of certain non-producing surface acreage in the Houston area. We received cash proceeds of $15.2 million from the sales and recognized a $10.3 million gain to “Other income” in our Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Gulf Coast Working Interests Sale

On March 4, 2020, the Predecessor sold half of its working interest positions in four southeast Texas oil fields for $40 million net cash and a carried interest in ten wells to be drilled by the purchaser. The Predecessor did not record a gain or loss on the sale of the properties in accordance with the full cost method of accounting.