Apache Corporation (Apache) Analysis across The Oil and Gas Value Chain

SUMMARY

Summary

Apache Corporation (Apache) Analysis across The Oil and Gas Value Chain is an essential source for data, analysis and strategic insight into Apache Corporation. The report provides key information relating to oil and gas assets of the company and financial, SWOT and value chain analysis of the company. The report examines company's business structure and operations, history and products, and provides an analysis of its key revenue lines. It inspects the company's strategy, both in terms of its value chain positioning and strategic strengths and weaknesses.

Scope

• Provides historical production or capacity data on Apache Corporation's oil and gas assets across value chain.
• Analyses and forecasts output for major oil and gas assets to 2020.
• Reports oil and gas exploration assets for each country including operator and equity details for major oil and gas assets of Apache Corporation
• Critical analysis of Apache Corporation' s strengths, weaknesses opportunities and threats and positioning on the value chain.
• Provides summary analysis of key revenue lines and strategy.
• Details on Apache Corporation's history, key executives, business description, locations and subsidiaries as well as a list of products and services and the latest available company statement.
• Product and brand updates, strategy changes, financial events.
• Latest mergers and acquisitions, partnerships or financings of Apache Corporation including debt, equity or venture finance.

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• Research your competitors business structure, strategy and prospects.
• Assess your competitor's major energy assets and their historic and forecast performance.
• Identify and assess potential corporate and asset investment opportunities
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• Obtain up to date company information

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 Table of Contents 2
1.1 List of Tables 8
1.2 List of Figures 10
2 Company Snapshot 11
2.1 Key Information 11
2.2 Company Overview 11
2.3 Financial Performance 11
2.4 Industry Outlook -- Production & Exploration 11
2.5 SWOT Snapshot 12
3 Apache Corporation, Crude Oil And Natural Gas Forecasts, 2000-2012 13
3.1 Apache Corporation, Crude Oil & Natural Gas Forecasts, By Fields 13
3.2 Apache Corporation, Gross Revenue Forecasts, By Fields 23
3.3 Apache Corporation, Total Government Take Forecasts, By Fields 30
3.4 Apache Corporation, Contractor Take Forecasts, By Fields 37
4 Apache Corporation, Exploration and Production Summary 44
4.1 Apache Corporation, Active Exploration Blocks, by Country, 2000-2007 44
4.2 Apache Corporation, Crude Oil Production, by Country 45
4.3 Apache Corporation, Natural Gas Production, by Country 46
5 Apache Corporation, Crude Oil and Natural Gas Production By Fields 47
5.1 Apache Corporation, Crude Oil Production 47
5.1.1 Apache Corporation, Crude Oil Production in Texas, By Fields 47
5.1.2 Apache Corporation, Crude Oil Production in Kansas, By Fields 81
5.1.3 Apache Corporation, Crude Oil Production in Louisiana, By Fields 82
5.1.4 Apache Corporation, Crude Oil Production in New Mexico, By Fields 84
5.1.5 Apache Corporation, Crude Oil Production in North Dakota, By Fields 87
5.1.6 Apache Corporation, Crude Oil Production in Alberta, By Fields 87
5.1.7 Apache Corporation, Crude Oil Production in British Columbia, By Fields 87
5.1.8 Apache Corporation, Crude Oil Production in Colorado, By Fields 88
5.1.9 Apache Corporation, Crude Oil Production in Saskatchewan, By Fields 88
5.1.10 Apache Corporation, Crude Oil Production in Argentina, By Fields 89
5.1.11 Apache Corporation, Crude Oil Production in Australia, By Fields 90
5.1.12 Apache Corporation, Crude Oil Production in China, By Fields 90
5.1.13 Apache Corporation, Crude Oil Production in Egypt, By Fields 91
5.1.14 Apache Corporation, Crude Oil Production in United Kingdom, By Fields 91
5.1.15 Apache Corporation, Crude Oil Production in GOM - Shallow Water, By Fields 91
5.1.16 Apache Corporation, Crude Oil Production in GOM - Continental Slope, By Fields 92
5.1.17 Apache Corporation, Crude Oil Production in GOM - Continental Shelf, By Fields 97
5.2 Apache Corporation, Natural Gas Production 104
5.2.1 Apache Corporation, Natural Gas Production in Texas, By Fields 104
5.2.2 Apache Corporation, Natural Gas Production in Kansas, By Fields 137
5.2.3 Apache Corporation, Natural Gas Production in Louisiana, By Fields 138
5.2.4 Apache Corporation, Natural Gas Production in New Mexico, By Fields 141
5.2.5 Apache Corporation, Natural Gas Production in North Dakota, By Fields 144
5.2.6 Apache Corporation, Natural Gas Production in British Columbia, By Fields 144
5.2.7 Apache Corporation, Natural Gas Production in Colorado, By Fields 144
5.2.8 Apache Corporation, Natural Gas Production in Oklahoma, By Fields 145
5.2.9 Apache Corporation, Natural Gas Production in Saskatchewan, By Fields 149
5.2.10 Apache Corporation, Natural Gas Production in Argentina, By Fields 150
5.2.11 Apache Corporation, Natural Gas Production in Australia, By Fields 151
5.2.12 Apache Corporation, Natural Gas Production in Cote d'Ivoire, By Fields 151
5.2.13 Apache Corporation, Natural Gas Production in Egypt, By Fields 152
5.2.14 Apache Corporation, Natural Gas Production in GOM - Shallow Water, By Fields 152
5.2.15 Apache Corporation, Natural Gas Production in GOM - Continental Slope, By Fields 153
5.2.16 Apache Corporation, Natural Gas Production in GOM - Continental Shelf, By Fields 158
6 Apache Corporation Pipeline Operation 166
6.1 Pipeline Operation, Key Data 166
6.2 Pipeline Operation, Overview 166
6.3 Pipeline Operation, Natural Gas Pipelines 167
7 Apache Oil Corporation Oil and Chemicals Storage Operation 168
7.1 Oil and Chemicals Storage Operation, Overview 168
7.2 Oil and Chemicals Storage Operation, Egypt 168
7.2.1 Oil and Chemicals Storage Operation, Egypt, Storage Capacity, 2000-2012 168
7.3 Oil and Chemicals Storage Operation, The United Kingdom 168
7.3.1 Oil and Chemicals Storage Operation, The United Kingdom, Storage Capacity, 2000-2012 168
8 Business Description 169
8.1 Business Overview 169
8.2 Argentina 169
8.2.1 Overview 169
8.2.2 Production 169
8.2.3 Financials 169
8.2.4 Capital Expenditure 169
8.2.5 Market View 170
8.2.6 Key Strategies 170
8.3 Australia 170
8.3.1 Overview 170
8.3.2 Production 170
8.3.3 Financials 170
8.3.4 Capital Expenditure 170
8.3.5 Market View 170
8.3.6 Key Strategies 171
8.4 Canada 171
8.4.1 Overview 171
8.4.2 Production 171
8.4.3 Financials 171
8.4.4 Capital Expenditure 172
8.4.5 Market View 172
8.4.6 Key Strategies 172
8.5 Egypt 172
8.5.1 Overview 172
8.6 Egypt 172
8.6.1 Overview 172
8.6.2 Production 173
8.6.3 Financials 173
8.6.4 Capital Expenditure 173
8.6.5 Key Strategies 173
8.7 North Sea 173
8.7.1 Overview 173
8.7.2 Production 173
8.7.3 Financials 173
8.7.4 Capital Expenditure 174
8.7.5 Market View 174
8.7.6 Key Strategies 174
8.8 United States 174
8.8.1 Overview 174
8.8.2 Production 174
8.8.3 Financials 174
8.8.4 Capital Expenditure 175
8.8.5 Market View 175
8.8.6 Key Strategies 175
8.9 Major Products and Services 175
8.9.1 Overview 175
9 History 176
10 Business Strategy 180
10.1 Mission Statement 180
10.2 Strategy 180
10.3 Corporate Social Responsibility 180
10.3.1 Overview 180
10.3.2 Specific CSR Initiatives 181
11 Value Chain Analysis 182
11.1 Upstream 182
11.1.1 Overview 182
11.1.2 Financials, Production and Major Projects 182
12 SWOT Analysis 184
12.1 Overview 184
12.2 Apache Corporation Strengths 184
12.2.1 Global Presence 184
12.2.2 Robust Financial Performance 185
12.2.3 Strong Reserves Position 185
12.3 Apache Corporation Weaknesses 185
12.3.1 Poor Resource Management 185
12.3.2 Declining Operating Income from Canada Region 185
12.4 Apache Corporation Opportunities 186
12.4.1 Expansion Plans 186
12.4.2 Rising Demand for Oil and Natural Gas in U.S. 186
12.5 Apache Corporation Threats 186
12.5.1 Stringent Environmental Regulations 186
12.5.2 Price Escalations 187
12.5.3 Intense Competition 187
13 Competitors 188
14 Revenue Analysis 189
14.1 Revenue by Segment 189
14.2 Revenue by Geography 189
15 Financial and Operational Review 191
15.1 Financial Statements 191
15.2 Financial Ratios 192
16 Operational Indicators 193
17 Key Employees 194
18 Key Employee Biographies 196
19 Company Statement 198
20 Locations And Subsidiaries 200
20.1 Head Office 200
20.2 Other Locations & Subsidiaries 200
21 Financial Deals Landscape 201
21.1 Debt Offerings 201
21.1.1 Apache Completes $500 Million Senior Unsecured Notes Offering 201
21.2 Partnership 202
21.2.1 EV Energy Partners And Enervest Enter Into Joint Venture With Apache 202
21.2.2 Apache Forms Joint Venture With ExxonMobil 204
21.2.3 Apache Enters Into Partnership With Exxon Mobil 205
22 Recent Developments 207
22.1 Strategy and Business Planning 207
22.1.1 May 09, 2008: Australia Government Awards AUD425 Million Offshore Oil And Gas Permits 207
22.1.2 Apr 07, 2008: Santos Announces Sanction Of Reindeer Project 210
22.1.3 Nov 28, 2007: Apache Wins Two Exploration Blocks In Chile 210
22.2 Operations Updates 211
22.2.1 May 16, 2008: Tap Provides Drilling Update on Marley-2 211
22.2.2 May 01, 2008: Apache Updates On Julimar Northwest-1 Exploration Well 211
22.2.3 Apr 23, 2008: Tap Updates On Marley-2 Exploration Well 211
22.2.4 Apr 08, 2008: Apache Updates On Julimar Southeast-1 Discovery 212
22.2.5 Apr 08, 2008: Apache Updates On Wells Drilled At Ootla Shale Gas Play, Northeast British Columbia 213
22.2.6 Mar 19, 2008: ACOR Updates On Coelacanth-1 Well 214
22.2.7 Jan 24, 2008: Apache Reports Two Discoveries From Its 2008 Exploration Program 215
22.2.8 Dec 03, 2007: Apache Provides Update On Jade-4 Well 216
22.2.9 Nov 23, 2007: Regal Announces Egyptian Well Abandonment 217
22.3 Financial Announcements 217
22.3.1 May 13, 2008: Apache Declares Cash Dividends 217
22.3.2 May 01, 2008: Apache Declares Q1 2008 Results 217
22.3.3 Feb 15, 2008: Apache Declares Special Cash Dividend 218
22.3.4 Feb 07, 2008: Apache Reports Q4 2007 Results 219
22.3.5 Dec 18, 2007: Apache Declares Cash Dividend 220
22.3.6 Nov 16, 2007: INPEX Announces Final Investment Decision On Ravensworth Field 220
22.4 Other Significant Developments 220
22.4.1 Jan 02, 2008: Superior Energy Signs $750 Million Contract 220
23 Appendix 222
23.1 Methodology 222
23.1.1 Coverage 222
23.1.2 Secondary Research 223
23.1.3 Primary Research 223
23.1.4 E&P Forecasts 224
23.1.5 Midstream Forecasts 226
23.1.6 Expert Panel Validation 226
23.2 Contact Us 227
23.3 About Global Markets Direct 227
23.4 Disclaimer 227

1.1 List of Tables
Table 1: Apache Corporation, Key Facts, 2007 11
Table 2: Apache Corporation ,Crude Oil Production And Forecasts (Boe) by Fields ,2000-2012 14
Table 3: Apache Corporation ,Natural Gas Production And Forecasts (MMcf) by Fields ,2000-2012 18
Table 4: Apache Corporation , Gross Revenue ($thousand) by Fields, 2008-2012 24
Table 5: Apache Corporation , Total Government Take ($thousand) by Fields, 2008-2012 31
Table 6: Apache Corporation , Contractor Take ($thousand) by Fields, 2008-2012 38
Table 7: Apache Corporation, Number of Exploration Blocks, by Country, 2000-2007 44
Table 8: Apache Corporation, Crude Oil Production (BBls), by Country, 2000-2007 45
Table 9: Apache Corporation, Natural Gas Production (MMcf), by Country, 2000-2007 46
Table 10: Apache Corporation, Crude Oil Production (BBls) By Fields in Texas, 2000-2007 47
Table 11: Apache Corporation, Crude Oil Production (BBls) By Fields in Kansas, 2000-2007 81
Table 12: Apache Corporation, Crude Oil Production (BBls) By Fields in Louisiana, 2000-2007 82
Table 13: Apache Corporation, Crude Oil Production (BBls) By Fields in New Mexico, 2000-2007 84
Table 14: Apache Corporation, Crude Oil Production (BBls) By Fields in North Dakota, 2000-2007 87
Table 15: Apache Corporation, Crude Oil Production (BBls) By Fields in Alberta, 2000-2007 87
Table 16: Apache Corporation, Crude Oil Production (BBls) By Fields in British Columbia, 2000-2007 87
Table 17: Apache Corporation, Crude Oil Production (BBls) By Fields in Colorado, 2000-2007 88
Table 18: Apache Corporation, Crude Oil Production (BBls) By Fields in Saskatchewan, 2000-2007 88
Table 19: Apache Corporation, Crude Oil Production (BBls) By Fields in Argentina, 2000-2007 89
Table 20: Apache Corporation, Crude Oil Production (BBls) By Fields in Australia, 2000-2007 90
Table 21: Apache Corporation, Crude Oil Production (BBls) By Fields in China, 2000-2007 90
Table 22: Apache Corporation, Crude Oil Production (BBls) By Fields in Egypt, 2000-2007 91
Table 23: Apache Corporation, Crude Oil Production (BBls) By Fields in United Kingdom, 2000-2007 91
Table 24: Apache Corporation, Crude Oil Production (BBls) By Fields in GOM - Shallow Water, 2000-2007 91
Table 25: Apache Corporation, Crude Oil Production (BBls) By Fields in GOM - Continental Slope, 2000-2007 92
Table 26: Apache Corporation, Crude Oil Production (BBls) By Fields in GOM - Continental Shelf, 2000-2007 97
Table 27: Apache Corporation, Natural Gas Production (MMcf), By Fields in Texas, 2000-2007 104
Table 28: Apache Corporation, Natural Gas Production (MMcf), By Fields in Kansas, 2000-2007 137
Table 29: Apache Corporation, Natural Gas Production (MMcf), By Fields in Louisiana, 2000-2007 138
Table 30: Apache Corporation, Natural Gas Production (MMcf), By Fields in New Mexico, 2000-2007 141
Table 31: Apache Corporation, Natural Gas Production (MMcf), By Fields in North Dakota, 2000-2007 144
Table 32: Apache Corporation, Natural Gas Production (MMcf), By Fields in British Columbia, 2000-2007 144
Table 33: Apache Corporation, Natural Gas Production (MMcf), By Fields in Colorado, 2000-2007 144
Table 34: Apache Corporation, Natural Gas Production (MMcf), By Fields in Oklahoma, 2000-2007 145
Table 35: Apache Corporation, Natural Gas Production (MMcf), By Fields in Saskatchewan, 2000-2007 149
Table 36: Apache Corporation, Natural Gas Production (MMcf), By Fields in Argentina, 2000-2007 150
Table 37: Apache Corporation, Natural Gas Production (MMcf), By Fields in Australia, 2000-2007 151
Table 38: Apache Corporation, Natural Gas Production (MMcf), By Fields in Cote d'Ivoire, 2000-2007 151
Table 39: Apache Corporation, Natural Gas Production (MMcf), By Fields in Egypt, 2000-2007 152
Table 40: Apache Corporation, Natural Gas Production (MMcf), By Fields in GOM - Shallow Water, 2000-2007 152
Table 41: Apache Corporation, Natural Gas Production (MMcf), By Fields in GOM - Continental Slope, 2000-2007 153
Table 42: Apache Corporation, Natural Gas Production (MMcf), By Fields in GOM - Continental Shelf, 2000-2007 158
Table 43: Apache Corporation , Pipeline Key Statistics, 2007 166
Table 44: Apache Corporation, Natural Gas Pipelines, 2007 167
Table 45: Apache Corporation, Storage Capacity in Egypt (Thousand M3), 2000-2012 168
Table 46: Apache Corporation, Storage Capacity in The United Kingdom (Thousand M3), 2000-2012 168
Table 47: Apache Corporation, SWOT Analysis , 2007 184
Table 48: Apache Corporation, Revenue by Segment, USD Thousand, 2003-2007 189
Table 49: Apache Corporation, Revenue by Geography, USD Thousand, 2003-2007 190
Table 50: Apache Corporation, Financial Statements, USD Thousand, 2003-2007 191
Table 51: Apache Corporation, Financial Ratios, USD Thousand, 2003-2007 192
Table 52: Apache Corporation Operational Indicators, 2003-2007 193
Table 53: Apache Corporation, Key Employees, 2007 194
Table 54: Apache Corporation, Subsidiaries 200
Table 55: Brent Blend NYMEX Future Prices 226

1.2 List of Figures
Figure 1: Apache Corporation , Crude Oil & Natural Gas Forecasts, 2000-2012 13
Figure 2: Apache Corporation , Gross Revenue ($thousand) by Fields, 2008-2012 23
Figure 3: Apache Corporation , Total Government Take ($thousand) by Fields, 2008-2012 30
Figure 4: Apache Corporation , Contractor Take ($thousand) by Fields, 2008-2012 37
Figure 5: Apache Corporation, Number of Exploration Blocks, by Country, 2000-2007 44
Figure 6: Apache Corporation, Crude Oil Production (BBls), by Country, 2000-2007 45
Figure 7: Apache Corporation, Natural Gas Production (MMcf), by Country, 2000-2007 46
Figure 8: Apache Corporation, Value Chain Analysis 182
Figure 9: Global Markets Direct Methodology 222