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Derivatives And Fair Value

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Derivatives And Fair Value
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2017
Derivatives And Fair Value [Abstract]  
Derivatives And Fair Value

7. DERIVATIVES AND FAIR VALUE

During 2016, we executed crude oil put contracts as market conditions allowed in order to economically hedge anticipated 2016 and 2017 cash flows from crude oil producing activities. While these crude oil puts are intended to be an economic hedge to mitigate the impact of a decline in oil prices, we have not elected hedge accounting. The contracts are being measured at fair value each period, with changes in fair value recognized in net income. These changes in fair value have no cash flow impact. The impact to cash flow occurs upon settlement of the underlying contract. We do not enter into derivative instruments for speculative or trading proposes.

As of June 30, 2017, we had unexpired oil puts covering 360,000 barrels of anticipated sales volumes for the period from July 2017 through December 31, 2017 at a weighted average price of $50.00. Our put contracts are subject to agreements similar to a master netting agreement, under which we have the legal right to offset assets and liabilities. At June 30, 2017, our unexpired oil puts represented a fair value asset position of $1.2 million in the “Prepayments and other” line of our condensed consolidated balance sheets.

The following table sets forth, by level within the fair value hierarchy and location on our condensed consolidated balance sheets, the reported values of derivative instruments accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis:





 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

Carrying

 

Fair Value Measurements Using

Derivative Item

 

Balance Sheet Line

 

Value

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3



 

 

 

(in thousands)

Crude oil puts

 

Prepayments and other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at June 30, 2017

 

$

1,176 

 

$

 -

 

$

1,176 

 

$

 -

Balance at December 31, 2016

 

$

1,227 

 

$

 -

 

$

1,227 

 

$

 -

The crude oil put contracts are measured at fair value using the Black’s option pricing model. Level 2 observable inputs used in the valuation model include market information as of the reporting date, such as prevailing Brent crude futures prices, Brent crude futures commodity price volatility and interest rates.  The determination of the put contract fair value includes the impact of the counterparty’s non-performance risk. 

To mitigate counterparty risk, we enter into such derivative contracts with creditworthy financial institutions deemed by management as competent and competitive market makers.

The following table sets forth the gain (loss) on derivative instruments in our condensed consolidated statements of operations:





 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

Gain (Loss)



 

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

 

Six Months Ended June 30,

Derivative Item

 

Statement of Operations Line

 

2017

 

2016

 

2017

 

2016



 

 

 

(in thousands)

Crude oil puts

 

Other, net

 

$

130 

 

$

(578)

 

$

(50)

 

$

(578)