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Company OverviewOctober 2014
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This presentation contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included in this presentation that address activities, events or developments that Antero Resources Corporation and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company” or “Antero”) expects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. The words “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “intend,” “estimate,” “project,” “foresee,” “should,” “would,” “could,” or other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. However, the absence of these words does not mean that the statements are not forward-looking. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, forward-looking statements contained in this presentation specifically include estimates of the Company’s reserves, expectations of plans, strategies, objectives and anticipated financial and operating results of the Company, including as to the Company’s drilling program, production, hedging activities, capital expenditure levels and other guidance included in this presentation. These statements are based on certain assumptions made by the Company based on management’s experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions, anticipated future developments and other factors believed to be appropriate. Such statements are subject to a number of assumptions, risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, which may cause actual results to differ materially from those implied or expressed by the forward-looking statements. These include the factors discussed or referenced under the heading “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 and in the Company’s subsequent filings with the SEC.
The Company cautions you that these forward-looking statements are subject to all of the risks and uncertainties, most of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond our control, incident to the exploration for and development, production, gathering and sale of natural gas and oil. These risks include, but are not limited to, commodity price volatility, inflation, lack of availability of drilling and production equipment and services, environmental risks, drilling and other operating risks, regulatory changes, the uncertainty inherent in estimating natural gas and oil reserves and in projecting future rates of production, cash flow and access to capital, the timing of development expenditures, and the other risks described under the heading “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 and in the Company’s subsequent filings with the SEC.
Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which such statement is made and the Company undertakes no obligation to correct or update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.
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ANTERO: A “PURE PLAY” ON THE MARCELLUS / UTICA● Marcellus is one of the largest gas fields in the world today− Largest gas field in the U.S. currently producing over 15 Bcf/d
● Antero has 37.5 Tcfe of fully engineered 3P reserves in the Marcellus and Utica Shales and 9.5 Tcf of unrisked resource in the WV/PA Utica dry gas
Critical Mass In Two World Class Shale Plays
● 91% organic production growth for 3Q 2014 over 3Q 2013● Most active driller in Appalachia – 22 rigs running− Most active driller in Marcellus Shale – 15 rigs running− 2nd most active driller in the Utica Shale – 7 rigs running
Market Leading Growth
● Lowest 3-year average development cost through 2013: $1.15/Mcfe● Industry leading 3-year average growth-adjusted recycle ratio: 5.2x● Top quartile return on productive capital: 26% for 2014E
Industry Leading Capital Efficiency and Recycle Ratio
● 2.0 Bcf/d of firm processing capacity by 3Q 2015 and 3.1 Bcf/d of firm gas takeaway by 2016
● Liquids contribution (NGLs and oil) expected to continue to grow from 14% of 3Q 2014 production due to focus on liquids-rich development
Leader In Liquids Processing and Takeaway Capacity
● $2.0 billion of liquidity with current $3.0 billion in bank commitments● Average cost of debt under 4.7% with first maturity in 2019● 1.5 Tcfe hedged through 2019 at an average index price of $4.54/MMBtu
and $93.18/Bbl, including basis hedges
Liquidity and Hedge Position Support High
Growth Story
● Over 30 years as a team (over 20 years in unconventional)● “Shale Pioneers” – early mover and driller of over 600 horizontal shale
wells in the Barnett, Woodford, Marcellus and Utica Shales
Outstanding Management Team
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566
1,080
0
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
1,400
3Q 2013 3Q 2014
90%
SIGNIFICANT MOMENTUM SINCE IPO
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Net Production(MMcfe/d)
0
100,000
200,000
300,000
400,000
500,000
600,000
3Q 2013 Current
506,000431,000
7,900
0
6,000
12,000
18,000
24,000
30,000
3Q 2013 3Q 2014
216%
25,000
Net Acres Liquids Production(Bbl/d)
Proved Reserves(Bcfe)
0
2,500
5,000
7,500
10,000
3Q 2014 6/30/2014
45%
9,107
6,282
17%
Bank Borrowing Base($MM)
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
$5,000
3Q 2013 Current
$4,000
$2,000
100%
Firm Gas Takeaway Portfolio(MMcf/d)
1,302
3,150
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
3Q 2013 Current
142%
Firms Liquids Portfolio(Bbl/d)
0
40,000
80,000
120,000
160,000
3Q 2013 Current
583%
20,000
136,500
Weighted Average Debt Cost(%)
7.59%
4.65%
0.00%
2.00%
4.00%
6.00%
8.00%
10.00%
3Q 2013 Current
39%B1/B+(1)
Ba3/BB(1)
Note: “Current” denotes latest data per website presentation or conference presentation where applicable.1. Corporate debt ratings from Moody’s/S&P, respectively.
PREMIER UNCONVENTIONAL RESOURCE PLATFORM
1. All net acres allocated to the WV/PA Utica Shale Dry Gas and Upper Devonian Shale are included among the net acres allocated to the Marcellus Shale as they are stacked pay formations attributable to the same leasehold.
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COMBINED TOTAL – 6/30/14 RESERVESAssumes Ethane RejectionNet Proved Reserves 9.1 TcfeNet 3P Reserves 37.5 TcfePre-Tax 3P PV-10 $25.9 BnNet 3P Reserves & Resource 47.0 TcfeNet 3P Liquids 966 MMBbls% Liquids – Net 3P 15%3Q 2014 Net Production 1,080 MMcfe/d- 3Q 2014 Net Liquids 25,000 Bbl/dNet Acres(1) 506,000Undrilled 3P Locations 5,114
UTICA SHALE CORE
Net Proved Reserves 537 BcfeNet 3P Reserves 6.4 TcfePre-Tax 3P PV-10 $6.5 BnNet Acres 121,000Undrilled 3P Locations 867
MARCELLUS SHALE CORE
Net Proved Reserves 8.5 TcfeNet 3P Reserves 26.4 TcfePre-Tax 3P PV-10 $19.4 BnNet Acres 385,000Undrilled 3P Locations 3,131
UPPER DEVONIAN SHALE
Net Proved Reserves 40 BcfeNet 3P Reserves 4.6 TcfePre-Tax 3P PV-10 NMUndrilled 3P Locations 1,116
WV/PA UTICA SHALE DRY GASNet Resource 9.5 TcfNet Acres 154,000Undrilled Locations 1,390
LARGE MIDSTREAM FOOTPRINT
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Ohio River WithdrawalSystem In Service
Significant investment in infrastructure -estimated cumulative YE 2014 total capital investment in midstream ~$1.6 billion– Includes gathering lines, compressor stations
and fresh water distribution infrastructure Proprietary fresh water sourcing and distribution
system − Improves operational efficiency and reduces
water truck traffic− Cost savings of $600,000 to $800,000 per well− One of the benefits of a consolidated acreage
position
Generated 2Q 2014 EBITDA of $39 million and 1H 2014 EBITDA of $66 million
UticaShale
MarcellusShale
Projected Midstream Infrastructure(1)
Marcellus Shale
Utica Shale Total
YE 2014E Cumulative Gathering / Compression Capex ($MM) $850 $350 $1,200Gathering Pipelines (Miles) 180 105 285Compression Capacity (MMcf/d) 370 - 370
YE 2014E Cumulative Fresh Water System Capex ($MM) $300 $100 $400Water Pipelines (Miles) 107 48 155Water Storage Facilities 26 8 34
YE 2014E Total Midstream ($MM) $1,150 $450 $1,600
Note: Antero acreage position reflects tax districts in which greater than 3,000 net acres are owned.1. Represents inception to date actuals as of 6/30/2014 and 2014 guidance.
LARGEST PORTFOLIO OF FIRM PROCESSINGAND GAS & NGL TAKEAWAY IN APPALACHIA
Odebrecht / Braskem30 MBbl/d Commitment
Ascent Cracker(Pending Final
Investment Decision)
Antero Long Term Firm Processing & Takeaway Position – Accessing Favorable Markets
Mariner East II62 MBbl/d Commitment
Marcus Hook Export
Shell25 MBbl/d CommitmentBeaver County Cracker
(Pending FinalInvestment Decision)
Sabine Pass (Trains 1-4)50 MMcf/d per Train
1. November 2014 and 2016 futures basis, respectively, provided by Wells Fargo dated 10/23/2014. Favorable gas markets shaded in green.
Chicago(1)
+$0.15 / $(0.08)
CGTLA(1)
$(0.07) / $(0.09)
Dom South(1)
$(1.64) / $(1.15)
TCO(1)
$(0.10) / $(0.42)
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($/Mcf) 4Q 2014E 2015E 2016ENYMEX Strip Price(1) $3.76 $3.65 $3.84Basis Differential to NYMEX(1) $(0.62) $(0.47) $(0.31)BTU Upgrade(5) $0.31 $0.32 $0.35 Estimated Realized Hedge Gains $0.78 $0.68 $0.40Realized Gas Price with Hedges $4.23 $4.18 $4.28 Premium to NYMEX +$0.47 +$0.53 +$0.44Liquids Upgrade(6) +$0.61 +$0.60 +$0.63Premium to NYMEX w/ Liquids +$1.08 +$1.13 +$1.07Realized Gas-Equivalent Price $4.84 $4.78 $4.91
4. Represents 60,000 MMBtu/d of TCO index hedges and 150,000 MMBtu/d of TCO basis hedges that are matched with NYMEX hedges for presentation purposes; excludes unmatched TCO basis hedges of 50,000 MMbtu/d priced at $0.41/MMbtu.
5. Assumes ethane rejection resulting in 1100 BTU residue sales gas.6. Represents equivalent price upgrade associated with NGL (C3+) and oil sales.
ANTERO REALIZED PRICE “ROAD MAP”
1. Based on 10/23/2014 strip pricing.2. Differential represents contractual deduct to NYMEX-based firm sales contract.3. Represents 120,000 MMBtu/d of TCO index hedges and 270,000 MMBtu/d of TCO basis hedges that are
matched with NYMEX hedges for presentation purposes; excludes unmatched TCO basis hedges of 130,000 MMbtu/d priced at $0.35/MMBtu.
DOM S 28% DOM S
22%DOM S
8%
TETCO M27% TETCO M2
9%
TETCO M28%
TCO 40%
TCO 19%
TCO 14%
NYMEX8%
NYMEX8%
NYMEX10%
Gulf Coast20% Gulf Coast
50%
Chicago17% Chicago
22%
Chicago10%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
4Q 2014Basis(1)
2015 Basis(1)
2016 Basis(1)
4Q 2014Hedges
2015Hedges
2016Hedges
Mar
kete
d %
of T
arge
t Res
idue
Gas
Pro
duct
ion
+$0.18/MMBtu
$(0.25)/MMBtu(2)
$(1.67)/MMBtu
$(0.10)/MMBtu
+$0.10/MMBtu
$(0.25)/MMBtu(2)
$(1.32)/MMBtu
$(0.27)/MMBtu
$(0.08)/MMBtu
$(0.25)/MMBtu(2)
$(1.15)/MMBtu
$(0.42)/MMBtu
$(0.09)/MMBtu
$(0.09)/MMBtu
340,000 MMBtu/d
@ $4.18/MMBtu
160,000 MMBtu/d
@ $5.27/MMBtu
210,000 MMBtu/d
@ $5.24/MMBtu
40,000 MMBtu/d
@ $4.00/MMBtu
230,000 MMBtu/d
@ $5.60/MMBtu
390,000 MMBtu/d
@ $4. 39/MMBtu(3)
170,000 MMBtu/d
@ $4.09/MMBtu
272,500 MMBtu/d
@ $5.35/MMBtu
210,000 MMBtu/d
@ $4.37/MMBtu(4)
$0.68/Mcf in estimated hedge gains(1)
69% exposure to favorable price indices
$0.78/Mcf in estimated hedge gains(1)
65% exposure to favorable price indices
$0.40/Mcf in estimated hedge gains(1)
84% exposure to favorable price indices
Antero is forecasting realized gas prices including hedges at a premium to NYMEX strip prices for Q4 2014 through 2016, assuming current strip prices and basis, existing firm transportation and hedges, and targeted 2015 and 2016 production figures
$(1.67)/MMBtu$(1.29)/MMBtu
$(1.10)/MMBtu
Wtd. Avg.Basis ($0.62)
720,000 MMBtu/d@ $4.73/MMBtu
Wtd. Avg.Basis $(0.47)
660,000 MMBtu/d@ $4.79/MMBtu
Wtd. Avg.Basis $(0.31)
652,500 MMBtu/d@ $4.71/MMBtu
10,000 MMBtu/d
@ $3.98/MMBtu
4Q 2014E 2015E 2016E
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1. 2012, 2013 and 6/30/2014 proved reserves assuming ethane rejection.2. Midpoint of increased production guidance of 990-1,010 MMcfe/d for 2014.3. Based on 45-50% production growth targets for 2015 and 2016. 4. Per current First Call median estimate from Bloomberg.
0
600
1,200
1,800
2,400
2010 2011 2012 2013 1H 2014 3Q2014
4Q 2014
2015E 2016E
Marcellus Utica Guidance
30 124 239522
(2)
1,237
838
1,500
2,200
(3) (3)
1,080
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
2010 2011 2012 2013 6/30/2014
Marcellus Utica
677
2,844
4,283
7,632
(1) (1) (1)
9,107
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AVERAGE NET DAILY PRODUCTION (MMcfe/d)NET PROVED SEC RESERVES (Bcfe)
0255075
100125150175200225
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014E
Marcellus Utica
29 36
86
162
215
STRONG TRACK RECORD OF GROWTH
OPERATED GROSS WELLS SPUD EBITDAX ($MM)
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014E
$28$160
$285
$649
$1,195
(4)
45-50% Annual Growth Target
92% Growth –Guidance of
1,000 MMcfe/dfor 2014E
118 118 118
162 189
214
285
371
420 450
485
Marcellus Net Acres Utica Net Acres
0
25
50
75
100
125
150
175
200
225
250
275
300
325
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
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900
1,000
Jun-09 Dec-09 Jun-10 Dec-10 Jun-11 Dec-11 Jun-12 Dec-12 Jun-13 Dec-13 Jun-14
Net Production (MMcfe/d) (left axis) Gross Operated Horizontal Well Count (right axis)9
“NAV” GROWTH (MMcfe/d) (# of Gross Wells)
Initial Antero Marcellus Wells
Initial Antero Utica Wells
Land acquisitions and drill bit drive NAV growth
Added 35,000 net acres in 1H 2014 for ~$240 million, which resulted in 2.0 Tcfe of 3P reserves and $1.5 billion of PV-10 value (1)
1. Assuming June 30, 2014 SEC Pricing.Average Rig Count
20 Rigs
1 Rig
238
116 66
221 226
23%
70%
103%
65%50%
0
50
100
150
200
250
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%
125%
Condensate Highly-RichGas/
Condensate
Highly-RichGas
Rich Gas Dry Gas
Tota
l 3P
Loca
tions
RO
R
Locations ROR
MARCELLUS SSL WELL ECONOMICS(1)
727896
633
875
82% 52%
23% 18%
0
200
400
600
800
1000
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%
125%
Highly-RichGas/
Condensate
Highly-RichGas
Rich Gas Dry Gas
Tota
l 3PL
loca
tions
RO
R
Locations ROR
$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.29$0.83 $1.15
$2.47 $2.50 $2.57 $2.60$2.94
$3.20 $3.27 $3.50 $3.62 $3.65 $3.66 $3.70 $3.75 $3.81 $4.13 $4.25$5.05
$5.37
$0.00
$1.00
$2.00
$3.00
$4.00
$5.00
$6.00
$7.00
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MULTI-YEAR DRILLING INVENTORY SUPPORTS LOW RISK, HIGH RETURN GROWTH PROFILE
Large 3P Drilling Inventory of Low Breakeven Price Projects(2)
1. Well economics based on 9/30/2014 strip pricing for natural gas, 9/30/2014 strip pricing for 2014-2016 and $85 flat thereafter for WTI oil, NGLs at 55% of oil price and applicable firm transportation costs. 2. Source: Credit Suisse report dated July 2014 – Break even price for 15% after tax rate-of-return; assumes $90.00/Bbl WTI.3. < $1.50/MMBtu NYMEX breakeven.4. Calculated by Antero.
Current 3 Yr. NYMEX Strip - $3.82/MMBtu
727 Locations
1,529Locations420
Locations
875Locations
$ / M
MB
tu N
YMEX
(Gas
)
221Locations
UTICA WELL ECONOMICS(1)
1,000
72% of Marcellus locations are processable (1100-plus Btu) 74% of Utica locations are processable (1100-plus Btu)
2,897 Antero Liquids-Rich Locations(3)
226Locations
2H 2014 / 2015Drilling Plan
1,101 Antero Dry Gas Locations
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LOWEST FINDING & DEVELOPMENT COSTAMONG U.S. PRODUCERS
11
3-Year All-In F&D Cost – Excluding Revisions ($/Mcfe) through 2013
Source: Credit Suisse research dated 4/28/2014.
Antero ranks as the most efficient finder and developer of reserves, on a per Mcfe basis, based on a 2011-2013 average all-in F&D cost analysis prepared by Credit Suisse
$10.24$7.14
$6.68$5.74
$4.66$4.66
$4.54$4.23
$4.01$3.70
$3.63$3.28
$3.12$3.07$3.05$3.05
$2.91$2.91$2.88$2.87
$2.78$2.66
$2.57$2.40
$2.06$1.94
$1.74$1.60
$1.53$1.26
$1.04$0.84
$0.79$0.58
$0 $2 $4 $6 $8 $10 $12MHRAPC
GPORMURAPAMROWLL
FANGKOGCRKEXXIEOXPVACXODVN
KWKFST
DNRNBLEOG
CRZOPXD
BCEISD
CHKROSE
SFYATHL
EPEREXXSWN
PDCERRC
AR
-$2.50
-$2.00
-$1.50
-$1.00
-$0.50
$0.00
$0.502014 2015 2016Appalachian Basis to NYMEX(1)
Chicago
CGTLA
TCO
TETCO M2
Dom South
Leidy
INTEGRATED FIRM PROCESSING & GAS TAKEAWAY
Infrastructure and commitments in place to handle strong production growth
Portfolio of firm gas takeaway and sales and West Virginia and Ohio location minimizes basis risk
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0
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
1,400
1,600
1,800
2,000
(MM
cf/d
)
Sherwood 1 Sherwood 2 Sherwood 3 Sherwood 4 Sherwood 5
Sherwood 6
Seneca 1 Seneca 2 Seneca 3 Seneca 4
Sherwood 7
Total Capacity 1,950
Marcellus
Utica
Sherwood 1
Sherwood 2
Sherwood 3
Seneca 1Seneca 2
Seneca 3
Growing Firm Processing Capacity
Sherwood 5
Seneca 4
Sherwood 4
Sherwood 6
Antero Long Term Firm Gas Takeaway
1. 10/23/2014 basis data from Wells Fargo daily indications and various private quotes.
2Q 2014 % of Production Sold
Chicago 1%
NYMEX 13%
TCO 44%
TETCO M2 6%
Dom South 36%
Sherwood 7
Primary ARSales Points
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Rover PipelineOperator – Energy TransferAntero Midstream Option
Up to 20% Ownership2017 in-service
3.25 Bcf/d Pipeline
Antero Marcellus & Utica Acreage
Sherwood
Seneca
• Option to Acquire Up to 20% Non-Op Equity Interest
• Connects Antero’s Marcellus and Utica projects to existing Chicago, Michcon, and Gulf Coast pipeline capacity
• Provides first interconnect of Antero’s Marcellus and Utica projects
• Fully subscribed Energy Transfer (NYSE: ETP) project
AM OPTION – REGIONAL PIPELINE INVESTMENTS
• Option to Acquire Up To 15% Non-Op Equity Interest
● Connects Antero’s Marcellus production to Gulf Coast and Atlantic Seaboard capacity
Regional Gathering PipelineOperator – TBA
Antero Midstream OptionUp to 15% Ownership
4Q 2015 in-service1.4 Bcf/d Pipeline
Throughput Capacity: 3.25 Bcf/d
Pipeline Specifications: 800 miles of 36” and 42”
Project Capital: $4.3 Billion
In-Service Date: 1Q 2017
AR FT Commitment: 800 MMcf/d
Throughput Capacity: 1.4 Bcf/d
Pipeline Specifications: TBD
Project Capital: ≈ $400 Million
In-Service Date: 4Q 2015
AR FT Commitment: 1,100 MMcf/d
ET Rover Pipeline
Regional Gathering Pipeline
$0.14 $0.17 $0.23$0.33$0.11 $0.11
$0.12
$0.13
$0.00
$0.10
$0.20
$0.30
$0.40
$0.50
$0.60
$0.70
2013A 2014E 2015E 2016E
($/M
MB
tu)
Wtd. Avg. FT Demand ($/MMBtu) Wtd. Avg. FT Commodity/Fuel ($/MMBtu)
All-in Firm Transportation Costs(1)
FIRM TRANSPORTATION REDUCES APPALACHIAN BASIS EXPOSURE
Appalachia 49%Gulf Coast
51%
2013 FirmTransportation(1)(2)
2013 Firm Transportation – 647 MMcf/dAverage All-in FT Cost $0.25/MMBtu
2016 Firm Transportation – 3.1 Bcf/dAverage All-in FT Cost $0.46/MMBtu
+ $0.18/MMBtu
Antero’s firm transportation (FT) portfolio increases visibility on production growth and increases exposure to Gulf Coast and Midwest pricing, with little incremental cost per Mcf
Reduces weighted average basis by $0.23 per MMBtu compared to 2014 basis and by $0.13 per MMBtu applying 2014 portfolio to 2016 basis prices(3) – while significantly reducing Appalachian basis exposure
Utilized portion included in cash production
expense(fixed cost)
1. Assumes full utilization of firm transportation capacity; page 7 assumes Antero targeted production figures.2. Represents accessible firm transportation and sales agreements.3. Based on current strip pricing as at 10/23/2014.
Included in cash production expense
(variable cost)$0.25 $0.28 $0.35
$0.46
2016 Basis(3)
TCO – $(0.42)/MMBtu DOM S – $(1.15)/MMBtu
2016 Basis(3)
Chicago – $(0.08)/MMBtu
2016 Basis(3)
CGTLA – $(0.09)/MMBtu
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Appalachia35%
Midwest20%
Gulf Coast45%
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
3,500
Firm Transportation / Firm Sales (BBtu/d)Marketable FT (BBtu/d) (3)Risked Gross Gas Production Target (Bbtu/d)
ANTERO FIRM TRANSPORTATION APPROPRIATELY DESIGNED TO ACCOMMODATE GROWTH
151. Based on midpoint of increased production guidance of 990-1,010 MMcfe/d for 2014 and 45-50% production growth targets for 2015 and 2016. 2. Assumes 1100 BTU residue sales gas.3. Represents excess firm transportation that is deemed marketable to 3rd parties based on a positive differential between the receipt and delivery points of the FT capacity, less variable transport cost.
% FT Utilization (including
marketable FT):(BBtu/d)
4Q 2014 2015 2016Net Production Target (MMcfe/d) (1) 1,237 1,500 2,200 Net Gas Production Target (MMcf/d) 1,050 1,225 1,775
Net Revenue Interest Gross-up 81% 80% 80%Gross Gas Production Target (MMcf/d) 1,293 1,525 2,223
BTU Upgrade (2) x1.100 x1.100 x1.100 Gross Gas Production Target (BBtu/d) 1,422 1,678 2,446
Firm Transportation / Firm Sales (BBtu/d) 1,775 2,225 3,150 Estimated % Utilization of FT/FS 80% 75% 78%
Marketable Firm Transport (BBtu/d) (3) 225 325 325
Estimated % Utilization of FT/FS (Including Marketable FT) 92% 88% 87%
Cost of Unutilized / Unmarketable FT ($MM) $1.8 $10.8 $21.1
$ / Mcfe of Net Production Target $0.02 $0.02 $0.03
% FT Utilization (including
marketable FT):
% FT Utilization (including
marketable FT):• Antero’s firm transport is well utilized during the forecast period (75% - 80%) − Excess FT for acquisitions
and well productivity improvements
• A portion of the excess FT is highly marketable, further increasing utilization to the 87% - 92% range
• Cost of remaining unutilized FT is immaterial ($0.02 -$0.03/Mcfe of net production target)
92% 88% 87%
738 660 653 780 1,073 818
$4.99$4.79 $4.71
$4.34 $4.50 $4.41
$3.65 $3.65 $3.84 $4.02 $4.18 $4.30
$0.00
$1.00
$2.00
$3.00
$4.00
$5.00
$6.00
$7.00
0
200
400
600
800
1,000
4Q 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
BBtu/d $/MMBtu
TCO6% Dom South
13%
CGTLA15%NYMEX
64%
Chicago2%
SIGNIFICANT LONG-TERM COMMODITY HEDGE POSITION
16
% HEDGE VOLUMES BY INDEX THROUGH 2019
Average Index Hedge Price(1)Hedged Volume Current NYMEX Strip
NATURAL GAS HEDGE POSITION
1. Reflects weighted average index price per annum based on volumes hedged and 6:1 gas to oil ratio. Antero has hedged ~3,000 Bbl/d for 2014, WTI hedges comprise ~1% of overall hedge book.
~$1,093 million mark-to-market unrealized gain based on current prices; additional hedge capacity remaining through 2019 1.5 Tcfe hedged from October 1, 2014 through year-end 2019 and 247 Bcf of TCO basis hedges from 2015 to 2017
$97 MM $397 MM $335 MM $105 MM $124 MM $33 MM
Mark-to-Market Value
Total $53.20 per Bbl53% of WTI
2014 NATURAL GAS & NGL REALIZATIONS
Ethane
Propane
Iso Butane
Normal Butane
Natural Gasoline
3Q YTD NGL Y-GRADE (C3+) REALIZATIONS
2Q & 3Q 2014 REALIZATIONS
$26.48
$5.54
$7.26
$13.41
$0.51
1. Includes firm sales.2. 2Q 2014 price realization includes $0.04 of midstream revenues. 3. Source: Howard Weil Research Report dated August 26, 2014.
Average NYMEX
Price($/Mcf)
AverageDifferential(1)
($/Mcf)
AverageBTU Upgrade
($/Mcf)
Discount to NYMEX($/Mcf)
Hedge Effect
($/Mcf)
AverageRealized
Gas Price($/Mcf)
AverageRealized Gas
Premium/Discount
($/Mcf)
Liquids Upgrade($/Mcfe)
Realized Equivalent
Price(2)
($/Mcfe)
Equivalent Premium($/Mcfe)
2Q 2014 $4.67 $(0.56) $0.38 $(0.19) $0.04 $4.52 $(0.15) $0.83 $5.35 $0.68
3Q 2014 $4.06 $(0.84) $0.41 $(0.43) $0.68 $4.31 $0.25 $0.60 $4.91 $0.85
2Q 2014 NATURAL GAS REALIZATIONS (3)
% of C3+ BblEthane 1%Propane 50%Iso Butane 10%Normal Butane 14%Natural Gasoline 25%
$4.52
$4.10$3.88 $3.76 $3.71 $3.68 $3.60
$3.47
$4.49 $4.23
$4.09 $3.89
$4.09 $4.12 $4.43
$3.78
$2.00
$3.00
$4.00
$5.00
AR CNX RRC EQT ECR RICE GPOR COG
After Hedges Before Hedges
($/Mcf)
17
$0.00
$1.00
$2.00
$3.00
$4.00
$5.00
$6.00
AR 2Q 2014 RRC 2Q 2014 EQT 2Q 2014 COG 2Q 2014
$/M
cfe
LOE Production Taxes GPT G&A EBITDAX 4-year Avg. All-in F&D ($/Mcfe)
$5.35
EBITDAX$2.96/Mcfe
EBITDAX $3.29/Mcfe
$4.11$4.33$4.49
F&D$0.58/Mcfe
F&D$0.74/Mcfe
EBITDAX$2.34/Mcfe
EBITDAX $2.91/Mcfe F&D
$0.95/Mcfe F&D$0.81/Mcfe
Peer 1 Peer 2 Peer 3Antero(2)
181. Includes realized hedge gains and losses only; unrealized hedge gains and losses excluded. Operating costs include lease operating expenses, production taxes, gathering processing and firm
transport costs and general and administrative costs. 4-year proved reserve average all-in F&D from 2010-2013. Calculation = (Development costs + exploration costs + leasehold costs) / Total reserves added (2013 ending reserves – 2010 beginning reserves + 4-year reserve sales – 4-year reserve purchases + 4-year accumulated production).
2. Price realization includes $0.04 of midstream revenues.
BIGGEST “BANG FOR THE BUCK” Antero has the highest price realizations and EBITDAX per Mcfe combined with the lowest all-in F&D cost among its large cap
Appalachian peers based on 2Q 2014 results− Driven by liquids-rich production, firm takeaway to favorable pricing indices and low development cost per unit
2Q 2014 Price Realization & EBITDAX Per Unit vs F&D(1)
SIGNIFICANT ETHANE OPTIONALITY
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European Crackers(1) (2)
300,000 Bbl/d of ethane demand
Asia(2)
350,000 Bbl/d of ethane
demand
South America(2)
200,000 Bbl/d of ethane
demand
BraskemCrackerCapacity
65,000 Bbl/d(Awaiting FID)
AR Commitment30,000 Bbl/d
ShellCrackerCapacity
100,000 Bbl/d (Awaiting FID)
AR Commitment25,000 Bbl/d
AnteroAcreage
Mariner EastCapacity
58,000 Bbl/d
AR Commitment11,500 Bbl/d
Note: Please see glossary on p. 43 for more details on ethane recovery and ethane rejection.1. Assumes 30% of European coastal crackers are modified to receive ethane as feedstock.2. Source: Enterprise Products Partners investor presentation and Company estimates.3. Assumes wellhead gas with average heating value of 1215 Btu.
Ethane Futures Signal Positive Momentum…$/gallon
Antero plans to leave most of its ethane in the gas stream until ethane prices improve relative to dry gas prices
If Antero were to recover ethane, 3P reserves at June 30, 2014 would have included 1,425 million barrels of ethane
While Antero’s current 2014 liquids production guidance is 25–26 MBbl/d (assuming ethane rejection), if Antero were to recover ethane, its full year 2014 liquids production guidance would be approximately 65 Mbbl/d, including 38.5 MBbl/d of ethane
Ethane futures are indicating a recovery in ethane prices over the next several years due to increasing demand− Antero has committed ethane to several
projects awaiting final investment decision (FID)
Potential Antero Ethane ProductionWellhead EthaneGas (Bcf/d) (Bbl/d)(3)
1.0 38,5002.0 77,0003.0 115,5004.0 154,0005.0 192,500
$0.15
$0.20
$0.25
$0.30
$0.35
Oct-14 Oct-15 Oct-16 Oct-17 Oct-18
$0.00
$0.50
$1.00
$1.50
$2.00
$2.50
$3.00
$3.50
AR Peer 1 Peer 2 Peer 3
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2Q 2014 Price Realizations ($/Mcfe)(2)
2014 Projected Growth (%)(1)
1. Based on midpoint of 2014 production guidance for Antero Resources and large capitalization Appalachian peers (Cabot Oil & Gas, EQT Corp and Range Resources).2. Based on 6/30/2014 10-Qs for Antero and peers.3. Based on 2011-2013 average proved developed F&D cost per 12/31/2013 10-Ks for Antero and peers; definition included on page 41.4. Based on 2011-2013 average growth adjusted recycle ratio for Antero and peers; definition included on page 41.
POSITIONED FOR GROWTH & PROFITABILITY
2Q 2014 EBITDAX/Mcfe(2)
3-Year PD F&D ($/Mcfe)(3)
3-Year Growth-Adjusted Recycle Ratio(4)
$0.00$0.20$0.40$0.60$0.80$1.00$1.20$1.40$1.60$1.80
AR Peer 1 Peer 2 Peer 3
$1.15
$0.00
$1.00
$2.00
$3.00
$4.00
$5.00
$6.00
AR Peer 1 Peer 2 Peer 3
$5.35
Highest Growth & Highest Margin Large Cap E&P Focused On Marcellus & Utica
$3.2992%
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%
100%
AR Peer 1 Peer 2 Peer 3
5.2x
0.0x
1.0x
2.0x
3.0x
4.0x
5.0x
6.0x
AR Peer 1 Peer 2 Peer 3
ASSET OVERVIEW
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WORLD CLASS MARCELLUS SHALE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
100% operated Operating 15 drilling rigs
including 5 intermediate rigs 385,000 net acres in
Southwestern Core– 50% HBP with additional
23% not expiring for 5+ years 319 horizontal wells completed
and online– Laterals average 7,300’– 100% drilling success rate
Net production of 770 MMcfe/d in 2Q 2014, including 12,600 Bbl/d of liquids
3,131 future drilling locations in the Marcellus (2,256 or 72% are processable gas)
26.4 Tcfe of net 3P (18% liquids), includes 8.5 Tcfe of proved reserves (assuming ethane rejection)
Highly-Rich Gas116,000 Net Acres
896 Gross Locations
Rich Gas93,000 Net Acres
633 Gross Locations
Dry Gas104,000 Net Acres
875 Gross Locations
Highly-Rich/Condensate72,000 Net Acres
727 Gross Locations
HEFLIN UNIT30-Day Rate
2H: 21.4 MMcfe/d (21% liquids)
EQT PENN 15 UNIT30-Day Rate
5-well average9.3 MMcfe/d (26% liquids)
CONSTABLE UNIT30-Day Rate
1H: 14.3 MMcfe/d (26% liquids)
142 Horizontals Completed30-Day Rate8.1 MMcf/d
6,915’ average lateral length
PRUNTY UNIT30-Day Rate
1H: 11.1 MMcfe/d(27% liquids)
HINTERER UNIT30-Day Rate
1H: 12.9 MMcfe/d (20% liquids)
RUTH UNIT30-Day Rate
1H: 19.2 MMcfe/d (14% liquids)
SherwoodProcessing
Plant
EQT30-Day Rate
12 Recent Wells9.2 MMcfe/d (20% Liquids)
Source: Company presentations and press releases. Antero acreage position reflects tax districts in which greater than 3,000 net acres are held. Note: Rates in ethane rejection.
DOTSON UNIT30-Day Rate
1H: 12.4 MMcfe/d2H: 11.8 MMcfe/d
(26% liquids)
MASH UNIT30-Day Rate
1H: 14.9 MMcfe/d2H: 16.5 MMcfe/d
(28% liquids)
NERO UNIT30-Day Rate
1H: 18.2 MMcfe/d(27% liquids)
BLANCHE UNIT30-Day Rate
1H: 9.7 MMcfe/d(30% liquids)
BEE LEWIS PAD30-Day Rate
4-well combined 30-Day Rate of
67 MMcfe/d (26% liquids)
RJ SMITH PAD30-Day Rate
4-well combined 30-Day Rate of
56 MMcfe/d (21% liquids)
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MARCELLUS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM –TARGET THE LIQUIDS Antero continues to focus its development program further west to develop liquids-rich locations with higher rates of return
− From 2013 to 2015 Antero will increase the average BTU associated with wells drilled and completed from 1160 to 1245
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2013 Program1160 avg BTU per well
2014 Program1195 avg BTU per well
2015 Program1245 avg BTU per well
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Non-SSL Type Curve (1.5 Bcf/1,000') Non-SSL Actual Production Non-SSL Type Curve Cumulative Production
SSL Type Curve (1.7 Bcf/1,000') SSL Actual Production SSL Type Curve Cumulative Production
Antero has nearly five years of production history to support its Non-SSL type curve Antero’s SSL type curve is 1.7 Bcf/1,000’ with only 10% to 15% higher well costs vs. Non-SSL Lack of faulting and contiguous acreage position allows for drilling of long laterals ~ 7,300’ average since inception− Drives down cost per 1,000’ of lateral resulting in best in class development costs
ANTERO’S MARCELLUS SHALE TYPE CURVE
1. 203 Antero Marcellus Non-SSL wells normalized to time zero, production for each well normalized to 7,000’ lateral length.2. 116 Antero Marcellus SSL wells normalized to time zero, production for each well normalized to 7,000’ lateral length.
Marcellus Type Curves – Normalized to 7,000’ Lateral(1)
EURs Increase With Lateral Length Well Cost / 1,000’ Decreases with Lateral Length Wellhead 30-day Rates - 313 Wells
2009-2012 – 7.9 MMcf/d
(2)
2013 – 8.4 MMcf/d2014 YTD – 11.4 MMcf/d
Actual Rates24-Hour
Peak Rate30-Day
Avg. Rate90-Day
Avg. Rate180-Day
Avg. RateOne-Year Avg. Rate
Two-Year Avg. Rate
Three-YearAvg. Rate
Wellhead Gas (MMcf/d) 15.0 9.0 6.9 5.5 4.2 3.1 2.5# of Antero Wells 319 313 285 250 209 100 54
0
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10
15
20
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2,000 4,000 6,000 8,000 10,000
EUR
, BC
F
Lateral Length, ft
$0.0
$0.5
$1.0
$1.5
$2.0
$2.5
$3.0
2,000 4,000 6,000 8,000 10,000
$MM
/ 1,
000'
Lateral length, ft
24
0.0%
50.0%
100.0%
150.0%
200.0%
$3.00 $3.50 $4.00 $4.50 $5.00 $5.50 $6.00
Pre-
Tax
RO
R (%
)
NYMEX Gas PriceHighly-Rich Gas/Condensate Highly-Rich Gas Rich Gas Dry Gas
MARCELLUS ROR% AND GAS PRICE SENSITIVITY
251. Assumes 9/30/2014 strip pricing, market differentials and relevant transportation cost.
Large portfolio of Highly-Rich Gas/Condensate to Dry Gas locations Focused on drilling highly economic rich gas locations – rig symbols represent current rig location by regime Assumes 9/30/2014 strip pricing for 2014-2016 and $85/Bbl WTI thereafter and NGL price of 55% of WTI
NYMEX Price Sensitivity(1)
ROR% at 3-Year NYMEX Gas Strip
Highly-Rich Gas/Condensate: 82%
Highly-Rich Gas: 52%
Rich Gas: 23%
Dry Gas: 18% 727 Locations
896 Locations
633 Locations
875 Locations
Antero Rigs Employed
2H 2014 / 2015Drilling Plan
Source: Company presentations and press releases. Note: Antero acreage position reflects townships in which greater than 3,000 net acres are held. Note: Third party peak rates assume ethane recovery; Antero 30-day rates in ethane rejection.1. For non-Antero wells, Antero has converted rich gas rates where BTU has been disclosed to NGLs, assuming ethane recovery. Where BTU has not been disclosed, Antero has estimated BTU and gas
composition.2. 30-day rate reflects restricted choke regime.
100% operated
Operating 7 rigs including 2 intermediate rigs
121,000 net acres in the core rich gas/ condensate window– 20% HBP with additional 79% not expiring
for 5+ years
41 operated horizontal wells completed and online in Antero core areas− 100% drilling success rate
Net production of 121 MMcfe/d in 2Q 2014 including 7,600 Bbl/d of liquids− Seneca 3 processing plant online in July
2014− The first 120 MMcf/d compressor station
went into service in late January, the second 120 MMcf/d station in late March and a third 100 MMcf/d station in early July
867 future gross drilling locations (641 or 74% are processable gas)
6.4 Tcfe of net 3P (13% liquids), includes 537 Bcfe of proved reserves (assuming ethane rejection)
LEADING UTICA SHALE CORE POSITION DELIVERS CONDENSATE AND NGLS
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Utica Shale Industry Activity(1)
CadizProcessing
Plant
NORMAN UNIT30-Day Rate
2 wells average17.2 MMcfe/d (17% liquids)
YONTZ UNIT 1H30-Day Rate 17.0 MMcfe/d(14% liquids)
RUBEL UNIT30-Day Rate
3 wells average17.3 MMcfe/d(22% liquids)
GULFPORT24-Hour IP
McCort1-28H, 2-28H, Stutzman 1-14H
Average 13.1 MMcf/d + 922 Bbl/d NGL
+ 21 Bbl/d Oil
GULFPORT24-Hour IP
Wagner 1-28H, Shugert 1-1H, 1-12H
Average 21.0 MMcf/d + 2,270 Bbl/d NGL
+ 292 Bbl/d Oil
Utica Core Area
GARY UNIT30-Day Rate
3 wells average24.3 MMcfe/d(22% liquids)
Highly-Rich/Cond18,000 Net Acres
116 Gross Locations
Highly-Rich Gas15,000 Net Acres
66 Gross Locations
Rich Gas26,000 Net Acres
221 Gross Locations
Dry Gas29,000 Net Acres
226 Gross Locations
COAL UNIT30-Day Rate
2 wells average16.3 MMcfe/d (50% liquids)
SCHEETZ UNIT30-Day Rate
2 wells average16.5 MMcfe/d(53% liquids)
NEUHART UNIT 3H30-Day Rate16.4 MMcfe/d(56% liquids)
Condensate33,000 Net Acres
238 Gross Locations
DOLLISON UNIT 1H30-Day Rate19.0 MMcfe/d(36% liquids)
MYRON UNIT 1H30-Day Rate26.0 MMcfe/d(50% liquids)
SenecaProcessing
Plant
LAW UNIT30-Day Rate
2 wells average15.7 MMcfe/d(48% liquids)
VORHIES UNIT30-Day Rate(2)
3 wells average12.0 MMcfe/d (46% liquids)
SCHAFER UNIT30-Day Rate(2)
2 wells average13.7 MMcfe/d(46% liquids)
UTICA DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM –TARGET THE RICH GAS REGIMES In the second half of 2014 and all of
2015 Antero has shifted its development plan to focus more heavily in the rich gas regimes in the Utica Shale play
At current pricing, the rich gas regimes offer the highest rates of return (65%+) in the Utica play
First 2014 Highly-Rich Gas pad (three-well Carpenter pad) recently placed on line with an average 30-day rate of approximately 61 MMcfe/d in ethane rejection (20% liquids) – 20.3 MMcfe/d average 30-day rate per
well
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2013 Program1245 avg BTU per well
2014 Program1245 avg BTU per well
2015 Program1200 avg BTU per well
0%
50%
100%
150%
200%
250%
$3.00 $3.50 $4.00 $4.50 $5.00 $5.50 $6.00
Pre-
Tax
RO
R (%
)
NYMEX Gas Price
Condensate Highly-Rich Gas/Condensate Highly-Rich Gas Rich Gas Dry Gas Antero Rigs Employed
UTICA ROR% AND GAS PRICE SENSITIVITY
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NYMEX Price Sensitivity(1)
66 Locations
ROR% at 3-Year NYMEX Gas Strip
Condensate: 23%
Highly-Rich Gas/Condensate: 70%
Highly-Rich Gas: 103%
Rich Gas: 65%
Dry Gas: 50%
Large portfolio of Condensate to Dry Gas locations Focused on drilling highly economic rich gas locations – rig symbols represent current rig location by regime Assumes 9/30/2014 strip pricing for 2014-2016 and $85/Bbl WTI thereafter and NGL price of 55% of WTI
1. Assumes 9/30/2014 strip pricing, market differentials and relevant transportation cost.
221 Locations
116 Locations
226 Locations
238 Locations
2H 2014 / 2015Drilling Plan
LARGE UTICA SHALE DRY GAS POSITION
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Antero has 183,000 net acres of exposure to Utica dry gas play− 29,000 net acres in Ohio with net 3P reserves of 1.9 Tcf as of
6/30/2014− 154,000 net acres in West Virginia and Pennsylvania with net
resource of 9.5 Tcf as of 6/30/2014 (not included in 37.5 Tcfe of net 3P reserves)
− 1,390 locations underlying current Marcellus Shale leasehold in West Virginia and Pennsylvania as of 9/30/2014
Expect to drill and complete a Utica Shale dry gas well in West Virginia in 2015
Other operators have reported strong Utica Shale dry gas results including the following wells:
ChesapeakeHubbard BRK #3H
3,550’ LateralIP 11.1 MMcf/d
HessPorterfield 1H-17
5,000’ LateralIP 17.2 MMcf/d
GulfportIrons #1-4H
5,714’ LateralIP 30.3 MMcf/d
EclipseTippens #6H5,858’ Lateral
IP 23.2 MMcf/d
Magnum HunterStalder #3UH5,050’ Lateral
IP 32.5 MMcf/d
AnteroPlanned
Utica Well2015Well Operator
IP(MMcf/d)
Lateral Length (Ft)
Stewart Winland 1300U Magnum Hunter 46.5 5,289
Bigfoot 9H Rice Energy 41.7 6,957
Stalder #3UH Magnum Hunter 32.5 5,050
Irons #1-4H Gulfport 30.3 5,714
Simms U-5H Gastar 29.4 4,447
Conner 6H Chevron 25.0 6,451
Tippens #6H Eclipse 23.2 5,858
Porterfield 1H-17 Hess 17.2 5,000
Hubbard BRK #3H Chesapeake 11.1 3,550
1. Antero acreage position reflects tax districts in which greater than 3,000 net acres are held in OH, WV and PA.
Magnum HunterStewart Winland 1300U
5,289’ LateralIP 46.5 MMcf/d
RangeUtica Well
Drilling
ChevronConner 6H
6,451’ LateralIP 25.0 MMcf/d
GastarSimms U-5H4,447’ Lateral
IP 29.4 MMcf/d
Utica Shale Dry Gas Acreage in OH/WV/PA(1)
RiceBigfoot 9H
6,957’ LateralIP 41.7 MMcf/d
Utica Shale Dry GasWV/PA
Net Resource9.5 Tcf
1,390 Gross Locations154,000 Net Acres
Utica Shale Dry GasOhio
3P Reserves1.9 Tcf
226 Gross Locations29,000 Net Acres
Utica Shale Dry GasTotal OH/WV/PA
Net Resource11.4 Tcf
1,616 Gross Locations183,000 Net Acres
Stone EnergyUtica Well
Drilling
ChesapeakeUtica Well
Drilling
Keys to Execution
Local Presence
Antero has more than 4,500 employees and contract personnel working full-time for Antero in West Virginia. 79% of these personnel are West Virginia residents.
Land office in Ellenboro, WV District office in Bridgeport, WV 178 (45%) of Antero’s 394 employees are located in West Virginia and Ohio
Safety & Environmental
Five company safety representatives and 56 safety consultants cover all material field operations 24/7 including drilling, completion, construction and pipelining
41 person environmental staff plus outside consultants monitor all operations and perform baseline water well testing
Central Fresh Water System & Water Recycling
Numerous sources of water – built central water system to source fresh water for completions
Antero recycled over 80% of its flowback and produced water through the first 9 months of 2014 – no discharge to water treatment plants in West Virginia
Natural Gas Vehicles (NGV)
Antero supported the first natural gas fueling station in West Virginia Antero has 30 NGV trucks and plans to continue to convert its truck fleet to NGV
Pad Impact Mitigation Closed loop mud system – no mud pits Protective liners or mats on all well pads in addition to berms
Natural Gas Powered Drilling Rigs & FracEquipment
11 of Antero’s contracted drilling rigs are currently running on natural gas First natural gas powered clean fleet frac crew began operations this summer
Green Completion Units All Antero well completions use green completion units for completion flowback,
essentially eliminating methane emissions (full compliance with EPA 2015requirements)
LEED Gold Headquarters Building
Recently moved into new corporate headquarters in Denver, Colorado that has been LEED Gold Certified
HEALTH, SAFETY, ENVIRONMENT & COMMUNITYAntero Core Values: Protect Our People, Communities And The Environment
Strong West Virginia Presence 79% of all Antero Marcellus
employees and contract workers are West Virginia residents
Antero named Business of the Year for 2013 in Harrison County, West Virginia “For outstanding corporate citizenship and community involvement”
Antero representatives recently participated in a ribbon cutting with the Governor of West Virginia for the grand opening of the first natural gas fueling station in the state; Antero supported the station with volume commitments for its NGV truck fleet
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CLEAN FLEET & CNG TECHNOLOGY LEADER
● Antero has contracted for two clean completion fleets to enhance the economics of its completion operations and reduce the environmental impact
● Replaces diesel engines (for pressure pumping) with electric motors powered by natural gas-fired electric generators
● A clean fleet allows Antero to fuel part of its completion operations from field gas instead of more expensive diesel fuel. Benefits of using a clean fleet include:− Reduce fuel costs by up to 80%
representing cost savings of up to $40,000/day
− Reduces NOx and CO emissions by 99%− Eliminates 25 diesel trucks from the roads
for an average well completion− Reduces silica dust to levels 90% below
OSHA permissible exposure limits resulting in a safer and cleaner work environment
− Significantly reduces noise pollution from a well site
− Is the most environmentally responsible completion solution in the oil and gas industry
• Additionally, Antero utilizes compressed natural gas (CNG) to fuel its truck fleet in Appalachia− Antero supported the first natural gas fueling
station in West Virginia− Antero has 30 NGV trucks and plans to
continue to convert its truck fleet to NGV
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ANTERO KEY ATTRIBUTES
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506,000 Net Acres in the Core Marcellus and Utica Shales
“Triple Digit” Historical Production and Reserve Growth
Low Cost Leader / High Return Projects
Leading Appalachian Processing and Takeaway Portfolio
Clean Balance Sheet Supports High Growth Story
“Forward Thinking” Management Team with a History of Success
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APPENDIX
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CAPITALIZATIONPRO FORMA CAPITALIZATION
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($ in millions) 6/30/2014Pro Forma $500MM Offering(4)
6/30/2014Cash $19 $19
Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility 1,240 7446.00% Senior Notes Due 2020 525 5255.375% Senior Notes Due 2021 1,000 1,0005.125% Senior Notes Due 2022 600 1,100Net Unamortized Premium 6 8Total Debt $3,371 $3,378Net Debt $3,352 $3,358Shareholders' Equity $3,523 $3,523Net Book Capitalization $6,875 $6,882
Enterprise Value(1) $16,046 $16,051
Financial & Operating StatisticsLTM EBITDAX $938 $938LQA EBITDAX $1,065 $1,065LTM Interest Expense(2) $135 $151Proved Reserves (Bcfe) (6/30/2014) 9,107 9,107
Proved Developed Reserves (Bcfe) (6/30/2014) 2,772 2,772
Credit Statistics
Net Debt / LTM EBITDAX 3.6x 3.6x
Net Debt / LQA EBITDAX 3.1x 3.2xLTM EBITDAX / Interest Expense 7.0x 6.2xNet Debt / Net Book Capitalization 48.7% 48.8%Net Debt / Proved Developed Reserves ($/Mcfe) $1.21 $1.21Net Debt / Proved Reserves ($/Mcfe) $0.37 $0.37
LiquidityCredit Facility Commitments(3) $3,000 $3,000Less: Borrowings (1,240) (744)Less: Letters of Credit (237) (237)Plus: Cash 19 19
Liquidity (Credit Facility + Cash) $1,542 $2,038
1. Equity valuation based on 262.0 million shares outstanding and a share price of $48.44 as of 10/23/2014. Enterprise value includes net debt.2. LTM interest expense adjusted for $1,578 million net proceeds from IPO priced on 10/14/2013 and $1,000 million 5.375% Senior Notes priced on 10/24/2013 net of fees; assumes $525 million 9.375%
Senior Notes, $25 million 9.00% Senior Notes, $140 million 7.25% Senior Notes repaid at 9/30/2013 with residual cash used to repay bank debt. Includes further $600 million 5.125% Senior Notes priced on 4/23/2014 net of fees; $260 million of 7.25% Senior Notes and $315 million of bank debt repaid.
3. Lender commitments under the facility increased to $3.0 billion from $2.5 billion on 10/16/2014; commitments can be expanded to the full $4.0 billion borrowing base upon bank approval.4. Based on $500 million 5.125% Senior Notes add-on priced on 9/4/2014 at 100.5 net of fees; net proceeds used to repay $496 million of bank debt.
ANTERO – 2014 GUIDANCE
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Key Variable 2014 Guidance Range
Natural Gas Realized Price Differential to NYMEX ($/Mcf)(2) $(0.15) – $(0.25)
Oil Realized Price Differential to WTI ($/Bbl) $(10.00) – $(12.00)
NGL Realized Price (% of WTI) 53% – 57%
Net Production (MMcfe/d) 990 – 1,010
Net Natural Gas Production (MMcf/d) 840 – 850
Net Liquids Production (Bbl/d) 25,000 – 26,000
Cash Production Expense ($/Mcfe)(3) $1.50 – $1.60
Marketing Expense, Net ($/Mcfe) $0.10 – $0.20
G&A Expense ($/Mcfe) $0.25 - $0.30
Total Wells Spud 215
Capital Expenditure ($MM)
Drilling & Completion $2,400
Midstream $850
Land $450
Total Capex ($MM) $3,700
1. Financial assumptions per Company press release dated 8/26/2014.2. Antero’s processed tailgate and unprocessed dry gas production is greater than 1000 BTU on average.3. Includes lease operating expenses, gathering, compression and transportation expenses and production taxes. Excludes net marketing expense.
Key 2014 Operating & Financial Assumptions(1)
OUTSTANDING RESERVE GROWTH
1. 2013 and 6/30/2014 reserves assuming ethane rejection.36
PROVED RESERVE GROWTH(1)
3P RESERVE GROWTH(1)
• Proved PV-10 increased 28% to $9.0 billion (including hedges)
• 3P PV-10 increased 24% to $26.4 billion (including hedges)
• Replaced 1,070% of 1H 2014 production
• 5-year proved undeveloped reserves estimated future development cost of $0.92/Mcfe
• Only 36% of 1P and 62% of 3P Marcellus locations booked as SSL (1.7 Bcf/1,000’ type curve) at 6/30/2014
• No Utica Shale WV/PA dry gas reserves booked; estimated net resource of 9.5 Tcf
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25.0 26.4
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(Tcfe)
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Key Drivers
4.2
POTENTIAL RESERVE GROWTH DRIVERS
6/30/2014 RESERVE UPDATE
• Marcellus SSL completions
• Full scale Utica SSL program
• Utica increased density drilling
• WV/PA Utica dry gas drilling
• Core acreage acquisitions
Driver 2014 Activity
Complete transition to SSL type curve
7.6
35.037.5
• Successful drilling
• SSL results
• Expanded proved footprint
• 35,000 net acres added in 1H 2014
• SSL results
• Utica results
41 wells to be completed; only 37 PUD locations booked as proved at 6/30/2014
35,000 net acres added in 1H 2014; $450 MM budget for 2014
Drilling increased density pilots in Utica
Industry drilling activity in WV/PA (154,000 net acres)
Key Drivers
$1,800$750
$300
Drilling & Completion Midstream Land
73%
27%
Marcellus Utica
ANTERO 2014 CAPITAL BUDGET
By Area
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$2.85 Billion - PREVIOUSBy Segment
$2,400$850
$450
Drilling & Completion Midstream Land
73%
27%
Marcellus Utica
By Area
$3.7 Billion - REVISEDBy Segment
On August 26th, Antero increased its 2014 capital budget to $3.7 billion due to the acceleration of land, drilling and midstream activities in the Marcellus and Utica Shale plays
$1,800
$330
$180
$50 $40 $2,400
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
$2,000
$2,200
$2,400
$2,600
2014 Capital Budget Accelerated Development WI Increase / LongerLaterals / Addl. SSL
Completions
Accelerated Pad Costs Other 2014 Updated CapitalBudget
DRILLING AND COMPLETION BUDGET DRIVERS
DRILLING AND COMPLETION CAPITAL BUDGET RECONCILIATION($ in millions)
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Generates 2H 2014 Increased Production Guidance of
~100 MMcfe/d
Generates 2015/2016 IncreasedProduction Target of
~100 MMcfe/d
MARCELLUS SINGLE WELL ECONOMICS – IN ETHANE REJECTION
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DRY GAS LOCATIONS RICH GAS LOCATIONS
HIGHLY RICH GAS
LOCATIONS
Assumptions Natural Gas – 9/30/2014 strip Oil – 9/30/2014 strip for 2014-2016,
$85 flat thereafter NGLs – 55% of Oil Price
NYMEX($/MMBtu)
WTI($/Bbl)
C3+ NGL(2)
($/Bbl)
2014 $4.22 $90 $50
2015 $3.97 $88 $49
2016 $4.06 $86 $48
2017 $4.19 $85 $46
2018+ $4.28 $85 $46
Marcellus SSL Well Economics and Total Gross Locations(1)
ClassificationHighly-Rich Gas/
CondensateHighly-Rich
Gas Rich Gas Dry Gas
Modeled BTU 1313 1250 1150 1050EUR (Bcfe): 16.1 14.6 13.1 11.9EUR (MMBoe): 2.7 2.4 2.2 2.0% Liquids: 33% 24% 12% 0%Lateral Length (ft): 7,000 7,000 7,000 7,000Stage Length (ft): 225 225 225 225Well Cost ($MM): $9.5 $9.5 $9.5 $9.5Bcfe/1,000’: 2.3 2.1 1.9 1.7
Pre-Tax NPV10 ($MM): $16.3 $11.2 $3.8 $2.5Pre-Tax ROR: 82% 52% 23% 18%Net F&D ($/Mcfe): $0.69 $0.76 $0.86 $0.94Payout (Years): 1.2 1.7 3.6 4.4
Gross 3P Locations(3): 727 896 633 875
1. Well economics are based on 9/30/2014 strip differential pricing and related transportation costs. Includes gathering, compression and processing fees. 2. Pricing for a 1225 BTU y-grade ethane rejection barrel.3. Undeveloped well locations as of 9/30/2014.
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82% 52%
23% 18%
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2015Drilling Plan
UTICA SINGLE WELL ECONOMICS – IN ETHANE REJECTION
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DRY GAS LOCATIONS RICH GAS LOCATIONS
HIGHLY RICH GAS
LOCATIONS
Utica Well Economics and Gross Locations(1)
Classification CondensateHighly-Rich Gas/
CondensateHighly-Rich
Gas Rich Gas Dry Gas
Modeled BTU 1275 1235 1215 1175 1050EUR (Bcfe): 7.4 13.3 19.9 18.5 16.6EUR (MMBoe): 1.2 2.2 3.3 3.1 2.8% Liquids 35% 26% 21% 14% 0%Lateral Length (ft): 7,000 7,000 7,000 7,000 7,000Stage Length (ft): 240 240 240 240 240Well Cost ($MM): $11.0 $11.0 $11.0 $11.0 $11.0Bcfe/1,000’: 1.1 1.9 2.8 2.7 2.4
Pre-Tax NPV10 ($MM): $3.7 $12.9 $20.0 $13.9 $11.1Pre-Tax ROR: 23% 70% 103% 65% 50%Net F&D ($/Mcfe): $1.84 $1.02 $0.68 $0.73 $0.82Payout (Years): 3.4 1.1 0.9 1.2 1.5
Gross 3P Locations(3): 238 116 66 221 226
1. Well economics are based on 9/30/2014 strip differential pricing and related transportation costs. Includes gathering, compression and processing fees.2. Pricing for a 1225 BTU y-grade ethane rejection barrel.3. Undeveloped well locations as of 9/30/2014. 3P locations representative of BTU regime; EUR and economics within regime will vary based on BTU content.
NYMEX($/MMBtu)
WTI($/Bbl)
C3+ NGL(2)
($/Bbl)
2014 $4.22 $90 $50
2015 $3.97 $88 $49
2016 $4.06 $86 $48
2017 $4.19 $85 $46
2018+ $4.28 $85 $46
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116 66
221 226
23%
70%
103%
65%50%
0
50
100
150
200
250
0%20%40%60%80%
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Condensate Highly-Rich Gas/Condensate
Highly-Rich Gas Rich Gas Dry Gas
Tota
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Loca
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RO
RLocations ROR
Assumptions Natural Gas – 9/30/2014 strip Oil – 9/30/2014 strip for 2014-2016,
$85 flat thereafter NGLs – 55% of Oil Price
2H 2014 / 2015Drilling Plan
3-Year Average Growth – Adjusted Recycle Ratio through 2013
0.0x
2.0x
4.0x
6.0x5.2x
3.3x3.5x
2.4x
$0.00
$1.00
$2.00
$3.00
$4.00
$5.00
$6.00
$1.15 $1.18 $1.21 $1.60
Other Peers
LOW DEVELOPMENT COST DRIVES BEST IN CLASS RECYCLE RATIOS
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Source: Proved developed F&D industry data based on company presentations, 10-Ks and press releases. Defined as total drilling and completion capital expenditures for the period divided by PDP and PDNP volumes added after adding back production for the period. Includes all drilling and completion costs but excludes land and acquisition costs for all companies. 1. Antero data pro forma for Arkoma and Piceance divestitures in 2012.
3-Year Proved Development Costs ($/Mcfe) through 2013
Antero Appalachia-Focused Peers
Source: Wall Street research. Defined as 2011-2013 average (Cash Operating Netback / PD F&D costs) x (1 + 2013-2015 consensus production CAGR). Antero’s production CAGR based on guidance targets. PD F&D Costs defined as total drilling and completion capital expenditures for the period divided by PDP and PDNP volumes added after adding back production for the period Includes all drilling and completion costs but excludes land and acquisition costs for all companies.1. Antero data pro forma for Arkoma and Piceance divestitures in 2012.
Antero Appalachia-Focused Peers
$/Mcfe
Other Peers
Note: * Wells on restricted rate program.1. Gas Equivalent Rate = Shrunk Gas + ((NGL + Condensate) converted at 6:1).
ANTERO UTICA SHALE WELLS – 30-DAY RATES
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Antero’s wells produced against 1,100 psi line pressure until late January 2014 due to lack of compression facilities− First 120 MMcf/d compressor station started up in late January 2014, a second 120 MMcf/d station was placed
online in late March 2014 and a third 100 MMcf/d station was placed online in early July 2014Lateral
Well Gas Eq. Rate(1) Wellhead Gas Shrunk Gas NGL Condensate % Total Estimated LengthName County (MMcfe/d) (MMcf/d) (MMcf/d) (Bbl/d) (Bbl/d) Liquids BTU (Feet)
Condensate (1250‐1300 BTU)Myron 1H Noble 26.0 14.1 13.0 765 1,401 50% 1265 11,690Scheetz 3H Noble 19.5 10.1 9.3 605 1,105 53% 1290 8,337Law 1H Noble 16.5 9.4 8.7 511 780 47% 1260 5,571Coal 2H Noble 16.4 8.8 8.1 492 885 51% 1278 8,036Neuhart 3H Noble 16.4 8.0 7.3 476 1,040 56% 1291 7,425Coal 3H Noble 16.2 8.8 8.1 491 872 50% 1278 7,768Schafer 2H * Noble 15.2 9.1 8.4 460 672 45% 1256 8,856Myron 2H Noble 14.9 7.9 7.3 426 849 51% 1265 10,783Law 2H Noble 14.8 8.4 7.8 456 722 48% 1260 6,445Myron 3H Noble 14.8 8.2 7.5 442 769 49% 1265 7,161Milligan 2H Noble 14.6 7.7 7.0 445 817 52% 1276 5,989Scheetz 2H Noble 13.6 6.9 6.3 413 789 53% 1290 6,197Milligan 3H Noble 12.9 7.6 7.0 444 552 46% 1276 5,267Vorhies 3H * Noble 12.7 7.3 6.8 371 613 46% 1270 8,993Schafer 1H * Noble 12.2 7.0 6.5 379 584 47% 1256 7,624Wayne 2H Noble 12.1 6.5 6.0 367 653 51% 1281 6,094Vorhies 2H * Noble 12.0 7.1 6.6 359 541 45% 1270 9,300Vorhies 1H * Noble 11.4 6.6 6.1 334 540 46% 1270 10,409Wayne 3HA Noble 11.0 6.1 5.6 354 540 49% 1272 6,712Wayne 4H Noble 9.2 5.2 4.7 284 452 48% 1265 6,493Milligan 1H * Noble 9.1 4.6 4.2 269 538 53% 1276 6,436Miley 2H Noble 9.0 3.8 3.5 213 700 61% 1278 6,153Miley 5HA Noble 5.9 2.7 2.5 161 418 59% 1291 6,296
13.7 7.5 6.9 414 732 50% 1273 7,567
Highly‐Rich Gas / Condensate (1225‐1250 BTU)Dollison 1H Noble 19.0 12.9 12.1 556 596 36% 1238 6,253Dollison 2H Noble 10.3 6.9 6.5 296 339 37% 1238 5,733Dollison 4H * Noble 9.7 6.5 6.1 282 310 37% 1238 6,753Dollison 3H * Noble 9.0 6.1 5.7 261 293 37% 1238 6,254
12.0 8.1 7.6 349 385 37% 1238 6,248
Highly‐Rich Gas (1200‐1225 BTU)Gary 2H Monroe 29.7 25 23 1,023 65 22% 1240 8,828Gary 3H Monroe 25.4 21 20 826 133 23% 1242 8,127Rubel 2H Monroe 19.2 16 15 625 64 22% 1217 6,571Rubel 3H Monroe 18.7 16 15 623 43 21% 1220 6,424Gary 1H Monroe 18.4 15 14 606 63 22% 1224 8,384Rubel 1H Monroe 14.0 12 11 501 28 23% 1231 6,554
20.9 17.3 16.3 701 66 22% 1229 7,481
Rich Gas (1100‐1200 BTU)Norman 2H Monroe 17.4 15.6 15 393 0 14% 1168 5,901Yontz 1H Monroe 17.0 15.2 15 392 1 14% 1161 5,115Norman 1H Monroe 16.4 14.3 14 461 2 17% 1186 5,497
16.9 15.0 14.4 415 1 15% 1172 5,504
30‐Day Rates ‐ Antero Core Area
Average ‐ Ethane Rejection
Average ‐ Ethane Rejection
Average ‐ Ethane Rejection
Average ‐ Ethane Rejection
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5.0
10.0
15.0
20.0
25.0
30.0
MM
cfe/
d
Liquids Gas
51% Avg. Liquids7,201’ Avg. Lateral
Condensate Highly-Rich Gas / Condensate Highly-Rich Gas Rich Gas
ANTERO UTICA SHALE WELLS – 30-DAY RATES
Outstanding 30-day average rates with high liquids content– Antero’s wells produced against 1,100 psi line pressure until late January 2014 due to lack of compression facilities– First 120 MMcf/d compressor station started up in late January 2014, a second 120 MMcf/d station was placed online in late
March 2014 and a third 100 MMcf/d station was placed online in early July 2014
37% Avg. Liquids5,993’ Avg. Lateral
22% Avg. Liquids7,481’ Avg. Lateral
15% Avg. Liquids5,504’ Avg.
Lateral
Type Curve Regimes (1)
1. Excludes wells under choke management program. 2. Normalized for 7,000’ lateral.3. In ethane rejection.
14.3 MMcfe/dor
2,383 Boe/d 14.6 MMcfe/d
20.9 MMcfe/d
16.9 MMcfe/d
13.9 MMcfe/dNormalized(2)
17.0 MMcfe/dNormalized(2)
19.5 MMcfe/dNormalized(2)
21.5 MMcfe/dNormalized(2)
Average 30-Day Production Rate(3)
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CONSIDERABLE RESERVE BASE WITH ETHANE OPTIONALITY 30 year proved reserve life based on 1H 2014 production annualized Reserve base provides significant exposure to liquids-rich projects
– 3P reserves of over 2.3 BBbl of NGLs and condensate in ethane recovery mode; 33% liquids
1. Ethane rejection occurs when ethane is left in the wellhead gas stream as the gas is processed, rather than being separated out and sold as a liquid after fractionation. When ethane is left in the gas stream, the BTU content of the residue gas at the outlet of the processing plant is higher. Producers will elect to “reject” ethane when the price received for the higher BTU residue gas is greater than the price received for the ethane being sold as a liquid after fractionation. When ethane is recovered, the BTU content of the residue gas is lower, but a producer is then able to recover the value of the ethane sold as a separate NGL product.
ETHANE REJECTION(1) ETHANE RECOVERY(1)
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Marcellus – 26.4 Tcfe
Utica – 6.4 Tcfe
Upper Devonian – 4.6 Tcfe
37.5Tcfe
Gas – 31.7 Tcf
Oil – 86 MMBbls
NGLs – 880 MMBbls
Marcellus – 31.3 Tcfe
Utica – 7.3 Tcfe
Upper Devonian – 5.1 Tcfe
43.7Tcfe
Gas – 29.3 Tcf
Oil – 86 MMBbls
NGLs – 2,305 MMBbls
15%Liquids
33%Liquids
Gas $4.46
Gas$4.21
Gas$4.15
Gas$4.08
$0.00
$1.00
$2.00
$3.00
$4.00
$5.00
$6.00
$7.00
$8.00
1050 BTU
$5.17
$6.53
$7.52
$4.46
1150 BTU 1250 BTU 1300 BTU
MARCELLUS SHALE RICH GAS –LIQUIDS AND PROCESSING UPGRADE
1. Assumes $4.25/MMBtu NYMEX, $90.00/Bbl WTI and current NGL spot prices. 0.900, 1.978 and 2.632 (ethane rejection) GPMs used, all processing costs, shrink and fuel included. No NYMEX basis differential assumed.
Current – Ethane Rejection
(1075 BTU)8% shrink
(1107 BTU)11% shrink
(1117 BTU)14% shrink
$/Wellhead Mcf(1)
($/Mcf)
Marcellus Shale rich gas and highly-rich gas acreage provides a significant advantage in well economics – assuming $4.25/MMBtu NYMEX, $90.00/Bbl WTI and current spot NGL pricing
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Highly-Rich GasDry Gas
NGLs (C3+)$0.96
NGLs (C3+)$2.22
NGLs (C3+)$3.01
Condensate$0.16
Condensate$0.42
Highly-Rich/ CondensateRich Gas
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1,000,000
1,500,000
2,000,000
2,500,000
3,000,000
3,500,000
4,000,000
4,500,000
FIRM TRANSPORTATION AND FIRM SALES PORTFOLIO
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MMBtu/d
Columbia7/26/2009 – 9/30/2025
Firm Sales #110/1/2011– 10/31/2019
Firm Sales #2
10/1/2011 – 5/31/2017Firm Sales #3
1/1/2013 – 5/31/2022
Momentum III9/1/2012 – 12/31/2023
EQT8/1/2012 – 6/30/2025
REX/MGT/ANR7/1/2014 – 12/31/2034
Tennessee11/1/2015– 9/30/2030
Mid-Atlantic/NYMEX
Gulf Coast
Appalachia or Gulf Coast
AppalachiaAppalachia
ANR3/1/2015– 2/28/2045
Midwest
Local Distribution11/1/2015 – 9/30/2037
Gulf Coast
Moody's S&P
POSITIVE RATINGS MOMENTUMMoody’s / S&P Historical Corporate Credit Ratings
“We could raise the ratings due to our assessment of an improvement inthe company's financial profile. An improvement in the financial profilewould include maintaining FFO to debt of greater than 45% andnarrowing the amount that the company outspends its cash flows by.”
- S&P Credit Research, September 2014
“An upgrade could be considered if debt / average daily production issustained below $20,000 per boe and debt / proved-developedreserves is sustained below $8.00 per boe. An upgrade would also becontingent on Antero maintaining unleveraged cash margins greaterthan $25.00 per boe and retained cash flow to debt over 40%.”
- Moody’s Credit Research, September 2014
Credit Rating (Moody’s / S&P)
Ba3 / BB-
B1 / B+
B2 / B
B3 / B-
9/1/2010 2/24/2011 10/21/2013 9/4/20145/31/13
Ba2 / BB
Ba1 / BB+
Caa1 / CCC+
(1)
___________________________1. Represents corporate credit rating of Antero Resources Corporation / Antero Resources LLC.
Baa3 / BBB-
Moody’s Upgrade Criteria S&P Upgrade Criteria
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9/30/2014
$744
$525
$1,000 $1,100
$0$200$400$600$800
$1,000$1,200$1,400
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
($ in
Mill
ions
)PRO FORMA OFFERING – BALANCE SHEET POSITIONEDFOR LONG-TERM GROWTH
PRO FORMA DEBT MATURITY PROFILE (1)
PRO FORMA WEIGHTED AVERAGE INTEREST RATE AND MATURITY(1)
481. As at 6/30/2014, pro forma for $500MM Senior Notes 2022 offering.2. Current yields of senior notes tranches represent the current yield-to-worst per Bloomberg. 3. Represents weighted average interest rate under the revolving credit facility as of 6/30/2014.
Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility Senior Notes
($ in millions) As At Interest Current Maturity Maturity06/30/14 Rate Yield (2) (Years) (Date)
Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility $744 2.030% (3) 2.030% (3) 4.8 May-196.0% Senior Notes due 2020 525 6.000% 4.462% 6.4 Dec-205.375% Senior Notes due 2021 1,000 5.375% 4.496% 7.3 Nov-215.125% Senior Notes due 2022 1,100 5.125% 4.771% 8.4 Dec-22
Total Long-Term Debt $3,369
Weighted Average: 4.652% 4.036% 7.0 Jun-21
The recent bond offerings, at progressively lower coupons, have allowed Antero to reduce its cost of debt to approximately 5.0% and enhance liquidity while extending the pro forma average debt maturity to June 2021
Pro forma cost of debt below 4.7%, average debt maturity 7 years
Needed to make up for base declines in conventional and GOM production
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U.S. INCREMENTAL GAS SUPPLY BREAK-EVEN PRICE CURVE(1)
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Low cost, liquids-rich Utica and Marcellus Shales will remain attractive in most commodity price environments
Utica Shale
SW (Rich) Marcellus
Shale
1. Source: Credit Suisse report dated January 2014 – Break even price for 15% after tax rate-of-return; assumes $90.00/Bbl WTI
NE (Dry) Marcellus
ShaleEagle Ford
Shale
MARCELLUS & UTICA – ADVANTAGED ECONOMICS
CAUTIONARY NOTE
The SEC permits oil and gas companies, in their filings with the SEC, to disclose only proved, probable and possible reserve estimates (collectively, “3P”). Antero has provided internally generated estimates for proved, probable and possible reserves in this presentation in accordance with SEC guidelines and definitions. The estimates of proved, probable and possible reserves as of June 30, 2014 included in this presentation have been audited by Antero’s third-party engineers. Unless otherwise noted, reserve estimates as of June 30, 2014 assume ethane rejection and strip pricing.
Actual quantities that may be ultimately recovered from Antero’s interests may differ substantially from the estimates in this presentation. Factors affecting ultimate recovery include the scope of Antero’s ongoing drilling program, which will be directly affected by commodity prices, the availability of capital, drilling and production costs, availability of drilling services and equipment, drilling results, lease expirations, transportation constraints, regulatory approvals and other factors; and actual drilling results, including geological and mechanical factors affecting recovery rates.
In this presentation:
“3P reserves” refer to Antero’s estimated aggregate proved, probable and possible reserves as of June 30, 2014. The SEC prohibits companies from aggregating proved, probable and possible reserves in filings with the SEC due to the different levels of certainty associated with each reserve category.
“EUR,” or “Estimated Ultimate Recovery,” refers to Antero’s internal estimates of per well hydrocarbon quantities that may be potentially recovered from a hypothetical future well completed as a producer in the area. These quantities do not necessarily constitute or represent reserves within the meaning of the Society of Petroleum Engineer’s Petroleum Resource Management System or the SEC’s oil and natural gas disclosure rules.
“Condensate” refers to gas having a heat content between 1250 BTU and 1300 BTU in the Utica Shale.
“Highly-Rich Gas/Condensate” refers to gas having a heat content between 1275 BTU and 1350 BTU in the Marcellus Shale and 1225 BTU and 1250 BTU in the Utica Shale.
“Highly-Rich Gas” refers to gas having a heat content between 1200 BTU and 1275 BTU in the Marcellus Shale and 1200 BTU and 1225 BTU in the Utica Shale.
“Rich Gas” refers to gas having a heat content of between 1100 BTU and 1200 BTU.
“Dry Gas” refers to gas containing insufficient quantities of hydrocarbons heavier than methane to allow their commercial extraction or to require their removal in order to render the gas suitable for fuel use.
Regarding Hydrocarbon Quantities
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