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INVESTOR UPDATEERF: TSX & NYSE
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This presentation contains certain forward-looking information and forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws ("forward-looking information"). The use of any of the words "expect", "anticipate", "continue", “estimate”, “guidance”, "may", "will", "should", "believe", "plans“ and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking information. In particular, but without limiting the foregoing, this presentation contains forward-looking information pertaining to the following, on the entire company basis and on an asset-level basis, as applicable: the proportion of our anticipated oil and gas production that is hedged and the effectiveness of such hedges in protecting our
adjusted funds flow or expected free cash flow in 2020; our drilling program, including future development locations and plans, the results from our drilling program and the timing of related production; oil and natural gas prices and differentials and our commodity risk management programs, in 2020 and in the future; expectations regarding our realized oil and natural gas prices; future efficiencies and reserves and production growth; capital spending levels in 2020 and in the future, along with its components and impact on our production levels and land holdings; the amount of our future abandonment and reclamation costs and asset retirement obligations; future environmental expenses; our future royalty and production and U.S. cash taxes; deferred income taxes, and our tax pools and the time at which we may pay Canadian cash taxes; net operating income and future adjusted funds flow levels, including on a per share and debt adjusted basis; future debt and working capital levels and net debt-to-adjusted funds flow ratios and adjusted payout ratios, financial capacity, liquidity and capital resources to fund capital spending and working capital requirements; the
amount and timing of future cash dividends that we may pay to our shareholders; and future acquisitions and dispositions, expecting timing thereof and use of proceeds therefrom; and our ESG initiatives, including greenhouse gas emissions and freshwater reduction targets in 2020.
The forward-looking information included in this presentation is not a guarantee of future performance and should not be unduly relied upon. Such information involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking information including, without limitation: continued low commodity price environment or further volatility; changes in realized prices of Enerplus’ products; changes in the demand for or supply of our products; unanticipated operating results, results from our capital spending activities or production declines; curtailment of our production to retain value, or due to low realized prices or
lack of adequate infrastructure; changes in tax or environmental laws, royalty rates, incentive programs or other regulatory matters; changes in our capital plans or by third party operators of our properties; increased debt levels or debt service requirements; inability to comply with debt covenants under our bank credit facility and outstanding senior notes; inaccurate estimation of our oil and gas reserves and contingent resources volumes; limited, unfavourable or a lack of access to capital markets; increased costs; a lack of adequate insurance coverage; the impact of competitors; reliance on industry partners; constraints on, or unavailability of, adequate pipeline and transportation capacity; and certain other risks detailed from time to time in our public disclosure documents (including, without limitation, those risks identified in our Annual Information Form, Form 40-F, and as described under “Risk Factors and Risk Management” in our First Quarter 2020 report and 2019 Annual MD&A dated February 21, 2020 (the “2019 MD&A”).
The forward-looking information contained in this presentation reflects several material factors, expectations and assumptions made by Enerplus including, without limitation: that we will conduct our operations and achieve results of operations as anticipated; that our development plans will achieve the expected results; the completion and timing of proposed projects (including in-serviced dates); that lack of adequate infrastructure will not result in curtailment of production and/or reduced realized prices beyond our current expectations; the general continuance of current or, where applicable, assumed industry conditions; the continuation of assumed tax, royalty and regulatory regimes; the accuracy of the estimates of our reserves and resources volumes; commodity price and cost assumptions; the continued availability of adequate debt and/or equity financing and adjusted funds flow to fund our capital, operating and working capital requirements, and dividend payments as needed; the continued availability and sufficiency of our adjusted funds flow and availability under our bank credit facility to fund our working capital deficiency; our ability to negotiate debt covenant
relief under our bank credit facility and outstanding senior notes if required; the ability to repay certain debts on the estimated timelines, or at all; the availability of third party services; and the extent of our liabilities. In addition, our expected 2020 capital expenditures and operating strategy described in this presentation is based on the rest of the year prices and exchange rate of: a WTI price of US$22.80/bbl, a NYMEX price of US$2.23/Mcf, and a USD/CDN exchange rate of 1.40. Although we believe the material factors, expectations and assumptions reflected in the forward-looking information are reasonable but no assurance can be given that these factors, expectations and assumptions will prove to be correct.
The purpose of our adjusted funds flow disclosure, as well as the net operating income disclosure from both the Corporation’s Marcellus and Canadian Waterflood assets is to assist readers in understanding Enerplus’ expected and targeted
financial results, and this information may not be appropriate for other purposes.
Certain measures used in this presentation do not have a standardized meaning under United States GAAP (“U.S. GAAP”). Please refer to “Non-GAAP measures” in the “Advisories” and to our First Quarter 2020 report and our 2019 MD&A for reconciliation of these measures to the most directly comparable measure calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
The forward-looking information contained in this presentation speaks only as of the date of this presentation, and none of Enerplus or its subsidiaries assume any obligation to publicly update or revise such forward-looking information to reflect new events or circumstances, except as may be required pursuant to applicable laws.
Forward looking information and statements
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Concentrated position in the Bakken core− High quality drilling inventory with large remaining opportunity set
Low financial leverage and strong liquidity− 0.8x net debt to adjusted funds flow ratio (Mar 31, 2020)(1)
Well positioned to navigate low commodity price environment− Significant operational flexibility, strong balance sheet, reduced cost structure
Disciplined returns-based capital allocation− Track record of delivering profitable growth and free cash flow
Enerplus overview
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CDN WATERFLOODS8,200 BOE/d (94% oil)
BAKKEN49,500 BOE/d (80% oil)
MARCELLUS216 MMcf/d (100% gas)
Dual listed: TSX and NYSE
Market capitalization: C$0.8 billion
Net debt(1): C$0.7 billion
Enterprise value: C$1.5 billion
Q1 2020 production: 98,209 BOE/d (55% liquids)
Company Information
1) Non-GAAP measure. See supplemental materials and “Advisories”.2) Production volumes on map are Q1 2020. Map does not include ~4.5 MBOE/d from other assets in Canada and Colorado.
Prioritizing balance sheet strengthR E S P O N D I N G T O L O W O I L P R I C E E N V I R O N M E N T
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$520-$570
$300
2020OriginalBudget
2020ReducedBudget
~45% REDUCTION
TO CAPITAL BUDGET
Reduction to capital activity to protect liquidity2020e capital spending (C$ millions)
45% reduction to original capital budget− Suspended all operated drilling & completions activity in North Dakota
Strong liquidity− ~US$100MM of cash and US$600MM undrawn bank facility at Q1 2020
Robust commodity hedging position− Forecast hedging gains of ~$150MM(2) in 2020
Reduced cash costs − Lower operating costs through improved workflow and service cost reductions
− Lower G&A costs from reduced cash compensation for Board, executives and employees
Significant operational flexibility to manage production during volatility− Adjusting production to protect against negative margins and preserve shareholder value
Advantaged position for rapid future capital deployment when conditions improve− 27 net drilled uncompleted wells in inventory in North Dakota
WELL POSITIONED TO NAVIGATE CHALLENGING MARKET CONDITIONS
1) Non-GAAP measure. Please see supplemental materials and “Advisories”.2) Based on recent forward strip oil prices.
2020 guidance withdrawn given current market uncertainty
Balance sheet strength a competitive advantageB A L A N C E S H E E T & L I Q U I D I T Y P O S I T I O N
1) At March 31, 2020. Non-GAAP measure. See supplemental materials and “Advisories”.2) Cash position of US$101MM translated from reported C$142MM using FX rate of 1.41. Senior notes are rated NAIC 2 (investment grade) by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners; rank equally with the bank credit facility.
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$82 $82$101
$81 $81
$21 $21$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
Liquidity 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026
Cash Bank Credit Facility Senior Notes
Significant liquidityUS$ millions - Cash, credit facility and senior notes (Mar 31, 2020)(2)
CASH$101
Solid financial position
− Significant liquidity and low leverage
− Net debt/adjusted funds flow: 0.8x(1)
Debt comprised of senior notes− Relatively flat maturity profile
− 2020 maturity can be repaid with cash
US$600MM credit facility is undrawn
CREDIT FACILITY$600 Million(Undrawn)
Price risk managementC O M M O D I T Y H E D G I N G S U M M A R Y
1) The total average deferred premium on outstanding 2020 hedges is US$1.67/bbl from Apr 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020. 6
Swaps Put Spreads Three-way Collars
Period Volume(Mbbl/d)
Sold Swap(US$/bbl)
Volume(Mbbl/d)
Sold Put(US$/bbl)
Purchased Put(US$/bbl)
Volume(Mbbl/d)
Sold Put(US$/bbl)
Purchased Put(US$/bbl)
Sold Call(US$/bbl)
Apr 1 – Jun 30, 2020 9.5 $57.37 16.0 $46.88 $57.50 - - - -
Jul 1 – Sep 30, 2020 7.0 $36.02 16.0 $46.88 $57.50 5.0 $48.00 $56.25 $65.00
Oct 1 – Dec 31, 2020 - - 16.0 $46.88 $57.50 5.0 $48.00 $56.25 $65.00
CRUDE OIL HEDGES (WTI)(1)
Forecast hedging gains of ~$150 million in 2020, based on recent forward strip oil prices
In addition to the financial contracts above, Enerplus has fixed physical differential sales agreements for ~13,000 bbl/d of oil in North Dakota at WTI less ~US$5.00/bbl for the remainder of 2020
High return growth, free cash flow and low leverageT R A C K R E C O R D
1) Non-GAAP measure. Please see supplemental materials and “Advisories”.7
4189%oil
5091% oil
5591%oil
44
4346
85
93
101
2017 2018 2019
Liquids Natural gas
16% 3-year liquids production CAGR since 2016
High return oil growthProduction, MBOE/d
$316
$66
$160
$90
2017 2018 2019 Total
Focus on free cash flowFree cash flow(1), C$ millions
$29 $29 $28
$79
$179
2017 2018 2019
Dividends Share repurchases
Return of capitalC$ millions
>$300MMCumulative free cash
flow since 2017
~10%Of shares outstanding repurchased since Q3 2018
0.6x0.4x
0.6x0.8x
0x
1x
2x
3x
2017 2018 2019 Q12020
Low financial leverageNet debt to adjusted funds flow ratio(1)
0.8xLeverage ratio at Q1 2020
Material focus areas
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ESGMATERIAL
FOCUS AREAS
Reduce GHG emissions intensity through technological innovation and operational efficiency.
Targeting a 10% reduction in GHG emissions per BOE in 2020(1)
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Manage water use by deploying technology to reduce and reuse freshwater.
Targeting a 15% reduction in freshwater use per well completion, on average, in North Dakota in 2020
Water Management
CultureContinue to elevate our culture of accountability ensuring strong alignment of shared values.
Promote an inclusive and supportive workplace
Measure employee engagement and understand where gaps exist in culture alignment
Stakeholder EngagementCreate positive and sustainable impacts in the communities in which we operate.
Job creation
Improved infrastructure
Direct funding/community supportHealth and SafetyWe are committed to building a workplace where all injuries can be prevented.
Ambition is zero incidents
Board Expertise & EngagementEnsure the Board is highly-engaged and accountable, with a comprehensive and diverse skill-set.
Independent and diverse
Essential skills
Strong engagement
Effective succession
E N V I R O N M E N T A L , S O C I A L & G O V E R N A N C E
1) Enerplus’ GHG emissions reduction target addresses scope 1 and 2 emissions. Scope 1 emissions are direct emissions from owned and operated facilities. Scope 2 emissions are indirect emissions from the generation of purchased energy for the Company’s owned and operated facilities.
North Dakota and Montana – Bakken / Three ForksW I L L I S T O N B A S I N O V E R V I E W
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WILLISTON BASIN OVERVIEW
Mountrail
Dunn
Billings
Mckenzie
Williams
DivideBurke
Richland
Roosevelt
Sheridan
Dawson
MO
NT
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NO
RT
H D
AK
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FORT BERTHOLD, ND
Tier 1 acreage position
Large remaining opportunity set
Q1 2020 production: 47 Mboe/d (81% oil)
SLEEPING GIANT, MT
Modest capital expenditures
Low decline, strong free cash flow generator
Q1 2020 production: 3 Mboe/d (73% oil)
SLEEPING GIANT FORT BERTHOLD
Acreage position concentrated in the core of the play
− 66,300 net acres
− Top quartile basin well performance
Singularly unique asset in Bakken core
− High quality inventory with running room
Tier 1 acreage positionF O R T B E R T H O L D – B A K K E N / T H R E E F O R K S O V E R V I E W
1) Production in 2016 and prior has been adjusted for divestments.10
ERF BAKKEN POSITION – FORT BERTHOLD, ND
Light oil production growthEnerplus North Dakota production, Mboe/d(2)
45.6
0
10
20
30
40
50
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
FO
RT
BE
RT
HO
LD IN
DIA
N R
ES
ER
VA
TIO
N
Mckenzie
Dunn
McleanMountrail
15% GROWTH(2019 vs 2018)
Track record of continued efficiency gains
Solid execution YTD resulted in US$800K reduction in well costs compared to 2019(1)
Strong execution delivering capital efficiency gainsF O R T B E R T H O L D C A P I T A L E F F I C I E N C Y I M P R O V E M E N T S
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3,000
6,000
9,000
12,000
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Dep
th (
ft)
Days
2017 Average2018 Average2019 Average2020 AveragePacesetter
Drilling efficiency - continuing to drill fasterDrilling days vs. depth (spud to rig release)(2)
4.9
6.7
8.8
10.5
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
2018Average
2019Average
2020Average
Pacesetter
Stag
es/
day
Completion efficiency – more stages per dayStages per day
80% IMPROVEMENT
(2020 vs 2018)
>6 days faster(2020 vs 2017)
1) 2020 well costs expected to average US$6.8million (for a 2-mile lateral including drilling, completion and facilities costs).2) Based on two-mile lateral wells.
Low existing well density and large remaining opportunity
Running room to support high return growthF O R T B E R T H O L D D R I L L I N G I N V E N T O R Y
1) Inventory as at December 31, 2019. Gross (net) locations includes 196 (167) proved plus probable undeveloped reserves locations (includes drilled uncompleted wells). 113 (95) best estimate contingent resources locations and 99 (79) unbooked future locations. See “Advisories”.
2) DSU is a drilling spacing unit. Well locations per DSU is a simple average and may vary by specific DSU.
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High quality drilling inventory(1)
Gross operated inventory locations
0
100
200
300
400
500
2020 Program Remaining Undrilled Inventory
Current Density: ~4 wells/DSU
Ultimate Density: ~10 wells/DSU
Low Existing Well Density(2)
M. BAKKEN
TF 1
TF 2
TF 3
Certain deeper bench locations included in inventory in acreage where these zones are productive
Development Plan per Spacing Unit
18 operated wells online
~410 operated locations
Maintaining strong well performance at lower cost F O R T B E R T H O L D W E L L P E R F O R M A N C E
1) Well economics are based on the average 2P reserves booked per undeveloped location for a 2-mile lateral (~730 mboe) and a total well cost of US$6.8MM.2) Well cost for a 2-mile lateral including drill, complete, tie-in and facilities costs.
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Cumulative oil production per wellEnerplus two-mile lateral well performance
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100
200
300
400
500
0 100 200 300 400 500 600
Cum
ulat
ive
oil p
rodu
ctio
n (m
bbls
)
Producing days
2017 wells 2018 wells 2019 wells 2020 wells2017 Avg 2018 Avg 2019 Avg 2020 Avg
$8.1
$6.8
2017 2020 YTD
$1.3 MILLIONWELL COST REDUCTION
Well economics(1)
WTI Oil Price $50/bbl $60/bbl
Payout: 2.2 yrs 1.3 yrs
IRR: 40% 80%
Breakeven (10% IRR): $38/bbl WTI
Total Well Costs (US$MM)(2)
Non-operated position in Marcellus dry gas core
− 34,000 net acres
− Q1 2020 production: 216 MMcf/d
Low cost, highly productive inventory
− >10 year drilling inventory(1)
Consistent free cash flow generation
Anticipating y-o-y production declines due to limited capital activity
− ~50% reduction in capex y-o-y given NYMEX pricing weakness
Core acreage position in the Marcellus dry gas windowM A R C E L L U S O V E R V I E W
1) 59 net future drilling locations as at December 31, 2019. Includes 22 proved plus probable undeveloped reserves locations and 37 best estimate contingent resources locations. See “Advisories”.2) Net operating income (“NOI”) is a Non-GAAP measure. See supplemental materials and “Advisories”. 2020e NOI is based on US$2.16/Mcf NYMEX.
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MARCELLUS POSITION – NE PENNSYLVANIA
SusquehannaBradford
Sullivan
Lycoming
Wyoming
Enerplus Marcellus productionMMcf/d
195 198208
227216
2016 2017 2018 2019 Q1 2020
Consistent free cash flowCapex vs net operating income (US$MM)(2)
$0
$25
$50
$75
$100
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020e
Capex NOI
Low cost structure and competitive natural gas price differential is supporting margins despite lower NYMEX prices
Asset is expected to continue to generate free cash flow in 2020
Cash margin supported by low cost structure, competitive basisM A R C E L L U S M A R G I N
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Marcellus cash marginUS$/Mcf
$0.29$0.51
$1.06$1.31
$1.00
$0.61
$1.00$1.02
$1.29
$1.34
$1.24
$1.19
$1.37 $0.93
$0.76$0.43
$0.39
$0.45
$2.66$2.46
$3.11 $3.08
$2.63
$2.25
$0.00
$0.50
$1.00
$1.50
$2.00
$2.50
$3.00
$3.50
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020e
Cash Margin Opex, Gathering, Trans, Royalty
Basis Differential NYMEX Benchmark Price
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
Bcf
per
wel
l
Months on Production
Lateral Length < 5,000 ft
Lateral Length 5,000 ft - 7,500 ft
Lateral Length > 7,500 ft
Capital efficient and highly productive drilling inventoryM A R C E L L U S W E L L R E S U L T S
1) Based on >145 wells on production since January 2017.2) Well economics are based on the average 2P reserves booked per undeveloped location for a 6,300 ft lateral (~16 Bcf) and a total well cost of US$6.5MM.
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Marcellus well performance 2017-2020 Average cumulative production per well(1)
Well economics(2)
NYMEX Gas Price (US$): $2.50/Mcf $3.00/Mcf
Payout: 3.4 yrs 2.0 yrs
IRR: 24% 54%
Breakeven US$ (10% IRR): $2.19/Mcf
60 wells
65 wells
45 wells
Balanced Pricing ExposureE N E R P L U S ’ M A R C E L L U S N A T U R A L G A S M A R K E T S
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48%
29%
18%
5%
In basin pricing at Leidy
Exposure to robust winter demand center in the New Jersey market
Firm transport to the Gulf coast market
Enerplus is well positioned to capitalize on the improving natural gas price outlook
MARKETLeidyTZ6 Non-NY
Gulf CoastOther
-$1.20
-$1.00
-$0.80
-$0.60
-$0.40
-$0.20
$0.00
$0.20
Q117
Q217
Q317
Q417
Q118
Q218
Q318
Q418
Q119
Q219
Q319
Q419
Q120
Q220
Q320
Q420
2020e pricing exposure% of expected Marcellus sales(1)
Enerplus realized Marcellus differential(2)
US$/Mcf, average portfolio differential to NYMEX
Avg. -$0.76
Avg. -$0.43
1) Pricing exposure is approximate.2) Differential is shown excluding transportation cost. Enerplus’ Marcellus firm transportation cost is approximately US$0.18-$0.20/Mcf.
Avg. -$0.39 2020e -$0.45
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2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Assets under water or polymer flooding
− Significant resource: 0.8 bn bbls OOIP(1)
− Low decline oil production
Portfolio optimized to focus on highest return, strong cash flow generating assets− Improved cost structures have driven margins higher
Large oil in place, low decline productionC A N A D I A N O I L W A T E R F L O O D P O R T F O L I O
1) OOIP is discovered original oil in place and is internally estimated. 2) Production and net operating income (“NOI”) is from retained assets (excludes assets divested). NOI is a Non-GAAP measure. See supplemental materials and “Advisories”.
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CANADIAN WATERFLOODS
Strong cash flow generationNet Operating Income minus Capex(2) (C$MM)
Low decline oil productionMboe/d(2)
OIL
GAS/NGL
>US$350 MILLIONIN FREE CASH FLOW
SINCE 2012
ANTE CREEK
GILTEDGE
CADOGAN
MEDICINE HAT
FREDA LAKEAlbertaBritish Columbia
Saskatchewan
>$450 MILLIONIN FREE CASH FLOW
SINCE 2012
~$400 MILLIONIN FREE CASH FLOW
SINCE 2012$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
>$450 MILLIONIN FREE CASH FLOW
SINCE 2012
~40,000 net acres in NW Weld County
− Low entry price achieved through leasing and farm-in activity
− Significant oil in place through all Niobrara benches and Codell
Initial well results compare favorably to core DJ oil rates
~400 gross drilling locations(1) identified in southern acreage− Based on 6-Codell and 6-Niobrara density
− Additional benches with significant oil saturations offer upside
Focused on enhancing well economics through further drilling & completion optimization− Line of sight to competitive cost structures
Northern extension of Wattenberg fieldE M E R G I N G O P P O R T U N I T Y – D J B A S I N
1) Internally identified future drilling locations. Average working interest expected between 40% - 70%.19
DJ BASIN
2017/2018 - 5 wells online(4 Codell, 1 Niobrara)
2019 - 5 wells online(4 Codell, 1 Niobrara)
DENVER
WELD
MORGAN
ADAMS
WYOMING
COLORADO
Returns and value focused
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I N V E S T M E N T H I G H L I G H T S
1) Production volumes on map are Q1 2020. Map does not include ~4.5 MBOE/d from other assets.
CDN WATERFLOODS8,200 BOE/d (94% oil)
BAKKEN49,520 BOE/d (80% oil)
MARCELLUS216 MMcf/d (100% gas)
Concentrated acreage footprint in the Bakken core
Large remaining development opportunity
Low financial leverage and strong liquidity
Well positioned to navigate low oil price environment
Disciplined returns-based capital allocation
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
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7% 7% 8% 8%
-1%
5%
8%
3%
10%
18%
23%
-8%
12%
-10%
-5%
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
2016 2017 2018 2019
Track record of outsized returns vs. S&P 500R E T U R N O N C A P I T A L E M P L O Y E D
1) Return on capital employed (ROCE) is a Non-GAAP measure. See supplemental materials and “Advisories”. S&P 500 and S&P 500 Energy return on capital employed sourced from Bloomberg.2) Enerplus’ 2019 impairment adjusted ROCE excludes the impact of a $451MM non-cash goodwill impairment related to Enerplus’ Canadian reporting unit due to asset divestments, the shut-in of the Tommy Lakes asset, and
lower forecast commodity prices.
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Enerplus
S&P 500S&P 500 Energy
Return on capital employed(1)
Enerplus goodwill impairment adjusted(2)
The Board of Directors
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Karen E. Clarke-Whistler (Director since December 2018)Corporate Governance & Nominating CommitteeSafety & Social Responsibility Committee
Michael R. Culbert (Director since March 2014)Audit & Risk Management CommitteeCompensation & Human Resources CommitteeCorporate Governance & Nominating Committee
Ian C. DundasPresident and CEO
Judith D. Buie (Director since January 2020)Audit & Risk Management CommitteeReserves Committee
Robert B. Hodgins (Director since November 2007)Audit & Risk Management CommitteeCompensation & Human Resources CommitteeCorporate Governance & Nominating Committee
Susan M. MacKenzie (Director since July 2011)Audit & Risk Management CommitteeReserves CommitteeSafety & Social Responsibility Committee
Jeffrey W. Sheets (Director since December 2017)Audit & Risk Management CommitteeCompensation & Human Resources CommitteeSafety & Social Responsibility Committee
Sheldon B. Steeves (Director since June 2012)Reserves CommitteeSafety & Social Responsibility Committee
Hilary A. Foulkes (Director since February 2014)
Board Chair (effective May 7, 2020)
Elliott Pew (Director since September 2010)Previous Board Chair
ESG - Board oversight
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Audit & Risk Management Committee
Compensation & Human Resources
Committee
Corporate Governance &
Nominating Committee
Reserves Committee
Safety & Social Responsibility
Committee
Board Committees
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Water Management
CultureStakeholder Engagement
Health & Safety
Board Expertise & Engagement
ESG oversight by the Board of Directors with material focus areas mapped to the applicable committee
Sustainability reporting
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5 YEARSOF SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING
Summary of operational and financial metrics
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2017 Q1 2018 Q2 2018 Q3 2018 Q4 2018 2018 Q1 2019 Q2 2019 Q3 2019 Q4 2019 2019 Q1 2020Average Benchmark Prices
WTI Crude Oil (US$/bbl) 50.95$ 62.87$ 67.88$ 69.50$ 58.81$ 64.77$ 54.90$ 59.81$ 56.45$ 56.96$ 57.03$ 46.17$ NYMEX Natural Gas (US$/Mcf) 3.11$ 3.00$ 2.80$ 2.90$ 3.64$ 3.09$ 3.10$ 2.64$ 2.23$ 2.50$ 2.63$ 1.95$
Production(1)
Oil (mbbl/d) 36,935 37,443 45,242 48,867 49,968 45,424 41,105 48,141 55,023 54,344 49,704 49,044Natural gas liquids (mbbl/d) 3,858 4,085 4,808 4,563 4,483 4,486 4,383 4,720 5,098 5,502 4,929 5,346Natural Gas (MMcf/d) 263,506 261,310 256,995 260,591 260,453 259,837 258,568 287,000 282,360 285,537 278,451 262,913Total (MBOE/d) 84,711 85,080 92,883 96,861 97,860 93,216 88,583 100,694 107,181 107,436 101,042 98,209
% Crude oil and natural gas liquids 48% 49% 54% 55% 56% 54% 51% 52% 56% 56% 54% 55%
Selected Financial Results (C$/BOE)Oil and natural gas sales(2) 36.93$ 42.91$ 48.13$ 52.32$ 45.43$ 47.35$ 44.70$ 44.00$ 40.75$ 41.64$ 42.65$ 31.96$ Royalties and production taxes (8.91)$ (10.41)$ (12.08)$ (13.39)$ (11.58)$ (11.92)$ (10.48)$ (11.26)$ (10.80)$ (10.93)$ (10.88)$ (8.16)$ Commodity hedging 0.28$ 1.33$ (2.28)$ (2.68)$ (0.31)$ (1.05)$ 1.32$ (0.13)$ 0.53$ 0.07$ 0.42$ 3.69$ Cash operating expenses (6.39)$ (7.02)$ (7.21)$ (6.80)$ (6.99)$ (7.00)$ (8.75)$ (7.84)$ (7.06)$ (8.05)$ (7.88)$ (8.84)$ Transportation costs (3.60)$ (3.52)$ (3.56)$ (3.70)$ (3.71)$ (3.63)$ (3.92)$ (4.02)$ (3.96)$ (3.82)$ (3.93)$ (3.95)$ Netback(3) 18.31$ 23.29$ 23.00$ 25.75$ 22.84$ 23.75$ 22.87$ 20.75$ 19.46$ 18.91$ 20.38$ 14.70$ Cash general and administrative expenses (1.63)$ (1.72)$ (1.44)$ (1.35)$ (1.40)$ (1.47)$ (1.55)$ (1.26)$ (1.19)$ (1.34)$ (1.32)$ (1.37)$ Cash share-based compensation (0.03)$ (0.25)$ (0.05)$ 0.02$ 0.23$ (0.01)$ (0.17)$ 0.07$ - 0.01$ (0.02)$ 0.31$ Interest, FX and other (1.24)$ (1.05)$ (0.95)$ (0.81)$ (0.90)$ (0.92)$ (0.68)$ (0.79)$ (0.49)$ (0.89)$ (0.72)$ (0.97)$ Current inome tax recovery / (expense) 1.55$ (0.01)$ (0.01)$ (0.01)$ 3.03$ 0.80$ 0.69$ 1.52$ - 1.41$ 0.91$ -Adjusted Funds Flow(3) 16.96$ 20.26$ 20.55$ 23.60$ 23.80$ 22.15$ 21.16$ 20.29$ 17.78$ 18.10$ 19.23$ 12.67$
Notes:(1) Based on Company interest production volumes. See "Basis of Presentation" section in the MD&A.(2) Before transportation costs, royalties and the effects of commodity price derivatives.(3) Please see "Non-GAAP Measures" section in the MD&A.
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(CDN$ millions) 2016 2017 2018 2019
Net Income 397.4$ 237.0$ 378.3$ (259.7)$ Add: Interest expense 45.4$ 38.7$ 36.8$ 33.9$ Add: Income tax expense (current and deferred) (237.2)$ 82.0$ 103.2$ 47.9$ Net income before interest and tax - (a) 205.7$ 357.7$ 518.3$ (177.9)$
Goodwill impairment -$ -$ -$ 451.1$ Net income before interest and tax adjusted for goodwill impairment - (a)* 205.7$ 357.7$ 518.3$ 273.2$
Shareholders' Equity 1,460.5$ 1,600.8$ 2,001.0$ 1,471.6$ Average Shareholders' Equity(1) - (b) 1,179.1$ 1,530.6$ 1,800.9$ 1,736.3$
Shareholders' Equity adjusted for goodwill impairment 1,460.5$ 1,600.8$ 2,001.0$ 1,922.7$ Average Shareholders' Equity adjusted for goodwill impairment(1) - (b)* 1,179.1$ 1,530.6$ 1,800.9$ 1,961.8$
Long-term debt 739.3$ 644.7$ 636.8$ 500.6$ Add: Working capital deficit excluding cash and current derivative assets and liabilities 94.4$ 107.6$ 143.1$ 210.4$ Less: Cash (393.3)$ (346.5)$ (363.3)$ (369.1)$ Net Debt 440.4$ 405.8$ 416.6$ 341.9$ Average Net Debt(1) - (c) 880.3$ 423.1$ 411.2$ 379.3$
Return on Capital Employed - (a) / [(b)+(c)] 10% 18% 23% -8%Return on Capital Employed adjusted for goodwill impairment - (a)* / [(b)*+(c)] 10% 18% 23% 12%
Notes:(1) Equals the average of the current and immediately preceding year
AssumptionsAll amounts are stated in Canadian dollars unless otherwise specified.
Barrels of Oil Equivalent and Cubic Feet of Gas EquivalentThis presentation contains references to “Mcf” (million cubic feet), “Bcf” (billion cubic feet), “bbl” (barrel of oil) and "BOE" (barrels of oil equivalent) in total and on a per day (“/d”) basis. Enerplus has adopted the standard of six thousand cubic feet of gas to one barrel of oil (6 Mcf: 1bbl) when converting natural gas to BOEs. BOEs may be misleading, particularly if used in isolation. The foregoing conversion ratios are based on an energy equivalency conversion method primarily applicable at the burner tip and do not represent a value equivalency at thewellhead. Given that the value ratio based on the current price of oil as compared to natural gas is significantly different from the energy equivalent of 6:1, utilizing a conversion on a 6:1 basis may be misleading. “Mbbl” means “thousand barrels of oil; "MBOE" and "MMBOE" mean"thousand barrels of oil equivalent" and "million barrels of oil equivalent", respectively.
Non-GAAP MeasuresIn this presentation, we use the terms “return on capital employed (ROCE)”, “adjusted funds flow", “net debt to adjusted fun ds flow ratio”, “netback”, “net operating income”, and "free cash flow" as measures to analyze leverage, liquidity and operating performance. These measuresdo not have any standardized meaning under United States GAAP (“U.S. GAAP”) and are therefore, considered Non-GAAP measures. “Adjusted funds flow” is calculated as cash flow from operating activities but before changes in non-cash operating working capital and assetretirement obligation expenditures. “Net debt to adjusted funds flow ratio” is used by Enerplus and is useful to investors and securities analysts in analyzing leverage and liquidity. The net debt to adjusted funds flow ratio is calculated as total debt net of cash, divided by a trailing 12months of adjusted funds flow. “Netback” and “net operating income” are calculated as oil and gas revenues after deducting royalties, operating costs and transportation expenses. “Free cash flow” is calculated as “adjusted funds flow” less exploration and development capitalspending (refer to “Non-GAAP Measures” in the First Quarter of 2020 and the 2019 Annual MD&A). The ROCE calculation is shown on the previous slide (27).
Enerplus believes that, in addition to cash flow from operations, net earnings and other measures prescribed by U.S. GAAP, the terms “ROCE”, “adjusted funds flow", “net debt to adjusted funds flow ratio”, “netback”, “net operating income”, and "free cash flow“ are usefulsupplemental measuresas they provide an indication of the results generated by Enerplus' principal business activities. However, certain of these measures are not recognized by U.S. GAAP and do not have standardizedmeaning prescribed by U.S. GAAP and, therefore, may not becomparable to similar measures calculated and presented by other issuers. For reconciliation of Non-GAAP measures to the most directly comparable measure calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP, and further information about these measures, see additional disclosure andreconciliations to certain of these “Non-GAAP Measures” in the First Quarter of 2020 and the 2019 Annual MD&A.
Presentation of Production and Reserves InformationUnder U.S. GAAP, oil and gas sales are generally presented net of royalties and U.S. industry protocol is to present production volumes net of royalties. Under IFRS and Canadian industry protocol, oil and gas sales and production volumes are presented on a gross basis beforededuction of royalties. To remain comparable with our Canadian peer companies, the summary results contained within this presentation presents our production and BOE measures on a before royalty “company interest “ basis. In addition, initial test results and productionperformance referenced should be considered preliminary data and such data is not necessarily indicative of long-term performance, or of ultimate recovery.
Readers are cautioned that the average initial production rates contained in this presentation are not necessarily indicative of long-term performance or of ultimate recovery.
All production volumes and revenues presented herein are reported on a “company interest” basis, before deduction of Crown and other royalties, plus Enerplus’ royalty interest. Unless otherwise specified, all reserves volumes in this presentation (and all information derivedtherefrom) are based on “gross reserves" using forecast prices and costs. “Gross reserves" (as defined in Na tional Instrument 51-101 – S tandards of Disclosure for Oil and Gas Activities ("NI 51- 101")), being Enerplus’ working interest before deduction of any royalties. Our oil and gasreserves statement for the year ended December 31, 2019 includes complete disclosure of our oil and gas reserves and other oil and gas information in accordance with NI 51-101, and is contained within our Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2019 ("our AIF")which is available on our website at www.enerplus.com and under our SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com. Additionally, our AIF forms part of our Form 40-F that is filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and is available on EDGAR at www.sec.gov. Readers are alsourged to review the 2019 MD&A and financial statements filed on SEDAR and as part of our Form 40-F on EDGAR for more complete disclosure on our operations.
Discovered Petroleum Initially-In-Place, Discovered Original Oil-In-Place and Discovered Original Gas-In-PlaceDiscovered Original Oil-in-Place (“OOIP” ) is not defined in NI 51-101 and does not have a standardized meaning under NI 51-101. Discovered OOIP as used in this presentation is the crude oil portion of discovered PIIP, as defined under NI 51-104. Discovered OOIP pertaining to ourCanadian waterflood assets are estimates by internal qualified reserves evaluators, combined for all Canadian waterflood assets.
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Contingent Resources Estimates
This presentation contains estimates of "contingent resources". "Contingent resources" are not, and should not be confused with, oil and gas reserves. "Contingent resources" are defined in the Canadian Oil and Gas Evaluation
Handbook (the "COGE Handbook") as "tho se quantities of petroleum estimated, as of a given date, to be potentially recoverable from known accumulations using established technology or technology under development, but which
are not currently considered to be commercially recoverable due to one or more contingencies. Contingencies may include factors such as ultimate recovery rates, legal, environmental, political and regulatory matters or a lack of
markets. It is also appropriate to classify as “contingent resources” the estimated discovered recoverable quantities associated with a project in the early evaluation stage. All of our contingent resources estimates are economic using
established technologiesand based on the average of the price forecasts of McDaniel, GLJ and Sproule as of January 1, 2020. Enerplus expects to develop these contingent resources in the coming years however it is too early in their
development for all of these resources to be classified as reserves at this time. A portion of these contingent resources are part of continuous development by the Company and are categorized as contingent resources primarily due to
development timelines that go beyond what is already assigned as undeveloped reserves. There is uncertainty that Enerplus will produce any portion of the volumes currently classified as “contingent resources”. “Development
pending contingent resources” refer to a “contingent resources” project maturity sub-class for a particular project where resolution of the final conditions for development are being actively pursued (there is a high chance of
development) and the project is expected to be developed in a reasonable timeframe. The “contingent resources” estimates contained herein are presented as the "best estimate" of the quantity that will actually be recovered,
effective as of December 31, 2019. A "best estimate" of contingent resources means that it is equally likely that the actual remaining quantities recovered will be greater or less than the best estimate, and if probabilistic methods are
used, there should be at least a 50% probability that the quantities actually recovered will equal or exceed the best estimate.
For additional information regarding the primary contingencies which currently prevent the classification of Enerplus’ disclosed “contingent resources” associated with Enerplus’ Marcellus shale gas properties, Enerplus’ Fort Berthold
properties, and a portion of Enerplus’ Canadian crude oil properties as reserves and the positive and negative factors relevant to the “contingent resources” estimates, see Appendix A to Enerplus’ AIF, a copy of which is available
under Enerplus’ SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com, and Enerplus’ Form 40-F, a copy of which is available under Enerplus’ EDGAR profile at www.sec.gov.
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Investor Relations Contacts
Drew MairManager, Investor Relations403-298-1707
Krista NorlinSenior Investor Relations Analyst403-298-4304
Email: [email protected]
Drilling InventoryDrilling locations associated with proved plus probable undeveloped reserves have been evaluated or reviewed by Enerplus’ independent qualified reserves evaluators in accordance with the COGE Handbook. Drilling locations associated with unrisked “best estimate” economic
contingent resources in “development pending” project maturity sub-class pertaining to Canadian waterflood assets and Fort Berthold have been evaluated by internal qualified reserves evaluators and audited by Enerplus’ independent qualified reserves evaluators, McDaniel &
Associates Ltd, in accordance with the COGE Handbook. Drilling locations associated with unrisked “best estimate” economic contingent resources in “development pending” project maturity sub-class pertaining to the U.S. Shale Gas-Marcellus been evaluated by Enerplus’independent qualified reserves evaluators, Netherland, Sewell & Associates, Inc, in accordance with the COGE Handbook. Unbooked future drilling locations are not associated with any reserves or contingent resources of Enerplus, and have been identified by internal qualified
reserves evaluators and have not been audited by Enerplus’ independent qualified reserves evaluators.
NOTICE TO U.S. READERSThe oil and natural gas reserves information contained in this presentation has generally been prepared in accordance with Canadian disclosure standards, which are not comparable in all respects to United S tates or o ther fo reign disclosure standards. Reserves categories such as
"proved reserves" and "probable reserves" may be defined differently underCanadian requirements than the definitions contained in the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") rules. In addition, under Canadian disclosure requirements and industry practice,reserves and production are reported using gross (o r, as noted above with respect to production information, "company interest") volumes, which are volumes prior to deduction of royalty and similar payments. The practice in the United States is to report reserves and production
using net volumes, after deduction of applicable royalties and similar payments. Canadian disclosure requirements require that forecasted commodity prices and escalating costs be used for reserves evaluations, while the SEC mandates the use of an unweighted average of theclosing prices on the first day of each of the 12 months prior to the end of the reporting period, with the option of also disclosing reservesestimates based upon future or other prices and constan t costs. Additionally, the SEC prohibits disclosure of oil and gas resources in SEC filings,
whereas Canadian issuers may disclose oil and gas resources. Resources are different than, and should not be construed as reserves. For a description of the definition of, and the risks and uncertainties surrounding the disclosure of, con tingent resources, see “Contingent ResourcesEstimates” above.