Paramount Resources Announces Term Loan Facility, Credit Facility Extension, Sale of its Remaining Investment in NuVista Energy and Operations Update

Executive Summary
- Paramount Resources secured a $250 million delayed‑draw term loan facility with Export Development Canada and extended its $500 million senior secured revolving credit facility to Dec 15, 2029.
- The company sold its remaining stake in NuVista Energy, raising cash and cash equivalents to ~$800 million (total liquidity ≈ $750 million undrawn).
- Operations update shows Q4 2025 production averaging > 45,000 Boe/d with 2025 capital spend expected at the low end of guidance ($795‑$825 M) and plans to double sales volumes to > 100,000 Boe/d by year‑end 2027.
Key Details
- Term Loan Facility
- Amount: up to $250 million (delayed draw).
- Term: 5 years; draws permitted through Dec 16, 2027.
- Maturity: Dec 15, 2030; non‑revolving, non‑amortizing, prepayable without penalty.
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Security: second charge over substantially all assets.
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Syndicated Credit Facility
- Original size: $500 million senior secured revolving facility.
- Maturity extended to Dec 15, 2029.
- Accordion feature allows increase up to $750 million pending lender commitments and achievement of ≥ 55,000 Boe/d average production for two consecutive quarters.
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First‑charge security over substantially all assets; financial‑covenant based.
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Sale of NuVista Energy Investment
- Completed sale of remaining shares in NuVista Energy Ltd.
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Cash and cash equivalents increased to approximately $800 million as of Nov 30, 2025.
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Liquidity Position
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Total available liquidity (cash + undrawn facilities) ≈ $750 million.
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Q4 Production & Guidance
- October‑November average sales: ~45,700 Boe/d (52% liquids).
- December production to date remains strong; full‑year 2025 sales expected at high end of guidance (41,000‑42,000 Boe/d, 47% liquids).
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Expected 2025 capital expenditures: $795‑$825 million (low end of range).
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Willesden Green (Duvernay)
- Oct‑Nov average sales: ~23,900 Boe/d (62% liquids), >10,000 Boe/d above Q3.
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New Alhambra Plant on‑streamed four net wells in Oct, one net well in Nov, one net well in Dec.
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Leafland Plant
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Three net wells brought on‑stream in late November.
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Sinclair (Montney)
- Extended flow test of first two Montney appraisal wells completed Q4.
- Drilling of second pilot pad (two net Montney appraisal wells) finished; completion/testing slated for Q2 2026.
- Sinclair Plant design in final stages – capacity up to 400 MMcf/d raw gas.
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Contracted firm service sales of 335 MMcf/d commencing Q4 2027 to align with plant start‑up.
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Future Sales Volume Outlook
- Target: >100,000 Boe/d (35% liquids) by end‑2027, representing more than double current volumes.
Notable Quotes
(No direct quotes were provided in the release.)