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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
__________________________________________________
FORM 10-Q
__________________________________________________
(Mark One)
x
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934.
For the quarterly period ended
June 30, 2016
OR
o
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from
to
Commission file number: 001-14901
__________________________________________________
CONSOL Energy Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
51-0337383
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
1000 CONSOL Energy Drive
Canonsburg, PA 15317-6506
(724) 485-4000
(Address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of registrant’s principal executive offices)
__________________________________________________
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes
x
No
o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
Yes
x
No
o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer
x
Accelerated filer
o
Non-accelerated filer
o
Smaller Reporting Company
o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes
o
No
x
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
Class
Shares outstanding as of July 15, 2016
Common stock, $0.01 par value
229,435,607
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1.
Condensed Financial Statements
Consolidated Statements of Income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015
3
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015
4
Consolidated Balance Sheets at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015
5
Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Equity for the six months ended June 30, 2016
7
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015
8
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
9
ITEM 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
43
ITEM 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
84
ITEM 4.
Controls and Procedures
85
PART II OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1.
Legal Proceedings
85
ITEM 1A.
Risk Factors
86
ITEM 4.
Mine Safety Disclosures
86
ITEM 6.
Exhibits
87
GLOSSARY OF CERTAIN OIL AND GAS MEASUREMENT TERMS
The following are abbreviations of certain measurement terms commonly used in the oil and gas industry and included within this Form 10-Q:
Bbl - One stock tank barrel, or 42 U.S. gallons liquid volume, used in reference to oil or other liquid hydrocarbons.
Bcf - One billion cubic feet of natural gas.
Bcfe - One billion cubic feet of natural gas equivalents, with one barrel of oil being equivalent to 6,000 cubic feet of gas.
Btu - One British thermal unit.
Mbbls - One thousand barrels of oil or other liquid hydrocarbons.
Mcf - One thousand cubic feet of natural gas.
Mcfe - One thousand cubic feet of natural gas equivalents, with one barrel of oil being equivalent to 6,000 cubic feet of gas.
MMbtu - One million British Thermal units.
MMcfe - One million cubic feet of natural gas equivalents, with one barrel of oil being equivalent to 6,000 cubic feet of gas.
NGL - Natural gas liquids.
Tcfe - One trillion cubic feet of natural gas equivalents, with one barrel of oil being equivalent to 6,000 cubic feet of gas.
PART I : FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1.
CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CONSOL ENERGY INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Three Months Ended
Six Months Ended
(Unaudited)
June 30,
June 30,
Revenues and Other Income:
2016
2015
2016
2015
Natural Gas, NGLs and Oil Sales
$
167,933
$
159,654
$
349,188
$
384,092
(Loss) Gain on Commodity Derivative Instruments
(199,380
)
17,322
(144,320
)
107,467
Coal Sales
251,166
318,995
477,330
705,021
Other Outside Sales
8,059
6,337
15,768
19,467
Purchased Gas Sales
7,929
1,517
16,547
5,114
Freight-Outside Coal
11,447
2,750
24,557
7,768
Miscellaneous Other Income
33,032
34,687
81,163
71,208
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Assets
5,614
4,312
(1,662
)
6,286
Total Revenue and Other Income
285,800
545,574
818,571
1,306,423
Costs and Expenses:
Exploration and Production Costs
Lease Operating Expense
23,655
29,521
51,394
66,777
Transportation, Gathering and Compression
90,983
83,196
184,957
158,717
Production, Ad Valorem, and Other Fees
6,402
6,938
14,705
16,130
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
105,151
89,850
210,866
177,294
Exploration and Production Related Other Costs
2,823
2,324
5,231
4,364
Purchased Gas Costs
8,884
1,061
16,752
4,018
Other Corporate Expenses
30,656
20,622
58,350
39,718
Impairment of Exploration and Production Properties
—
828,905
—
828,905
Selling, General, and Administrative Costs
16,175
21,070
33,738
42,894
Total Exploration and Production Costs
284,729
1,083,487
575,993
1,338,817
Coal Costs
Operating and Other Costs
217,465
213,022
401,834
474,765
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
30,069
48,280
79,342
102,982
Freight Expense
11,447
2,750
24,557
7,768
Selling, General, and Administrative Costs
6,174
6,147
10,660
12,678
Other Corporate Expenses
4,355
10,207
7,498
16,282
Total Coal Costs
269,510
280,406
523,891
614,475
Other Costs
Miscellaneous Operating Expense
17,497
14,045
20,686
24,420
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
1
5
1
12
Loss on Debt Extinguishment
—
17
—
67,751
Interest Expense
47,427
46,506
97,292
101,627
Total Other Costs
64,925
60,573
117,979
193,810
Total Costs And Expenses
619,164
1,424,466
1,217,863
2,147,102
Loss From Continuing Operations Before Income Tax
(333,364
)
(878,892
)
(399,292
)
(840,679
)
Income Taxes
(100,354
)
(301,669
)
(123,571
)
(316,652
)
Loss From Continuing Operations
(233,010
)
(577,223
)
(275,721
)
(524,027
)
Loss From Discontinued Operations, net
(235,639
)
(26,078
)
(289,391
)
(244
)
Net Loss
(468,649
)
(603,301
)
(565,112
)
(524,271
)
Less: Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
1,179
—
2,293
—
Net Loss Attributable to CONSOL Energy Shareholders
$
(469,828
)
$
(603,301
)
$
(567,405
)
$
(524,271
)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
3
CONSOL ENERGY INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(CONTINUED)
Three Months Ended
Six Months Ended
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
June 30,
June 30,
(Unaudited)
2016
2015
2016
2015
Loss Per Share
Basic
Loss from Continuing Operations
$
(1.02
)
$
(2.52
)
$
(1.21
)
$
(2.29
)
Loss from Discontinued Operations
(1.03
)
(0.12
)
(1.26
)
—
Total Basic Loss Per Share
$
(2.05
)
$
(2.64
)
$
(2.47
)
$
(2.29
)
Dilutive
Loss from Continuing Operations
$
(1.02
)
$
(2.52
)
$
(1.21
)
$
(2.29
)
Loss from Discontinued Operations
(1.03
)
(0.12
)
(1.26
)
—
Total Dilutive Loss Per Share
$
(2.05
)
$
(2.64
)
$
(2.47
)
$
(2.29
)
Dividends Paid Per Share
$
—
$
0.0625
$
0.0100
$
0.1250
CONSOL ENERGY INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Three Months Ended
Six Months Ended
(Dollars in thousands)
June 30,
June 30,
(Unaudited)
2016
2015
2016
2015
Net Loss
$
(468,649
)
$
(603,301
)
$
(565,112
)
$
(524,271
)
Other Comprehensive Loss:
Actuarially Determined Long-Term Liability Adjustments (Net of tax: ($5,008), ($4,875), ($4,326), ($4,785))
8,045
9,467
5,561
9,318
Reclassification of Cash Flow Hedges from OCI to Earnings (Net of tax: $6,521, $12,103, $12,145, $23,316)
(11,203
)
(20,804
)
(21,017
)
(40,118
)
Other Comprehensive Loss
(3,158
)
(11,337
)
(15,456
)
(30,800
)
Comprehensive Loss
(471,807
)
(614,638
)
(580,568
)
(555,071
)
Less: Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests
1,179
—
2,293
—
Comprehensive Loss Attributable to CONSOL Energy Inc. Shareholders
$
(472,986
)
$
(614,638
)
$
(582,861
)
$
(555,071
)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
4
CONSOL ENERGY INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)
June 30,
2016
December 31,
2015
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash and Cash Equivalents
$
97,626
$
72,574
Accounts and Notes Receivable:
Trade
153,977
151,383
Other Receivables
94,125
121,735
Inventories
60,818
66,792
Recoverable Income Taxes
—
13,887
Prepaid Expenses
103,526
297,287
Current Assets of Discontinued Operations
16,168
81,106
Total Current Assets
526,240
804,764
Property, Plant and Equipment:
Property, Plant and Equipment
13,866,137
13,794,907
Less—Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
5,360,046
5,062,201
Property, Plant and Equipment of Discontinued Operations, Net
103,085
936,670
Total Property, Plant and Equipment—Net
8,609,176
9,669,376
Other Assets:
Deferred Income Taxes
175,929
—
Investment in Affiliates
256,167
237,330
Other
214,079
214,388
Other Assets of Discontinued Operations
3,166
4,044
Total Other Assets
649,341
455,762
TOTAL ASSETS
$
9,784,757
$
10,929,902
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
5
CONSOL ENERGY INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
June 30,
2016
December 31,
2015
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Accounts Payable
$
171,359
$
250,609
Current Portion of Long-Term Debt
4,368
4,988
Short-Term Notes Payable
466,000
952,000
Accrued Income Taxes
5,459
—
Other Accrued Liabilities
479,255
421,827
Current Liabilities of Discontinued Operations
24,938
51,514
Total Current Liabilities
1,151,379
1,680,938
Long-Term Debt:
Long-Term Debt
2,723,004
2,708,320
Capital Lease Obligations
31,494
34,884
Long-Term Debt of Discontinued Operations
1,254
5,001
Total Long-Term Debt
2,755,752
2,748,205
Deferred Credits and Other Liabilities:
Deferred Income Taxes
—
74,629
Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pensions
619,220
630,892
Pneumoconiosis Benefits
117,984
111,903
Mine Closing
214,344
227,339
Gas Well Closing
164,195
163,842
Workers’ Compensation
68,687
69,812
Salary Retirement
87,321
91,596
Reclamation
246
25
Other
244,354
166,957
Deferred Credits and Other Liabilities of Discontinued Operations
89,845
107,988
Total Deferred Credits and Other Liabilities
1,606,196
1,644,983
TOTAL LIABILITIES
5,513,327
6,074,126
Stockholders’ Equity:
Common Stock, $.01 Par Value; 500,000,000 Shares Authorized, 229,433,854 Issued and Outstanding at June 30, 2016; 229,054,236 Issued and Outstanding at December 31, 2015
2,298
2,294
Capital in Excess of Par Value
2,445,840
2,435,497
Preferred Stock, 15,000,000 shares authorized, None issued and outstanding
—
—
Retained Earnings
2,008,514
2,579,834
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
(331,054
)
(315,598
)
Total CONSOL Energy Inc. Stockholders’ Equity
4,125,598
4,702,027
Noncontrolling Interest
145,832
153,749
TOTAL EQUITY
4,271,430
4,855,776
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
$
9,784,757
$
10,929,902
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
6
CONSOL ENERGY INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Common
Stock
Capital in
Excess
of Par
Value
Retained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
Total CONSOL Energy Inc.
Stockholders’
Equity
Non-
Controlling
Interest
Total
Equity
Balance at December 31, 2015
$
2,294
$
2,435,497
$
2,579,834
$
(315,598
)
$
4,702,027
$
153,749
$
4,855,776
(Unaudited)
Net (Loss) Income
—
—
(567,405
)
—
(567,405
)
2,293
(565,112
)
Other Comprehensive Loss
—
—
—
(15,456
)
(15,456
)
—
(15,456
)
Comprehensive (Loss) Income
—
—
(567,405
)
(15,456
)
(582,861
)
2,293
(580,568
)
Issuance of Common Stock
4
—
—
—
4
—
4
Treasury Stock Activity
—
—
(1,621
)
—
(1,621
)
—
(1,621
)
Tax Cost From Stock-Based Compensation
—
(5,096
)
—
—
(5,096
)
—
(5,096
)
Amortization of Stock-Based Compensation Awards
—
15,439
—
—
15,439
615
16,054
Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest
—
—
—
—
—
(10,825
)
(10,825
)
Dividends ($0.01 per share)
—
—
(2,294
)
—
(2,294
)
—
(2,294
)
Balance at June 30, 2016
$
2,298
$
2,445,840
$
2,008,514
$
(331,054
)
$
4,125,598
$
145,832
$
4,271,430
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
7
CONSOL ENERGY INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Dollars in thousands)
Six Months Ended
(Unaudited)
June 30,
Operating Activities:
2016
2015
Net Loss
$
(565,112
)
$
(524,271
)
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Loss to Net Cash Provided By Operating Activities:
Net Loss from Discontinued Operations
289,391
244
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
290,209
280,288
Impairment of Exploration and Production Properties
—
828,905
Non-Cash Other Post-Employment Benefits
—
(50,925
)
Stock-Based Compensation
16,054
14,129
Loss (Gain) on Sale of Assets
1,662
(6,286
)
Loss on Debt Extinguishment
—
67,751
Loss (Gain) on Commodity Derivative Instruments
144,320
(107,467
)
Net Cash Received in Settlement of Commodity Derivative Instruments
164,666
72,399
Deferred Income Taxes
(124,516
)
(312,234
)
Equity in Earnings of Affiliates
(25,884
)
(23,250
)
Return on Equity Investment
9,192
8,162
Changes in Operating Assets:
Accounts and Notes Receivable
18,101
93,180
Inventories
(7,947
)
(8,118
)
Prepaid Expenses
47,136
83,570
Changes in Other Assets
(15,298
)
16,943
Changes in Operating Liabilities:
Accounts Payable
(45,781
)
(93,870
)
Accrued Interest
(807
)
26,149
Other Operating Liabilities
(14,069
)
(118,056
)
Changes in Other Liabilities
15,343
(56,340
)
Other
9,648
56,800
Net Cash Provided by Continuing Operating Activities
206,308
247,703
Net Cash Provided by Discontinued Operating Activities
17,433
46,512
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
223,741
294,215
Investing Activities:
Capital Expenditures
(115,257
)
(616,484
)
Proceeds from Sales of Assets
18,284
6,931
Net Investments in Equity Affiliates
(5,578
)
(43,761
)
Net Cash Used in Continuing Investing Activities
(102,551
)
(653,314
)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Discontinued Investing Activities
394,511
(19,301
)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
291,960
(672,615
)
Financing Activities:
(Payments on) Proceeds from Short-Term Borrowings
(486,000
)
1,058,000
Payments on Miscellaneous Borrowings
(4,459
)
(4,029
)
Payments on Long-Term Notes, including Redemption Premium
—
(1,263,719
)
Net Proceeds from Revolver - CNX Coal Resources LP
13,000
—
Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest
(10,825
)
—
Proceeds from Securitization Facility
—
38,669
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-Term Notes
—
492,760
Tax Benefit from Stock-Based Compensation
—
198
Dividends Paid
(2,294
)
(28,711
)
Issuance of Common Stock
4
8,288
Purchases of Treasury Stock
—
(71,674
)
Debt Issuance and Financing Fees
—
(18,257
)
Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Continuing Financing Activities
(490,574
)
211,525
Net Cash Used in Discontinued Financing Activities
(75
)
(83
)
Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Financing Activities
(490,649
)
211,442
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents
25,052
(166,958
)
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period
72,574
176,985
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period
$
97,626
$
10,027
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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CONSOL ENERGY INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
NOTE 1—BASIS OF PRESENTATION:
The accompanying Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the
three
and
six months
ended
June 30, 2016
are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for future periods.
The Consolidated Balance Sheet at
December 31, 2015
has been derived from the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements at that date but does not include all the notes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. For further information, refer to the Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes for the year ended
December 31, 2015
included in CONSOL Energy Inc.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K.
During the
six months
ended
June 30, 2016
, CONSOL Energy Inc. ("CONSOL Energy" or "the Company") made certain adjustments to the financial statements to reflect the sale of the Buchanan Mine, which is now reflected under "discontinued operations." Additionally, CONSOL Energy made reclassifications within its financial statements to better align the Company's financial reporting with its peer group. These reclassifications impacted the "Lease Operating Expense", "Transportation, Gathering and Compression," "Direct Administrative and Selling," "Production Royalty Interests and Purchased Gas Sales," "Production Royalty Interests and Purchased Gas Costs," "Operating and Other Costs" and "Selling, General and Administrative" line items on the Company's Consolidated Statements of Income. These changes are reflected in CONSOL Energy's current and historic Consolidated Statements of Income, with no effect on previously reported net income or stockholders’ equity.
During the quarter ended
June 30, 2016
, CONSOL Energy's Board of Directors approved the sale of the Fola and Miller Creek Mining Complexes. The Company was actively marketing these mines for sale, and believed the transaction would close within twelve months. As such, the expected sale caused the Company to classify these assets as held for sale in discontinued operations on CONSOL Energy's Consolidated Balance Sheets, include the results of operations in discontinued operations on the Consolidated Statements of Income and cash flows from discontinued operations in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow. See Note 2 - Discontinued Operations for more information.
Basic earnings per share are computed by dividing net income attributable to CONSOL Energy Shareholders by the weighted average shares outstanding during the reporting period. Dilutive earnings per share are computed similarly to basic earnings per share, except that the weighted average shares outstanding are increased to include additional shares from stock options, performance stock options, restricted stock units and performance share units, if dilutive. The number of additional shares is calculated by assuming that outstanding stock options and performance share options were exercised, that outstanding restricted stock units and performance share units were released, and that the proceeds from such activities were used to acquire shares of common stock at the average market price during the reporting period. CONSOL Energy includes the impact of pro forma deferred tax assets in determining potential windfalls and shortfalls for purposes of calculating assumed proceeds under the treasury stock method.
The table below sets forth the share-based awards that have been excluded from the computation of the diluted earnings per share because their effect would be anti-dilutive:
For the Three Months Ended June 30,
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
2016
2015
2016
2015
Anti-Dilutive Options
6,348,665
3,667,080
6,348,665
3,667,080
Anti-Dilutive Restricted Stock Units
742,868
1,606,672
742,868
1,606,672
Anti-Dilutive Performance Share Units
951,541
—
951,541
—
Anti-Dilutive Performance Stock Options
802,804
802,804
802,804
802,804
8,845,878
6,076,556
8,845,878
6,076,556
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The table below sets forth the share-based awards that have been exercised or released:
For the Three Months Ended June 30,
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
2016
2015
2016
2015
Options
—
287,592
—
363,620
Restricted Stock Units
83,710
37,149
568,390
486,507
Performance Share Units
—
—
—
497,134
83,710
324,741
568,390
1,347,261
No options were exercised during the
three
and
six months
ended
June 30, 2016
. The weighted average exercise price per share of the options exercised during the
three
and
six months
ended
June 30, 2015
was $
22.78
.
The computations for basic and dilutive earnings per share are as follows:
For the Three Months Ended June 30,
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
2016
2015
2016
2015
Loss from Continuing Operations
$
(233,010
)
$
(577,223
)
$
(275,721
)
$
(524,027
)
Loss from Discontinued Operations
(235,639
)
(26,078
)
(289,391
)
(244
)
Net Loss
$
(468,649
)
$
(603,301
)
$
(565,112
)
$
(524,271
)
Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
1,179
—
2,293
—
Net Loss Attributable to CONSOL Energy Shareholders
$
(469,828
)
$
(603,301
)
$
(567,405
)
$
(524,271
)
Weighted Average Shares of Common Stock Outstanding:
Basic
229,409,325
228,928,803
229,334,277
229,329,382
Effect of Stock-Based Compensation Awards
—
—
—
—
Dilutive
229,409,325
228,928,803
229,334,277
229,329,382
Loss per Share:
Basic (Continuing Operations)
$
(1.02
)
$
(2.52
)
$
(1.21
)
$
(2.29
)
Basic (Discontinued Operations)
(1.03
)
(0.12
)
(1.26
)
—
Total Basic
$
(2.05
)
$
(2.64
)
$
(2.47
)
$
(2.29
)
Dilutive (Continuing Operations)
$
(1.02
)
$
(2.52
)
$
(1.21
)
$
(2.29
)
Dilutive (Discontinued Operations)
(1.03
)
(0.12
)
(1.26
)
—
Total Dilutive
$
(2.05
)
$
(2.64
)
$
(2.47
)
$
(2.29
)
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss by component, net of tax, were as follows:
Gains on Cash Flow Hedges
Postretirement Benefits
Total
Balance at December 31, 2015
$
43,470
$
(359,068
)
$
(315,598
)
Other Comprehensive Loss before Reclassifications
—
(9,046
)
(9,046
)
Amounts reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
(21,017
)
14,607
(6,410
)
Current period Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income
(21,017
)
5,561
(15,456
)
Balance at June 30, 2016
$
22,453
$
(353,507
)
$
(331,054
)
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The following table shows the reclassification of adjustments out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss:
For the Three Months Ended June 30,
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
2016
2015
2016
2015
Derivative Instruments (Note 14)
Natural Gas Price Swaps and Options
$
(17,724
)
$
(32,907
)
$
(33,162
)
$
(63,434
)
Tax Expense
6,521
12,103
12,145
23,316
Net of Tax
$
(11,203
)
$
(20,804
)
$
(21,017
)
$
(40,118
)
Actuarially Determined Long-Term Liability Adjustments* (Note 5 and Note 6)
Amortization of Prior Service Costs
$
(148
)
$
(54,495
)
$
(295
)
$
(69,308
)
Recognized Net Actuarial Loss
5,706
24,169
11,217
38,742
Settlement Loss
13,696
—
13,696
—
Total
19,254
(30,326
)
24,618
(30,566
)
Tax (Benefit) Expense
(7,178
)
11,398
(9,196
)
11,488
Net of Tax
$
12,076
$
(18,928
)
$
15,422
$
(19,078
)
*Excludes amounts related to the remeasurement of the Actuarially Determined Long-Term Liabilities. Also excludes
$815
, net of tax, of reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income related to discontinued operations for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2016
.
NOTE 2—DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS:
At June 30, 2016, CONSOL Energy's Board of Directors had approved the sale of the Fola and Miller Creek mining complexes. In addition, the Company was actively marketing these mines and believed the transaction would close within twelve months (See Note 21 - Subsequent Events for more information). As such, the expected sale caused the Company to classify these assets as held for sale in "discontinued operations" on CONSOL Energy's Consolidated Balance Sheets, to include the results of operations in discontinued operations in the Consolidated Statement of Income and cash flows from discontinued operations in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow. In accordance with the accounting guidance for Property, Plant and Equipment, assets held for sale are measured at the lower of the carrying value or fair value less costs to sell. Upon meeting the assets held for sale criteria, the Company determined the carrying value of the Fola and Miller Creek mining complexes exceeded the fair value less costs to sell. As a result, an impairment charge of
$355,681
was recorded during the three months ended June 30, 2016. This impairment is included in the Loss from Discontinued Operations, net in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Income.
On March 31, 2016, CONSOL Energy completed the sale of its membership interests in CONSOL Buchanan Mining Company, LLC (BMC), which owned and operated the Buchanan Mine located in Mavisdale, Virginia; various assets relating to the Amonate Mining Complex located in Amonate, Virginia; Russell County, Virginia coal reserves and Pangburn Shaner Fallowfield coal reserves located in Southwestern, Pennsylvania to Coronado IV LLC ("Coronado"). Various CONSOL Energy assets were excluded from the sale including coalbed methane, natural gas and minerals other than coal, current assets of BMC, certain coal seams, certain surface rights, and the Amonate Preparation Plant. Coronado assumed only specified liabilities and various CONSOL Energy liabilities were excluded and not assumed. The excluded liabilities included BMC’s indebtedness, trade payables and liabilities arising prior to closing, as well as the liabilities of the subsidiaries other than BMC which are parties to the sale. In addition, the buyer agreed to pay CONSOL Energy for Buchanan Mine coal sold outside the U.S. and Canada during the five years following closing a royalty of
20%
of any excess of the gross sales price per ton over the following amounts: (1) year one,
$75.00
per ton; (2) year two,
$78.75
per ton; (3) year three,
$82.69
per ton; (4) year four,
$86.82
per ton; (5) year five,
$91.16
per ton. At closing, the parties entered into several agreements including, among others, agreements relating to the coordination and conduct of gas operations at the mines, an option to purchase the Amonate Preparation Plant and transition services. Cash proceeds of
$402,799
were received at closing and are included in Net Cash Provided by Discontinued Investing Activities on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow. The net loss on the sale was
$38,364
and was included in Loss from Discontinued Operations, net on the Consolidated Statements of Income.
For all periods presented in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Income, the sale of BMC along with the various other assets are classified as discontinued operations. The Fola and Miller Creek Mining Complexes were classified as held for sale in discontinued operations.
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The following table details selected financial information for the divested business included within discontinued operations and the businesses that are held for sale in discontinued operations:
For the Three Months Ended June 30,
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
2016
2015
2016
2015
Coal Sales
$
19,411
$
95,484
$
95,930
$
206,124
Freight-Outside Coal
5
1,501
1,017
3,008
Miscellaneous Other Income
2
20
33
31
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Assets
100
3
(38,253
)
194
Total Revenue and Other Income
$
19,518
$
97,008
$
58,727
$
209,357
Total Coal Costs
26,547
113,347
115,780
210,481
Loss From Operations Before Income Taxes
$
(7,029
)
$
(16,339
)
$
(57,053
)
$
(1,124
)
Impairment on Assets Held for Sale
355,681
—
355,681
—
Income Tax (Benefit) Expense
(127,071
)
9,739
(123,343
)
(880
)
Loss From Discontinued Operations, net
$
(235,639
)
$
(26,078
)
$
(289,391
)
$
(244
)
The major classes of assets and liabilities of discontinued operations and held for sale in discontinued operations are as follows:
June 30,
2016
December 31,
2015
Assets:
Accounts Receivable - Trade
$
10,672
$
49,125
Inventories
5,422
30,646
Prepaid Expense
9
970
Other Current Assets
65
365
Total Current Assets
$
16,168
$
81,106
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
103,085
936,670
Other Assets
3,166
4,044
Total Assets of Discontinued Operations
$
122,419
$
1,021,820
Liabilities:
Accounts Payable
$
5,177
$
20,786
Other Current Liabilities
19,761
30,728
Total Current Liabilities
$
24,938
$
51,514
Long Term Debt
1,254
5,001
Pneumoconiosis Benefits
—
1,129
Mine Closing
61,329
71,941
Reclamation
28,516
34,126
Other liabilities
—
792
Total Liabilities of Discontinued Operations
$
116,037
$
164,503
NOTE 3—ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSITIONS:
In December 2014, CNX Gas Company LLC (CNX Gas Company), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CONSOL Energy, finalized an agreement with Columbia Energy Ventures (CEVCO) to sublease from CEVCO approximately
20,000
acres of Utica Shale and Upper Devonian gas rights in Greene and Washington Counties in Pennsylvania and Marshall and Ohio Counties in West Virginia. Up-front bonus consideration of up to $
96,106
will be paid by CONSOL Energy over a five year period, as drilling occurs, in addition to royalties, of which $
49,533
was recorded in Other Current Liabilities and $
40,286
was recorded on a discounted basis in Other Long-Term Liabilities. CONSOL Energy did not make a payment to CEVCO in the
six months
ended
June 30, 2016
while
$15,216
of payments were made for the
six months
ended June 30, 2015. At
June 30, 2016
, the amounts recorded in Other Current Liabilities and Other Long-Term Liabilities were $
9,000
and $
28,682
, respectively. At December 31, 2015, the amounts recorded in Other Current Liabilities and Other Long-Term Liabilities were $
8,349
and $
29,333
, respectively.
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NOTE 4—MISCELLANEOUS OTHER INCOME:
Three Months Ended
Six Months Ended
June 30,
June 30,
2016
2015
2016
2015
Rental Income
$
9,079
$
9,406
$
18,275
$
18,998
Equity in Earnings of Affiliates - CONE
8,205
9,381
22,556
17,037
Coal Contract Buyout
6,288
—
6,288
—
Gathering Revenue
2,648
1,393
5,396
5,953
Royalty Income - Coal
2,423
3,602
4,653
8,142
Right of Way Issuance
2,070
5,422
17,803
7,950
Equity in Earnings of Affiliates - Other
1,014
2,546
3,328
6,213
Interest Income
547
364
761
1,507
Other
758
2,573
2,103
5,408
Total Miscellaneous Other Income
$
33,032
$
34,687
$
81,163
$
71,208
NOTE 5—COMPONENTS OF PENSION AND OTHER POST-EMPLOYMENT BENEFIT (OPEB) PLANS NET PERIODIC BENEFIT COSTS:
Components of net periodic benefit costs are as follows:
Pension Benefits
Other Post-Employment Benefits
For the Three Months Ended June 30,
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
For the Three Months Ended June 30,
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
2016
2015
2016
2015
2016
2015
2016
2015
Service Cost
$
482
$
2,350
$
963
$
4,700
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
Interest Cost
6,841
8,580
13,683
17,160
6,060
6,889
12,121
13,884
Expected Return on Plan Assets
(11,869
)
(12,690
)
(23,738
)
(25,379
)
—
—
—
—
Amortization of Prior Service Credits
(148
)
(176
)
(295
)
(352
)
—
(54,320
)
—
(68,956
)
Recognized net Actuarial Loss
2,116
6,940
4,232
13,880
4,792
18,522
9,584
27,448
Settlement Loss
13,696
—
13,696
—
—
—
—
—
Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit)
$
11,118
$
5,004
$
8,541
$
10,009
$
10,852
$
(28,909
)
$
21,705
$
(27,624
)
According to the Defined Benefit Plans Topic of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification, if the lump sum distributions made during a plan year, which for CONSOL Energy is January 1 to December 31, exceed the total of the projected service cost and interest cost for the plan year, settlement accounting is required. Lump sum payments exceeded this threshold during the
three
and
six
months ended
June 30, 2016
. Accordingly, CONSOL Energy recognized settlement expense of
$13,696
for the
three
and
six
months ended
June 30, 2016
in Other Costs - Miscellaneous Operating Expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income. The settlement charges represented a pro rata portion of the net unrecognized loss based on the percentage reduction in the projected benefit obligation due to the lump sum payments. The settlement charges also resulted in a remeasurement of the pension plan, which increased the pension liability by
$6,203
. The remeasurement on June 30, 2016 used a discount rate of
3.73%
, a decrease from
4.50%
used at December 31, 2015. The settlement and corresponding remeasurement of the pension plan resulted in a decrease of
$4,558
in Other Comprehensive Loss, net of
$2,935
in deferred taxes.
For the
six
months ended
June 30, 2016
and
2015
, $
1,307
and
$2,521
was paid to the pension trust from operating cash flows, respectively. Additional contributions to the pension trust are not expected to be material for the remainder of
2016
.
CONSOL Energy does not expect to contribute to the other post-employment benefit plan in
2016
. The Company intends to pay benefit claims as they become due. For the
six
months ended
June 30, 2016
and
2015
,
$23,312
and
$26,935
of other post-employment benefits have been paid, respectively.
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NOTE 6—COMPONENTS OF COAL WORKERS’ PNEUMOCONIOSIS (CWP) AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION NET PERIODIC BENEFIT COSTS:
Components of net periodic benefit costs are as follows:
CWP
Workers' Compensation
For the Three Months Ended June 30,
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
For the Three Months Ended June 30,
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
2016
2015
2016
2015
2016
2015
2016
2015
Service Cost
$
1,041
$
1,623
$
2,244
$
3,246
$
1,904
$
2,347
$
3,809
$
4,695
Interest Cost
1,053
1,279
2,176
2,558
638
799
1,275
1,597
Amortization of Actuarial Gain
(1,188
)
(1,394
)
(2,571
)
(2,788
)
(101
)
(8
)
(202
)
(15
)
State Administrative Fees and Insurance Bond Premiums
—
—
—
—
968
973
1,699
1,876
Curtailment Gain
—
—
(1,307
)
—
—
—
—
—
Net Periodic Benefit Cost
$
906
$
1,508
$
542
$
3,016
$
3,409
$
4,111
$
6,581
$
8,153
Expense (income) attributable to discontinued operations included in the CWP net periodic cost above was
$305
for the
three
months ended
June 30, 2015
, and
$(1,290)
and
$380
for the
six
months ended
June 30, 2016
and
2015
, respectively.
On March 31, 2016, CONSOL Energy completed the sale of its membership interests in BMC (See Note 2 - Discontinued Operations). As a result of the sale, certain obligations of the CWP plan were transferred the buyer. This transfer triggered a curtailment gain of
$1,307
. The curtailment resulted in a plan remeasurement increasing plan liabilities by
$5,014
, net of
$2,700
deferred tax at March 31, 2016.
CONSOL Energy does not expect to contribute to the CWP plan in
2016
. The Company intends to pay benefit claims as they become due. For the
six
months ended
June 30, 2016
and
2015
,
$5,600
and
$5,293
of CWP benefit claims have been paid, respectively.
CONSOL Energy does not expect to contribute to the workers’ compensation plan in
2016
. The Company intends to pay benefit claims as they become due. For the
six
months ended
June 30, 2016
and
2015
,
$8,075
and
$8,821
of workers’ compensation benefits, state administrative fees and surety bond premiums have been paid, respectively.
NOTE 7—INCOME TAXES:
The effective tax rate for the
three
and
six
months ended
June 30, 2016
was
30.0%
and
30.8%
, respectively. The effective tax rate is different from the U.S. federal statutory rate of 35% primarily due to charges to record state valuation allowances and the effects of the 2010-2013 Federal tax audit still in progress, partially offset by a larger anticipated book loss and the income tax benefit for excess percentage depletion.
The effective tax rate for the
three
and
six
months ended
June 30, 2015
was
34.3%
and
37.7%
, respectively. The effective tax rate is different from the U.S. federal statutory rate of 35% primarily due to impairment charges recorded in June 2015. In addition, as the Company's loss for the six months ended June 30, 2015 exceeded the anticipated ordinary loss for the full year, the tax benefit recognized for the six months ended
June 30, 2015
was limited to the amount that would be recognized if the year-to-date ordinary loss were the anticipated ordinary loss for the full year. Another item contributing to the benefit is the deduction for percentage depletion in excess of cost depletion related to the Company's coal operations.
The total amount of uncertain tax positions at
June 30, 2016
and
December 31, 2015
was
$15,536
and
$12,702
, respectively. If these uncertain tax positions were recognized, approximately
$2,834
would affect CONSOL Energy's effective tax rate at
June 30, 2016
. There would be no effect on the Company's effective tax rate at
December 31, 2015
. There was an increase of
$2,834
to the liability for unrecognized tax benefits during the
six
months ended
June 30, 2016
.
CONSOL Energy recognizes interest accrued related to uncertain tax positions in interest expense. As of
June 30, 2016
and
December 31, 2015
, the Company reported an accrued interest liability relating to uncertain tax positions of
$180
and
$53
, respectively, in Other Current Liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. The accrued interest liability includes
$127
of accrued interest expense that is reflected in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Income for the
six
months ended
June 30, 2016
.
CONSOL Energy recognizes penalties accrued related to uncertain tax positions in its income tax expense. As of
June 30, 2016
and
December 31, 2015
, CONSOL Energy had no accrued liabilities for tax penalties related to uncertain tax positions.
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CONSOL Energy and its subsidiaries file federal income tax returns with the United States and returns within various states and Canadian jurisdictions. With few exceptions, the Company is no longer subject to United States federal, state, local, or non-U.S. income tax examinations by tax authorities for the years before 2010. The Company expects the Internal Revenue Service to conclude its audit of tax years 2010 through 2013 in the third quarter of 2016.
NOTE 8—INVENTORIES:
Inventory components consist of the following:
June 30,
2016
December 31,
2015
Coal
$
2,975
$
4,660
Supplies
57,843
62,132
Total Inventories
$
60,818
$
66,792
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. The cost of coal inventories is determined by the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method. Coal inventory costs include labor, supplies, equipment costs, operating overhead, depreciation, depletion and amortization, and other related costs. The cost of supplies inventory is determined by the average cost method and includes operating and maintenance supplies to be used in our natural gas and coal operations.
NOTE 9—ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE SECURITIZATION:
CONSOL Energy and certain of its U.S. subsidiaries were party to a trade accounts receivable facility with financial institutions for the sale on a continuous basis of eligible trade accounts receivable. This facility was terminated on July 7, 2015.
CNX Funding Corporation, a wholly owned, special purpose, bankruptcy-remote subsidiary, bought and sold eligible trade receivables generated by certain subsidiaries of CONSOL Energy. Under the receivables facility, CONSOL Energy and certain subsidiaries, irrevocably and without recourse, sold all of their eligible trade accounts receivable to CNX Funding Corporation, who in turn sold these receivables to financial institutions and their affiliates, while maintaining a subordinated interest in a portion of the pool of trade receivables. This retained interest, which was included in Accounts and Notes Receivable-Trade in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, was recorded at fair value. Due to a short average collection cycle for such receivables, CONSOL Energy's collection experience history and the composition of the designated pool of trade accounts receivable that were part of this program, the fair value of its retained interest approximated the total amount of the designated pool of accounts receivable. CONSOL Energy serviced the sold trade receivables for the financial institutions for a fee based upon market rates for similar services.
In accordance with the Transfers and Servicing Topic of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification, CONSOL Energy recorded transactions under the securitization facility as secured borrowings on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The pledge of collateral was reported as Accounts Receivable - Securitized and the borrowings were classified as debt in Borrowings under Securitization Facility.
The cost of funds under this facility was based upon LIBOR and commercial paper rates, plus a charge for administrative services paid to the financial institution. Costs associated with the receivables facility totaled $
207
and
$403
for the
three
and
six
months ended
June 30, 2015
, respectively. These costs were recorded as financing fees which are included in Other Costs - Miscellaneous Operating Expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
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NOTE 10—PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT:
June 30,
2016
December 31,
2015
E&P Property, Plant and Equipment
Intangible drilling cost
$
3,491,437
$
3,452,989
Proved gas properties
1,928,917
1,922,602
Unproved gas properties
1,422,991
1,421,083
Gas gathering equipment
1,128,278
1,147,173
Gas wells and related equipment
819,408
785,744
Other gas assets
127,645
125,691
Gas advance royalties
15,278
19,745
Total E&P Property, Plant and Equipment
$
8,933,954
$
8,875,027
Less: Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
2,902,470
2,695,674
Total E&P Property, Plant and Equipment - Net
$
6,031,484
$
6,179,353
Coal and Other Property, Plant and Equipment - Continuing Operations:
Coal and other plant and equipment
$
2,856,928
$
2,853,436
Coal properties and surface lands
805,011
769,537
Airshafts
371,064
361,872
Mine development
344,138
344,298
Coal advance mining royalties
330,738
328,715
Leased coal lands
224,304
262,022
Total Coal and Other Property, Plant and Equipment
$
4,932,183
$
4,919,880
Less: Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
2,457,576
2,366,527
Total Coal and Other Property, Plant and Equipment - Net
$
2,474,607
$
2,553,353
Total Company Property, Plant and Equipment
$
13,866,137
$
13,794,907
Less - Total Company Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
5,360,046
5,062,201
Total Property, Plant and Equipment of Continuing Operations - Net
$
8,506,091
$
8,732,706
Impairment of Proved Properties
CONSOL Energy performs a quantitative annual impairment test, during the fourth quarter of each year, over proved properties using the published NYMEX forward prices, timing, methods and other assumptions consistent with historical periods. During interim periods, management updates these annual tests whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that a property’s carrying amount may not be recoverable. Throughout the first six months of 2015, spot prices and forward curves for natural gas continued to decline from December 31, 2014 prices, which together with other macro-economic factors in the exploration and production industry were deemed indicators of impairment for all of the Company's natural gas assets. Impairment tests require that the Company first compare future undiscounted cash flows by asset group to their respective carrying values. If the carrying amount exceeds the estimated undiscounted future cash flows, a reduction of the carrying amount of the natural gas properties to their estimated fair values is required, which is determined based on discounted cash flow techniques using a market-specific weighted average cost of capital.
During the quarter ended June 30, 2015, certain of the Company’s producing gas properties, primarily shallow oil and gas assets, failed the undiscounted cash flow portion of the test. After performing the discounted cash flow portion of the test, CONSOL Energy recorded an impairment of $
824,742
in the Impairment of Exploration and Production Properties in the Consolidated Statement of Income. Valuation of the impaired assets is a Level 3 measurement as it incorporates significant unobservable inputs, such as future production levels and operating costs, within the discounted cash flow analysis. The impairment related to approximately 95% of the Company’s shallow oil and gas assets in West Virginia and Pennsylvania. No such impairments were recorded during the three or six months ended June 30, 2016.
Impairment of Unproved Properties
CONSOL Energy evaluates capitalized costs of unproved gas properties for recoverability on a prospective basis. Indicators of potential impairment include potential shifts in business strategy, overall economic factors and historical experience. If it is determined that the properties will not yield proven reserves, the related costs are expensed in the period the determination is
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made. For the quarter ended
June 30, 2015
, unproved property impairments relating to the determination that the properties will not yield proved reserves were $
4,163
and are included in the Impairment of Exploration and Production Properties in the Consolidated Statement of Income. Valuation of the impaired assets is a Level 3 measurement as it incorporates significant unobservable inputs, such as future production levels and operating costs, within the discounted cash flow analysis. This impairment primarily related to the court ruling in June 2015 in the state of New York that officially bans hydraulic fracturing. No such impairments were recorded during the three or six months ended June 30, 2016.
Industry Participation Agreements
CONSOL Energy has two significant industry participation agreements (referred to as "joint ventures" or "JVs") that provided drilling and completion carries for the Company's retained interests.
CNX Gas Company is party to a joint development agreement with Hess Ohio Developments, LLC (Hess) with respect to approximately
155
thousand net Utica Shale acres in Ohio in which each party has a 50% undivided interest. Under the agreement, as amended, Hess is obligated to pay a total of approximately $
335,000
in the form of a 50% drilling carry of certain CONSOL Energy working interest obligations as the acreage is developed. As of
June 30, 2016
, Hess’ remaining carry obligation is $
6,616
.
CNX Gas Company is party to a joint development agreement with Noble Energy, Inc. (Noble) with respect to approximately
700
thousand net Marcellus Shale natural gas and oil acres in West Virginia and Pennsylvania, in which each party owns a 50% undivided interest. Under the agreement, as amended, Noble Energy is obligated to pay a total of approximately
$1,846,000
in the form of a one-third drilling carry of certain of CONSOL Energy’s working interest obligations as the property is developed, subject to certain limitations. These limitations include the suspension of the carry if average Henry Hub natural gas prices are below $4.00 per million British thermal units (MMbtu) for three consecutive months. The carry was in effect from March 1, 2014, until November 1, 2014 at which time natural gas prices had fallen below $4.00/MMbtu for three consecutive months. The carry remains suspended. Limitations also include a
$400,000
annual maximum on Noble Energy's carried cost obligation. As of
June 30, 2016
, Noble Energy’s remaining carry obligation is
$1,624,448
.
NOTE 11—SHORT-TERM NOTES PAYABLE:
CONSOL Energy's current senior secured credit agreement expires on June 18, 2019. The credit facility allows for up to $
2,000,000
of borrowings, which includes a $
750,000
letters of credit sub-limit. CONSOL Energy can request an additional $
500,000
increase in the aggregate borrowing limit amount.
The current facility is secured by substantially all of the assets of CONSOL Energy and certain of its subsidiaries. Fees and interest rate spreads are based on the percentage of facility utilization, measured quarterly. Availability under the facility is limited to a borrowing base, which is determined by the lenders syndication agent and approved by the required number of lenders in good faith by calculating a value of CONSOL Energy's proved natural gas reserves.
The current facility contains a number of affirmative and negative covenants that limit the Company's ability to dispose of assets, make investments, purchase or redeem CONSOL Energy common stock, pay dividends, merge with another corporation and amend, modify or restate the senior unsecured notes. In April 2016, the facility was amended to require that: (i) the Company must prepay outstanding loans under the revolving credit facility to the extent that cash on hand exceeds $150 million for two consecutive business days; (ii) mortgage 85% of its proved reserves and 80% of its proved developed producing reserves, in each case, which are included in the borrowing base; (iii) maintain applicable deposit, securities and commodities accounts with the lenders or affiliates thereof; and (iv) enter into control agreements with respect to such applicable accounts. In addition, the Company pledged the equity interest it holds in CONE Gathering, LLC, and CONE Midstream Partners, LP as collateral to secure loans under the credit agreement.
The facility also requires that CONSOL Energy maintain a minimum interest coverage ratio of
2.50
to 1.00, which is calculated as the ratio of Adjusted EBITDA to cash interest expense of CONSOL Energy and certain of its subsidiaries, measured quarterly. CONSOL Energy must also maintain a minimum current ratio of no less than
1.00
to 1.00, which is calculated as the ratio of current assets, plus revolver availability, to current liabilities, excluding borrowings under the revolver, measured quarterly. At
June 30, 2016
, the interest coverage ratio was
4.79
to 1.00 and the current ratio was
2.75
to 1.00. Further, the credit facility allows unlimited investments in joint ventures for the development and operation of natural gas gathering systems and permits CONSOL Energy to separate its E&P and coal businesses if the leverage ratio (which is, essentially, the ratio of debt to EBITDA) of the E&P business immediately after the separation would not be greater than
2.75
to 1.00. The calculation of all of the ratios exclude CNX Coal Resources LP ("CNXC").
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At
June 30, 2016
, the
$2,000,000
facility had $
466,000
of borrowings outstanding and $
309,011
of letters of credit outstanding, leaving $
1,224,989
of unused capacity. At
December 31, 2015
, the
$2,000,000
facility had
$952,000
of borrowings outstanding and $
258,177
of letters of credit outstanding, leaving $
789,823
of unused capacity.
NOTE 12—LONG-TERM DEBT:
June 30,
2016
December 31,
2015
Debt:
Senior Notes due April 2022 at 5.875% (Principal of $1,850,000 plus Unamortized Premium of $5,175 and $5,617, respectively)
$
1,855,175
$
1,855,617
Senior Notes due April 2023 at 8.00% (Principal of $500,000 less Unamortized Discount of $6,109 and $6,561, respectively)
493,891
493,439
Revolving Credit Facility - CNX Coal Resources LP
198,000
185,000
MEDCO Revenue Bonds in Series due September 2025 at 5.75%
102,865
102,865
Senior Notes due April 2020 at 8.25%, Issued at Par Value
74,470
74,470
Senior Notes due March 2021 at 6.375%, Issued at Par Value
20,611
20,611
Advance Royalty Commitments (16.35% Weighted Average Interest Rate)
3,482
3,964
Other Long-Term Note Maturing in 2018 (Principal of $2,504 and $3,096 less Unamortized Discount of $215 and $327, respectively)
2,289
2,769
Less: Unamortized Debt Issuance Costs
30,357
33,017
2,720,426
2,705,718
Net Amounts Due in One Year and Current Unamortized Debt Issuance Costs*
(2,578
)
(2,602
)
Long-Term Debt
$
2,723,004
$
2,708,320
* Represents
$1,844
and
$1,820
due in one year, less
$4,422
of unamortized debt issuance costs at
June 30, 2016
and
December 31, 2015
, respectively. Excludes current portion of Capital Lease Obligations of
$6,946
and $
7,590
at
June 30, 2016
and
December 31, 2015
, respectively.
In March 2015, CONSOL Energy closed on the private placement of
$500,000
of
8.00%
senior notes due in 2023 (the "Notes") less
$7,240
of unamortized bond discount. The Notes are guaranteed by substantially all of CONSOL Energy's wholly-owned domestic restricted subsidiaries. CONSOL Energy used the net proceeds of the sale of the Notes, together with borrowings under its revolving credit facility, to purchase
$937,822
of its outstanding
8.25%
senior notes due in 2020 and
$229,176
of its outstanding
6.375%
senior notes due in 2021. As part of this transaction, $
67,734
was included in Loss on Debt Extinguishment on the Consolidated Statements of Income.
In April 2015, FASB issued Update 2015-03 - Interest-Imputation of Interest: Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs. To simplify the presentation of debt issuance costs, the amendments in this Update require that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct reduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability, consistent with debt discounts. This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015 and is required to be applied retrospectively to all prior periods presented. As permitted by the Update, CONSOL Energy elected to early adopt this guidance beginning in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2015. The resulting reclassification of unamortized debt issuance costs from Other Assets to Long-Term Debt, net of the current portion, in the Consolidated Balance Sheets was
$25,935
and
$28,595
as of
June 30, 2016
and
December 31, 2015
, respectively.
Also in April, 2015, CONSOL Energy purchased
$2,508
of its outstanding
8.25%
senior notes due in 2020 and
$213
of its outstanding
6.375%
senior notes due in 2021. As part of this transaction,
$17
was included in Loss on Debt Extinguishment on the Consolidated Statements of Income.
In July 2015, CNXC, entered into a Credit Agreement for a
$400,000
revolving credit facility. As of
June 30, 2016
and December 31, 2015, CNXC had
$198,000
and
$185,000
of outstanding borrowings on the facility, respectively. CONSOL Energy is not a guarantor of CNXC's revolving credit facility. See Note 18 - Related Party Transactions for more information.
NOTE 13—COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES:
CONSOL Energy and its subsidiaries are subject to various lawsuits and claims with respect to such matters as personal injury, wrongful death, damage to property, exposure to hazardous substances, governmental regulations including environmental remediation, employment and contract disputes and other claims and actions arising out of the normal course of business. CONSOL
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Energy accrues the estimated loss for these lawsuits and claims when the loss is probable and can be estimated. The Company's current estimated accruals related to these pending claims, individually and in the aggregate, are immaterial to the financial position, results of operations or cash flows of CONSOL Energy. It is possible that the aggregate loss in the future with respect to these lawsuits and claims could ultimately be material to the financial position, results of operations or cash flows of CONSOL Energy; however, such amounts cannot be reasonably estimated. The amount claimed against CONSOL Energy is disclosed below when an amount is expressly stated in the lawsuit or claim, which is not often the case. The maximum aggregate amount claimed in those lawsuits and claims, regardless of probability, where a claim is expressly stated or can be estimated, exceeds the aggregate amounts accrued for all lawsuits and claims by approximately
$613,344
.
The following lawsuits and claims include those for which a loss is probable and an accrual has been recognized:
Hale Litigation: This class action lawsuit was filed on September 23, 2010 in the U.S. District Court in Abingdon, Virginia. The putative class consists of forced-pooled unleased gas owners whose ownership of the coalbed methane (CBM) gas was declared to be in conflict with rights of others. The lawsuit seeks a judicial declaration of ownership of the CBM and damages based on allegations CNX Gas Company failed to either pay royalties due to conflicting claimants or deemed lessors or paid them less than required because of the alleged practice of improper below market sales and/or taking alleged improper post-production deductions. On September 30, 2013, the District Judge entered an Order certifying the class, and CNX Gas Company appealed the Order to the U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. On August 19, 2014, the Fourth Circuit agreed with CNX Gas Company, reversed the Order certifying the class and remanded the case to the trial court for further proceedings consistent with the decision. On April 23, 2015, Plaintiffs filed a Renewed Motion for Class Certification, and on June 23, 2015 CNX Gas Company filed its Opposition to same. The Court held a hearing on the Motion on September 18, 2015 and has not yet ruled. CONSOL Energy continues to believe this action cannot properly proceed as a class action in any form, believes the case has meritorious defenses, and intends to defend it vigorously. The Company has established an accrual to cover its estimated liability for this case. This accrual is immaterial to the overall financial position of CONSOL Energy and is included in Other Accrued Liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Addison Litigation: This class action lawsuit was filed on April 28, 2010 in the U.S. District Court in Abingdon, Virginia. The putative class consists of gas lessors whose gas ownership is in conflict. The lawsuit seeks a judicial declaration of ownership of the CBM and damages based on the allegations that CNX Gas Company failed to either pay royalties due to these conflicting claimant lessors or paid them less than required because of the alleged practice of improper below market sales and/or taking alleged improper post-production deductions. On September 30, 2013, the District Judge entered an Order certifying the class, and CNX Gas Company appealed the Order to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. On August 19, 2014, the Fourth Circuit agreed with CNX Gas Company, reversed the Order certifying the class and remanded the case to the trial court for further proceedings consistent with the decision. On April 23, 2015, Plaintiffs filed a Renewed Motion for Class Certification, and on June 23, 2015 CNX Gas Company filed its Opposition to same. The Court held a hearing on the Motion on September 18, 2015 and has not yet ruled. CONSOL Energy continues to believe this action cannot properly proceed as a class action in any form, believes the case has meritorious defenses, and intends to defend it vigorously. The Company has established an accrual to cover its estimated liability for this case. This accrual is immaterial to the overall financial position of CONSOL Energy and is included in Other Accrued Liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Clean Water Act - Bailey Mine: The Company received from the U.S. EPA on April 8, 2011, a request for information relating to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit compliance at the Company’s Bailey and Enlow Fork Mines. In response, CONSOL Pennsylvania Coal Company submitted water discharge monitoring and other data to the EPA. In early 2013, the case was referred to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP) also became involved. On December 18, 2014, the DOJ provided the Company a proposed Consent Decree to resolve certain Clean Water Act and Clean Streams Law claims against CONSOL Energy, Inc. and CONSOL Pennsylvania Coal Company with respect to the Bailey Mine Complex. After negotiations, the parties reached an agreement in principle on the terms of a Consent Decree naming CONSOL Energy Inc., Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company LLC and CNX Coal Resources LP as defendants. The draft Consent Decree is awaiting senior-level approval at DOJ, U.S. EPA and PA DEP. Subject to receipt of that approval, a proposed Consent Decree executed by all of the parties would be filed with the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania and noticed for public comment. Subject to the resolution of any public comments, the governments would file a joint motion seeking entry of the proposed Consent Decree by the court. The Company has established an accrual to cover its liability in this matter. This accrual is immaterial to the overall financial position of CONSOL Energy and is included in Other Accrued Liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
The following royalty and land rights lawsuits and claims include those for which a loss is reasonably possible, but not probable, and accordingly, an accrual may not have been recognized. These claims are influenced by many factors which prevent the estimation of a range of potential loss. These factors include, but are not limited to, generalized allegations of unspecified damages (such as improper deductions), discovery having not commenced or not having been completed, unavailability of expert reports on damages and non-monetary issues being tried. For example, in instances where a gas lease termination is sought, damages would depend on
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speculation as to if and when the gas production would otherwise have occurred, how many wells would have been drilled on the lease premises, what their production would be, what the cost of production would be, and what the price of gas would be during the production period. An estimate is calculated, if applicable, when sufficient information becomes available.
Virginia Mine Void Litigation: The Company is currently defending three lawsuits naming Consolidation Coal Company (CCC), Island Creek Coal Company (ICCC), CNX Gas Company, and/or CONSOL Energy. The lawsuits were filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia. On October 26, 2015, the trial court granted summary judgment in favor of the defendants in two of the actions upon its finding that plaintiffs' claims are barred by the applicable statutes of limitation. Plaintiffs have appealed both cases to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. The third case remains pending in the trial court. On January 26, 2016, six mine void lawsuits that have twice before been filed and voluntarily dismissed, were refiled for a third time in state court but have not been served. The Complaints seek damages and injunctive relief in connection with the transfer of water from mining activities at Buchanan Mine into void spaces in inactive ICCC mines adjacent to the Buchanan operations, voids ostensibly underlying plaintiffs’ properties. While some of the plaintiffs have an ownership interest in the coal, others have some interest in one or more of the fee, surface, oil/gas or other mineral estates. The suits allege the water storage precludes access to and has damaged coal, impeded coalbed methane gas production and was made without compensation to the property owners. Plaintiffs seek recovery in tort, contract and trespass assumpsit (quasi-contract). The suits each seek damages between $50,000 and in excess of $100,000 plus punitive damages. The Company intends to vigorously defend these suits.
At
June 30, 2016
, CONSOL Energy has provided the following financial guarantees, unconditional purchase obligations and letters of credit to certain third parties, as described by major category in the following table. These amounts represent the maximum potential of total future payments that the Company could be required to make under these instruments. These amounts have not been reduced for potential recoveries under recourse or collateralization provisions. Generally, recoveries under reclamation bonds would be limited to the extent of the work performed at the time of the default. No amounts related to these financial guarantees and letters of credit are recorded as liabilities in the financial statements. CONSOL Energy management believes that these guarantees will expire without being funded, and therefore the commitments will not have a material adverse effect on financial condition.
Amount of Commitment Expiration Per Period
Total
Amounts
Committed
Less Than
1 Year
1-3 Years
3-5 Years
Beyond
5 Years
Letters of Credit:
Employee-Related
$
67,523
$
39,934
$
27,589
$
—
$
—
Environmental
998
998
—
—
—
Other
240,490
204,593
35,897
—
—
Total Letters of Credit
309,011
245,525
63,486
—
—
Surety Bonds:
Employee-Related
115,352
115,352
—
—
—
Environmental
551,830
542,859
8,971
—
—
Other
26,167
23,952
2,213
2
—
Total Surety Bonds
693,349
682,163
11,184
2
—
Guarantees:
Coal
16,700
16,700
—
—
—
Other
80,556
42,183
18,990
14,397
4,986
Total Guarantees
97,256
58,883
18,990
14,397
4,986
Total Commitments
$
1,099,616
$
986,571
$
93,660
$
14,399
$
4,986
Included in the above table are commitments and guarantees entered into in conjunction with the sale of Consolidation Coal Company and certain of its subsidiaries, which contain all five of its longwall coal mines in West Virginia, and its river operations to a subsidiary of Murray Energy Corporation (Murray Energy). As part of the sales agreement, CONSOL Energy has guaranteed certain equipment lease obligations and coal sales agreements that were assumed by Murray Energy. In the event that Murray Energy would default on the obligations defined in the agreements, CONSOL Energy would be required to perform under the guarantees. If CONSOL Energy would be required to perform, the stock purchase agreement provides various recourse actions. At
June 30, 2016
, and December 31, 2015, the fair value of these guarantees was
$1,463
and
$1,228
, respectively, and are included in Other Accrued Liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The fair value of certain of the guarantees was determined using CONSOL Energy’s risk-adjusted interest rate. Significant increases or decreases in the risk-adjusted interest rates may result in a significantly higher or lower fair value measurement. Coal sales agreement guarantees were valued based on an evaluation of coal market pricing compared to contracted sales price and includes an adjustment for nonperformance risk. No other amounts related to financial guarantees and
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letters of credit are recorded as liabilities in the financial statements. Significant judgment is required in determining the fair value of these guarantees. The guarantees of the leases and sales agreements are classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
CONSOL Energy regularly evaluates the likelihood of default for all guarantees based on an expected loss analysis and records the fair value, if any, of its guarantees as an obligation in the consolidated financial statements.
CONSOL Energy and CNX Gas Company enter into long-term unconditional purchase obligations to procure major equipment purchases, natural gas firm transportation, gas drilling services and other operating goods and services. These purchase obligations are not recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of
June 30, 2016
, the purchase obligations for each of the next five years and beyond were as follows:
Obligations Due
Amount
Less than 1 year
$
193,389
1 - 3 years
278,664
3 - 5 years
224,537
More than 5 years
608,816
Total Purchase Obligations
$
1,305,406
NOTE 14—DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS:
CONSOL Energy enters into financial derivative instruments to manage its exposure to commodity price volatility. CONSOL Energy de-designated all of its cash flow hedges on December 31, 2014 and accounts for all existing and future gas and NGL commodity hedges on a mark-to-market basis with changes in fair value recorded in current period earnings. In connection with this de-designation, CONSOL Energy froze the balances recorded in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income at December 31, 2014 and will reclassify balances to earnings as the underlying physical transactions occur, unless it is no longer probable that the physical transaction will occur at which time the related gains deferred in Other Comprehensive Income (OCI) will be immediately recorded in earnings.
CONSOL Energy is exposed to credit risk in the event of non-performance by counterparties. The creditworthiness of counterparties is subject to continuing review. The Company has not experienced any issues of non-performance by derivative counterparties.
None of the Company's counterparty master agreements currently require CONSOL Energy to post collateral for any of its positions. However, as stated in the counterparty master agreements, if CONSOL Energy's obligations with one of its counterparties cease to be secured on the same basis as similar obligations with the other lenders under the credit facility, CONSOL Energy would have to post collateral for instruments in a liability position in excess of defined thresholds. All of the Company's derivative instruments are subject to master netting arrangements with our counterparties. CONSOL Energy recognizes all financial derivative instruments as either assets or liabilities at fair value on the Consolidated Balance Sheets on a gross basis.
Each of CONSOL Energy's counterparty master agreements allows, in the event of default, the ability to elect early termination of outstanding contracts. If early termination is elected, CONSOL Energy and the applicable counterparty would net settle all open hedge positions.
CONSOL Energy’s natural gas derivative instruments accounted for a total notional amount of production of
615.3
Bcf at
June 30, 2016
and are forecasted to settle through
2020
. At
December 31, 2015
, the natural gas derivative instruments accounted for a total notional amount of production of
456.1
Bcf. At
June 30, 2016
, the basis only swaps were for notional amounts of
283.8
Bcf and are forecasted to settle through
2020
. At
December 31, 2015
, the basis only swaps were for notional amounts of
124.4
Bcf. CONSOL Energy's NGL derivative instruments accounted for a total notional amount of production of
246.6
Mbbls of propane at
June 30, 2016
and are forecasted to settle through
2017
. No NGL derivative instruments were outstanding at
December 31, 2015
.
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The gross fair value of CONSOL Energy's derivative instruments at
June 30, 2016
and
December 31, 2015
were as follows:
Asset Derivative Instruments
Liability Derivative Instruments
June 30,
December 31,
June 30,
December 31,
2016
2015
2016
2015
Commodity Swaps:
Prepaid Expense
$
58,057
$
234,409
Other Accrued Liabilities
$
66,104
$
—
Other Assets
13,126
44,539
Other Liabilities
76,458
5,137
Total Asset
$
71,183
$
278,948
Total Liability
$
142,562
$
5,137
Basis Only Swaps:
Prepaid Expense
$
9,188
$
5,429
Other Accrued Liabilities
$
12,704
$
12,206
Other Assets
6,999
1,093
Other Liabilities
7,693
1,569
Total Asset
$
16,187
$
6,522
Total Liability
$
20,397
$
13,775
The effect of derivative instruments on CONSOL Energy's Consolidated Statements of Income was as follows:
For the Three Months Ended
For the Six Months Ended
June 30,
June 30,
2016
2015
2016
2015
Cash Received (Paid) in Settlement of Commodity Derivative Instruments:
Commodity Swaps:
Natural Gas
$
91,302
$
42,097
$
173,449
$
72,356
Propane
(114
)
—
(114
)
—
Natural Gas Basis Swaps
(10,853
)
161
(8,669
)
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Total Cash Received in Settlement of Commodity Derivative Instruments
80,335
42,258
164,666
72,399
Non-Cash Portion of (Loss) Gain on Commodity Derivative Instruments:
Commodity Swaps:
Natural Gas
(306,376
)
(60,277
)
(344,398
)
(29,173
)
Propane
(526
)
—
(792
)
—
Natural Gas Basis Swaps
9,463
2,434
3,042
807
Reclassified from Accumulated OCI
17,724
32,907
33,162
63,434
Total Non-Cash Portion of (Loss) Gain on Commodity Derivative Instruments
(279,715
)
(24,936
)
(308,986
)
35,068
(Loss) Gain on Commodity Derivative Instruments:
Commodity Swaps:
Natural Gas
(215,074
)
(18,180
)
(170,949
)
43,183
Propane
(640
)
—
(906
)
—
Natural Gas Basis Swaps
(1,390
)
2,595
(5,627
)
850
Reclassified from Accumulated OCI
17,724
32,907
33,162
63,434
Total (Loss) Gain on Commodity Derivative Instruments
$
(199,380
)
$
17,322
$
(144,320
)
$
107,467
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Changes in Accumulated OCI, net of tax, attributable to cash flow hedges that were de-designated December 31, 2014 were as follows:
For the Three Months Ended
For the Six Months Ended
June 30,
June 30,
2016
2015
2016
2015
Beginning Balance – Accumulated OCI
$
33,656
$
102,207
$
43,470
$
121,521
Gain Reclassified from Accumulated OCI (Net of tax: $6,521, $12,103, $12,145, $23,316)
(11,203
)
(20,804
)
(21,017
)
(40,118
)
Ending Balance – Accumulated OCI
$
22,453
$
81,403
$
22,453
$
81,403
CONSOL Energy expects to reclassify an additional
$22,453
, net of tax of
$12,866
, out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income over the remaining period ended December 31, 2016.
NOTE 15—FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS:
CONSOL Energy determines the fair value of assets and liabilities based on the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. The fair values are based on assumptions that market participants would use when pricing an asset or liability, including assumptions about risk and the risks inherent in valuation techniques and the inputs to valuations. The fair value hierarchy is based on whether the inputs to valuation techniques are observable or unobservable. Observable inputs reflect market data obtained from independent sources (including NYMEX forward curves, LIBOR-based discount rates and basis forward curves), while unobservable inputs reflect the Company's own assumptions of what market participants would use.
The fair value hierarchy includes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value as described below:
Level One - Quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets.
Level Two - The fair value of the assets and liabilities included in Level 2 are based on standard industry income approach models that use significant observable inputs, including NYMEX forward curves, LIBOR-based discount rates and basis forward curves.
Level Three - Unobservable inputs significant to the fair value measurement supported by little or no market activity. The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Company's third party guarantees are the credit risk of the third party and the third party surety bond markets. A significant increase or decrease in these values, in isolation, would have a directionally similar effect resulting in higher or lower fair value measurement of the Company's Level 3 guarantees.
In those cases when the inputs used to measure fair value meet the definition of more than one level of the fair value hierarchy, the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its totality determines the applicable level in the fair value hierarchy.
The financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized below:
Fair Value Measurements at June 30, 2016
Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2015
Description
(Level 1)
(Level 2)
(Level 3)
(Level 1)
(Level 2)
(Level 3)
Gas Derivatives
$
—
$
(75,589
)
$
—
$
—
$
266,558
$
—
Murray Energy Guarantees
$
—
$
—
$
(1,463
)
$
—
$
—
$
(1,228
)
The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value for which the fair value option was not elected:
Cash and cash equivalents:
The carrying amount reported in the Consolidated Balance Sheets for cash and cash equivalents approximates its fair value due to the short-term maturity of these instruments.
Short-term notes payable
: The carrying amount reported in the Consolidated Balance Sheets for short-term notes payable approximates its fair value due to the short-term maturity of these instruments.
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Long-term debt:
The fair value of long-term debt is measured using unadjusted quoted market prices or estimated using discounted cash flow analyses. The discounted cash flow analyses are based on current market rates for instruments with similar cash flows.
The carrying amounts and fair values of financial instruments for which the fair value option was not elected are as follows:
June 30, 2016
December 31, 2015
Carrying
Amount
Fair
Value
Carrying
Amount
Fair
Value
Cash and Cash Equivalents
$
97,626
$
97,626
$
72,574
$
72,574
Short-Term Notes Payable
$
(466,000
)
$
(466,000
)
$
(952,000
)
$
(952,000
)
Long-Term Debt
$
(2,750,784
)
$
(2,374,724
)
$
(2,738,735
)
$
(1,808,936
)
Cash and cash equivalents represent highly liquid instruments and constitute Level 1 fair value measurements. Certain of the Company’s debt is actively traded on a public market and, as a result, constitutes Level 1 fair value measurement. The portion of the Company’s debt obligations that are not actively traded are valued through reference to the applicable underlying benchmark rate and, as a result, constitutes Level 2 fair value measurement.
NOTE 16—SEGMENT INFORMATION:
CONSOL Energy consists of two principal business divisions: Exploration and Production (E&P) and Coal. The principal activity of the E&P division, which includes four reportable segments, is to produce pipeline quality natural gas for sale primarily to gas wholesalers. The E&P division's reportable segments are Marcellus, Utica, Coalbed Methane, and Other Gas. The Other Gas segment is primarily related to shallow oil and gas production and the Chattanooga Shale in Tennessee. It also includes the Company's purchased gas activities, selling, general and administrative activities, as well as various other activities assigned to the E&P division but not allocated to each individual well type.
The principal activities of the Coal division are mining, preparation and marketing of thermal coal, sold primarily to power generators. The Coal division's reportable segments are Pennsylvania (PA) Operations and Other Coal. For the
six
months ended
June 30, 2016
, the PA Operations aggregated segment includes the following mines: Bailey Mine, Enlow Fork Mine, Harvey Mine and the corresponding preparation plant facilities. For the
six
months ended
June 30, 2016
, the Other Coal segment includes coal terminal operations, closed and idle mine activities, the Company's purchased coal activities and selling, general and administrative activities, as well as various other activities assigned to the Coal division.
CONSOL Energy’s All Other division includes expenses from various other corporate activities that are not allocated to the E&P or Coal divisions.
Prior to classifying the Miller Creek Complex as held for sale in discontinued operations on June 30, 2016, the Other Coal Segment contained thermal coal sales geographically separated from PA Operations. See Note 2 - Discontinued Operations for more information.
Prior to the sale of the Buchanan Mine on March 31, 2016, CONSOL Energy had a third reportable segment in the Coal division, Virginia (VA) Operations. See Note 2 - Discontinued Operations for more information relating to the sale.
In the preparation of the following information, intersegment sales have been recorded at amounts approximating market. Operating profit for each segment is based on sales less identifiable operating and non-operating expenses. Assets are reflected at the division level for E&P and are not allocated between each individual E&P segment. These assets are not allocated to each individual segment due to the diverse asset base controlled by CONSOL Energy, whereby each individual asset may service more than one segment within the division. An allocation of such asset base would not be meaningful or representative on a segment by segment basis.
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Industry segment results for the
three months
ended
June 30, 2016
are:
Marcellus
Shale
Utica Shale
Coalbed Methane
Other
Gas
Total
E&P
PA Operations
Other
Coal
Total Coal
Other
Adjustments and
Eliminations
Consolidated
Sales—Outside
$
83,651
$
41,037
$
33,574
$
9,671
$
167,933
$
250,562
$
604
$
251,166
$
—
$
—
$
419,099
Gain (Loss) on Commodity Derivative Instruments
48,870
10,019
16,478
(274,747
)
(199,380
)
—
—
—
—
—
(199,380
)
Other Outside Sales
—
—
—
—
—
—
8,059
8,059
—
—
8,059
Sales—Purchased Gas
—
—
—
7,929
7,929
—
—
—
—
—
7,929
Freight—Outside
—
—
—
—
—
11,186
261
11,447
—
—
11,447
Total Sales and Freight
$
132,521
$
51,056
$
50,052
$
(257,147
)
$
(23,518
)
$
261,748
$
8,924
$
270,672
$
—
$
—
$
247,154
Earnings (Loss) Before Income Taxes
$
13,304
$
9,923
$
5,218
$
(322,944
)
$
(294,499
)
$
22,773
$
642
$
23,415
$
(62,280
)
$
—
$
(333,364
)
(A)
Segment Assets
$
6,511,352
$
2,029,307
$
650,870
$
2,680,177
$
470,809
$
122,419
$
9,784,757
(B)
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
$
105,151
$
41,698
$
(11,629
)
$
30,069
$
1
$
—
$
135,221
Capital Expenditures
$
23,452
$
13,099
$
424
$
13,523
$
618
$
—
$
37,593
(A) Includes equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates of
$9,163
and
$56
for E&P and Coal, respectively.
(B) Includes investments in unconsolidated equity affiliates of
$252,517
and
$3,650
for E&P and Coal, respectively.
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Industry segment results for the
three months
ended
June 30, 2015
are:
Marcellus
Shale
Utica
Shale
Coalbed Methane
Other
Gas
Total
E&P
PA Operations
Other
Coal
Total
Coal
Other
Adjustments and
Eliminations
Consolidated
Sales—Outside
$
81,321
$
17,661
$
46,640
$
14,032
$
159,654
$
318,995
$
—
$
318,995
$
—
$
—
$
478,649
(C)
Gain (Loss) on Commodity Derivative Instruments
18,260
—
18,752
(19,690
)
17,322
—
—
—
—
—
17,322
Other Outside Sales
—
—
—
—
—
—
6,337
6,337
—
—
6,337
Sales—Purchased Gas
—
—
—
1,517
1,517
—
—
—
—
—
1,517
Freight—Outside
—
—
—
—
—
2,706
44
2,750
—
—
2,750
Intersegment Transfers
—
—
349
—
349
—
—
—
—
(349
)
—
Total Sales and Freight
$
99,581
$
17,661
$
65,741
$
(4,141
)
$
178,842
$
321,701
$
6,381
$
328,082
$
—
$
(349
)
$
506,575
(Loss) Earnings Before Income Taxes
$
(1,528
)
$
(6,710
)
$
13,997
$
(897,131
)
$
(891,372
)
$
61,804
$
9,635
$
71,439
$
(58,610
)
$
(349
)
$
(878,892
)
(D)
Segment Assets
$
6,761,700
$
2,090,674
$
934,115
$
3,024,789
$
180,931
$
998,441
$
10,965,861
(E)
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
$
89,850
$
47,335
$
945
$
48,280
$
5
$
—
$
138,135
Capital Expenditures
$
289,152
$
35,415
$
1,489
$
36,904
$
3,822
$
—
$
329,878
(C)
Included in the Coal segment are sales of
$51,676
to Duke Energy, which comprises over 10% of sales.
(D)
Includes equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates of
$10,032
and
$1,895
for E&P and Coal, respectively.
(E) Includes investments in unconsolidated equity affiliates of
$181,106
and
$35,477
for E&P and Coal, respectively.
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Industry segment results for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2016
are:
Marcellus
Shale
Utica Shale
Coalbed Methane
Other
Gas
Total
E&P
PA Operations
Other
Coal
Total Coal
Other
Adjustments and
Eliminations
Consolidated
Sales—Outside
$
179,789
$
75,298
$
75,493
$
18,608
$
349,188
$
476,726
$
604
$
477,330
$
—
$
—
$
826,518
Gain (Loss) on Commodity Derivative Instruments
97,434
20,028
35,599
(297,381
)
(144,320
)
—
—
—
—
—
(144,320
)
Other Outside Sales
—
—
—
—
—
—
15,768
15,768
—
—
15,768
Sales—Purchased Gas
—
—
—
16,547
16,547
—
—
—
—
—
16,547
Freight—Outside
—
—
—
—
—
24,262
295
24,557
—
—
24,557
Intersegment Transfers
—
—
424
—
424
—
—
—
—
(424
)
—
Total Sales and Freight
$
277,223
$
95,326
$
111,516
$
(262,226
)
$
221,839
$
500,988
$
16,667
$
517,655
$
—
$
(424
)
$
739,070
Earnings (Loss) Before Income Taxes
$
32,786
$
13,179
$
17,824
$
(381,829
)
$
(318,040
)
$
45,847
$
(14,398
)
$
31,449
$
(112,277
)
$
(424
)
$
(399,292
)
(F)
Segment Assets
$
6,511,352
$
2,029,307
$
650,870
$
2,680,177
$
470,809
$
122,419
$
9,784,757
(G)
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
$
210,866
$
82,964
$
(3,622
)
$
79,342
$
1
$
—
$
290,209
Capital Expenditures
$
86,314
$
26,003
$
1,041
$
27,044
$
1,899
$
—
$
115,257
(F) Includes equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates of
$24,761
and
$1,123
for E&P and Coal, respectively.
(G) Includes investments in unconsolidated equity affiliates of
$252,517
and
$3,650
for E&P and Coal, respectively.
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Industry segment results for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2015
are:
Marcellus
Shale
Utica
Shale
Coalbed Methane
Other
Gas
Total
E&P
PA Operations
Other
Coal
Total
Coal
Other
Adjustments and
Eliminations
Consolidated
Sales—Outside
$
207,622
$
36,264
$
107,967
$
32,239
$
384,092
$
703,432
$
1,589
$
705,021
$
—
$
—
$
1,089,113
Gain on Commodity Derivative Instruments
31,051
—
32,410
44,006
107,467
—
—
—
—
—
107,467
Other Outside Sales
—
—
—
—
—
—
19,467
19,467
—
—
19,467
Sales—Purchased Gas
—
—
—
5,114
5,114
—
—
—
—
—
5,114
Freight—Outside
—
—
—
—
—
5,075
2,693
7,768
—
—
7,768
Intersegment Transfers
—
—
896
—
896
—
—
—
—
(896
)
—
Total Sales and Freight
$
238,673
$
36,264
$
141,273
$
81,359
$
497,569
$
708,507
$
23,749
$
732,256
$
—
$
(896
)
$
1,228,929
Earnings (Loss) Before Income Taxes
$
45,649
$
(10,831
)
$
32,566
$
(882,765
)
$
(815,381
)
$
160,205
$
3,533
$
163,738
$
(188,140
)
$
(896
)
$
(840,679
)
(H)
Segment Assets
$
6,761,700
$
2,090,674
$
934,115
$
3,024,789
$
180,931
$
998,441
$
10,965,861
(I)
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
$
177,294
$
93,079
$
9,903
$
102,982
$
12
$
—
$
280,288
Capital Expenditures
$
539,455
$
67,961
$
2,310
$
70,271
$
6,758
$
—
$
616,484
(H)
Includes equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates of
$18,410
and
$4,840
for E&P and Coal, respectively.
(I) Includes investments in unconsolidated equity affiliates of
$181,106
and
$35,477
for E&P and Coal, respectively.
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Reconciliation of Segment Information to Consolidated Amounts:
For the Three Months Ended June 30,
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
Loss Before Income Taxes:
2016
2015
2016
2015
Segment Loss Before Income Taxes for reportable business segments
$
(271,084
)
$
(819,933
)
$
(286,591
)
$
(651,643
)
Segment Loss Before Income Taxes for all other business segments
(14,853
)
(12,087
)
(14,985
)
(18,762
)
Interest expense, net
(47,427
)
(46,506
)
(97,292
)
(101,627
)
Eliminations
—
(349
)
(424
)
(896
)
Loss on debt extinguishment
—
(17
)
—
(67,751
)
Loss Before Income Taxes
$
(333,364
)
$
(878,892
)
$
(399,292
)
$
(840,679
)
Total Assets:
June 30,
2016
2015
Segment assets for total reportable business segments
$
9,191,529
$
9,786,489
Segment assets for all other business segments
197,333
80,358
Items excluded from segment assets:
Cash and other investments
97,547
9,942
Recoverable income taxes
—
21,211
Deferred tax assets
175,929
69,420
Discontinued Operations
122,419
998,441
Total Consolidated Assets
$
9,784,757
$
10,965,861
NOTE 17—GUARANTOR SUBSIDIARIES FINANCIAL INFORMATION:
The payment obligations under the
$74,470
,
8.250%
per annum senior notes due
April 1, 2020
, the
$20,611
,
6.375%
per annum senior notes due
March 1, 2021
, the
$1,855,175
,
5.875%
per annum senior notes due
April 15, 2022
, and the
$493,891
,
8.000%
per annum senior notes due
April 1, 2023
issued by CONSOL Energy are jointly and severally, and also fully and unconditionally, guaranteed by certain subsidiaries of CONSOL Energy. In accordance with positions established by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the following financial information sets forth separate financial information with respect to the parent, CNX Gas, a guarantor subsidiary, CNX Coal Resources LP (CNXC), a non-guarantor subsidiary, and the remaining guarantor and non-guarantor subsidiaries. The principal elimination entries include investments in subsidiaries and certain intercompany balances and transactions. CONSOL Energy, the parent, and a guarantor subsidiary manage several assets and liabilities of all other wholly owned subsidiaries. These include, for example, deferred tax assets, cash and other post-employment liabilities. These assets and liabilities are reflected as parent company or guarantor company amounts for purposes of this presentation.
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Income Statement for the
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2016
(unaudited):
Parent
Issuer
CNX Gas
Guarantor
Other
Subsidiary
Guarantors
CNXC Non-Guarantor
Other
Subsidiary
Non-
Guarantors
Elimination
Consolidated
Revenues and Other Income:
Natural Gas, NGLs and Oil Sales
$
—
$
167,933
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
167,933
Loss on Commodity Derivative Instruments
—
(199,380
)
—
—
—
—
(199,380
)
Coal Sales
—
—
201,054
50,112
—
—
251,166
Other Outside Sales
—
—
8,059
—
—
—
8,059
Purchased Gas Sales
—
7,929
—
—
—
—
7,929
Freight-Outside Coal
—
—
9,210
2,237
—
—
11,447
Miscellaneous Other Income
(431,586
)
12,256
19,352
1,423
—
431,587
33,032
Gain on Sale of Assets
—
2,247
3,366
1
—
—
5,614
Total Revenue and Other Income
(431,586
)
(9,015
)
241,041
53,773
—
431,587
285,800
Costs and Expenses:
Exploration and Production Costs
Lease Operating Expense
—
23,655
—
—
—
—
23,655
Transportation, Gathering and Compression
—
90,983
—
—
—
—
90,983
Production, Ad Valorem, and Other Fees
—
6,402
—
—
—
—
6,402
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
—
105,151
—
—
—
—
105,151
Exploration and Production Related Other Costs
—
2,823
—
—
—
—
2,823
Purchased Gas Costs
—
8,884
—
—
—
—
8,884
Other Corporate Expenses
—
30,656
—
—
—
—
30,656
Selling, General, and Administrative Costs
—
16,175
—
—
—
—
16,175
Total Exploration and Production Costs
—
284,729
—
—
—
—
284,729
Coal Costs
Operating and Other Costs
932
—
179,696
36,837
—
—
217,465
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
149
—
21,581
8,339
—
—
30,069
Freight Expense
—
—
9,210
2,237
—
—
11,447
Selling, General, and Administrative Costs
—
—
4,975
1,199
—
—
6,174
Other Corporate Expenses
—
—
3,892
463
—
—
4,355
Total Coal Costs
1,081
—
219,354
49,075
—
—
269,510
Other Costs
Miscellaneous Operating Expense
17,442
—
47
—
8
—
17,497
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
—
—
1
—
—
—
1
Interest Expense
42,991
755
1,590
2,091
—
—
47,427
Total Other Costs
60,433
755
1,638
2,091
8
—
64,925
Total Costs And Expenses
61,514
285,484
220,992
51,166
8
—
619,164
(Loss) Earnings Before Income Tax
(493,100
)
(294,499
)
20,049
2,607
(8
)
431,587
(333,364
)
Income Taxes
(23,272
)
(117,034
)
39,955
—
(3
)
—
(100,354
)
(Loss) Income From Continuing Operations
(469,828
)
(177,465
)
(19,906
)
2,607
(5
)
431,587
(233,010
)
Loss From Discontinued Operations, net
—
—
—
—
(235,639
)
—
(235,639
)
Net (Loss) Income
(469,828
)
(177,465
)
(19,906
)
2,607
(235,644
)
431,587
(468,649
)
Less: Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
—
—
—
—
—
1,179
1,179
Net (Loss) Income Attributable to CONSOL Energy Shareholders
$
(469,828
)
$
(177,465
)
$
(19,906
)
$
2,607
$
(235,644
)
$
430,408
$
(469,828
)
30
Balance Sheet at
June 30, 2016
(unaudited):
Parent
Issuer
CNX Gas
Guarantor
Other
Subsidiary
Guarantors
CNXC
Non-Guarantor
Other Subsidiary
Non-Guarantors
Elimination
Consolidated
Assets:
Current Assets:
Cash and Cash Equivalents
$
87,638
$
75
$
137
$
8,961
$
815
$
—
$
97,626
Accounts and Notes Receivable:
Trade
—
65,067
70,762
18,148
—
—
153,977
Other Receivables
35,224
54,548
4,261
92
—
—
94,125
Inventories
—
12,079
39,846
8,893
—
—
60,818
Prepaid Expenses
16,398
70,994
13,452
2,682
—
—
103,526
Current Assets of Discontinued Operations
—
—
—
—
16,168
—
16,168
Total Current Assets
139,260
202,763
128,458
38,776
16,983
—
526,240
Property, Plant and Equipment:
Property, Plant and Equipment
143,526
8,933,954
4,092,675
695,982
—
—
13,866,137
Less-Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
105,447
2,902,470
2,015,107
337,022
—
—
5,360,046
Property, Plant and Equipment of Discontinued Operations
—
—
—
—
103,085
—
103,085
Total Property, Plant and Equipment-Net
38,079
6,031,484
2,077,568
358,960
103,085
—
8,609,176
Other Assets:
Deferred Income Taxes
234,572
(58,643
)
—
—
—
—
175,929
Investment in Affiliates
9,883,209
252,517
19,757
—
—
(9,899,316
)
256,167
Other
63,051
24,588
109,255
17,185
—
—
214,079
Other Assets of Discontinued Operations
—
—
—
—
3,166
—
3,166
Total Other Assets
10,180,832
218,462
129,012
17,185
3,166
(9,899,316
)
649,341
Total Assets
$
10,358,171
$
6,452,709
$
2,335,038
$
414,921
$
123,234
$
(9,899,316
)
$
9,784,757
Liabilities and Equity:
Current Liabilities:
Accounts Payable
$
19,794
$
85,410
$
45,968
$
11,240
$
—
$
8,947
$
171,359
Accounts Payable (Recoverable)-Related Parties
3,175,959
1,426,279
(4,384,694
)
981
(209,578
)
(8,947
)
—
Current Portion of Long-Term Debt
(2,732
)
6,244
797
59
—
—
4,368
Short-Term Notes Payable
466,000
—
—
—
—
—
466,000
Accrued Income Taxes
(53,567
)
59,026
—
—
—
—
5,459
Other Accrued Liabilities
57,701
160,024
229,257
32,273
—
—
479,255
Current Liabilities of Discontinued Operations
—
—
—
—
24,938
—
24,938
Total Current Liabilities
3,663,155
1,736,983
(4,108,672
)
44,553
(184,640
)
—
1,151,379
Long-Term Debt:
2,424,590
30,110
105,293
194,505
1,254
—
2,755,752
Deferred Credits and Other Liabilities:
Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pensions
—
—
619,220
—
—
—
619,220
Pneumoconiosis Benefits
—
—
116,118
1,866
—
—
117,984
Mine Closing
—
—
207,148
7,196
—
—
214,344
Gas Well Closing
—
134,790
29,326
79
—
—
164,195
Workers’ Compensation
—
—
66,267
2,420
—
—
68,687
Salary Retirement
87,321
—
—
—
—
—
87,321
Reclamation
—
—
246
—
—
—
246
Other
57,507
182,240
4,071
536
—
—
244,354
Deferred Credits and Other Liabilities of Discontinued Operations
—
—
—
—
89,845
—
89,845
Total Deferred Credits and Other Liabilities
144,828
317,030
1,042,396
12,097
89,845
—
1,606,196
Total CONSOL Energy Inc. Stockholders’ Equity
4,125,598
4,368,586
5,296,021
163,766
216,775
(10,045,148
)
4,125,598
Noncontrolling Interest
—
—
—
—
—
145,832
145,832
Total Liabilities and Equity
$
10,358,171
$
6,452,709
$
2,335,038
$
414,921
$
123,234
$
(9,899,316
)
$
9,784,757
31
Income Statement for the
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2015
(unaudited):
Parent
Issuer
CNX Gas
Guarantor
Other
Subsidiary
Guarantors
CNXC
Non-Guarantor
Other
Subsidiary
Non-Guarantors
Elimination
Consolidated
Revenues and Other Income:
Natural Gas, NGLs and Oil Sales
$
—
$
160,004
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
(350
)
$
159,654
Gain on Commodity Derivative Instruments
—
17,322
—
—
—
—
17,322
Coal Sales
—
—
255,196
63,799
—
—
318,995
Other Outside Sales
—
—
6,337
—
—
—
6,337
Purchased Gas Sales
—
1,517
—
—
—
—
1,517
Freight-Outside Coal
—
—
2,209
541
—
—
2,750
Miscellaneous Other Income
(565,923
)
13,214
21,588
135
1,976
563,697
34,687
Gain on Sale of Assets
—
1,545
2,757
10
—
—
4,312
Total Revenue and Other Income
(565,923
)
193,602
288,087
64,485
1,976
563,347
545,574
Costs and Expenses:
Exploration and Production Costs
Lease Operating Expense
—
29,521
—
—
—
—
29,521
Transportation, Gathering and Compression
—
83,196
—
—
—
—
83,196
Production, Ad Valorem, and Other Fees
—
6,938
—
—
—
—
6,938
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
—
89,850
—
—
—
—
89,850
Exploration and Production Related Other Costs
—
2,324
—
—
(11
)
11
2,324
Purchased Gas Costs
—
1,061
—
—
—
—
1,061
Other Corporate Expenses
—
20,622
—
—
—
—
20,622
Impairment of Exploration and Production Properties
—
828,905
—
—
—
—
828,905
Selling, General, and Administrative Costs
—
21,070
—
—
—
—
21,070
Total Exploration and Production Costs
—
1,083,487
—
—
(11
)
11
1,083,487
Coal Costs
Operating and Other Costs
1,946
—
171,820
39,256
—
—
213,022
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
147
—
38,666
9,467
—
—
48,280
Freight Expense
—
—
2,209
541
—
—
2,750
Selling, General, and Administrative Costs
—
—
5,002
1,145
—
—
6,147
Other Corporate Expenses
—
—
8,435
1,772
—
—
10,207
Total Coal Costs
2,093
—
226,132
52,181
—
—
280,406
Other Costs
Miscellaneous Operating Expense
13,140
—
680
—
225
—
14,045
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
—
—
5
—
—
—
5
Loss on Debt Extinguishment
17
—
—
—
—
—
17
Interest Expense
44,264
1,484
1,626
2,328
30
(3,226
)
46,506
Total Other Costs
57,421
1,484
2,311
2,328
255
(3,226
)
60,573
Total Costs And Expenses
59,514
1,084,971
228,443
54,509
244
(3,215
)
1,424,466
(Loss) Earnings Before Income Tax
(625,437
)
(891,369
)
59,644
9,976
1,732
566,562
(878,892
)
Income Taxes
(22,136
)
(351,270
)
71,081
—
656
—
(301,669
)
(Loss) Income From Continuing Operations
(603,301
)
(540,099
)
(11,437
)
9,976
1,076
566,562
(577,223
)
Loss From Discontinued Operations, net
—
—
—
—
(26,078
)
—
(26,078
)
Net (Loss) Income
$
(603,301
)
$
(540,099
)
$
(11,437
)
$
9,976
$
(25,002
)
$
566,562
$
(603,301
)
32
Balance Sheet at
December 31, 2015
:
Parent
Issuer
CNX Gas
Guarantor
Other
Subsidiary
Guarantors
CNXC Non-Guarantor
Other
Subsidiary
Non-
Guarantors
Elimination
Consolidated
Assets:
Current Assets:
Cash and Cash Equivalents
$
64,995
$
75
$
—
$
6,531
$
973
$
—
$
72,574
Accounts and Notes Receivable:
Trade
—
72,664
63,201
15,518
—
—
151,383
Other Receivables
18,933
99,001
3,424
377
—
—
121,735
Inventories
—
13,815
43,186
9,791
—
—
66,792
Recoverable Income Taxes
72,913
(59,026
)
—
—
—
—
13,887
Prepaid Expenses
27,245
244,680
21,282
4,080
—
—
297,287
Current Assets of Discontinued Operations
—
—
—
—
81,106
—
81,106
Total Current Assets
184,086
371,209
131,093
36,297
82,079
—
804,764
Property, Plant and Equipment:
Property, Plant and Equipment
156,348
8,875,027
4,071,050
692,482
—
—
13,794,907
Less-Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
111,367
2,695,674
1,934,431
320,729
—
—
5,062,201
Property, Plant and Equipment of Discontinued Operations
—
—
—
—
936,670
—
936,670
Total Property, Plant and Equipment-Net
44,981
6,179,353
2,136,619
371,753
936,670
—
9,669,376
Other Assets:
Investment in Affiliates
9,701,145
234,803
6,293
—
—
(9,704,911
)
237,330
Other
53,529
47,892
98,888
14,079
—
—
214,388
Other Assets of Discontinued Operations
—
—
—
—
4,044
—
4,044
Total Other Assets
9,754,674
282,695
105,181
14,079
4,044
(9,704,911
)
455,762
Total Assets
$
9,983,741
$
6,833,257
$
2,372,893
$
422,129
$
1,022,793
$
(9,704,911
)
$
10,929,902
Liabilities and Equity:
Current Liabilities:
Accounts Payable
$
33,427
$
149,930
$
39,412
$
14,023
$
—
$
13,817
$
250,609
Accounts Payable (Recoverable)-Related Parties
1,786,710
1,521,444
(3,088,340
)
3,452
(209,449
)
(13,817
)
—
Current Portion of Long-Term Debt
(2,777
)
6,798
918
49
—
—
4,988
Short-Term Notes Payable
952,000
—
—
—
—
—
952,000
Other Accrued Liabilities
63,668
102,753
225,477
29,929
—
—
421,827
Current Liabilities of Discontinued Operations
—
—
—
—
51,514
—
51,514
Total Current Liabilities
2,833,028
1,780,925
(2,822,533
)
47,453
(157,935
)
—
1,680,938
Long-Term Debt:
2,423,247
33,141
105,770
181,046
5,001
—
2,748,205
Deferred Credits and Other Liabilities:
Deferred Income Taxes
(122,547
)
197,176
—
—
—
—
74,629
Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pensions
—
—
630,892
—
—
—
630,892
Pneumoconiosis Benefits
—
—
110,356
1,547
—
—
111,903
Mine Closing
—
—
220,617
6,722
—
—
227,339
Gas Well Closing
—
135,174
28,591
77
—
—
163,842
Workers’ Compensation
—
—
67,469
2,343
—
—
69,812
Salary Retirement
91,596
—
—
—
—
—
91,596
Reclamation
—
—
25
—
—
—
25
Other
56,390
105,588
4,408
571
—
—
166,957
Deferred Credits and Other Liabilities of Discontinued Operations
—
—
—
—
107,988
—
107,988
Total Deferred Credits and Other Liabilities
25,439
437,938
1,062,358
11,260
107,988
—
1,644,983
Total CONSOL Energy Inc. Stockholders’ Equity
4,702,027
4,581,253
4,027,298
182,370
1,067,739
(9,858,660
)
4,702,027
Noncontrolling Interest
—
—
—
—
—
153,749
153,749
Total Liabilities and Equity
$
9,983,741
$
6,833,257
$
2,372,893
$
422,129
$
1,022,793
$
(9,704,911
)
$
10,929,902
33
Income Statement for the
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2016
(unaudited):
Parent
Issuer
CNX Gas
Guarantor
Other
Subsidiary
Guarantors
CNXC Non-Guarantor
Other
Subsidiary
Non-
Guarantors
Elimination
Consolidated
Revenues and Other Income:
Natural Gas, NGLs and Oil Sales
$
—
$
349,611
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
(423
)
$
349,188
Loss on Commodity Derivative Instruments
—
(144,320
)
—
—
—
—
(144,320
)
Coal Sales
—
—
381,985
95,345
—
—
477,330
Other Outside Sales
—
—
15,768
—
—
—
15,768
Purchased Gas Sales
—
16,547
—
—
—
—
16,547
Freight-Outside Coal
—
—
19,705
4,852
—
—
24,557
Miscellaneous Other Income
(498,206
)
42,419
37,321
1,424
—
498,205
81,163
(Loss) Gain on Sale of Assets
—
(4,896
)
3,243
(9
)
—
—
(1,662
)
Total Revenue and Other Income
(498,206
)
259,361
458,022
101,612
—
497,782
818,571
Costs and Expenses:
Exploration and Production Costs
Lease Operating Expense
—
51,394
—
—
—
—
51,394
Transportation, Gathering and Compression
—
184,957
—
—
—
—
184,957
Production, Ad Valorem, and Other Fees
—
14,705
—
—
—
—
14,705
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
—
210,866
—
—
—
—
210,866
Exploration and Production Related Other Costs
—
5,231
—
—
—
—
5,231
Purchased Gas Costs
—
16,752
—
—
—
—
16,752
Other Corporate Expenses
—
58,350
—
—
—
—
58,350
Selling, General, and Administrative Costs
—
33,738
—
—
—
—
33,738
Total Exploration and Production Costs
—
575,993
—
—
—
—
575,993
Coal Costs
Operating and Other Costs
1,935
—
332,268
67,631
—
—
401,834
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
302
—
62,448
16,592
—
—
79,342
Freight Expense
—
—
19,705
4,852
—
—
24,557
Selling, General, and Administrative Costs
—
—
8,229
2,431
—
—
10,660
Other Corporate Expenses
—
—
6,583
915
—
—
7,498
Total Coal Costs
2,237
—
429,233
92,421
—
—
523,891
Other Costs
Miscellaneous Operating Expense
20,450
—
206
—
30
—
20,686
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
—
—
1
—
—
—
1
Interest Expense
88,619
1,408
3,180
4,085
—
—
97,292
Total Other Costs
109,069
1,408
3,387
4,085
30
—
117,979
Total Costs And Expenses
111,306
577,401
432,620
96,506
30
—
1,217,863
(Loss) Earnings Before Income Tax
(609,512
)
(318,040
)
25,402
5,106
(30
)
497,782
(399,292
)
Income Taxes
(42,107
)
(126,389
)
44,936
—
(11
)
—
(123,571
)
(Loss) Income From Continuing Operations
(567,405
)
(191,651
)
(19,534
)
5,106
(19
)
497,782
(275,721
)
Loss From Discontinued Operations, net
—
—
—
—
(289,391
)
—
(289,391
)
Net (Loss) Income
(567,405
)
(191,651
)
(19,534
)
5,106
(289,410
)
497,782
(565,112
)
Less: Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
—
—
—
—
—
2,293
2,293
Net (Loss) Income Attributable to CONSOL Energy Shareholders
$
(567,405
)
$
(191,651
)
$
(19,534
)
$
5,106
$
(289,410
)
$
495,489
$
(567,405
)
34
Income Statement for the
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2015
(unaudited):
Parent
Issuer
CNX Gas
Guarantor
Other
Subsidiary
Guarantors
CNXC Non-Guarantor
Other
Subsidiary
Non-
Guarantors
Elimination
Consolidated
Revenues and Other Income:
Natural Gas, NGLs and Oil Sales
$
—
$
384,989
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
(897
)
$
384,092
Gain on Commodity Derivative Instruments
—
107,467
—
—
—
—
107,467
Coal Sales
—
—
564,335
140,686
—
—
705,021
Other Outside Sales
—
—
19,467
—
—
—
19,467
Purchased Gas Sales
—
5,114
—
—
—
—
5,114
Freight-Outside Coal
—
—
6,753
1,015
—
—
7,768
Miscellaneous Other Income
(403,747
)
27,820
43,217
351
4,276
399,291
71,208
Gain on Sale of Assets
—
2,186
4,075
25
—
—
6,286
Total Revenue and Other Income
(403,747
)
527,576
637,847
142,077
4,276
398,394
1,306,423
Costs and Expenses:
Exploration and Production Costs
Lease Operating Expense
—
66,777
—
—
—
—
66,777
Transportation, Gathering and Compression
—
158,717
—
—
—
—
158,717
Production, Ad Valorem, and Other Fees
—
16,130
—
—
—
—
16,130
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
—
177,294
—
—
—
—
177,294
Exploration and Production Related Other Costs
—
4,364
—
—
(6
)
6
4,364
Purchased Gas Costs
—
4,018
—
—
—
—
4,018
Other Corporate Expenses
—
39,718
—
—
—
—
39,718
Impairment of Exploration and Production Properties
—
828,905
—
—
—
—
828,905
Selling, General, and Administrative Costs
—
42,894
—
—
—
—
42,894
Total Exploration and Production Costs
—
1,338,817
—
—
(6
)
6
1,338,817
Coal Costs
Operating and Other Costs
3,594
—
385,801
85,370
—
—
474,765
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
293
—
84,073
18,616
—
—
102,982
Freight Expense
—
—
6,753
1,015
—
—
7,768
Selling, General, and Administrative Costs
—
—
10,334
2,344
—
—
12,678
Other Corporate Expenses
—
—
13,584
2,698
—
—
16,282
Total Coal Costs
3,887
—
500,545
110,043
—
—
614,475
Other Costs
Miscellaneous Operating Expense
23,202
—
766
—
452
—
24,420
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
2
—
10
—
—
—
12
Loss on Debt Extinguishment
67,751
—
—
—
—
—
67,751
Interest Expense
97,110
4,139
3,186
4,709
76
(7,593
)
101,627
Total Other Costs
188,065
4,139
3,962
4,709
528
(7,593
)
193,810
Total Costs And Expenses
191,952
1,342,956
504,507
114,752
522
(7,587
)
2,147,102
(Loss) Earnings Before Income Tax
(595,699
)
(815,380
)
133,340
27,325
3,754
405,981
(840,679
)
Income Taxes
(71,428
)
(306,176
)
59,531
—
1,421
—
(316,652
)
(Loss) Income From Continuing Operations
(524,271
)
(509,204
)
73,809
27,325
2,333
405,981
(524,027
)
Loss From Discontinued Operations, net
—
—
—
—
(244
)
—
(244
)
Net (Loss) Income
$
(524,271
)
$
(509,204
)
$
73,809
$
27,325
$
2,089
$
405,981
$
(524,271
)
35
Cash Flow for the
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2016
(unaudited):
Parent
CNX Gas
Guarantor
Other Subsidiary Guarantors
CNXC Non-Guarantor
Other
Subsidiary Non-Guarantors
Elimination
Consolidated
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Continuing Operations
$
513,635
$
77,812
$
21,417
$
18,934
$
(412,027
)
$
(13,463
)
$
206,308
Net Cash Provided by Discontinued Operating Activities
—
—
—
—
17,433
—
17,433
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
$
513,635
$
77,812
$
21,417
$
18,934
$
(394,594
)
$
(13,463
)
$
223,741
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Capital Expenditures
$
(1,899
)
$
(86,314
)
$
(21,842
)
$
(5,202
)
$
—
$
—
$
(115,257
)
Proceeds From Sales of Assets
—
13,700
4,569
15
—
—
18,284
(Investments in), net of Distributions from, Equity Affiliates
—
(2,145
)
(3,433
)
—
—
—
(5,578
)
Net Cash Used in Continuing Operations
(1,899
)
(74,759
)
(20,706
)
(5,187
)
—
—
(102,551
)
Net Cash Provided by Discontinued Investing Activities
—
—
—
—
394,511
—
394,511
Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Investing Activities
$
(1,899
)
$
(74,759
)
$
(20,706
)
$
(5,187
)
$
394,511
$
—
$
291,960
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Payments on Short-Term Borrowings
$
(486,000
)
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
(486,000
)
Payments on Miscellaneous Borrowings
(803
)
(3,053
)
(574
)
(29
)
—
—
(4,459
)
Proceeds from Revolver - MLP
—
—
—
13,000
—
—
13,000
Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest
—
—
—
(24,288
)
—
13,463
(10,825
)
Dividends Paid
(2,294
)
—
—
—
—
—
(2,294
)
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock
4
—
—
—
—
—
4
Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Continuing Operations
(489,093
)
(3,053
)
(574
)
(11,317
)
—
13,463
(490,574
)
Net Cash Used in Discontinued Financing Activities
—
—
—
—
(75
)
—
(75
)
Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Financing Activities
$
(489,093
)
$
(3,053
)
$
(574
)
$
(11,317
)
$
(75
)
$
13,463
$
(490,649
)
36
Cash Flow for the
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2015
(unaudited):
Parent
CNX Gas
Guarantor
Other Subsidiary Guarantors
CNXC Non-Guarantor
Other Subsidiary Non-
Guarantors
Elimination
Consolidated
Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Continuing Operations
$
(362,496
)
$
475,631
$
83,091
$
38,538
$
(27,257
)
$
40,196
$
247,703
Net Cash Provided by Discontinued Operating Activities
—
—
—
—
46,512
—
46,512
Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Operating Activities
$
(362,496
)
$
475,631
$
83,091
$
38,538
$
19,255
$
40,196
$
294,215
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Capital Expenditures
$
(6,758
)
$
(539,455
)
$
(56,678
)
$
(13,593
)
$
—
$
—
$
(616,484
)
Proceeds From Sales of Assets
—
2,607
4,279
45
—
—
6,931
(Investments in), net of Distributions from, Equity Affiliates
—
(36,201
)
(7,560
)
—
—
—
(43,761
)
Net Cash Used in Continuing Operations
(6,758
)
(573,049
)
(59,959
)
(13,548
)
—
—
(653,314
)
Net Cash Used in Discontinued Investing Activities
—
—
—
—
(19,301
)
—
(19,301
)
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities
$
(6,758
)
$
(573,049
)
$
(59,959
)
$
(13,548
)
$
(19,301
)
$
—
$
(672,615
)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Proceeds from (Payments on) Short-Term Borrowings
$
1,058,000
$
70,000
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
(70,000
)
$
1,058,000
(Payments on) Proceeds from Miscellaneous Borrowings
(788
)
(3,180
)
(4,875
)
4,814
—
—
(4,029
)
Payments on Long-Term Borrowings
(1,263,719
)
—
—
—
—
—
(1,263,719
)
Proceeds from Long-Term Borrowings
492,760
—
—
—
—
—
492,760
Proceeds from Securitization Facility
38,669
—
—
—
—
—
38,669
Net Change in Parent Advancements
—
—
—
(29,804
)
—
29,804
—
Tax Benefit from Stock-Based Compensation
198
—
—
—
—
—
198
Dividends Paid
(28,711
)
—
—
—
—
—
(28,711
)
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock
8,288
—
—
—
—
—
8,288
Treasury Stock Activity
(71,674
)
—
—
—
—
—
(71,674
)
Debt Issuance and Financing Fees
—
—
(18,257
)
—
—
—
(18,257
)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Continuing Operations
233,023
66,820
(23,132
)
(24,990
)
—
(40,196
)
211,525
Net Cash Used in Discontinued Financing Activities
—
—
—
—
(83
)
—
(83
)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
$
233,023
$
66,820
$
(23,132
)
$
(24,990
)
$
(83
)
$
(40,196
)
$
211,442
37
Statement of Comprehensive Income for the
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2016
(unaudited):
Parent
CNX Gas
Guarantor
Other Subsidiary Guarantors
CNXC Non-
Guarantor
Other Subsidiary Non-
Guarantors
Elimination
Consolidated
Net (Loss) Income
$
(469,828
)
$
(177,465
)
$
(19,906
)
$
2,607
$
(235,644
)
$
431,587
$
(468,649
)
Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income:
Actuarially Determined Long-Term Liability Adjustments
8,045
—
8,062
(17
)
—
(8,045
)
8,045
Reclassification of Cash Flow Hedge from OCI to Earnings
(11,203
)
(11,203
)
—
—
—
11,203
(11,203
)
Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income:
(3,158
)
(11,203
)
8,062
(17
)
—
3,158
(3,158
)
Comprehensive (Loss) Income
(472,986
)
(188,668
)
(11,844
)
2,590
(235,644
)
434,745
(471,807
)
Less: Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
—
—
—
—
—
1,179
1,179
Comprehensive (Loss) Income Attributable to CONSOL Energy Inc. Shareholders
$
(472,986
)
$
(188,668
)
$
(11,844
)
$
2,590
$
(235,644
)
$
433,566
$
(472,986
)
Statement of Comprehensive Income for the
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2015
(unaudited):
Parent
CNX Gas
Guarantor
Other Subsidiary Guarantors
CNXC Non-
Guarantor
Other Subsidiary Non-
Guarantors
Elimination
Consolidated
Net (Loss) Income
$
(603,301
)
$
(540,099
)
$
(11,437
)
$
9,976
$
(25,002
)
$
566,562
$
(603,301
)
Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income:
Actuarially Determined Long-Term Liability Adjustments
9,467
—
9,854
(387
)
—
(9,467
)
9,467
Reclassification of Cash Flow Hedge from OCI to Earnings
(20,804
)
(20,804
)
—
—
—
20,804
(20,804
)
Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income:
(11,337
)
(20,804
)
9,854
(387
)
—
11,337
(11,337
)
Comprehensive (Loss) Income
$
(614,638
)
$
(560,903
)
$
(1,583
)
$
9,589
$
(25,002
)
$
577,899
$
(614,638
)
38
Statement of Comprehensive Income for the
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2016
(unaudited):
Parent
CNX Gas
Guarantor
Other Subsidiary Guarantors
CNXC Non-
Guarantor
Other Subsidiary Non-
Guarantors
Elimination
Consolidated
Net (Loss) Income
$
(567,405
)
$
(191,651
)
$
(19,534
)
$
5,106
$
(289,410
)
$
497,782
$
(565,112
)
Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income:
Actuarially Determined Long-Term Liability Adjustments
5,561
—
5,598
(37
)
—
(5,561
)
5,561
Reclassification of Cash Flow Hedge from OCI to Earnings
(21,017
)
(21,017
)
—
—
—
21,017
(21,017
)
Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income:
(15,456
)
(21,017
)
5,598
(37
)
—
15,456
(15,456
)
Comprehensive (Loss) Income
(582,861
)
(212,668
)
(13,936
)
5,069
(289,410
)
513,238
(580,568
)
Less: Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
—
—
—
—
—
2,293
2,293
Comprehensive (Loss) Income Attributable to CONSOL Energy Inc. Shareholders
$
(582,861
)
$
(212,668
)
$
(13,936
)
$
5,069
$
(289,410
)
$
510,945
$
(582,861
)
Statement of Comprehensive Income for the
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2015
(unaudited):
Parent
CNX Gas
Guarantor
Other Subsidiary Guarantors
CNXC Non-
Guarantor
Other Subsidiary Non-
Guarantors
Elimination
Consolidated
Net (Loss) Income
$
(524,271
)
$
(509,204
)
$
73,809
$
27,325
$
2,089
$
405,981
$
(524,271
)
Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income:
Actuarially Determined Long-Term Liability Adjustments
9,318
—
10,707
(1,389
)
—
(9,318
)
9,318
Reclassification of Cash Flow Hedge from OCI to Earnings
(40,118
)
(40,118
)
—
—
—
40,118
(40,118
)
Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income:
(30,800
)
(40,118
)
10,707
(1,389
)
—
30,800
(30,800
)
Comprehensive (Loss) Income
$
(555,071
)
$
(549,322
)
$
84,516
$
25,936
$
2,089
$
436,781
$
(555,071
)
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NOTE 18—RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS:
CONE Gathering LLC (CONE) and CONE Midstream Partners LP (the Partnership)
During the
six months
ended
June 30, 2016
, additional capital contributions of $
94
were made to CONE and additional capital contributions of $
2,051
were made to the Partnership. The capital contributions were offset by $
9,192
of distributions from the Partnership. During the
six months
ended
June 30, 2015
, additional capital contributions of $
8,387
were made to CONE, and additional capital contributions of
$42,750
were made to the Partnership, offset in part, by
$8,162
of distributions from the Partnership.
Following the Partnership IPO in September 2014, CONE has a 2% general partner interest in the Partnership, while each sponsor has a 32.1% limited partner interest. CNX Gas Company accounts for its portion of the earnings in the Partnership under the equity method of accounting. At
June 30, 2016
, CNX Gas Company and Noble Energy each continue to own a 50% interest in the assets of CONE that were not contributed to the Partnership. Equity in earnings of affiliates during the
three months
ended
June 30, 2016
and
2015
related to CONE was
$753
and
$4,538
, respectively. Equity in earnings of affiliates during the
three months
ended
June 30, 2016
and
2015
related to the Partnership was
$7,452
and
$4,843
, respectively. For the
six months
ended
June 30, 2016
and
2015
, equity in earnings of affiliates related to CONE was
$7,146
and
$7,676
, respectively. For the
six months
ended
June 30, 2016
and
2015
, equity in earnings affiliates related to the Partnership was
$15,410
and
$9,361
, respectively.
During the
six months
ended
June 30, 2016
and
2015
, CONE and the Partnership provided gathering services to CNX Gas Company in the ordinary course of business. Gathering services provided were
$29,976
and
$24,926
for the
three months
ended
June 30, 2016
and
2015
, respectively. For the
six months
ended
June 30, 2016
and
2015
, gathering services were
$61,993
and
$47,286
, respectively. These costs were included in Transportation, Gathering and Compression Costs on CONSOL Energy’s accompanying Consolidated Statements of Income. At
June 30, 2016
and
December 31, 2015
, CONSOL Energy had a net payable of
$7,542
and
$12,216
respectively, due to both the Partnership and CONE primarily for accrued but unpaid gathering services. The net payable for both periods is included in Accounts Payable on CONSOL Energy’s accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets.
During the
three months
ended
June 30, 2016
and
2015
, CONSOL Energy purchased no supply inventory from the Partnership. During the
six months
ended
June 30, 2016
and
2015
, CONSOL Energy purchased no supply inventory and
$2,239
of supply inventory from the Partnership, respectively.
CNX Coal Resources LP
On July 7, 2015, CNXC closed its initial public offering of
5,000,000
common units representing limited partnership interests at a price to the public of
$15.00
per unit. Additionally, Greenlight Capital entered into a common unit purchase agreement with CNXC pursuant to which Greenlight Capital agreed to purchase, and CNXC agreed to sell,
5,000,000
common units at a price per unit equal to
$15.00
, which equates to
$75,000
in net proceeds. CNXC's general partner is CNX Coal Resources GP, a wholly owned subsidiary of CONSOL Energy. The underwriters of the IPO filing exercised an over-allotment option of
561,067
common units to the public at
$15.00
per unit.
In connection with the IPO offering, CNXC entered into a
$400,000
senior secured revolving credit facility with certain lenders and PNC Bank, National Association (PNC), as administrative agent. Obligations under the revolving credit facility are guaranteed by CNXC's subsidiaries (the "guarantor subsidiaries") and are secured by substantially all of CNXC's and CNXC's subsidiaries' assets pursuant to a security agreement and various mortgages. Under the new revolving credit facility, CNXC made an initial draw of
$200,000
, and after origination fees of
$3,000
, the net proceeds were
$197,000
.
The total net proceeds related to these transactions that were distributed to CONSOL Energy were
$342,711
.
Charges for services from CONSOL Energy include the following:
For the Three Months Ended
For the Six Months Ended
June 30,
June 30,
2016
2015
2016
2015
Operating and Other Costs
$
1,016
$
1,155
$
2,029
$
1,795
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
962
1,897
1,896
3,525
Total Services from CONSOL Energy
$
1,978
$
3,052
$
3,925
$
5,320
40
At
June 30, 2016
and December 31, 2015, CNXC had a net payable to CONSOL Energy in the amount of
$981
and
$3,452
, respectively. This payable includes reimbursements for business expenses, executive fees, stock-based compensation and other items under the omnibus agreement.
NOTE 19—STOCK REPURCHASE:
In December 2014, CONSOL Energy's Board of Directors approved a stock repurchase program under which CONSOL Energy may purchase from time to time up to
$250,000
of its common stock over the next two years. Under the terms of the program, CONSOL Energy may make repurchases in the open market, in privately negotiated transactions, accelerated repurchase programs or in structured share repurchase programs. Any repurchases of common stock will be funded from available cash on hand or short-term borrowings. The program does not obligate CONSOL Energy to acquire any particular amount of common stock, and it may be modified or suspended at any time at the Company's discretion. The program will be conducted in compliance with applicable legal requirements and within the limits imposed by any credit agreement, receivables purchase agreement or indenture and shall be subject to market conditions and other factors. During the
three
and
six months
ended
June 30, 2016
, and during the
three
months ended
June 30, 2015
, no shares were repurchased. During the
six months
ended
June 30, 2015
,
2,213,100
shares were repurchased and retired at an average price of $
32.37
per share.
NOTE 20—RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS:
In June 2016, the FASB issued Update 2016-13 - Financial Instruments-Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, which provides financial statement users with more decision-useful information about the expected credit losses on financial instruments and other commitments to extend credit held by a reporting entity at each reporting date. To achieve this, the amendments in this Update replace the incurred loss impairment methodology in current Generally Accepted Accounting Principals ("GAAP") with a methodology that reflects expected credit losses and requires consideration of a broader range of reasonable and supportable information to inform credit loss estimates. The measurement of expected credit losses will be based on relevant information about past events, including historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts that affect the collectibility of the reported amount. The amendments in this Update will be applied using a modified-retrospective approach and, for public entities, are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019 and interim periods within those annual periods. Early adoption is permitted for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018 and interim periods within those annual periods. The Company is currently evaluating the impact this guidance may have on CONSOL Energy's financial statements.
In May 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2014-09 "Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)", which supersedes the revenue recognition requirements in Topic 605, Revenue Recognition, and most industry-specific guidance throughout the Industry Topics of the Codification. The objective of the amendments in this update is to improve financial reporting by creating common revenue recognition guidance for U.S. GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS"). The core principle of the guidance is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services and should disclose sufficient information, both qualitative and quantitative, to enable users of financial statements to understand the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers. The following updates to Topic 606 were made during 2016:
•
In March 2016, the FASB updated Topic 606 by issuing ASU 2016-08 "Principal versus Agent Considerations (Reporting Revenue Gross versus Net)," which clarifies how an entity determines whether it is a principal or an agent for goods or services promised to a customer as well as the nature of the goods or services promised to their customers.
•
In April 2016, the FASB issued Update 2016-10 - Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing, which seeks to address implementation issues in the areas of identifying performance obligations and licensing.
•
In May 2016, the FASB issued Update 2016-12 - Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Narrow Scope Improvements and Practical Expedients. The update, which was issued in response to feedback received by the FASB-IASB joint revenue recognition transition resource group (TRG), seeks to address implementation issues in the areas of collectibility, presentation of sales taxes, noncash consideration, and completed contracts and contract modifications at transition.
After considering the FASB's issuance of a standard that delayed application of Topic 606 by one year, the new standards are effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, with the option to adopt as early as annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. The Company is currently evaluating the method of adoption as it relates to ASU 2014-09 and the impacts that these standards will have on our financial statements.
In March 2016, the FASB issued Update 2016-09 - Compensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting, which simplifies several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification on
41
the statement of cash flows. Specifically, this Update states that: all excess tax benefits and tax deficiencies should be recognized as income tax expense or benefit in the income statement; excess tax benefits should be classified along with other income tax cash flows as an operating activity; an entity can make an accounting policy election to either estimate the number of awards that are expected to vest or account for forfeitures when they occur; the threshold to qualify for equity classification permits withholding up to the maximum statutory tax rates in the applicable jurisdictions; and cash paid by an employer when directly withholding shares for tax-withholding purposes should be classified as a financing activity. For public entities, the amendments in this Update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016 and interim periods within those annual periods. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact this guidance may have on CONSOL Energy's financial statements.
In February 2016, the FASB issued Update 2016-02 - Leases (Topic 842), which increases transparency and comparability among organizations by recognizing lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet and disclosing key information about leasing arrangements. Update 2016-02 does retain a distinction between finance leases and operating leases, which is substantially similar to the classification criteria for distinguishing between capital leases and operating leases in the previous lease guidance. Retaining this distinction allows the recognition, measurement and presentation of expenses and cash flows arising from a lease to not significantly change from previous GAAP. For leases with a term of 12 months or less, a lessee is permitted to make an accounting policy election by class of underlying asset not to recognize lease assets and lease liabilities, but to recognize lease expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term. For both financing and operating leases, the right-to-use asset and lease liability will be initially measured at the present value of the lease payments in the statement of financial position.The accounting applied by a lessor is largely unchanged from that applied under previous GAAP. For public business entities, the amendments in this Update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early application is permitted. In transition, lessees and lessors are required to recognize and measure leases at the beginning of the earliest period presented using a modified retrospective approach. The Company is currently evaluating the impact this guidance may have on CONSOL Energy's financial statements.
NOTE 21—SUBSEQUENT EVENTS:
On
July 19, 2016
, certain subsidiaries of CONSOL Energy entered into two related purchase agreements with Southeastern Land, LLC, related to the sale of the Miller Creek Mining Complex and Fola Mining Complex Central Appalachia mining operations. The Miller Creek Complex, located in West Virginia, has an active surface mining operation, which produced
2.1
million tons in 2015, and two underground mines, which are idle. Fola is a closed surface mining operation in West Virginia, which CONSOL Energy acquired as part of the AMVEST acquisition in 2007. The Miller Creek and Fola Mining Complexes each have approximately
114,000
million tons of owned and leased coal reserves and they have a total of
$102,803
of mine closing and reclamation liabilities on CONSOL Energy’s Consolidated Balance Sheets. Closing of the transaction is subject to a number of conditions, but the transaction is expected to close in the third quarter. In the transaction, the buyer will acquire the Miller Creek and Fola assets and will assume the Miller Creek and Fola mine closing and reclamation liabilities; in order to equalize the value exchange, CONSOL Energy will pay the buyer approximately
$27,000
cash at the closing (a portion of which will be held in escrow for purposes of obtaining the surety bonds required for the permits to transfer) and an additional
$17,200
in installments over the next four years. These payments will result in an additional loss of
$44,200
being recorded upon the closing of the transaction.
Also on
July 19, 2016
, the Board of Directors of CNX Coal Resources GP LLC, the general partner of CNX Coal Resources LP, declared a cash distribution to the Partnership's common unitholders for the second quarter of 2016 of
$0.5125
and the general partner interest for the second quarter of 2016. The cash distribution will be paid on
August 15, 2016
to the common unitholders of record at the close of business on
August 8, 2016
. The general partner elected not to pay a distribution to holders of subordinated units, which are held in their entirety by CONSOL Energy, in respect of the period ended
June 30, 2016
.
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ITEM 2.
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
General
CONSOL Energy's E&P production increased by
32%
in the just-ended quarter, compared to the year-earlier quarter. Despite increased production, the E&P Division had a loss before income tax of $
294
million in the second quarter of 2016 due primarily to an unrealized loss on commodity derivative instruments, related to changes in the fair market value of existing hedges on a mark-to-market basis, as well as, lower commodity prices in the current period.
For the second quarter of 2016, CONSOL Energy's average sales price for natural gas, natural gas liquids (NGLs), oil, and condensate was $
2.50
per Mcfe. CONSOL Energy's average price for natural gas was $
1.58
per Mcf for the quarter and, including cash settlements from hedging, was $2.49 per Mcf. The average realized price for all liquids for the second quarter of 2016 was $15.73 per barrel.
During the second quarter of 2016, CONSOL Energy's E&P Division achieved record production of
99.3
Bcfe, or an increase of
32%
from the
75.5
Bcfe produced in the year-earlier quarter. The E&P Division's total unit cash costs declined during the quarter to $1.23 per Mcfe, compared to $1.58 per Mcfe during the year-earlier quarter, or an improvement of approximately 22%, driven by reductions to lease operating and gathering, transportation, and compression expenses.
In April, CONSOL Energy began recovering and selling ethane primarily via the Sunoco Logistics' Mariner East project, which ships ethane to the Marcus Hook Industrial Complex for export. These ethane sales are expected to improve NGL netbacks. On an equivalent basis, during the second quarter of 2016 these ethane sales yielded a significantly higher price than the Texas Eastern M2 market where sales would generally have occurred had the volumes been rejected into the natural gas stream. CONSOL Energy expects further revenue enhancement in 2016 and beyond as its recovered ethane volumes grow and as the Mariner East project expands in 2017.
Also during the second quarter of 2016, the Coal Division's total unit costs were $
34.46
per ton, compared to $
44.15
per ton in the year-earlier quarter.
CONSOL Energy's Board of Directors approved the sale of the Fola and Miller Creek Mines in the second quarter. The Company was actively marketing these mines for sale, and believed the transaction would close within twelve months. As such, the expected sale causes the Company to classify these assets as held for sale in discontinued operations on CONSOL Energy's Consolidated Balance Sheets, include the results of operations in discontinued operations on the Consolidated Statements of Income and cash flows from discontinued operations in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow.
CONSOL Energy 2016 - 2017 Guidance
E&P DIVISION GUIDANCE
CONSOL Energy plans to add back two horizontal rigs to resume drilling starting in August 2016. The Company expects to drill eight dry Utica Shale wells, located in Monroe County, Ohio, where CONSOL Energy maintains a 100% working interest, and two Marcellus Shale wells, located in Washington County, Pennsylvania, which fall within the joint venture where CONSOL Energy maintains a 50% working interest. Despite the planned increase in drilling activity and due to continued capital efficiency improvements, the Company expects it's E&P Division capital budget for 2016 to be between $190 million and $205 million which is lower than the previous quarter's guidance.
CONSOL Energy increased its annual 2016 E&P Division production to 380-385 Bcfe, compared to previous quarter's guidance of approximately 378 Bcfe.
Total hedged natural gas production in the 2016 third quarter is 75.6 Bcf. The annual gas hedge position is shown in the table below:
2016
2017
Total Yearly Production (Bcfe)
380-385
TBD
*
Volumes Hedged (Bcf), as of 7/13/16
268.5**
224.2
* 2017 production will be a function of the second half of 2016 capital program, continued debottlenecking initiatives, and the company's drilled but uncompleted (DUC) well inventory.
** Includes actual settlements of 128.1 Bcf.
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CONSOL Energy's hedged gas volumes include a combination of NYMEX financial hedges and index financial hedges (NYMEX plus basis). In addition, to protect the NYMEX hedge volumes from basis exposure, CONSOL enters into basis-only financial hedges and physical sales with fixed basis at certain sales points. CONSOL Energy's gas hedge position is shown in the table below:
GAS HEDGES
Q3 2016
2016
2017
Total NYMEX + Basis
*
(Bcf)
72.1
263.6
187.1
Average Hedge Price ($/Mcf)
$
2.79
$
3.04
$
2.61
NYMEX Only Hedges Exposed to Basis (Bcf)
-
-
37.1
Average Hedge Price ($/Mcf)
-
-
$
3.01
Physical Sales With Fixed Basis Exposed to NYMEX (Bcf)
3.5
4.9
-
Average Hedge Basis Value ($/Mcf)
$
(0.29
)
$
(0.09
)
-
* Includes physical sales with fixed basis in Q3 2016, 2016, and 2017 of 18.3 Bcf, 77.0 Bcf, and 28.3 Bcf, respectively.
During the second quarter of 2016, CONSOL Energy added additional NYMEX natural gas hedges of 17.6 Bcf for 2016 and 14.0 Bcf for 2017. In addition, to help mitigate basis exposure on NYMEX hedges, in the second quarter, CONSOL added 18.8 Bcf and 70.6 Bcf of basis hedges for 2016 and 2017, respectively. CONSOL also has hedges in place for a portion of its 2018, 2019, and 2020 production.
CONSOL Energy's 2016 NYMEX plus basis natural gas hedge position has increased to 263.6 Bcf at an average hedge price of $3.04 per Mcf. NYMEX plus basis hedge volumes are not exposed to basis differentials but instead have protected revenue. As a result, in 2016, NYMEX plus basis gas hedges should lock in revenue of approximately $800 million.
During the second quarter of 2016, CONSOL Energy continued to add NGL (propane) hedges, along with direct sales contracts to counterparties. Excluding actual 2016 settlements of 2.3 million gallons, CONSOL currently has 10.4 million gallons of propane directly hedged through March of 2017 at an average price of $0.48 per gallon.
COAL DIVISION GUIDANCE
CONSOL Energy expects annual 2016 Pennsylvania Operations sales to be approximately 24.0-25.5 million tons.
CONSOL Energy expects 2016 total Coal Division capital expenditures to be between $105-$125 million, which includes Pennsylvania Operations capital expenditures of $90-$100 million. On a normalized basis, the Coal Division expects maintenance of production capital of $5-$6 per ton.
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Results of Operations -
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2016
Compared with
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2015
Net Loss Attributable to CONSOL Energy Shareholders
CONSOL Energy reported a net loss attributable to CONSOL Energy shareholders of $
470
million, or a dilutive loss per share of $
2.05
, for the
three months
ended
June 30, 2016
, compared to a net loss attributable to CONSOL Energy shareholders of $
603
million, or a dilutive loss per of $
2.64
, for the
three months
ended
June 30, 2015
. The breakdown of the net loss is as follows:
For the Three Months Ended June 30,
(Dollars in thousands)
2016
2015
Variance
Loss from Continuing Operations
$
(233,010
)
$
(577,223
)
$
344,213
Loss from Discontinued Operations
(235,639
)
(26,078
)
(209,561
)
Net Loss
$
(468,649
)
$
(603,301
)
$
134,652
Less: Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
1,179
—
1,179
Net Loss Attributable to CONSOL Energy Shareholders
$
(469,828
)
$
(603,301
)
$
133,473
CONSOL Energy consists of two principal business divisions: Exploration and Production (E&P) and Coal. The total E&P division includes four segments: Marcellus, Utica, Coalbed Methane (CBM), and Other Gas. The Coal division includes two segments: Pennsylvania (PA) Operations and Other Coal.
The total E&P division contributed a loss before income tax of $
294
million for the
three months
ended
June 30, 2016
compared to a loss before income tax of
$891
million for the
three months
ended
June 30, 2015
.
The following table presents a breakout of net liquid and natural gas sales information to assist in the understanding of the Company’s natural gas production and sales portfolio:
For the Three Months Ended June 30,
in thousands (unless noted)
2016
2015
Variance
Percent Change
LIQUIDS
NGLs:
Sales Volume (MMcfe)
8,958
7,235
1,723
23.8
%
Sales Volume (Mbbls)
1,493
1,206
287
23.8
%
Gross Price ($/Bbl)
$
12.84
$
12.48
$
0.36
2.9
%
Gross Revenue
$
19,207
$
15,021
$
4,186
27.9
%
Oil:
Sales Volume (MMcfe)
114
162
(48
)
(29.6
)%
Sales Volume (Mbbls)
19
27
(8
)
(29.6
)%
Gross Price ($/Bbl)
$
33.72
$
46.14
$
(12.42
)
(26.9
)%
Gross Revenue
$
643
$
1,243
$
(600
)
(48.3
)%
Condensate:
Sales Volume (MMcfe)
1,478
1,668
(190
)
(11.4
)%
Sales Volume (Mbbls)
246
278
(32
)
(11.5
)%
Gross Price ($/Bbl)
$
31.68
$
31.26
$
0.42
1.3
%
Gross Revenue
$
7,803
$
8,690
$
(887
)
(10.2
)%
GAS
Sales Volume (MMcf)
88,718
66,426
22,292
33.6
%
Sales Price ($/Mcf)
$
1.58
$
2.03
$
(0.45
)
(22.2
)%
Gross Revenue
$
140,280
$
135,048
$
5,232
3.9
%
Hedging Impact ($/Mcf)
$
0.91
$
0.64
$
0.27
42.2
%
Gain on Commodity Derivative Instruments - Cash Settlement
$
80,334
$
42,257
$
38,077
90.1
%
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Total gas production was
99.3
Bcfe for the
three months
ended
June 30, 2016
, compared to
75.5
Bcfe for the
three months
ended
June 30, 2015
.
The average sales price, including the effects of derivative instruments, and average costs for all active E&P operations were as follows:
For the Three Months Ended June 30,
2016
2015
Variance
Percent
Change
Average Sales Price (per Mcfe)
$
2.50
$
2.68
$
(0.18
)
(6.7
)%
Average Costs (per Mcfe)
2.27
2.76
0.49
17.8
%
Margin
$
0.23
$
(0.08
)
$
0.31
387.5
%
Total E&P division Natural Gas, NGLs, and Oil sales were $
168
million for the
three months
ended
June 30, 2016
, compared to $
160
million for the
three months
ended
June 30, 2015
. The increase was primarily due to the
31.5%
increase in total volumes sold, offset in part, by the
6.7%
decrease in average sales price per Mcfe. The decrease in average sales price was the result of the overall decrease in general market prices. The decrease in general market prices was offset, in part, by various gas swap transactions that occurred throughout both periods.
Changes in the average costs per Mcfe were primarily related to the following items:
•
The improvement in unit costs is primarily due to the continuing shift towards lower cost Marcellus and Utica Shale production and the
31.5%
increase in total volumes sold in the period-to-period comparison. Marcellus production made up
53.5%
of natural gas and liquid sales volumes for the
three months
ended
June 30, 2016
, compared to
52.9%
for the three months ended
June 30, 2015
. Utica production made up
23.5%
of natural gas and liquid sales volumes in the
three months
ended
June 30, 2016
, compared to
14.1%
in the three months ended
June 30, 2015
.
•
Gathering expenses decreased on a per unit basis in the period-to-period comparison due to the overall increase in natural gas sales volumes. The decrease in unit costs was partially offset by an increase in total dollars related to an increase in utilized firm transportation costs, increased processing fees associated with NGLs, and an increase in CONE gathering expense directly related to the increase in Marcellus production. See Note 18 - Related Party Transactions of the Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 1 of this Form 10-Q for additional information.
•
Depreciation, depletion and amortization decreased on a per unit basis primarily due to the adjustment to our shallow oil and gas rates following impairment in the carrying value that was recognized in the second quarter of 2015, as well as the increase in natural gas sales volumes from our lower cost Marcellus and Utica production. The decrease was offset, in part, by an overall increase in rates due to the reduction in the 2015 year-end reserves.
•
Lifting costs also decreased on a per unit basis in the period-to-period comparison due to a decrease in well tending costs, employee related costs and due to the overall increase in natural gas sales volumes. The decrease in unit costs was partially offset by an increase in salt water disposal costs.
The total Coal division had earnings before income taxes from continuing operations of
$23 million
for the
three months
ended
June 30, 2016
, compared to earnings before income tax from continuing operations of
$71 million
for the
three months
ended
June 30, 2015
. The total coal division sold
6.2
million tons of coal produced from CONSOL Energy mines for the
three months
ended
June 30, 2016
, compared to
5.7
million tons for the
three months
ended
June 30, 2015
.
The average sales price and average cost of goods sold per ton for continuing coal operations were as follows:
For the Three Months Ended June 30,
2016
2015
Variance
Percent
Change
Average Sales Price per ton sold
$
40.61
$
56.21
$
(15.60
)
(27.8
)%
Average Cost of Goods Sold per ton
34.46
44.15
9.69
21.9
%
Margin
$
6.15
$
12.06
$
(5.91
)
(49.0
)%
The lower average coal sales price per ton sold in the 2016 period was primarily the result of the overall decline in both the domestic and global thermal coal markets. The coal division priced
2.2
million tons on the export market for the
three months
ended
June 30, 2016
, compared to
1.0
million tons for the
three months
ended
June 30, 2015
. All other tons were sold on the domestic market.
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Changes in the average cost of goods sold per ton were driven by the reduction of staffing levels and a realignment of employee benefits. All of the above steps resulted in more consistent operating schedules, reduced labor costs and improved productivity.
The Other division includes other business activities not assigned to the E&P or Coal divisions and income taxes. The Other division had net income of
$39
million for the
three months
ended
June 30, 2016
, compared to net income of
$243
million for the
three months
ended
June 30, 2015
.
Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) costs are allocated between divisions (E&P, Coal and Other) based primarily on a percentage of total revenue and a percentage of total projected capital expenditures. Upon execution of the CNX Coal Resources LP (CNXC) initial public offering (IPO), CNXC entered into a service agreement with CONSOL Energy to provide certain selling, general and administrative services. These services are paid for monthly based on an agreed upon fixed fee that is reset annually, at a minimum. See Note 18 - Related Party Transactions of the Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 1 of this Form 10-Q for additional information.
SG&A costs are excluded from the E&P and Coal unit costs above. SG&A costs were
$22 million
for the
three months
ended
June 30, 2016
, compared to
$27 million
for the
three months
ended
June 30, 2015
. SG&A costs decreased due to the following items:
For the Three Months Ended June 30,
(in millions)
2016
2015
Variance
Percent
Change
Employee Wages and Related Expenses
$
11
$
15
$
(4
)
(26.7
)%
Consulting and Professional Services
4
4
—
—
%
Rent
2
2
—
—
%
Advertising and Promotion
2
2
—
—
%
Miscellaneous
3
4
(1
)
(25.0
)%
Total Company Selling, General and Administrative Expense
$
22
$
27
$
(5
)
(18.5
)%
•
Employee Wages and Related Expenses decreased
$4 million
primarily due to the Company reorganization that occurred during the second half of 2015 and the first quarter of 2016.
•
Miscellaneous items decreased
$1 million
in the period-to-period comparison due to various transactions that occurred throughout both periods, none of which were individually material.
Total Company long-term liabilities, such as OPEB, the salary retirement plan, workers' compensation, Coal Workers' Pneumoconiosis (CWP), and long-term disability are actuarially calculated for the Company as a whole. In general, the expenses are then allocated to operational units based upon criteria specific to each liability. Total CONSOL Energy continuing operations expense related to actuarial liabilities was $
25
million for the three months ended
June 30, 2016
, compared to income of $
19
million for the three months ended
June 30, 2015
. The increase of $44 million is primarily due to modifications made to the OPEB and Pension plans in May 2015. See Note 16 - Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Plans and Note 17 - Coal Workers' Pneumoconiosis (CWP) and Workers' Compensation in the Notes to the Audited Financial Statements in our December 31, 2015 Form 10-K and Note 5 - Components of Pension and OPEB Plans Net Periodic Benefit Costs in the Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements of this Form 10-Q for additional details.
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TOTAL E&P DIVISION ANALYSIS for the
three months
ended
June 30, 2016
compared to the
three months
ended
June 30, 2015
:
The E&P division had a loss before income tax of $
294
million for the
three months
ended
June 30, 2016
compared to a loss before income tax of $
891
million for the
three months
ended
June 30, 2015
. Variances by individual E&P segment are discussed below.
For the Three Months Ended
Difference to Three Months Ended
June 30, 2016
June 30, 2015
(in millions)
Marcellus
Utica
CBM
Other
Gas
Total E&P
Marcellus
Utica
CBM
Other
Gas
Total
E&P
Natural Gas, NGLs and Oil Sales
84
41
34
9
168
2
23
(13
)
(4
)
8
Gain (Loss) on Commodity Derivative Instruments
49
10
16
(274
)
(199
)
31
10
(3
)
(254
)
(216
)
Purchased Gas Sales
—
—
—
8
8
—
—
—
6
6
Miscellaneous Other Income
—
—
—
13
13
—
—
—
—
—
Gain on Sale of Assets
—
—
—
2
2
—
—
—
—
—
Total Revenue and Other Income
133
51
50
(242
)
(8
)
33
33
(16
)
(252
)
(202
)
Lease Operating Expense
10
5
4
5
24
(1
)
1
(4
)
(2
)
(6
)
Production, Ad Valorem, and Other Fees
3
1
1
1
6
(1
)
1
(1
)
—
(1
)
Transportation, Gathering and Compression
54
13
18
6
91
6
4
(2
)
—
8
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
53
22
22
8
105
14
10
—
(9
)
15
Selling, General, and Administrative Costs
—
—
—
16
16
—
—
—
(5
)
(5
)
Purchased Gas Costs
—
—
—
9
9
—
—
—
8
8
Exploration and Production Related Other Costs
—
—
—
3
3
—
—
—
1
1
Other Corporate Expenses
—
—
—
31
31
—
—
—
(819
)
(819
)
Total Exploration and Production Costs
120
41
45
79
285
18
16
(7
)
(826
)
(799
)
Interest Expense
—
—
—
1
1
—
—
—
—
—
Total E&P Division Costs
120
41
45
80
286
18
16
(7
)
(826
)
(799
)
Earnings (Loss) Before Income Tax
$
13
$
10
$
5
$
(322
)
$
(294
)
$
15
$
17
$
(9
)
$
574
$
597
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MARCELLUS GAS SEGMENT
The Marcellus segment had earnings before income tax of $
13
million for the
three months
ended
June 30, 2016
compared to a loss before income tax of $
2
million for the
three months
ended
June 30, 2015
.
For the Three Months Ended June 30,
2016
2015
Variance
Percent
Change
Marcellus Gas Sales Volumes (Bcf)
47.3
34.5
12.8
37.1
%
NGLs Sales Volumes (Bcfe)*
5.2
4.6
0.6
13.0
%
Condensate Sales Volumes (Bcfe)*
0.6
0.8
(0.2
)
(25.0
)%
Total Marcellus Sales Volumes (Bcfe)*
53.1
39.9
13.2
33.1
%
Average Sales Price - Gas (Mcf)
$
1.50
$
1.88
$
(0.38
)
(20.2
)%
Gain on Commodity Derivative Instruments - Cash Settlement- Gas (Mcf)
$
1.03
$
0.53
$
0.50
94.3
%
Average Sales Price - NGLs (Mcfe)*
$
1.84
$
2.65
$
(0.81
)
(30.6
)%
Average Sales Price - Condensate (Mcfe)*
$
5.03
$
5.37
$
(0.34
)
(6.3
)%
Total Average Marcellus Sales Price (per Mcfe)
$
2.50
$
2.49
$
0.01
0.4
%
Average Marcellus Lease Operating Expenses (per Mcfe)
0.19
0.28
(0.09
)
(32.1
)%
Average Marcellus Production, Ad Valorem, and Other Fees (per Mcfe)
0.05
0.10
(0.05
)
(50.0
)%
Average Marcellus Transportation, Gathering and Compression costs (per Mcfe)
1.03
1.20
(0.17
)
(14.2
)%
Average Marcellus Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization costs (per Mcfe)
0.98
0.95
0.03
3.2
%
Total Average Marcellus Costs (per Mcfe)
$
2.25
$
2.53
$
(0.28
)
(11.1
)%
Average Margin for Marcellus (per Mcfe)
$
0.25
$
(0.04
)
$
0.29
725.0
%
* NGLs and Condensate are converted to Mcfe at the rate of one barrel equals six Mcf based upon the approximate relative energy content of oil and natural gas, which is not indicative of the relationship of oil, NGLs, condensate, and natural gas prices.
The Marcellus segment had
natural gas, NGLs and oil sales
of $
84
million for the
three months
ended
June 30, 2016
compared to $
82
million for the
three months
ended
June 30, 2015
. The $
2
million
increase
was primarily due to the
33.1%
increase
in total Marcellus sales volumes and due to additional wells coming on-line in the current period, partially offset by a
20.2%
decrease
in average gas sales price.
The
increase
in Marcellus total average sales price was primarily the result of a $
0.50
per Mcf
increase
resulting from various transactions from our hedging program. The hedging gains were offset partially by the $
0.38
per Mcf
decrease
in gas market prices, along with a $0.08 per Mcfe decrease in the uplift from natural gas liquids and condensate sales volumes when excluding the impact of hedging. Financial hedges represented approximately 41.8 Bcf of our produced Marcellus sales volumes for the
three months
ended
June 30, 2016
at an average gain of $1.17 per Mcf. For the
three months
ended
June 30, 2015
, these financial hedges represented approximately 14.1 Bcf at an average gain of $1.26 per Mcf.
Total costs for the Marcellus segment were $
120
million for the
three months
ended
June 30, 2016
compared to $
102
million for the
three months
ended
June 30, 2015
. The
increase
in total dollars and
decrease
in unit costs for the Marcellus segment are due to the following items:
•
Marcellus lease operating expenses were $
10
million for the
three months
ended
June 30, 2016
compared to $
11
million for the
three months
ended
June 30, 2015
. The
decrease
in total dollars was primarily due to lower employee related costs and repairs and maintenance in the current period. The decrease in employee related costs was primarily the result of the company reorganization that occurred in the second half of 2015 and the first quarter of 2016. The
decrease
in unit costs was primarily due to the
33.1%
increase
in total Marcellus sales volumes, along with the decreased total dollars described above. The decreases were offset, in part, by an increase in salt water disposal costs.
•
Marcellus production, ad valorem, and other fees were $
3
million for the
three months
ended
June 30, 2016
compared to $
4
million for the
three months
ended
June 30, 2015
. The
decrease
in total dollars was primarily due to the
decrease
in average gas sales price, offset, in part, by the
increase
in total Marcellus sales volumes.
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•
Marcellus transportation, gathering and compression costs were $
54
million for the
three months
ended
June 30, 2016
compared to $
48
million for the
three months
ended
June 30, 2015
. The
increase
in total dollars primarily relates to an increase in CONE gathering fees due to the
37.1%
increase
in Marcellus gas sales volumes (See Note 18 - Related Party Transactions of the Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 1 of this Form 10-Q for additional information), an increase in processing fees associated with NGLs primarily due to the
13.0%
increase
in NGLs sales volumes, and an increase in utilized firm transportation expense. The
decrease
in unit costs was due to the
increase
in Marcellus sales volumes, offset, in part, by the
increase
in total dollars.
•
Depreciation, depletion and amortization costs were $
53
million for the
three months
ended
June 30, 2016
compared to $
39
million for the
three months
ended
June 30, 2015
. These amounts included depreciation on a per unit basis of $0.96 per Mcf and $0.92 per Mcf, respectively. The increase in unit costs in the period-to-period comparison was primarily due to the decrease in the year-end 2015 reserves. The remaining depreciation, depletion and amortization costs were either recorded on a straight-line basis or related to gas well closing.
UTICA GAS SEGMENT
The Utica segment had earnings before income tax of $
10
million for the
three months
ended
June 30, 2016
compared to a loss before income tax of $
7
million for the
three months
ended
June 30, 2015
.
For the Three Months Ended June 30,
2016
2015
Variance
Percent
Change
Utica Gas Sales Volumes (Bcf)
18.7
7.2
11.5
159.7
%
NGLs Sales Volumes (Bcfe)*
3.7
2.7
1.0
37.0
%
Condensate Sales Volumes (Bcfe)*
0.9
0.8
0.1
12.5
%
Total Utica Sales Volumes (Bcfe)*
23.3
10.7
12.6
117.8
%
Average Sales Price - Gas (Mcf)
$
1.43
$
1.45
$
(0.02
)
(1.4
)%
Gain on Commodity Derivative Instruments - Cash Settlement- Gas (Mcf)
$
0.54
$
—
$
0.54
100.0
%
Average Sales Price - NGLs (Mcfe)*
$
2.57
$
1.10
$
1.47
133.6
%
Average Sales Price - Condensate (Mcfe)*
$
5.47
$
5.05
$
0.42
8.3
%
Total Average Utica Sales Price (per Mcfe)
$
2.19
$
1.66
$
0.53
31.9
%
Average Utica Lease Operating Expenses (per Mcfe)
0.22
0.37
(0.15
)
(40.5
)%
Average Utica Production, Ad Valorem, and Other Fees (per Mcfe)
0.06
—
0.06
100.0
%
Average Utica Transportation, Gathering and Compression Costs (per Mcfe)
0.55
0.85
(0.30
)
(35.3
)%
Average Utica Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization Costs (per Mcfe)
0.93
1.07
(0.14
)
(13.1
)%
Total Average Utica Costs (per Mcfe)
$
1.76
$
2.29
$
(0.53
)
(23.1
)%
Average Margin for Utica (per Mcfe)
$
0.43
$
(0.63
)
$
1.06
168.3
%
*NGLs and Condensate are converted to Mcfe at the rate of one barrel equals six Mcf based upon the approximate relative energy content of oil and natural gas, which is not indicative of the relationship of oil, NGLs, condensate, and natural gas prices.
The Utica segment had
natural gas, NGLs and oil sales
of $
41
million for the
three months
ended
June 30, 2016
compared to $
18
million for the
three months
ended
June 30, 2015
. The $
23
million
increase
was primarily due to the
117.8%
increase
in total Utica volumes sold. The
12.6
Bcfe
increase
in total Utica sales volumes was due to additional wells coming on-line, primarily in dry Utica areas, in the current period.
The
increase
in Utica total average sales price was primarily due to the
$0.54
per Mcf
increase
in gain on commodity derivative instruments in the current period, offset, in part by the
$0.02
per Mcf
decrease
in average gas sales price. Financial hedges represented approximately 8.7 Bcf of our produced Utica sales volumes for the
three months
ended
June 30, 2016
at an average gain of $1.16 per Mcf. None of our produced Utica sales volumes were hedged for the
three months
ended
June 30, 2015
.
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Total costs for the Utica segment were $
41
million for the
three months
ended
June 30, 2016
compared to $
25
million for the
three months
ended
June 30, 2015
. The
increase
in total dollars and
decrease
in unit costs for the Utica segment are due to the following items:
•
Utica lease operating expenses were $
5
million for the
three months
ended
June 30, 2016
compared to $
4
million for the
three months
ended
June 30, 2015
. The
increase
in total dollars was primarily due to the increase in production which resulted in increased repair and maintenance costs, as well as increased saltwater disposal costs. The
decrease
in unit costs was primarily due to the
117.8%
increase
in total Utica sales volumes.
•
Utica production, ad valorem, and other fees were $
1
million for the
three months
ended
June 30, 2016
and were immaterial for the
three months
ended
June 30, 2015
. The
increase
in total dollars was primarily due to the
117.8%
increase
in total Utica sales volumes. The increase in unit costs was also due to a credit received from a joint venture partner in the 2015 period, related to an over-billing in ad valorem taxes.
•
Utica transportation, gathering and compression costs were $
13
million for the
three months
ended
June 30, 2016
compared to $
9
million for the
three months
ended
June 30, 2015
. The $
4
million
increase
in total dollars was primarily related to an increase in processing fees associated with NGLs, as well as, increased gathering and processing fees associated with the overall
increase
in Utica sales volumes. The
decrease
in unit costs was due to the
increase
in Utica sales volumes, predominantly dry Utica, which was offset, in part, by the
increase
in total dollars.
•
Depreciation, depletion and amortization costs attributable to the Utica segment were $
22
million for the
three months
ended
June 30, 2016
compared to $
12
million for the
three months
ended
June 30, 2015
. These amounts included depreciation on a per unit basis of $0.93 per Mcf and $1.06 per Mcf, respectively. The decrease in unit costs in the period-to-period comparison was primarily due an increase in Utica reserves. The remaining depreciation, depletion and amortization costs were either recorded on a straight-line basis or related to gas well closing.
COALBED METHANE (CBM) GAS SEGMENT
The CBM segment had earnings before income tax of $
5
million for the
three months
ended
June 30, 2016
compared to earnings before income tax of $
14
million for the
three months
ended
June 30, 2015
.
For the Three Months Ended June 30,
2016
2015
Variance
Percent
Change
CBM Gas Sales Volumes (Bcf)
17.1
18.8
(1.7
)
(9.0
)%
Average Sales Price - Gas (Mcf)
$
1.97
$
2.50
$
(0.53
)
(21.2
)%
Gain on Commodity Derivative Instruments - Cash Settlement- Gas (Mcf)
$
0.97
$
1.00
$
(0.03
)
(3.0
)%
Total Average CBM Sales Price (per Mcf)
$
2.93
$
3.49
$
(0.56
)
(16.0
)%
Average CBM Lease Operating Expenses (per Mcf)
0.26
0.45
(0.19
)
(42.2
)%
Average CBM Production, Ad Valorem, and Other Fees (per Mcf)
0.07
0.10
(0.03
)
(30.0
)%
Average CBM Transportation, Gathering and Compression Costs (per Mcf)
1.04
1.08
(0.04
)
(3.7
)%
Average CBM Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization Costs (per Mcf)
1.25
1.12
0.13
11.6
%
Total Average CBM Costs (per Mcf)
$
2.62
$
2.75
$
(0.13
)
(4.7
)%
Average Margin for CBM (per Mcf)
$
0.31
$
0.74
$
(0.43
)
(58.1
)%
The CBM segment had
natural gas, NGLs and oil sales
of $
34
million in the
three months
ended
June 30, 2016
compared to $
47
million for the
three months
ended
June 30, 2015
. The $
13
million
decrease
was primarily due to a
21.2%
decrease
in the average gas sales price per Mcf, as well as a
9.0%
decrease
in total CBM volumes sold. The
decrease
in CBM volumes sold was primarily due to normal well declines and a decrease in CBM drilling activity.
The CBM total average sales price
decrease
d
$0.56
per Mcf due to a
$0.53
per Mcf
decrease
in gas market prices, as well as a
$0.03
per Mcf
decrease
due to various transactions from our hedging program. Financial hedges represented approximately 14.2 Bcf of our produced CBM sales volumes for the
three months
ended
June 30, 2016
at an average gain of $1.16 per Mcf. For
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the
three months
ended
June 30, 2015
, these financial hedges represented approximately 13.7 Bcf at an average gain of $1.37 per Mcf.
Total costs for the CBM segment were $
45
million for the
three months
ended
June 30, 2016
compared to $
52
million for the
three months
ended
June 30, 2015
. The
decrease
in total dollars and
decrease
in unit costs for the CBM segment were due to the following items:
•
CBM lease operating expenses were $
4
million for the
three months
ended
June 30, 2016
compared to $
8
million for the
three months
ended
June 30, 2015
. The
decrease
in total dollars was primarily related to a decrease in contractual services related to well tending, a decrease in water disposal costs and a decrease in repairs and maintenance expense. The
decrease
in unit costs was primarily due to the
decrease
in total dollars, partially offset by the
decrease
in CBM sales volumes.
•
CBM production, ad valorem, and other fees were $
1
million for the
three months
ended
June 30, 2016
compared to $
2
million for the
three months
ended
June 30, 2015
. The
decrease
in total dollars was primarily caused by the
decrease
in average sales price, as well as the
decrease
in total sales volumes. Unit costs were positively impacted by the
decrease
in average sales price which was offset, in part, by the
decrease
in CBM sales volumes.
•
CBM transportation, gathering and compression costs were $
18
million for the
three months
ended
June 30, 2016
compared to $
20
million for the
three months
ended
June 30, 2015
. The
decrease
of $
2
million was primarily related to a decrease in repairs and maintenance, a decrease in power, and a decrease in utilized firm transportation expense resulting from the
decrease
in CBM sales volumes. Unit costs were also positively impacted by the
decrease
in total dollars which was offset, in part, by the
decrease
in CBM sales volumes.
•
Depreciation, depletion and amortization attributable to the CBM segment were $
22
million for the
three months
ended
June 30, 2016
and
June 30, 2015
. These amounts included depreciation on a per unit basis of $0.82 per Mcf and $0.73 per Mcf, respectively. The increase in unit costs in the period-to-period comparison was primarily due to the decrease in the year-end 2015 reserves. The remaining depreciation, depletion and amortization costs were either recorded on a straight-line basis or related to gas well closing.
OTHER GAS SEGMENT
The Other Gas segment had a loss before income tax of $
322
million for the
three months
ended
June 30, 2016
compared to a loss before income tax of $
896
million for the
three months
ended
June 30, 2015
.
For the Three Months Ended June 30,
2016
2015
Variance
Percent
Change
Other Gas Sales Volumes (Bcf)
5.7
6.0
(0.3
)
(5.0
)%
Oil Sales Volumes (Bcfe)*
0.1
0.1
—
—
%
Total Other Sales Volumes (Bcfe)*
5.8
6.1
(0.3
)
(4.9
)%
Average Sales Price - Gas (Mcf)
$
1.58
$
2.18
$
(0.60
)
(27.5
)%
Gain on Commodity Derivative Instruments - Cash Settlement- Gas (Mcf)
$
0.87
$
0.88
$
(0.01
)
(1.1
)%
Average Sales Price - Oil (Mcfe)*
$
5.68
$
7.89
$
(2.21
)
(28.0
)%
Total Average Other Sales Price (per Mcfe)
$
2.52
$
3.17
$
(0.65
)
(20.5
)%
Average Other Lease Operating Expenses (per Mcfe)
0.68
0.98
(0.30
)
(30.6
)%
Average Other Production, Ad Valorem, and Other Fees (per Mcfe)
0.13
0.15
(0.02
)
(13.3
)%
Average Other Transportation, Gathering and Compression Costs (per Mcfe)
1.05
1.00
0.05
5.0
%
Average Other Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization Costs (per Mcfe)
1.64
3.02
(1.38
)
(45.7
)%
Total Average Other Costs (per Mcfe)
$
3.50
$
5.15
$
(1.65
)
(32.0
)%
Average Margin for Other (per Mcfe)
$
(0.98
)
$
(1.98
)
$
1.00
50.5
%
*Oil is converted to Mcfe at the rate of one barrel equals six Mcf based upon the approximate relative energy content of oil and natural gas, which is not indicative of the relationship of oil and natural gas prices.
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The Other Gas segment includes activity not assigned to the Marcellus, Utica, or CBM segments. This segment also includes purchased gas activity, unrealized gain or loss on commodity derivative instruments, exploration and production related other costs, other corporate expenses and miscellaneous operational activity not assigned to a specific E&P segment.
Other Gas sales volumes are primarily related to shallow oil and gas production, as well as the Chattanooga shale in Tennessee.
Natural gas, NGLs and oil sales
related to the Other Gas segment were approximately $
9
million for the
three months
ended
June 30, 2016
compared to
$13
million for the
three months
ended
June 30, 2015
. The
decrease
in
natural gas, NGLs and oil sales
primarily related to the
$0.65
per Mcfe
decrease
in total average sales price. Total costs related to these other sales were
$20
million for the
three months
ended
June 30, 2016
compared to
$31
million for the
three months
ended
June 30, 2015
. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in depreciation, depletion and amortization related to the adjustment to our shallow oil and gas rates after the impairment in the carrying value that was recognized in the second quarter of 2015.
There was an unrealized loss on commodity derivative instruments of $280 million offset, in part, by cash settlements of $6 million related to the Other Gas segment for the
three months
ended
June 30, 2016
compared to an unrealized loss of $25 million offset, in part, by cash settlements of $5 million related to the Other Gas segment for the
three months
ended
June 30, 2015
. The unrealized loss represents changes in the fair value of all of the Company's existing commodity hedges on a mark-to-market basis. The unrealized loss on commodity derivative instruments is a result of the December 31, 2014 de-designation of all derivative positions as cash flow hedges. Changes in fair value were recorded in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income prior to de-designation.
Purchased gas sales volumes represent volumes of gas sold at market prices that were purchased from third parties in order to fulfill contracts with certain customers. Purchased gas sales revenues were
$8
million for the
three months
ended
June 30, 2016
compared to
$2
million for the
three months
ended
June 30, 2015
. The period-to-period
increase
in purchased gas sales revenue was primarily due to the increase in purchased gas sales volumes, offset, in part, by the decrease in average sales price.
For the Three Months Ended June 30,
2016
2015
Variance
Percent
Change
Purchased Gas Sales Volumes (in billion cubic feet)
5.3
0.7
4.6
657.1
%
Average Sales Price Per thousand cubic feet
$
1.50
$
2.16
$
(0.66
)
(30.6
)%
Miscellaneous other income was
$13
million for the
three months
ended
June 30, 2016
and
June 30, 2015
. Each component of Miscellaneous other income is shown in the following table:
For the Three Months Ended June 30,
(in millions)
2016
2015
Variance
Percent
Change
Gathering Revenue
$
3
$
1
$
2
200.0
%
Equity in Earnings of Affiliates - CONE
9
10
(1
)
(10.0
)%
Right of Way Sales
—
1
(1
)
(100.0
)%
Other
1
1
—
—
%
Total Miscellaneous Other Income
$
13
$
13
$
—
—
%
•
Gathering revenue primarily relates to the release (sale) of unutilized firm transportation capacity when possible and when beneficial in order to minimize unutilized firm transportation expense. Gathering revenue
increased
by
$2
million in the period-to-period comparison, due to various transactions that occurred throughout both periods, none of which were individually material.
•
Equity in Earnings of Affiliates - CONE
decreased
$1
million due to a decrease in earnings from CONE Midstream Partners, LP. and CONE Gathering, LLC. See Note 18 - Related Party Transactions of the Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 1 of this Form 10-Q for additional information.
•
Right of Way Sales totaled
$1
million in the
three months
ended
June 30, 2015
. No material sales occurred in the current period.
Selling, general and administrative costs are allocated to the total E&P segment based on percentage of total revenue and percentage of total projected capital expenditures. Costs were
$16
million for the
three months
ended
June 30, 2016
compared to
$21
million for the
three months
ended
June 30, 2015
. Refer to the discussion of total company selling, general and administrative costs contained in the section "Net Loss attributable to CONSOL Energy Shareholders"
of this quarterly report for a detailed cost explanation.
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Purchased gas volumes represent volumes of gas purchased from third parties that CONSOL Energy sells. The higher average cost per thousand cubic feet is due to overall price changes and contractual differences among customers in the period-to-period comparison. Purchased gas costs were
$9
million for the
three months
ended
June 30, 2016
and
$1
million for the
three months
ended
June 30, 2015
.
For the Three Months Ended June 30,
2016
2015
Variance
Percent
Change
Purchased Gas Volumes (in billion cubic feet)
5.3
0.7
4.6
657.1
%
Average Cost Per thousand cubic feet sold
$
1.68
$
1.51
$
0.17
11.3
%
Exploration and other costs were
$3
million for the
three months
ended
June 30, 2016
compared to
$2
million for the
three months
ended
June 30, 2015
. The
$1
million
increase
is due to the following items:
For the Three Months Ended June 30,
(in millions)
2016
2015
Variance
Percent
Change
Land Rentals
$
2
$
1
$
1
100.0
%
Lease Expiration Costs
—
1
(1
)
(100.0
)%
Other
1
—
1
100.0
%
Total Exploration and Other Costs
$
3
$
2
$
1
50.0
%
•
Total exploration and other costs increased $
1
million due to various transactions that occurred throughout both periods, none of which were individually material.
Other corporate expenses were
$31
million for the
three months
ended
June 30, 2016
compared to $
850
million for the
three months
ended
June 30, 2015
. The
$819
million
decrease
in the period-to-period comparison was made up of the following items:
For the Three Months Ended June 30,
(in millions)
2016
2015
Variance
Percent
Change
Impairment of Exploration and Production Properties
$
—
$
829
$
(829
)
(100.0
)%
Short-Term Incentive Compensation
2
4
(2
)
(50.0
)%
Unutilized Firm Transportation and Processing Fees
8
7
1
14.3
%
Stock-Based Compensation
7
4
3
75.0
%
Idle Rig Fees
10
3
7
233.3
%
Other
4
3
1
33.3
%
Total Other Corporate Expenses
$
31
$
850
$
(819
)
(96.4
)%
•
Impairment of Exploration and Production properties primarily related to the write down of the Company's shallow oil and gas asset values in June 2015. See Note 10 - Property, Plant, And Equipment, in the Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Form 10-Q for more information. No such impairment was recorded in the current period.
•
Short-term incentive compensation expense
decrease
d
$2
million in the period-to-period comparison due to decreased payouts in the current period.
•
Unutilized firm transportation costs represent pipeline transportation capacity that the E&P division has obtained to enable gas production to flow uninterrupted as sales volumes increase, as well as additional processing capacity for natural gas liquids. Unutilized firm transportation
increase
d
$1
million in the period-to-period comparison due to an increase in overall capacity. The Company attempts to minimize this expense by releasing (selling) unutilized firm transportation capacity to other parties when possible and when beneficial. During the three months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 the Company recognized approximately $2 million and $1 million, respectively, of revenue in connection with such releases. This revenue is included in Miscellaneous other income (Gathering Revenue) of the Other Gas Segment.
•
Stock-based compensation
increase
d
$3
million in the period-to-period comparison primarily due to additional non-cash amortization expense and accelerated non-cash amortization recorded in the current period for employees who received awards under the Performance Share Unit (PSU) program.
•
Idle rig fees are fees related to the temporary idling of some of the Company's natural gas rigs. The total idle rig expense incurred by the Company has increased by
$7
million for the current quarter as compared to the prior year quarter.
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•
Other corporate related expenses
increase
d
$1
million due to various transactions that occurred throughout both periods, none of which were individually material.
Interest expense related to the E&P division remained consistent at
$1
million for the
three months
ended
June 30, 2016
and
June 30, 2015
. Interest expense was incurred by the Other gas segment on interest allocated to the E&P segment under CONSOL Energy's credit facility.
TOTAL COAL DIVISION ANALYSIS for the
three months
ended
June 30, 2016
compared to the
three months
ended
June 30, 2015
:
The coal division had earnings before income taxes of
$23 million
for the
three months
ended
June 30, 2016
, compared to earnings before income taxes of
$71 million
for the
three months
ended
June 30, 2015
. Variances by the individual coal segments are discussed below.
For the Three Months Ended
Difference to Three Months Ended
June 30, 2016
June 30, 2015
(in millions)
Pennsylvania Operations
Other
Coal
Total
Coal
Pennsylvania Operations
Other
Coal
Total
Coal
Sales:
Total Outside Sales
$
251
$
—
$
251
$
(68
)
$
—
$
(68
)
Other Outside Sales
—
8
8
—
2
2
Freight Revenue
11
—
11
8
—
8
Miscellaneous Other Income
7
14
21
7
(7
)
—
Gain on Sale of Assets
—
4
4
—
2
2
Total Revenue and Other Income
269
26
295
(53
)
(3
)
(56
)
Operating Costs and Expenses:
Operating Costs
174
—
174
(34
)
—
(34
)
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
39
—
39
(5
)
—
(5
)
Total Operating Costs and Expenses
213
—
213
(39
)
—
(39
)
Other Costs and Expenses:
Other Costs
11
34
45
23
17
40
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
3
(12
)
(9
)
—
(13
)
(13
)
Total Other Costs and Expenses
14
22
36
23
4
27
Freight Expense
11
—
11
8
—
8
Selling, General and Administrative Costs
5
1
6
(1
)
1
—
Other Corporate Expenses
2
2
4
(7
)
1
(6
)
Total Coal Costs
245
25
270
(16
)
6
(10
)
Interest Expense
2
—
2
2
—
2
Total Coal Division Expense
247
25
272
(14
)
6
(8
)
Earnings (Loss) Before Income Taxes
$
22
$
1
$
23
$
(39
)
$
(9
)
$
(48
)
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PENNSYLVANIA (PA) OPERATIONS COAL SEGMENT
The PA Operations coal segment's principal activities consist of mining, preparation and marketing of thermal coal to power generators. The segment also includes selling, general and administrative costs as well as various other activities assigned to the PA Operations coal segment but not allocated to each individual mine and, therefore, are not included in unit cost presentation. For the three months ended
June 30, 2016
and
2015
, the segment included the following mines: Bailey Mine, Enlow Fork Mine, Harvey Mine and the corresponding preparation plant facilities.
The PA Operations coal segment contributed
$22 million
of earnings before income tax for the three months ended
June 30, 2016
, compared to
$61 million
of earnings before income tax for the three months ended
June 30, 2015
. The PA Operations coal revenue and cost components on a per unit basis for these periods are as follows:
For the Three Months Ended June 30,
2016
2015
Variance
Percent
Change
Company Produced PA Operations Tons Sold (in millions)
6.2
5.7
0.5
8.8
%
Average Sales Price Per PA Operations Ton Sold
$
40.61
$
56.21
$
(15.60
)
(27.8
)%
Total Operating Costs Per Ton Sold
$
27.96
$
36.60
$
(8.64
)
(23.6
)%
Total Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization Costs Per Ton Sold
6.50
7.55
(1.05
)
(13.9
)%
Total Costs Per PA Operations Ton Sold
$
34.46
$
44.15
$
(9.69
)
(21.9
)%
Average Margin Per PA Operations Ton Sold
$
6.15
$
12.06
$
(5.91
)
(49.0
)%
Coal Sales
PA Operations produced coal outside sales were
$251 million
for the three months ended
June 30, 2016
, compared to
$319 million
for the three months ended
June 30, 2015
. The
$68 million
decrease
was attributable to a
$15.60
per ton
lower
average sales price, offset by a
0.5
million
increase
in tons sold. The
lower
average coal sales price per ton sold in the 2016 period was primarily the result of the overall decline in both the domestic and global thermal coal markets.While the overall trend of customer deferrals peaked in May 2016, the Company's marketing team continues to work with a few customers who are still facing challenges due to high inventory levels. During the period, CONSOL Energy pursued legal action against one of its customers, who the Company believes is in breach of the contract terms. The Company believes this customer will continue to adversely impact average realized price per ton.
Freight Revenue
Freight revenue is the amount billed to customers for transportation costs incurred. This revenue is based on the weight of coal shipped, negotiated freight rates and method of transportation, primarily rail, used by the customers to which the Company contractually provides transportation services. Freight revenue is completely offset in freight expense. Freight revenue was
$11 million
for the
three months
ended
June 30, 2016
, compared to
$3 million
in the
three months
ended
June 30, 2015
. The
$8
million
increase
in freight revenue was due to increased shipments where the Company contractually provides transportation services.
Miscellaneous Other Income
Miscellaneous other income
increased
$7 million
in the period-to-period comparison, primarily a result of a partial coal contract buyout in the amount of
$6 million
. The remaining
$1 million
increase
was a result of various transactions that occurred throughout both periods, none of which were individually material.
Cost of Coal Sold
Cost of coal sold is comprised of operating costs related to produced tons sold, along with changes in both the volumes and carrying values of coal inventory. The cost of coal sold per ton includes items such as direct operating costs, royalty and production taxes, direct administration expenses and depreciation, depletion, and amortization costs. Total cost of coal sold for PA Operations was
$213 million
for the three months ended
June 30, 2016
, or
$39 million
lower
than the
$252 million
for the three months ended
June 30, 2015
. Total costs per PA Operations ton sold were
$34.46
per ton for the three months ended
June 30, 2016
, compared to
$44.15
per ton for the three months ended
June 30, 2015
. The
decrease
in the cost of coal sold was driven by a reduction of staffing levels and a realignment of employee benefits when compared to the prior year period. All of the above steps resulted in more consistent operating schedules, reduced labor costs and improved productivity. Productivity for the second quarter, as measured by tons per employee-hour, improved by 17% compared to the year-earlier period.
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Other Costs and Expenses
Other costs include various costs and expenses that are assigned to the PA Operations coal segment but not allocated to each individual mine, and therefore, are not included in unit costs. Other costs
increase
d
$23 million
in the three months ended
June 30, 2016
compared to the three months ended
June 30, 2015
. This
increase
was due to the following:
For the Three Months Ended June 30,
(in millions)
2016
2015
Variance
OPEB Plan Changes
$
—
$
(21
)
$
21
Idle Mine Costs
3
—
3
Litigation Expense
2
—
2
Coal Reserve Holding Costs
1
—
1
Amortization of Financing Charges
—
7
(7
)
Other
5
2
3
Other Costs and Expenses
$
11
$
(12
)
$
23
•
Income of
$21 million
related to OPEB plan changes made in May 2015 for retired employees. Refer to the discussion of total Company long-term liabilities contained in the section "Net Loss Attributable to CONSOL Energy Shareholders" of this quarterly report for more information. No such transactions occurred in the current period.
•
Idle Mine Costs
increased
$3 million
, due to the temporarily idling of one of the longwalls for approximately 90 days to optimize operating schedules.
•
Approximately
$2 million
of costs were incurred during the three months ended
June 30, 2016
related to the proposed consent decree with respect to the Bailey mine complex. See Note 13 - Commitments and Contingencies of the Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 1 of this Form 10-Q for additional information.
•
Coal Reserve Holding Costs
increased
$1 million
due to various transactions that occurred throughout both periods, none of which were individually material.
•
Accelerated amortization of financing charges totaling
$7 million
related to a backstop loan were incurred in the 2015 period. No such transactions occurred in the current period.
•
Other
increased
$3 million
in the period-to-period comparison due to an increase in 401(k) discretionary contributions, as well as various other transactions that occurred throughout both periods, none of which were individually material.
Freight Expense
Freight expense is based on weight of coal shipped, negotiated freight rates and method of transportation, primarily rail, used by the customers to which the Company contractually provides transportation services. Freight revenue is the amount billed to customers for transportation costs incurred. Freight expense is offset by freight revenue. Freight expense was
$11 million
for the
three months
ended
June 30, 2016
, compared to
$3 million
for the
three months
ended
June 30, 2015
. The
increase
in the period-to-period comparison was due to increased shipments under contracts where the Company contractually provides transportation services.
Selling, General and Administrative Costs
Selling, general and administrative costs are allocated to each coal segment based upon the level of operating activity of the segment's underlying business units. Upon execution of the CNXC IPO, CNXC entered into a service agreement with CONSOL Energy to provide certain selling, general and administrative services. These services are paid monthly based on an agreed upon fixed fee that is reset at least annually. See Note 18 - Related Party Transactions of the Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 1 of this Form 10-Q for additional information. The amount of selling, general and administrative costs related to PA Operations were
$5 million
for the three months ended
June 30, 2016
, compared to
$6 million
for the three months ended
June 30, 2015
. Refer to the discussion of total Company selling, general and administrative costs contained in the section "Net Loss Attributable to CONSOL Energy Shareholders"
of this quarterly report for a detailed cost explanation.
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Other Corporate Expenses
Other corporate expenses are comprised of expenses for stock-based compensation and the short-term incentive compensation program. These expenses include costs that are directly related to each coal segment along with a portion of costs that are allocated to each segment based on a percentage of total labor costs. For the three months ended
June 30, 2016
, other corporate expenses were
$2 million
, compared to
$9 million
for the three months ended
June 30, 2015
. The
$7 million
decrease
was due to lower short-term incentive compensation payouts.
Interest Expense
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized, of
$2 million
for the three months ended
June 30, 2016
is primarily comprised of interest on the CNXC revolving credit facility that was drawn upon after the CNXC IPO on July 7, 2015. No such expense was incurred during the
three months
ended
June 30, 2015
.
OTHER COAL SEGMENT
The Other coal segment primarily includes coal terminal operations, closed and idle mine activities, purchased coal activities and various other activities not assigned to PA Operations.
The Other coal segment contributed
$1 million
of earnings before income tax for the three months ended
June 30, 2016
, compared to earnings before income tax of $
10 million
for the three months ended
June 30, 2015
.
Other Outside Sales
Other outside sales consists of sales from the Company's coal terminal operations. Coal terminal operations sales were $
8 million
for the three months ended
June 30, 2016
, compared to $
6 million
for the three months ended
June 30, 2015
. The
$2 million
increase
in the period-to-period comparison was primarily due to an
increase
in throughput volumes and rates in the current quarter.
Miscellaneous Other Income
Miscellaneous other income was
$14 million
for the three months ended
June 30, 2016
, compared to
$21 million
for the three months ended
June 30, 2015
. The change is due to the following items:
For the Three Months Ended June 30,
(in millions)
2016
2015
Variance
Royalty Income
$
2
$
4
$
(2
)
Equity in Earnings of Affiliates
—
2
(2
)
Right of Way Sales
2
4
(2
)
Rental Income
9
9
—
Other Income
1
2
(1
)
Total Miscellaneous Other Income
$
14
$
21
$
(7
)
•
Royalty Income
decreased
$2 million
primarily due to the overall decrease in domestic coal pricing.
•
Equity in Earnings of Affiliates
decrease
d
$2 million
due to the sale of the Company's 49% interest in Western Allegheny Energy in September 2015.
•
Right of way sales
decrease
d
$2 million
due to various transactions that occurred throughout both periods, none of which were individually material.
•
Other Income
decreased
$1 million
due to various transactions that occurred throughout both periods, none of which were individually material.
Gain on Sale of Assets
Gain on sale of assets
increased
$2 million
in the period-to-period comparison due to various transactions that occurred throughout both periods, none of which were individually material.
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Other Costs and Expenses
Other costs and expenses related to the Other coal segment were $
34 million
for the three months ended
June 30, 2016
, compared to
$17 million
for the three months ended
June 30, 2015
. The
increase
of
$17 million
was due to the following items:
For the Three Months Ended June 30,
2016
2015
Variance
OPEB Plan Changes
$
—
$
(20
)
$
20
Closed and Idle Mines
2
2
—
Lease Rental Expense
7
7
—
Coal Terminal Operations
4
5
(1
)
Coal Reserve Holding Costs
1
2
(1
)
UMWA OPEB Expense
11
12
(1
)
Other
9
9
—
Total Other Costs and Expenses
$
34
$
17
$
17
•
Represents income of
$20 million
related to OPEB plan changes was the result of modifications made to the OPEB plan in May 2015 for retired employees. Refer to the discussion of total Company long-term liabilities contained in the section "Net Loss Attributable to CONSOL Energy Shareholders" of this quarterly report for more information. No such transactions occurred in the current period.
•
Coal Terminal Operations costs
decreased
$1 million
due to various transactions that occurred throughout both periods, none of which were individually material.
•
Coal Reserve Holding Costs
decreased
$1 million
due to various transactions that occurred throughout both periods, none of which were individually material.
•
UMWA OPEB Expense
decreased
$1 million
primarily due to a decrease in interest costs.
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
decreased
$13 million
, primarily related to a
$12 million
reduction of the asset retirement obligations at various mines during the three months ended
June 30, 2016
. The remaining
$1 million
decrease was due to various transactions that occurred throughout both periods, none of which were individually material.
Selling, General and Administrative Costs
Selling, general and administrative costs allocated to the Other coal segment were
$1 million
for the three months ended
June 30, 2016
. Refer to the discussion of total Company selling, general and administrative costs contained in the section "Net Loss Attributable to CONSOL Energy Shareholders"
of this quarterly report for a detailed cost explanation.
Other Corporate Expense
For the three months ended
June 30, 2016
, other corporate expenses were
$2 million
, compared to
$1 million
for the three months ended
June 30, 2015
. The
$1 million
increase
was due to lower short-term incentive compensation payoutsl.
OTHER DIVISION ANALYSIS for the three months ended
June 30, 2016
compared to the three months ended
June 30, 2015
:
The Other division includes expenses from various other corporate activities that are not allocated to the E&P or Coal divisions. The Other division had a loss before income tax of
$61 million
for the three months ended
June 30, 2016
, compared to a loss before income tax of
$59 million
for the three months ended
June 30, 2015
. The Other division also includes a total Company income tax benefit related to continuing operations of $
100 million
for the three months ended
June 30, 2016
, compared to an income tax benefit of $
302 million
for the three months ended
June 30, 2015
.
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For the Three Months Ended June 30,
(in millions)
2016
2015
Variance
Percent
Change
Miscellaneous Operating Expense
$
17
$
14
$
3
21.4
%
Interest Expense
44
45
(1
)
(2.2
)%
Total Other Costs
61
59
2
3.4
%
Loss Before Income Tax
(61
)
(59
)
(2
)
3.4
%
Income Tax Benefit
(100
)
(302
)
202
(66.9
)%
Net Income
$
39
$
243
$
(204
)
(84.0
)%
Miscellaneous Operating Expense
Miscellaneous operating expense related to the Other division was
$17
million for the three months ended
June 30, 2016
, compared to
$14
million for the three months ended
June 30, 2015
. Miscellaneous operating expense increased due to the following items:
For the Three Months Ended June 30,
(in millions)
2016
2015
Variance
Pension Settlement
$
14
$
—
$
14
Bank Fees
4
6
(2
)
Transaction Fees
—
5
(5
)
Pension Expense
(3
)
3
(6
)
Other
2
—
2
Miscellaneous Operating Expense
$
17
$
14
$
3
•
Pension settlement expense is required when lump sum distributions made for a given plan year exceed the total of the service and interest costs for that same plan year. Settlement accounting was triggered in the three months ended
June 30, 2016
, primarily as a result of the sale of the Buchanan Mine in the first quarter of 2016. See Note 5 - Components of Pension and OPEB Plans Net Periodic Benefit Costs in the Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements of this Form 10-Q for additional detail. No such transactions occurred in the prior period.
•
Bank Fees decreased
$2 million
in the period-to-period comparison due to various items that occurred throughout both periods, none of which were individually material.
•
Transaction fees were
$5 million
for the three months ended
June 30, 2015
related to various corporate initiatives including the CNXC MLP. No such transactions occurred in the current period.
•
Actuarially-calculated amortization decreased
$6
million in the period-to-period comparison due to modifications made to the pension plan in May 2015. See Note 16 - Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Plans in the Notes to the Audited Financial Statements in our December 31, 2015 Form 10-K for additional information.
•
Other increased
$2
million in the period-to-period comparison due to various items that occurred throughout both periods, none of which were individually material.
Income Taxes
The effective income tax rate for continuing operations when excluding noncontrolling interest was
30.0%
for the three months ended
June 30, 2016
, compared to
34.3%
for the three months ended
June 30, 2015
. The effective rates for the three months ended
June 30, 2016
and
2015
were calculated using the annual effective rate projections on recurring earnings and include tax liabilities related to certain discrete transactions. See Note 7 - Income Taxes of the Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements of this Form 10-Q for additional information.
For the Three Months Ended June 30,
(in millions)
2016
2015
Variance
Percent
Change
Total Company Loss Before Income Tax Excluding Noncontrolling Interest
$
(335
)
$
(879
)
$
544
(61.9
)%
Income Tax Benefit
$
(100
)
$
(302
)
$
202
(66.9
)%
Effective Income Tax Rate
30.0
%
34.3
%
(4.3
)%
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Results of Operations -
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2016
Compared with
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2015
Net Loss Attributable to CONSOL Energy Shareholders
CONSOL Energy reported a net loss attributable to CONSOL Energy shareholders of
$567
million, or a dilutive loss per share of $
2.47
, for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2016
, compared to a net loss attributable to CONSOL Energy shareholders of
$524
million, or a dilutive loss per share of $
2.29
, for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2015
. The breakdown of net loss is as follows:
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
(Dollars in thousands)
2016
2015
Variance
Loss from Continuing Operations
$
(275,721
)
$
(524,027
)
$
248,306
Loss Income from Discontinued Operations
(289,391
)
(244
)
(289,147
)
Net Loss
$
(565,112
)
$
(524,271
)
$
(40,841
)
Less: Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
2,293
—
2,293
Net Loss Attributable to CONSOL Energy Shareholders
$
(567,405
)
$
(524,271
)
$
(43,134
)
CONSOL Energy consists of two principal business divisions: Exploration and Production (E&P) and Coal. The total E&P division includes four segments: Marcellus, Utica, Coalbed Methane (CBM), and Other Gas. The Coal division includes two segments: Pennsylvania (PA) Operations and Other Coal.
The total E&P division contributed a loss before income tax of $
318
million for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2016
compared to a loss before income tax of
$815
million for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2015
.
The following table presents a breakout of net liquid and natural gas sales information to assist in the understanding of the Company’s natural gas production and sales portfolio.
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
in thousands (unless noted)
2016
2015
Variance
Percent Change
LIQUIDS
NGLs:
Sales Volume (MMcfe)
18,679
13,759
4,920
35.8
%
Sales Volume (Mbbls)
3,113
2,293
820
35.8
%
Gross Price ($/Bbl)
$
12.54
$
16.20
$
(3.66
)
(22.6
)%
Gross Revenue
$
39,113
$
37,193
$
1,920
5.2
%
Oil:
Sales Volume (MMcfe)
214
306
(92
)
(30.1
)%
Sales Volume (Mbbls)
36
51
(15
)
(29.4
)%
Gross Price ($/Bbl)
$
32.40
$
46.92
$
(14.52
)
(30.9
)%
Gross Revenue
$
1,155
$
2,392
$
(1,237
)
(51.7
)%
Condensate:
Sales Volume (MMcfe)
3,058
3,160
(102
)
(3.2
)%
Sales Volume (Mbbls)
510
527
(17
)
(3.2
)%
Gross Price ($/Bbl)
$
22.86
$
26.34
$
(3.48
)
(13.2
)%
Gross Revenue
$
11,664
$
13,870
$
(2,206
)
(15.9
)%
GAS
Sales Volume (MMcf)
174,782
129,882
44,900
34.6
%
Sales Price ($/Mcf)
$
1.70
$
2.55
$
(0.85
)
(33.3
)%
Gross Revenue
$
297,679
$
331,533
$
(33,854
)
(10.2
)%
Hedging Impact ($/Mcf)
$
0.94
$
0.56
$
0.38
67.9
%
Gain on Commodity Derivative Instruments - Cash Settlement
$
164,666
$
72,399
$
92,267
127.4
%
Total gas production was
196.7
Bcfe for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2016
, compared to
147.1
Bcfe for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2015
.
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The average sales price, including the effects of derivative instruments, and average costs for all active E&P operations were as follows:
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
2016
2015
Variance
Percent
Change
Average Sales Price (per Mcfe)
$
2.61
$
3.11
$
(0.50
)
(16.1
)%
Average Costs (per Mcfe)
2.34
2.83
0.49
17.3
%
Margin
$
0.27
$
0.28
$
(0.01
)
(3.6
)%
Total E&P division Natural Gas, NGLs, and Oil sales were $
349
million for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2016
, compared to $
385
million for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2015
. The decrease was primarily due to the
16.1%
decrease in average sales price per Mcfe, offset in part, by the
33.7%
increase in total volumes sold. The decrease in average sales price was the result of the overall decrease in general market prices. The decrease in general market prices was offset, in part, by various gas swap transactions that occurred throughout both periods.
Changes in the average costs per Mcfe were primarily related to the following items:
•
The improvement in unit costs is primarily due to the continuing shift towards lower cost Marcellus and Utica Shale production and the
33.7%
increase in total volumes sold in the period-to-period comparison. Marcellus production made up
53%
of natural gas and liquid sales volumes for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2016
, compared to
52.2%
for the
six months
months ended
June 30, 2015
. Utica production made up
23.5%
of natural gas and liquid sales volumes in the
six months
ended
June 30, 2016
, compared to
13.7%
in the
six months
ended
June 30, 2015
.
•
Gathering expenses decreased on a per unit basis in the period-to-period comparison due to the overall increase in natural gas sales volumes. The decrease in unit costs was partially offset by an increase in total dollars related to an increase in utilized firm transportation costs, increased processing fees associated with NGLs, and an increase in CONE gathering expense directly related to the increase in Marcellus production. See Note 18 - Related Party Transactions of the Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 1 of this Form 10-Q for additional information.
•
Depreciation, depletion and amortization decreased on a per unit basis primarily due to the adjustment to our shallow oil and gas rates following impairment in the carrying value that was recognized in the second quarter of 2015, as well as the increase in natural gas sales volumes from our lower cost Marcellus and Utica production. The decrease was offset, in part, by an overall increase in rates due to the reduction in the 2015 year-end reserves.
•
Lifting costs also decreased on a per unit basis in the period-to-period comparison due to a decrease in well tending costs, employee related costs and due to the overall increase in natural gas sales volumes. The decrease in unit costs was partially offset by an increase in salt water disposal costs.
The total Coal division had earnings before income taxes from continuing operations of
$32 million
for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2016
, compared to earnings before income tax from continuing operations of
$164 million
for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2015
. The total coal division sold
11.4
million tons of coal produced from CONSOL Energy mines for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2016
, compared to
12.2
million tons for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2015
.
The average sales price and average cost of goods sold per ton for continuing coal operations were as follows:
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
2016
2015
Variance
Percent
Change
Average Sales Price per ton sold
$
41.70
$
57.61
$
(15.91
)
(27.6
)%
Average Cost of Goods Sold per ton
33.86
43.33
9.47
21.9
%
Margin
$
7.84
$
14.28
$
(6.44
)
(45.1
)%
The lower average coal sales price per ton sold in the 2016 period was primarily the result of the overall decline in both the domestic and global thermal coal markets. The coal division priced
3.5
million tons on the export market for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2016
, compared to
3.0
million tons for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2015
. All other tons were sold on the domestic market.
Changes in the average cost of goods sold per ton was driven by the idling of one longwall at the PA Operations complex for approximately 90 days, a reduction of staffing levels and a realignment of employee benefits in the current year. All of the above steps resulted in more consistent operating schedules, reduced labor costs and improved productivity.
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The Other division includes other business activities not assigned to the E&P or Coal divisions and income taxes. The Other division had net income of
$11 million
for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2016
, compared to net income of
$127 million
for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2015
.
Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) costs are allocated between divisions (E&P, Coal and Other) based primarily on a percentage of total revenue and a percentage of total projected capital expenditures. Upon execution of the CNX Coal Resources LP (CNXC) initial public offering (IPO), CNXC entered into a service agreement with CONSOL Energy to provide certain selling, general and administrative services. These services are paid for monthly based on an agreed upon fixed fee that is reset annually, at a minimum. See Note 18 - Related Party Transactions of the Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 1 of this Form 10-Q for additional information.
SG&A costs are excluded from the E&P and Coal unit costs above. SG&A costs were
$44 million
for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2016
, compared to
$56 million
for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2015
. SG&A costs decreased due to the following items:
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
(in millions)
2016
2015
Variance
Percent
Change
Employee Wages and Related Expenses
$
22
$
32
$
(10
)
(31.3
)%
Consulting and Professional Services
7
7
—
—
%
Rent
4
4
—
—
%
Advertising and Promotion
3
3
—
—
%
Miscellaneous
8
10
(2
)
(20.0
)%
Total Company Selling, General and Administrative Expense
$
44
$
56
$
(12
)
(21.4
)%
•
Employee Wages and Related Expenses decreased
$10 million
primarily due to the Company reorganization that occurred in the second half of 2015 and the first quarter of 2016.
•
Miscellaneous items decreased
$2 million
in the period-to-period comparison due to various transactions that occurred throughout both periods, none of which were individually material.
Total Company long-term liabilities, such as OPEB, the salary retirement plan, workers' compensation, Coal Workers' Pneumoconiosis (CWP), and long-term disability are actuarially calculated for the Company as a whole. In general, the expenses are then allocated to operational units based upon criteria specific to each liability. Total CONSOL Energy continuing operations expense related to actuarial liabilities was $
37
million for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2016
, compared to income of $
7
million for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2015
. The increase of $44 million is primarily due to modifications made to the OPEB and Pension plans in May 2015. See Note 16 - Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Plans and Note 17 - Coal Workers' Pneumoconiosis (CWP) and Workers' Compensation in the Notes to the Audited Financial Statements in our December 31, 2015 Form 10-K and Note 5 - Components of Pension and OPEB Plans Net Periodic Benefit Costs in the Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements of this Form 10-Q for additional details.
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TOTAL E&P DIVISION ANALYSIS for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2016
compared to the
six months
ended
June 30, 2015
:
The E&P division had a loss before income tax of $
318
million for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2016
compared to a loss before income tax of $
815
million for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2015
. Variances by individual E&P segment are discussed below.
For the Six Months Ended
Difference to Six Months Ended
June 30, 2016
June 30, 2015
(in millions)
Marcellus
Utica
CBM
Other
Gas
Total E&P
Marcellus
Utica
CBM
Other
Gas
Total
E&P
Natural Gas, NGLs and Oil Sales
180
75
76
18
349
(28
)
39
(33
)
(14
)
(36
)
Gain (Loss) on Commodity Derivative Instruments
97
20
36
(297
)
(144
)
66
20
4
(341
)
(251
)
Purchased Gas Sales
—
—
—
17
17
—
—
—
12
12
Miscellaneous Other Income
—
—
—
42
42
—
—
—
13
13
(Loss) Gain on Sale of Assets
—
—
—
(5
)
(5
)
—
—
—
(7
)
(7
)
Total Revenue and Other Income
277
95
112
(225
)
259
38
59
(29
)
(337
)
(269
)
Lease Operating Expense
20
13
11
7
51
(3
)
2
(8
)
(7
)
(16
)
Production, Ad Valorem, and Other Fees
8
3
3
1
15
(1
)
2
(1
)
(1
)
(1
)
Transportation, Gathering and Compression
114
23
36
12
185
26
9
(7
)
(2
)
26
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
102
43
44
22
211
29
22
2
(19
)
34
Selling, General, and Administrative Costs
—
—
—
34
34
—
—
—
(9
)
(9
)
Purchased Gas Costs
—
—
—
17
17
—
—
—
13
13
Exploration and Production Related Other Costs
—
—
—
5
5
—
—
—
1
1
Other Corporate Expenses
—
—
—
58
58
—
—
—
(811
)
(811
)
Total Exploration and Production Costs
244
82
94
156
576
51
35
(14
)
(835
)
(763
)
Interest Expense
—
—
—
1
1
—
—
—
(3
)
(3
)
Total E&P Division Costs
244
82
94
157
577
51
35
(14
)
(838
)
(766
)
Earnings (Loss) Before Income Tax
$
33
$
13
$
18
$
(382
)
$
(318
)
$
(13
)
$
24
$
(15
)
$
501
$
497
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MARCELLUS GAS SEGMENT
The Marcellus segment had earnings before income tax of $
33
million for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2016
compared to earnings before income tax of $
46
million for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2015
.
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
2016
2015
Variance
Percent
Change
Marcellus Gas Sales Volumes (Bcf)
92.3
66.6
25.7
38.6
%
NGLs Sales Volumes (Bcfe)*
10.5
8.7
1.8
20.7
%
Condensate Sales Volumes (Bcfe)*
1.4
1.4
—
—
%
Total Marcellus Sales Volumes (Bcfe)*
104.2
76.7
27.5
35.9
%
Average Sales Price - Gas (Mcf)
$
1.66
$
2.57
$
(0.91
)
(35.4
)%
Gain on Commodity Derivative Instruments - Cash Settlement- Gas (Mcf)
$
1.06
$
0.47
$
0.59
125.5
%
Average Sales Price - NGLs (Mcfe)*
$
2.03
$
3.35
$
(1.32
)
(39.4
)%
Average Sales Price - Condensate (Mcfe)*
$
3.68
$
5.13
$
(1.45
)
(28.3
)%
Total Average Marcellus Sales Price (per Mcfe)
$
2.66
$
3.11
$
(0.45
)
(14.5
)%
Average Marcellus Lease Operating Expenses (per Mcfe)
0.19
0.30
(0.11
)
(36.7
)%
Average Marcellus Production, Ad Valorem, and Other Fees (per Mcfe)
0.08
0.12
(0.04
)
(33.3
)%
Average Marcellus Transportation, Gathering and Compression costs (per Mcfe)
1.09
1.15
(0.06
)
(5.2
)%
Average Marcellus Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization costs (per Mcfe)
0.99
0.94
0.05
5.3
%
Total Average Marcellus Costs (per Mcfe)
$
2.35
$
2.51
$
(0.16
)
(6.4
)%
Average Margin for Marcellus (per Mcfe)
$
0.31
$
0.60
$
(0.29
)
(48.3
)%
* NGLs and Condensate are converted to Mcfe at the rate of one barrel equals six Mcf based upon the approximate relative energy content of oil and natural gas, which is not indicative of the relationship of oil, NGLs, condensate, and natural gas prices.
The Marcellus segment had
natural gas, NGLs and oil sales
of $
180
million for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2016
compared to $
208
million for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2015
. The $
28
million
decrease
was primarily due to a
35.4%
decrease
in average gas sales price in the period-to-period comparison. The
decrease
d average gas sales price was partially offset by a
35.9%
increase
in total Marcellus sales volumes, primarily due to additional wells coming on-line in the current period.
The
decrease
in Marcellus total average sales price was primarily the result of the $
0.91
per Mcf
decrease
in gas market prices, along with a $0.08 per Mcfe decrease in the uplift from natural gas liquids and condensate sales volumes, when excluding the impact of hedging. These decreases were offset, in part, by a $
0.59
per Mcf
increase
resulting from various transactions from our hedging program. These financial hedges represented approximately 76.3 Bcf of our produced Marcellus sales volumes for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2016
at an average gain of $1.28 per Mcf. For the
six months
ended
June 30, 2015
, these financial hedges represented approximately 26.6 Bcf at an average gain of $1.14 per Mcf.
Total costs for the Marcellus segment were $
244
million for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2016
compared to $
193
million for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2015
. The
increase
in total dollars and
decrease
in unit costs for the Marcellus segment are due to the following items:
•
Marcellus lease operating expenses were $
20
million for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2016
compared to $
23
million for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2015
. The
decrease
in total dollars was primarily due to lower employee related costs and repairs and maintenance in the current period. The decrease in employee related costs was primarily the result of the company reorganization that occurred in the second half of 2015 and the first quarter of 2016. The
decrease
in unit costs was primarily due to the
35.9%
increase
in total Marcellus sales volumes, along with the decreased total dollars described above. The decreases were offset, in part, by an increase in salt water disposal costs.
•
Marcellus production, ad valorem, and other fees were $
8
million for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2016
compared to
$9
million for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2015
. The
decrease
in total dollars was primarily due to the
decrease
in average gas sales price, offset, in part, by the
increase
in total Marcellus sales volumes.
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•
Marcellus transportation, gathering and compression costs were $
114
million for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2016
compared to $
88
million for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2015
. The
increase
in total dollars primarily relates to an increase in CONE gathering fees due to the
38.6%
increase in Marcellus gas sales volumes (See Note 18 - Related Party Transactions of the Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 1 of this Form 10-Q for additional information), an increase in processing fees associated with NGLs primarily due to the
20.7%
increase in NGLs sales volumes, and an increase in utilized firm transportation expense. The
decrease
in unit costs was due to the
increase
in total Marcellus sales volumes, offset, in part, by the
increase
in total dollars.
•
Depreciation, depletion and amortization costs were $
102
million for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2016
compared to $
73
million for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2015
. These amounts included depreciation on a per unit basis of $0.97 per Mcf and $0.93 per Mcf, respectively. The increase in unit costs in the period-to-period comparison was primarily due to the decrease in the year-end 2015 reserves. The remaining depreciation, depletion and amortization costs were either recorded on a straight-line basis or related to gas well closing.
UTICA GAS SEGMENT
The Utica segment had earnings before income tax of $
13
million for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2016
compared to a loss before income tax of $
11
million for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2015
.
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
2016
2015
Variance
Percent
Change
Utica Gas Sales Volumes (Bcf)
36.4
13.4
23.0
171.6
%
NGLs Sales Volumes (Bcfe)*
8.2
5.1
3.1
60.8
%
Condensate Sales Volumes (Bcfe)*
1.6
1.7
(0.1
)
(5.9
)%
Total Utica Sales Volumes (Bcfe)*
46.2
20.2
26.0
128.7
%
Average Sales Price - Gas (Mcf)
$
1.40
$
1.59
$
(0.19
)
(11.9
)%
Gain on Commodity Derivative Instruments - Cash Settlement- Gas (Mcf)
$
0.55
$
—
$
0.55
100.0
%
Average Sales Price - NGLs (Mcfe)*
$
2.18
$
1.60
$
0.58
36.3
%
Average Sales Price - Condensate (Mcfe)*
$
3.93
$
3.78
$
0.15
4.0
%
Total Average Utica Sales Price (per Mcfe)
$
2.06
$
1.79
$
0.27
15.1
%
Average Utica Lease Operating Expenses (per Mcfe)
0.28
0.56
(0.28
)
(50.0
)%
Average Utica Production, Ad Valorem, and Other Fees (per Mcfe)
0.06
0.04
0.02
50.0
%
Average Utica Transportation, Gathering and Compression Costs (per Mcfe)
0.50
0.67
(0.17
)
(25.4
)%
Average Utica Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization Costs (per Mcfe)
0.93
1.06
(0.13
)
(12.3
)%
Total Average Utica Costs (per Mcfe)
$
1.77
$
2.33
$
(0.56
)
(24.0
)%
Average Margin for Utica (per Mcfe)
$
0.29
$
(0.54
)
$
0.83
153.7
%
*NGLs and Condensate are converted to Mcfe at the rate of one barrel equals six Mcf based upon the approximate relative energy content of oil and natural gas, which is not indicative of the relationship of oil, NGLs, condensate, and natural gas prices.
The Utica segment had
natural gas, NGLs and oil sales
of $
75
million for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2016
compared to $
36
million for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2015
. The $
39
million
increase
was primarily due to the
128.7%
increase
in total Utica volumes sold, partially offset by the
11.9%
decrease
in average gas sales price. The
26.0
Bcfe
increase
in total Utica sales volumes was due to additional wells coming on-line, primarily in dry Utica areas, in the current period.
The
increase
in Utica total average sales price was primarily due to the $
0.55
per Mcf
increase
in the gain on commodity derivative instruments in the current period, offset, in part, by the
$0.19
per Mcf
decrease
in average gas sales price. Financial hedges represented approximately 15.9 Bcf of our produced Utica sales volumes for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2016
at an average gain of $1.26 per Mcf. None of our produced Utica sales volumes were hedged for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2015
.
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Total costs for the Utica segment were $
82
million for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2016
compared to $
47
million for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2015
. The
increase
in total dollars and
decrease
in unit costs for the Utica segment are due to the following items:
•
Utica lease operating expenses were $
13
million for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2016
compared to $
11
million for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2015
. The
increase
in total dollars was primarily due to the
increase
in production which resulted in increased repair and maintenance costs, as well as increased saltwater disposal costs. The
decrease
in unit costs was primarily due to the
128.7%
increase
in total Utica sales volumes.
•
Utica production, ad valorem, and other fees were $
3
million for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2016
compared to
$1
million for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2015
. The
increase
in total dollars was primarily due to the
128.7%
increase
in total Utica sales volumes. The increase in unit costs was also due to a credit received from a joint venture partner in the 2015 period, related to an over-billing in ad valorem taxes.
•
Utica transportation, gathering and compression costs were $
23
million for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2016
compared to $
14
million for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2015
. The $
9
million
increase
in total dollars was primarily related to an increase
in processing fees associated with NGLs, as well as, increased gathering and processing fees associated with the overall
increase
in Utica sales volumes. The
decrease
in unit costs was due to the
increase
in Utica sales volumes, predominantly dry Utica, which was offset, in part, by the
increase
in total dollars.
•
Depreciation, depletion and amortization costs attributable to the Utica segment were $
43
million for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2016
compared to $
21
million for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2015
. These amounts included depreciation on a per unit basis of $0.93 per Mcf and $1.06 per Mcf, respectively. The decrease in unit costs in the period-to-period comparison was primarily due to an increase in Utica reserves. The remaining depreciation, depletion and amortization costs were either recorded on a straight-line basis or related to gas well closing.
COALBED METHANE (CBM) GAS SEGMENT
The CBM segment had earnings before income tax of $
18
million for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2016
compared to earnings before income tax of $
33
million for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2015
.
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
2016
2015
Variance
Percent
Change
CBM Gas Sales Volumes (Bcf)
34.6
37.7
(3.1
)
(8.2
)%
Average Sales Price - Gas (Mcf)
$
2.19
$
2.89
$
(0.70
)
(24.2
)%
Gain on Commodity Derivative Instruments - Cash Settlement- Gas (Mcf)
$
1.03
$
0.86
$
0.17
19.8
%
Total Average CBM Sales Price (per Mcf)
$
3.22
$
3.75
$
(0.53
)
(14.1
)%
Average CBM Lease Operating Expenses (per Mcf)
0.33
0.50
(0.17
)
(34.0
)%
Average CBM Production, Ad Valorem, and Other Fees (per Mcf)
0.08
0.10
(0.02
)
(20.0
)%
Average CBM Transportation, Gathering and Compression Costs (per Mcf)
1.05
1.15
(0.10
)
(8.7
)%
Average CBM Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization Costs (per Mcf)
1.25
1.14
0.11
9.6
%
Total Average CBM Costs (per Mcf)
$
2.71
$
2.89
$
(0.18
)
(6.2
)%
Average Margin for CBM (per Mcf)
$
0.51
$
0.86
$
(0.35
)
(40.7
)%
The CBM segment had
natural gas, NGLs and oil sales
of $
76
million in the
six months
ended
June 30, 2016
compared to $
109
million for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2015
. The $
33
million
decrease
was primarily due to a
24.2%
decrease
in the average gas sales price, as well as a
8.2%
decrease
in total CBM volumes sold. The
decrease
in CBM volumes sold was primarily due to normal well declines and less drilling activity.
The CBM total average sales price
decrease
d $
0.53
per Mcf due primarily to a $
0.70
per Mcf
decrease
in gas market prices. The
decrease
was offset by a $
0.17
per Mcf
increase
due to various transactions from our hedging program. Financial hedges represented approximately 27.0 Bcf of our produced CBM sales volumes for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2016
at an average
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gain of $1.32 per Mcf. For the
six months
ended
June 30, 2015
, these financial hedges represented approximately 26.8 Bcf at an average gain of $1.21 per Mcf.
Total costs for the CBM segment were $
94
million for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2016
compared to $
108
million for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2015
. The
decrease
in total dollars and
decrease
in unit costs for the CBM segment were due to the following items:
•
CBM lease operating expenses were $
11
million for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2016
compared to $
19
million for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2015
. The
decrease
in total dollars was primarily related to a decrease in contractual services related to well tending and a decrease in repairs and maintenance expense. The
decrease
in unit costs was primarily due to the
decrease
in total dollars, partially offset by the
decrease
in CBM sales volumes.
•
CBM production, ad valorem, and other fees were $
3
million for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2016
compared to
$4
million for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2015
. The
$1
million
decrease
was primarily caused by the
decrease
in average sales price, as well as the
decrease
in total CBM sales volumes. Unit costs were positively impacted by the
decrease
in average sales price which was offset, in part, by the
decrease
in CBM sales volumes.
•
CBM transportation, gathering and compression costs were $
36
million for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2016
compared to $
43
million for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2015
. The
decrease
of $
7
million was primarily related to a decrease in repairs and maintenance, a decrease in power, and a decrease in utilized firm transportation expense resulting from the
decrease
in CBM sales volumes. Unit costs were also positively impacted by the
decrease
in total dollars which was offset, in part, by the
decrease
in CBM sales volumes.
•
Depreciation, depletion and amortization attributable to the CBM segment were $
44
million for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2016
compared to $
42
million for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2015
. These amounts included depreciation on a per unit basis of $0.82 per Mcf and $0.73 per Mcf, respectively. The increase in unit costs in the period-to-period comparison was primarily due to the decrease in the year-end 2015 reserves. The remaining depreciation, depletion and amortization costs were either recorded on a straight-line basis or related to gas well closing.
OTHER GAS SEGMENT
The Other Gas segment had a loss before income tax of $
382
million for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2016
compared to a loss before income tax of $
883
million for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2015
.
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
2016
2015
Variance
Percent
Change
Other Gas Sales Volumes (Bcf)
11.5
12.2
(0.7
)
(5.7
)%
Oil Sales Volumes (Bcfe)*
0.2
0.3
(0.1
)
(33.3
)%
Total Other Sales Volumes (Bcfe)*
11.7
12.5
(0.8
)
(6.4
)%
Average Sales Price - Gas (Mcf)
$
1.53
$
2.47
$
(0.94
)
(38.1
)%
Gain on Commodity Derivative Instruments - Cash Settlement- Gas (Mcf)
$
1.01
$
0.73
$
0.28
38.4
%
Average Sales Price - Oil (Mcfe)*
$
5.50
$
7.96
$
(2.46
)
(30.9
)%
Total Average Other Sales Price (per Mcfe)
$
2.59
$
3.30
$
(0.71
)
(21.5
)%
Average Other Lease Operating Expenses (per Mcfe)
0.63
1.09
(0.46
)
(42.2
)%
Average Other Production, Ad Valorem, and Other Fees (per Mcfe)
0.12
0.19
(0.07
)
(36.8
)%
Average Other Transportation, Gathering and Compression Costs (per Mcfe)
1.00
1.10
(0.10
)
(9.1
)%
Average Other Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization Costs (per Mcfe)
1.70
3.07
(1.37
)
(44.6
)%
Total Average Other Costs (per Mcfe)
$
3.45
$
5.45
$
(2.00
)
(36.7
)%
Average Margin for Other (per Mcfe)
$
(0.86
)
$
(2.15
)
$
1.29
60.0
%
*Oil is converted to Mcfe at the rate of one barrel equals six Mcf based upon the approximate relative energy content of oil and natural gas, which is not indicative of the relationship of oil and natural gas prices.
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The Other Gas segment includes activity not assigned to the Marcellus, Utica, or CBM segments. This segment also includes purchased gas activity, unrealized gain or loss on commodity derivative instruments, exploration and production related other costs, other corporate expenses and miscellaneous operational activity not assigned to a specific E&P segment.
Other Gas sales volumes are primarily related to shallow oil and gas production, as well as the Chattanooga shale in Tennessee.
Natural gas, NGLs and oil sales
related to the Other Gas segment were approximately $
18
million for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2016
compared to $
32
million for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2015
. The
decrease
in
natural gas, NGLs and oil sales
primarily related to the $
0.71
per Mcfe
decrease
in total average sales price. Total costs related to these other sales were $
42
million for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2016
compared to $
71
million for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2015
. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in depreciation, depletion and amortization related to the adjustment to our shallow oil and gas rates after the impairment in the carrying value that was recognized in the second quarter of 2015.
There was an unrealized loss on commodity derivative instruments of $309 million offset, in part, by cash settlements of $12 million related to the Other Gas segment for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2016
compared to an unrealized gain of $35 million and cash settlements of $9 million for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2015
. The unrealized loss/gain represents changes in the fair value of all of the Company's existing commodity hedges on a mark-to-market basis. The unrealized loss/gain on commodity derivative instruments is a result of the December 31, 2014 de-designation of all derivative positions as cash flow hedges. Changes in fair value were recorded in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income prior to de-designation.
Purchased gas sales volumes represent volumes of gas sold at market prices that were purchased from third parties in order to fulfill contracts with certain customers. Purchased gas sales revenues were $
17
million for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2016
compared to $
5
million for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2015
. The period-to-period
increase
in purchased gas sales revenue was primarily due to the
increase
in purchased gas sales volumes, offset, in part, by the
decrease
in average sales price.
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
2016
2015
Variance
Percent
Change
Purchased Gas Sales Volumes (in billion cubic feet)
10.0
1.4
8.6
614.3
%
Average Sales Price Per thousand cubic feet
$
1.65
$
3.53
$
(1.88
)
(53.3
)%
Miscellaneous other income was $
42
million for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2016
compared to $
29
million for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2015
. The $
13
million
increase
was primarily due to the following items:
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
(in millions)
2016
2015
Variance
Percent
Change
Right of Way Sales
$
11
$
1
$
10
1,000.0
%
Equity in Earnings of Affiliates - CONE
25
18
7
38.9
%
Gathering Revenue
5
6
(1
)
(16.7
)%
Other
1
4
(3
)
(75.0
)%
Total Miscellaneous Other Income
$
42
$
29
$
13
44.8
%
•
Right of Way Sales increased $
10
million in the period-to-period comparison due to various transactions that occurred throughout both periods, none of which were individually material.
•
Equity in Earnings of Affiliates - CONE
increased
$
7
million due to an increase in earnings from CONE Midstream Partners, LP. and CONE Gathering, LLC. See Note 18 - Related Party Transactions of the Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 1 of this Form 10-Q for additional information.
•
Gathering revenue primarily relates to the release (sale) of unutilized firm transportation capacity when possible and when beneficial in order to minimize unutilized firm transportation expense. Gathering revenue
decreased
by $
1
million in the period-to-period comparison, due to various transactions that occurred throughout both periods, none of which were individually material.
•
Other
decrease
d $
3
million due to various transactions that occurred throughout both periods, none of which were individually material.
Gain (loss) on sale of assets was a loss of $
5
million for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2016
compared to a gain of $
2
million for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2015
. The $
7
million
decrease
was primarily due to loss on the sale of a gathering pipeline in the current period, offset, in part, by various transactions that occurred throughout both periods, none of which were individually material.
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Selling, general and administrative costs are allocated to the total E&P segment based on percentage of total revenue and percentage of total projected capital expenditures. Costs were $
34
million for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2016
compared to $
43
million for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2015
. Refer to the discussion of total company selling, general and administrative costs contained in the section "Net Loss attributable to CONSOL Energy Shareholders"
of this quarterly report for a detailed cost explanation.
Purchased gas volumes represent volumes of gas purchased from third parties that CONSOL Energy sells. The lower average cost per thousand cubic feet is due to overall price changes and contractual differences among customers in the period-to-period comparison. Purchased gas costs were $
17
million for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2016
and $
4
million for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2015
.
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
2016
2015
Variance
Percent
Change
Purchased Gas Volumes (in billion cubic feet)
10.0
1.4
8.6
614.3
%
Average Cost Per thousand cubic feet sold
$
1.67
$
2.77
$
(1.10
)
(39.7
)%
Exploration and other costs were
$5
million for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2016
compared to
$4
million for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2015
. The
$1
million
increase
is due to the following items:
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
(in millions)
2016
2015
Variance
Percent
Change
Land Rentals
$
3
$
2
$
1
50.0
%
Lease Expiration Costs
1
2
(1
)
(50.0
)%
Other
1
—
1
100.0
%
Total Exploration and Other Costs
$
5
$
4
$
1
25.0
%
•
Total exploration and other costs increased $
1
million due to various transactions that occurred throughout both periods, none of which were individually material.
Other corporate expenses were $
58
million for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2016
compared to $
869
million for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2015
. The $
811
million
decrease
in the period-to-period comparison was made up of the following items:
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
(in millions)
2016
2015
Variance
Percent
Change
Impairment of Exploration and Production Properties
$
—
$
829
$
(829
)
(100.0
)%
Unutilized Firm Transportation and Processing Fees
15
18
(3
)
(16.7
)%
Short-Term Incentive Compensation
4
6
(2
)
(33.3
)%
Stock-Based Compensation
10
8
2
25.0
%
Litigation Expense
2
—
2
100.0
%
Idle Rig Fees
19
3
16
533.3
%
Other
8
5
3
60.0
%
Total Other Corporate Expenses
$
58
—
$
869
$
(811
)
(93.3
)%
•
Impairment of Exploration and Production properties primarily related to the write down of the Company's shallow oil and gas asset values in June 2015. See Note 10 - Property, Plant, And Equipment, in the Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements included in this form 10-Q for more information. No such impairment was recorded in the current period.
•
Unutilized firm transportation costs represent pipeline transportation capacity that the E&P division has obtained to enable gas production to flow uninterrupted as sales volumes increase, as well as additional processing capacity for natural gas liquids. Unutilized firm transportation
decrease
d $
3
million in the period-to-period comparison due to an increase in the utilization of the capacity. The Company attempts to minimize this expense by releasing (selling) unutilized firm transportation capacity to other parties when possible and when beneficial. During the
six months
ended
June 30, 2016
and 2015 the Company recognized approximately $5 million and $3 million, respectively, of revenue in connection with such releases.
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•
Short-term incentive compensation expense
decrease
d $
2
million in the period-to-period comparison due to decreased payouts in the current period.
•
Stock-based compensation
increase
d $
2
million in the period-to-period comparison primarily due to additional non-cash amortization expense and accelerated non-cash amortization recorded in the current period for employees who received awards under the Performance Share Unit (PSU) program.
•
Litigation expense increased $
2
million in the period-to-period comparison due to various items in the
six months
ended
June 30, 2016
, none of which were individually material.
•
Idle rig fees are fees related to the temporary idling of some of the Company's natural gas rigs. The total idle rig expense incurred by the Company has increased by
$16
million for the current period as compared to the prior period.
•
Other corporate related expenses
increase
d
$3
million due to various transactions that occurred throughout both periods, none of which were individually material.
Interest expense related to the E&P division was $
1
million for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2016
compared to $
4
million for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2015
. Interest expense was incurred by the Other gas segment on interest allocated to the E&P segment under CONSOL Energy's credit facility.
TOTAL COAL DIVISION ANALYSIS for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2016
compared to the
six months
ended
June 30, 2015
:
The coal division had earnings before income taxes of
$32 million
for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2016
, compared to earnings before income taxes of
$164 million
for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2015
. Variances by the individual coal segments are discussed below.
For the Six Months Ended
Difference to Six Months Ended
June 30, 2016
June 30, 2015
(in millions)
Pennsylvania Operations
Other
Coal
Total
Coal
Pennsylvania Operations
Other
Coal
Total
Coal
Sales:
Produced Coal
$
477
$
—
$
477
$
(226
)
$
—
$
(226
)
Purchased Coal
—
—
—
—
(2
)
(2
)
Total Outside Sales
477
—
477
(226
)
(2
)
(228
)
Other Outside Sales
—
16
16
—
(3
)
(3
)
Freight Revenue
25
—
25
20
(3
)
17
Miscellaneous Other Income
7
32
39
5
(8
)
(3
)
Gain on Sale of Assets
—
3
3
—
(1
)
(1
)
Total Revenue and Other Income
509
51
560
(201
)
(17
)
(218
)
Operating Costs and Expenses:
Operating Costs
313
—
313
(128
)
—
(128
)
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
74
—
74
(14
)
—
(14
)
Total Operating Costs and Expenses
387
—
387
(142
)
—
(142
)
Other Costs and Expenses:
Other Costs
25
64
89
39
17
56
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
9
(4
)
5
4
(14
)
(10
)
Total Other Costs and Expenses
34
60
94
43
3
46
Freight Expense
25
—
25
20
(3
)
17
Selling, General and Administrative Costs
9
2
11
(3
)
1
(2
)
Other Corporate Expense
4
3
7
(9
)
—
(9
)
Total Coal Costs
459
65
524
(91
)
1
(90
)
Interest Expense
4
—
4
4
—
4
Total Coal Division Expense
463
65
528
(87
)
1
(86
)
Earnings (Loss) Before Income Taxes
$
46
$
(14
)
$
32
$
(114
)
$
(18
)
$
(132
)
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PENNSYLVANIA (PA) OPERATIONS COAL SEGMENT
The PA Operations coal segment's principal activities consist of mining, preparation and marketing of thermal coal to power generators. The segment also includes selling, general and administrative costs as well as various other activities assigned to the PA Operations coal segment but not allocated to each individual mine and, therefore, are not included in unit cost presentation. For the
six
months ended
June 30, 2016
and
2015
, the segment included the following mines: Bailey Mine, Enlow Fork Mine, Harvey Mine and the corresponding preparation plant facilities.
The PA Operations coal segment contributed
$46 million
of earnings before income tax for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2016
, compared to
$160 million
of earnings before income tax for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2015
. The PA Operations coal revenue and cost components on a per unit basis for these periods are as follows:
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
2016
2015
Variance
Percent
Change
Company Produced PA Operations Tons Sold (in millions)
11.4
12.2
(0.8
)
(6.6
)%
Average Sales Price Per PA Operations Ton Sold
$
41.70
$
57.61
$
(15.91
)
(27.6
)%
Total Operating Costs Per Ton Sold
$
27.39
$
36.25
$
(8.86
)
(24.4
)%
Total Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization Costs Per Ton Sold
6.47
7.08
(0.61
)
(8.6
)%
Total Costs Per PA Operations Ton Sold
$
33.86
$
43.33
$
(9.47
)
(21.9
)%
Average Margin Per PA Operations Ton Sold
$
7.84
$
14.28
$
(6.44
)
(45.1
)%
Coal Sales
PA Operations produced coal outside sales were
$477 million
for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2016
, compared to
$703 million
for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2015
. The
$226 million
decrease
was attributable to a
0.8 million
decrease
in tons sold and a
$15.91
per ton
lower
average sales price. The
lower
sales volumes and average coal sales price per ton sold in the 2016 period were primarily the result of the overall decline in both the domestic and global thermal coal markets. While the overall trend of customer deferrals peaked in May 2016, the Company's marketing team continues to work with a few customers who are still facing challenges due to high inventory levels. During the period, CONSOL Energy pursued legal action against one of its customers, who the Company believes is in breach of the contract terms. The Company believes this customer will continue to adversely impact average realized price per ton.
Freight Revenue
Freight revenue is the amount billed to customers for transportation costs incurred. This revenue is based on the weight of coal shipped, negotiated freight rates and method of transportation, primarily rail, used by the customers to which the Company contractually provides transportation services. Freight revenue is completely offset in freight expense. Freight revenue was
$25 million
for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2016
, compared to
$5 million
in the
six months
ended
June 30, 2015
. The
$20 million
increase
in freight revenue was due to increased shipments where the Company contractually provides transportation services.
Miscellaneous Other Income
Miscellaneous other income
increased
$5 million
in the period-to-period comparison, primarily a result of a partial coal contract buyout in the amount of
$6 million
in the
six months
ended
June 30, 2016
.
Cost of Coal Sold
Cost of coal sold is comprised of operating costs related to produced tons sold, along with changes in both the volumes and carrying values of coal inventory. The cost of coal sold per ton includes items such as direct operating costs, royalty and production taxes, direct administration expenses and depreciation, depletion, and amortization costs. Total cost of coal sold for PA Operations was
$387 million
for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2016
, or
$142 million
lower
than the
$529 million
for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2015
. Total costs per PA Operations ton sold were
$33.86
per ton for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2016
, compared to
$43.33
per ton for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2015
. The decrease in the cost of coal sold was driven by the idling of one longwall at the PA Operations complex for approximately 90 days, reduction of staffing levels and a realignment of employee benefits. All of the above steps resulted in more consistent operating schedules, reduced labor costs and improved productivity. Productivity for the six months ended
June 30, 2016
, as measured by tons per employee-hour, improved by 16% compared to the year-earlier period, despite the reduced number of longwalls in operation.
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Other Costs and Expenses
Other costs include various costs and expenses that are assigned to the PA Operations coal segment but not allocated to each individual mine, and therefore, are not included in unit costs. Other costs
increased
$39 million
in the
six months
ended
June 30, 2016
compared to the
six months
ended
June 30, 2015
. This increase was due to the following:
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
(in millions)
2016
2015
Variance
OPEB Plan Changes
$
—
$
(26
)
$
26
Idle Mine Costs
13
—
13
Litigation Expense
2
—
2
Severance Expense
1
—
1
Coal Reserve Holding Costs
2
3
(1
)
Amortization of Financing Charges
—
7
(7
)
Other
7
2
5
Other Costs and Expenses
$
25
$
(14
)
$
39
•
Income of
$26 million
related to OPEB plan changes made in May 2015 for retired employees. Refer to the discussion of total Company long-term liabilities contained in the section "Net Loss Attributable to CONSOL Energy Shareholders" of this quarterly report for more information. No such transactions occurred in the current period.
•
Idle Mine Costs
increased
$13 million
, due to the temporarily idling of one of the longwalls for approximately 90 days to optimize operating schedules.
•
Approximately
$2 million
of costs were incurred during the six months ended
June 30, 2016
related to the proposed consent decree with respect to the Bailey mine complex. See Note 13 - Commitments and Contingent Liabilities of the Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 1 of this Form 10-Q for additional information.
•
Severance expense of $
1 million
was incurred during the six months ended
June 30, 2016
in connection with the Company's ongoing cost reduction efforts. No such transactions occurred in the period period.
•
Coal Reserve Holding Costs
decreased
$1 million
due to various transactions that occurred throughout both periods, none of which were individually material.
•
Accelerated amortization of financing charges totaling
$7 million
related to a backstop loan were incurred in the 2015 period.
•
Other
increased
$5 million
in the period-to-period comparison due to an increase in 401(k) discretionary contributions, as well as various transactions that occurred throughout both periods, none of which were individually material.
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
increased
$4 million
, primarily as a result of additional assets placed in service in the period-to-period comparison.
Freight Expense
Freight expense is based on weight of coal shipped, negotiated freight rates and method of transportation, primarily rail, used by the customers to which the Company contractually provides transportation services. Freight revenue is the amount billed to customers for transportation costs incurred. Freight expense is offset by freight revenue. Freight expense was
$25 million
for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2016
, compared to
$5 million
for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2015
. The
increase
in the period-to-period comparison was due to increased shipments under contracts where the Company contractually provides transportation services.
Selling, General and Administrative Costs
Selling, general and administrative costs are allocated to each coal segment based upon the level of operating activity of the segment's underlying business units. Upon execution of the CNXC IPO, CNXC entered into a service agreement with CONSOL Energy to provide certain selling, general and administrative services. These services are paid monthly based on an agreed upon fixed fee that is reset at least annually. See Note 18 - Related Party Transactions of the Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 1 of this Form 10-Q for additional information. The amount of selling, general and administrative costs related to PA Operations was
$9 million
for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2016
, compared to
$12 million
for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2015
. Refer to the discussion of total Company selling, general and administrative costs contained in the section "Net Loss Attributable to CONSOL Energy Shareholders"
of this quarterly report for a detailed cost explanation.
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Other Corporate Expenses
Other corporate expenses are comprised of expenses for stock-based compensation and the short-term incentive compensation program. These expenses include costs that are directly related to each coal segment along with a portion of costs that are allocated to each segment based on a percentage of total labor costs. For the
six months
ended
June 30, 2016
, other corporate expenses were
$4 million
, compared to
$13 million
for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2015
. The
$9 million
decrease
was due to lower short-term incentive compensation payouts.
Interest Expense
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized, of
$4 million
for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2016
is primarily comprised of interest on the CNXC revolving credit facility that was drawn upon after the CNXC IPO on July 7, 2015. No such expense was incurred during the
six months
ended
June 30, 2015
.
OTHER COAL SEGMENT
The Other coal segment primarily includes coal terminal operations, closed and idle mine activities, purchased coal activities and various other activities not assigned to PA Operations.
The Other coal segment had a loss before income tax of
$14 million
for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2016
, compared to earnings before income tax of
$4 million
for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2015
.
Coal Sales
Purchased coal sales consisted of revenues from coal purchased from third-parties and sold directly to CONSOL Energy's customers. There were no purchased coal sales during the
six months
ended
June 30, 2016
. Purchased coal sales revenue totaled
$2 million
for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2015
. The
decrease
was due to
lower
volumes of coal that needed to be purchased to fulfill various contracts.
Other Outside Sales
Other outside sales consists of sales from the Company's coal terminal operations. Coal terminal operations sales were
$16 million
for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2016
, compared to
$19 million
for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2015
. The
$3 million
decrease
in the period-to-period comparison was primarily due to a
decrease
in throughput volumes and rates in the current period.
Freight Revenue
There was no freight revenue during the
six months
ended
June 30, 2016
, compared to
$3 million
for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2015
. The
decrease
was due to decreased shipments where CONSOL Energy contractually provides transportation services.
Miscellaneous Other Income
Miscellaneous other income was
$32 million
for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2016
, compared to
$40 million
for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2015
. The change is due to the following items:
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
(in millions)
2016
2015
Variance
Equity in Earnings of Affiliates
$
1
$
5
$
(4
)
Royalty Income
5
8
(3
)
Rental Income
18
18
—
Right of Way Sales
6
5
1
Other Income
2
4
(2
)
Total Miscellaneous Other Income
$
32
$
40
$
(8
)
•
Equity in Earnings of Affiliates
decreased
$4 million
due to the sale of the Company's 49% interest in Western Allegheny Energy in September 2015.
•
Royalty Income
decreased
$3 million
primarily due to the overall decrease in domestic coal pricing.
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•
Right of Way sales increased
$1 million
in the period-to-period comparison due to various transactions that occurred throughout both periods, none of which were individually material.
•
Other Income
decreased
$2 million
due to various transactions that occurred throughout both periods, none of which were individually material.
Other Costs and Expenses
Other costs and expenses related to the Other coal segment were
$64 million
for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2016
, compared to
$47 million
for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2015
. The
increase
of
$17 million
was due to the following items:
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
2016
2015
Variance
OPEB Plan Changes
$
—
$
(25
)
$
25
Lease Rental Expense
13
13
—
Coal Terminal Operations
8
12
(4
)
Coal Reserve Holding Costs
4
5
(1
)
Closed and Idle Mines
4
5
(1
)
Purchased Coal Costs
—
1
(1
)
UMWA OPEB Expense
22
23
(1
)
Other
13
13
—
Total Other Costs
$
64
$
47
$
17
•
Represents income of
$25 million
related to OPEB plan changes made in May 2015 for retired employees. Refer to the discussion of total Company long-term liabilities contained in the section "Net Loss Attributable to CONSOL Energy Shareholders" of this quarterly report for more information.
•
Coal Terminal Operations costs
decreased
$4 million
due to
decreased
throughput volumes in the current period.
•
Coal Reserve Holding Costs
decreased
$1 million
due to various transactions that occurred throughout both periods, none of which were individually material.
•
Closed and Idle Mine Costs
decreased
$1 million
in the period-to-period comparison due to various transactions that occurred throughout both periods, none of which were individually material.
•
Purchased Coal Costs
decreased
$1 million
due to
lower
volumes of coal that needed to be purchased to fulfill various contracts.
•
UMWA OPEB Expense
decreased
$1 million
primarily due to a decrease in interest costs.
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
decreased
$14 million
, primarily related to a reduction of the asset retirement obligations at various mines during the six months ended
June 30, 2016
.
Freight Expense
There was no freight expense during the
six months
ended
June 30, 2016
, compared to
$3 million
for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2015
. The
decrease
was due to decreased shipments where CONSOL Energy contractually provides transportation services.
Selling, General and Administrative Costs
Selling, general and administrative costs allocated to the Other coal segment were
$2 million
for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2016
, compared to
$1 million
for the
six months
ended
June 30, 2015
. Refer to the discussion of total Company selling, general and administrative costs contained in the section "Net Loss Attributable to CONSOL Energy Shareholders"
of this quarterly report for a detailed cost explanation.
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OTHER DIVISION ANALYSIS for the
six
months ended
June 30, 2016
compared to the
six
months ended
June 30, 2015
:
The Other division includes expenses from various other corporate activities that are not allocated to the E&P or Coal divisions. The Other division had a loss before income tax of
$113
million for the
six
months ended
June 30, 2016
, compared to a loss before income tax of
$190
million for the
six
months ended
June 30, 2015
. The Other division also includes a total Company income tax benefit related to continuing operations of
$124
million for the
six
months ended
June 30, 2016
, compared to an income tax benefit of
$317
million for the
six
months ended
June 30, 2015
.
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
(in millions)
2016
2015
Variance
Percent
Change
Miscellaneous Operating Expense
$
21
$
24
$
(3
)
(12.5
)%
Loss on Debt Extinguishment
—
68
(68
)
(100.0
)%
Interest Expense
92
98
(6
)
(6.1
)%
Total Other Costs
113
190
(77
)
(40.5
)%
Loss Before Income Tax
(113
)
(190
)
77
(40.5
)%
Income Tax Benefit
(124
)
(317
)
193
(60.9
)%
Net Income
$
11
$
127
$
(116
)
(91.3
)%
Miscellaneous Operating Expense
Miscellaneous operating expense related to the Other division was
$21 million
for the
six
months ended
June 30, 2016
, compared to
$24 million
for the
six
months ended
June 30, 2015
. Miscellaneous operating expense decreased due to the following items:
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
(in millions)
2016
2015
Variance
Pension Expense
$
(7
)
$
8
$
(15
)
Transaction Fees
—
5
(5
)
Bank Fees
8
9
(1
)
Severance Payments
1
1
—
Litigation Expense
3
1
2
Pension Settlement
14
—
14
Other
2
—
2
Miscellaneous Operating Expense
$
21
$
24
$
(3
)
•
Actuarially-calculated amortization decreased
$15 million
in the period-to-period comparison due to modifications made to the pension plan in May 2015. See Note 16 - Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Plans in the Notes to the Audited Financial Statements in our December 31, 2015 Form 10-K for additional information.
•
Transaction fees were
$5 million
for the six months ended
June 30, 2015
related to various corporate initiatives including the CNXC MLP. No such transactions occurred in the current period.
•
Bank Fees decreased
$1 million
in the period-to-period comparison due to various items that occurred throughout both periods, none of which were individually material.
•
Litigation expense increased
$2 million
in the period-to-period comparison due to various items that occurred throughout both periods, none of which were individually material.
•
Pension settlement expense is required when lump sum distributions made for a given plan year exceed the total of the service and interest costs for that same plan year. Settlement accounting was triggered in the
six
months ended
June 30, 2016
, primarily as a result of the sale of the Buchanan Mine in the first quarter of 2016.. See Note 5 - Components of Pension and OPEB Plans Net Periodic Benefit Costs in the Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements of this Form 10-Q for additional detail. No such transactions occurred in the prior period.
•
Other increased
$2 million
in the period-to-period comparison due to various items that occurred throughout both periods, none of which were individually material.
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Loss on Debt Extinguishment
Loss on Debt Extinguishment of
$68 million
was recognized in the
six
months ended
June 30, 2015
related to the early extinguishment of debt due to the partial purchase of the 8.25% senior notes that were due in 2020 at an average price equal to 104.6% of the principal amount and the partial purchase of the 6.375% senior notes that were due in 2021 at an average price equal to 105.0% of the principal amount. No such transactions occurred in the current period.
Interest Expense
Interest expense of
$92 million
was recognized in the
six
months ended
June 30, 2016
, compared to
$98 million
in the
six
months ended
June 30, 2015
. The decrease of
$6 million
in the period-to-period comparison was due to the partial payoff of the 2020 and 2021 bonds in March and April 2015. Also contributing to the decrease was lower interest rates on the 2023 bonds issued in March 2015. This decrease is offset, in part, by an increase in interest expense on borrowings from the revolver.
Income Taxes
The effective income tax rate when excluding noncontrolling interest was
30.8%
for the
six
months ended
June 30, 2016
, compared to
37.7%
for the
six
months ended
June 30, 2015
. The effective rates for the
six
months ended
June 30, 2016
and
2015
were calculated using the annual effective rate projections on recurring earnings and include tax liabilities related to certain discrete transactions. See Note 7 - Income Taxes of the Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements of this Form 10-Q for additional information.
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
(in millions)
2016
2015
Variance
Percent
Change
Total Company Loss Before Income Tax excluding Noncontrolling Interest
$
(402
)
$
(841
)
$
439
(52.2
)%
Income Tax Benefit
$
(124
)
$
(317
)
$
193
(60.9
)%
Effective Income Tax Rate
30.8
%
37.7
%
(6.9
)%
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
CONSOL Energy generally has satisfied its working capital requirements and funded its capital expenditures and debt service obligations with cash generated from operations and proceeds from borrowings. On June 18, 2014, CONSOL Energy entered into a Credit Agreement for a $2.0 billion senior secured revolving credit facility. In April 2016, the Company's lending group reaffirmed the $2.0 billion borrowing base of the facility which expires on June 18, 2019. The facility is secured by substantially all of the assets of CONSOL Energy and certain of its subsidiaries. CONSOL Energy's credit facility allows for up to $2.0 billion of borrowings, which includes $750 million letters of credit aggregate sub-limit. CONSOL Energy can request an additional $500 million increase in the aggregate borrowing limit amount. Fees and interest rate spreads are based on the percentage of facility utilization, measured quarterly. Availability under the facility is limited to a borrowing base, which is determined by the lenders syndication agent and approved by the required number of lenders in good faith by calculating a value of CONSOL Energy's proved gas reserves. The facility includes a minimum interest coverage ratio covenant of no less than 2.50 to 1.00, measured quarterly. The interest coverage ratio is calculated as the ratio of Adjusted EBITDA to cash interest expense of CONSOL Energy and certain of its subsidiaries excluding CNXC. The interest coverage ratio was
4.79
to 1.00 at
June 30, 2016
. Adjusted EBITDA, as used in the covenant calculation, excludes non-cash compensation expenses, non-recurring transaction expenses, extraordinary gains and losses, gains and losses on discontinued operations, losses on debt extinguishment and includes cash distributions received from affiliates, plus pro-rata earnings from material acquisitions. The facility also includes a minimum current ratio covenant of no less than 1.00 to 1.00, measured quarterly. The minimum current ratio is calculated as the ratio of current assets, plus revolver availability, to current liabilities excluding borrowings under the revolver. This calculation also excludes all of CNXC's current assets, current liabilities, and revolver availability. The current ratio was
2.75
to 1.00 at
June 30, 2016
. Affirmative and negative covenants in the facility limit the Company's ability to dispose of assets, make investments, purchase or redeem CONSOL Energy common stock, pay dividends, merge with another corporation and amend, modify or restate the senior unsecured notes. The credit facility allows unlimited investments in joint ventures for the development and operation of natural gas gathering systems. The facility permits CONSOL Energy to separate its natural gas and coal businesses if the leverage ratio (which, is essentially, the ratio of debt to EBITDA) of the natural gas business immediately after the separation would not be greater than 2.75 to 1.00. At
June 30, 2016
, the facility had $
466
million of borrowings outstanding and $
309
million of letters of credit outstanding, leaving $
1,225
million of unused capacity. From time to time, CONSOL Energy is required to post financial assurances to satisfy contractual and other requirements generated in the normal course of business. Some of these assurances are posted to comply with federal, state or other government agencies' statutes and regulations. CONSOL Energy sometimes uses letters of credit to satisfy these requirements and these letters of credit reduce the Company's borrowing facility capacity.
In April 2016, the facility was amended to require that: (i) the Company must prepay outstanding loans under the revolving credit facility to the extent that cash on hand exceeds $150 million for two consecutive business days; (ii) mortgage 85% of its proved reserves and 80% of its proved developed producing reserves, in each case, which are included in the borrowing base; (iii) maintain applicable deposit, securities and commodities accounts with the lenders or affiliates thereof; and (iv) enter into control agreements with respect to such applicable accounts. In addition, the Company pledged the equity interest it holds in CONE Gathering, LLC, and CONE Midstream Partners, LP as collateral to secure loans under the credit agreement.
CONSOL Energy terminated its accounts receivable securitization facility effective July 7, 2015. The outstanding borrowings at
June 30, 2015
were repaid, and the outstanding letters of credit at
June 30, 2015
were transferred against the revolving credit facility.
Uncertainty in the financial markets brings additional potential risks to CONSOL Energy. The risks include declines in the Company's stock price, less availability and higher costs of additional credit, potential counterparty defaults, and commercial bank failures. Financial market disruptions may impact the Company's collection of trade receivables. As a result, CONSOL Energy regularly monitors the creditworthiness of its customers and counterparties. CONSOL Energy believes that its current group of customers is financially sound and represent no abnormal business risk.
CONSOL Energy believes that cash generated from operations, asset sales and the Company's borrowing capacity will be sufficient to meet the Company's working capital requirements, anticipated capital expenditures (other than major acquisitions), scheduled debt payments, anticipated dividend payments and to provide required letters of credit. Nevertheless, the ability of CONSOL Energy to satisfy its working capital requirements, to service its debt obligations, to fund planned capital expenditures, or to pay dividends will depend upon future operating performance, which will be affected by prevailing economic conditions in the natural gas and coal industries and other financial and business factors, some of which are beyond CONSOL Energy’s control.
In order to manage the market risk exposure of volatile natural gas prices in the future, CONSOL Energy enters into various physical natural gas supply transactions with both gas marketers and end users for terms varying in length. CONSOL Energy has also entered into various natural gas and NGL swap and option transactions, which exist parallel to the underlying physical transactions. The fair value of these contracts was a net liability of $
76
million at
June 30, 2016
and a net asset of $267 million at December 31, 2015. The Company has not experienced any issues of non-performance by derivative counterparties.
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CONSOL Energy frequently evaluates potential acquisitions. CONSOL Energy has funded acquisitions with cash generated from operations and a variety of other sources, depending on the size of the transaction, including debt and equity financing. There can be no assurance that additional capital resources, including debt and equity financing, will be available to CONSOL Energy on terms which CONSOL Energy finds acceptable, or at all.
Cash Flows (in millions)
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
2016
2015
Change
Cash Provided by Operating Activities
$
224
$
294
$
(70
)
Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
$
292
$
(673
)
$
965
Cash (Used in) Provided by Financing Activities
$
(491
)
$
211
$
(702
)
Cash provided by operating activities changed in the period-to-period comparison primarily due to the following items:
•
Net loss increased $41 million in the period-to-period comparison.
•
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities decreased primarily due to the $829 million impairment of exploration and production properties recorded in 2015. (See Note 10 - Property, Plant, And Equipment, in the Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Form 10-Q for more information). This adjustment was offset, in part, by an increase in the loss from discontinued operations (See Note 2 - Discontinued Operations in the Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Form 10-Q for more information), an increase in the loss on commodity derivative instruments of $252 million and an increase of $188 million related to changes in deferred taxes.
•
Other changes in operating assets, operating liabilities, other assets and other liabilities which occurred throughout both periods also contributed to the decrease in operating cash flows.
Cash provided by investing activities changed in the period-to-period comparison primarily due to the following items:
•
Capital expenditures decreased $501 million in the period-to-period comparison due to the following:
◦
Gas segment capital expenditures decreased $453 million due to decreased expenditures in both the Marcellus and Utica plays resulting from decreased drilling activity, as well as, other various transactions that occurred throughout both periods none of which were individually material.
◦
Coal segment capital expenditures decreased $43 million due to a $23 million decrease in equipment purchases and rebuilds at PA Operations, a $13 million decrease in PA Operations preparation plant expenditures including water treatment systems and various other items that occurred throughout both periods, none of which were individually material.
◦
Other capital expenditures decreased $5 million due to various transactions that occurred throughout both periods, none of which were individually material.
•
Proceeds from the sale of assets increased $11 million primarily due to the $7 million sale of a gathering pipeline in the
six
months ended
June 30, 2016
. The remaining increase was due to various assets sales that occurred throughout both periods, none of which were individually material.
•
Cash provided by equity affiliates increased $38 million primarily due to a $40 million net change in investment in CONE Midstream Partners, LP and CONE Gathering LLC (See Note 18 - Related Party Transactions of the Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 1 of this Form 10-Q for additional information), primarily due to a decrease in contributions in the current period. The remaining $2 million decrease was due to various transactions that occurred throughout both periods, none of which were individually material.
•
Discontinued Operations increased $414 million primarily as a result of the sale of the Buchanan Mine and certain other metallurgical coal reserves in the
six
months ended
June 30, 2016
. (See Note 2 - Discontinued Operations of the Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 1 of this Form 10-Q for additional information).
Cash used in financing activities changed in the period-to-period comparison primarily due to the following items:
•
In the
six
months ended
June 30, 2016
, CONSOL Energy made payments on the senior secured credit facility of $486 million compared to proceeds from the senior secured credit facility of $1,058 million in the
six
months ended
June 30, 2015
.
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•
In the
six
months ended
June 30, 2015
, CONSOL Energy made net payments of $771 million related to the partial extinguishment of the 2020 and 2021 bonds offset, in part, by the issuance of the 2023 bonds. No such transactions occurred in the 2016 period. (See Note 12 - Long-Term Debt in the Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements of this Form 10-Q for additional details).
•
In the
six
months ended
June 30, 2015
, CONSOL Energy repurchased $72 million of its common stock on the open market under the previously announced share repurchase program. No repurchases were made in the
six
months ended
June 30, 2016
.
•
In the
six
months ended
June 30, 2015
, CONSOL Energy received proceeds of $39 million under the accounts receivable securitization facility. CONSOL Energy terminated the accounts receivable securitization facility effective July 7, 2015.
•
The remaining changes are due to various transactions that occurred throughout both periods.
The following is a summary of our significant contractual obligations at
June 30, 2016
(in thousands):
Payments due by Year
Less Than
1 Year
1-3 Years
3-5 Years
More Than
5 Years
Total
Purchase Order Firm Commitments
$
60,325
$
52,712
$
16,658
$
6,697
$
136,392
Gas Firm Transportation and Processing
133,064
225,952
207,879
602,119
1,169,014
Long-Term Debt
2,620
2,708
293,882
2,453,473
2,752,683
Interest on Long-Term Debt
169,039
338,173
325,365
219,616
1,052,193
Capital (Finance) Lease Obligations
7,027
14,611
14,049
2,965
38,652
Interest on Capital (Finance) Lease Obligations
2,347
3,471
1,529
52
7,399
Operating Lease Obligations
94,739
123,315
40,753
83,926
342,733
Long-Term Liabilities—Employee Related (a)
67,178
131,641
130,293
558,432
887,544
Other Long-Term Liabilities (b)
348,552
166,389
87,585
349,211
951,737
Total Contractual Obligations (c)
$
884,891
$
1,058,972
$
1,117,993
$
4,276,491
$
7,338,347
_________________________
(a)
Employee related long-term liabilities include other post-employment benefits, work-related injuries and illnesses. Estimated salaried retirement contributions required to meet minimum funding standards under ERISA are excluded from the pay-out table due to the uncertainty regarding amounts to be contributed. Additional contributions to the pension trust are not expected to be significant for the remainder of
2016
.
(b)
Other long-term liabilities include mine reclamation and closure and other long-term liability costs.
(c)
The significant obligation table does not include obligations to taxing authorities due to the uncertainty surrounding the ultimate settlement of amounts and timing of these obligations.
Debt
At
June 30, 2016
, CONSOL Energy's continuing operations had total long-term debt and capital lease obligations of $
2,790
million outstanding, including the current portion of long-term debt of $
9
million. This long-term debt consisted of:
•
An aggregate principal amount of $
74
million
of
8.25%
senior unsecured notes due in April 2020. Interest on the notes is payable April 1 and October 1 of each year. Payment of the principal and interest on the notes is guaranteed by most of CONSOL Energy’s subsidiaries.
•
An aggregate principal amount of $
21
million
of
6.375%
senior unsecured notes due in March 2021. Interest on the notes is payable March 1 and September 1 of each year. Payment of the principal and interest on the notes is guaranteed by most of CONSOL Energy's subsidiaries.
•
An aggregate principal amount of
$1,850
million
of
5.875%
senior unsecured notes due in April 2022 plus
$5
million of unamortized bond premium. Interest on the notes is payable April 15 and October 15 of each year. Payment of the principal and interest on the notes is guaranteed by most of CONSOL Energy's subsidiaries.
•
An aggregate principal amount of $
500
million
of
8.00%
senior unsecured notes due in April 2023 less
$6
million of unamortized bond discount. Interest on the notes is payable April 1 and October 1 of each year. Payment of the principal and interest on the notes is guaranteed by most of CONSOL Energy’s subsidiaries.
•
An aggregate principal amount of $
103
million
of industrial revenue bonds which were issued to finance the Baltimore port facility and bear interest at
5.75%
per annum and mature in September 2025. Interest on the industrial revenue bonds is payable March 1 and September 1 of each year. Payment of principal and interest on the notes is guaranteed by CONSOL Energy.
•
Advance royalty commitments of $
3
million
with an average interest rate of
16.35%
per annum.
•
An aggregate principal amount of $
3
million
on a note maturing through March 2018.
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•
An aggregate principal amount of $
38
million
of capital leases with a weighted average interest rate of
6.52%
per annum.
•
An aggregate principal amount of
$198
million in outstanding borrowings under the revolver for CNXC. CONSOL Energy is not a guarantor of CNXC's revolving credit facility
At
June 30, 2016
, CONSOL Energy had an aggregate principal amount of $
466
million in outstanding borrowings and approximately $
309
million of letters of credit outstanding under the $
2.0
billion senior secured revolving credit facility.
Total Equity and Dividends
CONSOL Energy had total equity of
$4,271 million
at
June 30, 2016
and
$4,856 million
at
December 31, 2015
. See the Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity in Item 1 of this Form 10-Q for additional details.
Dividend information for the current year to date is as follows:
Declaration Date
Amount Per Share
Record Date
Payment Date
February 1, 2016
$
0.0100
February 16, 2016
March 3, 2016
The declaration and payment of dividends by CONSOL Energy is subject to the discretion of CONSOL Energy’s Board of Directors, and no assurance can be given that CONSOL Energy will pay dividends in the future. CONSOL Energy’s Board of Directors determines whether dividends will be paid quarterly. Consistent with what the Company previously announced on February 29, 2016, CONSOL Energy suspended its quarterly dividend following the sale of the Buchanan Mine to Coronado IV LLC which took place on March 31, 2016. The determination to pay dividends will depend upon, among other things, general business conditions, CONSOL Energy’s financial results, contractual and legal restrictions regarding the payment of dividends by CONSOL Energy, planned investments by CONSOL Energy and such other factors as the Board of Directors deems relevant. The Company's credit facility limits CONSOL Energy's ability to pay dividends in excess of an annual rate of $0.50 per share when the Company's leverage ratio exceeds 3.50 to 1.00 and subject to an aggregate amount up to the then cumulative credit calculation. The total leverage ratio was
3.73
to 1.00 and the cumulative credit was approximately
$937 million
at
June 30, 2016
. The calculation of this ratio excludes CNXC. The credit facility does not permit dividend payments in the event of default. The indentures to the 2022 and 2023 notes limit dividends to $0.50 per share annually unless several conditions are met. Conditions include no defaults, ability to incur additional debt and other payment limitations under the indentures. There were no defaults in the six months ended
June 30, 2016
.
Off-Balance Sheet Transactions
CONSOL Energy does not maintain off-balance sheet transactions, arrangements, obligations or other relationships with unconsolidated entities or others that are reasonably likely to have a material current or future effect on CONSOL Energy’s financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources which are not disclosed in the Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements of this Form 10-Q. CONSOL Energy participates in various multi-employer benefit plans such as the UMWA Combined Benefit Fund and the UMWA 1992 Benefit Plan which generally accepted accounting principles recognize on a pay-as-you-go basis. These benefit arrangements may result in additional liabilities that are not recognized on the balance sheet at
June 30, 2016
. The various multi-employer benefit plans are discussed in Note 18—Other Employee Benefit Plans in the Notes to the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of the
December 31, 2015
Form 10-K. CONSOL Energy also uses a combination of surety bonds, corporate guarantees and letters of credit to secure the Company's financial obligations for employee-related, environmental, performance and various other items which are not reflected on the consolidated balance sheet at
June 30, 2016
. Management believes these items will expire without being funded. See Note 13—Commitments and Contingent Liabilities in the Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 1 of this Form 10-Q for additional details of the various financial guarantees that have been issued by CONSOL Energy.
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Forward-Looking Statements
We are including the following cautionary statement in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to make applicable and take advantage of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 for any forward-looking statements made by, or on behalf, of us. With the exception of historical matters, the matters discussed in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are forward-looking statements (as defined in Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from projected results. Accordingly, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results. The forward-looking statements may include projections and estimates concerning the timing and success of specific projects and our future production, revenues, income and capital spending. When we use the words “believe,” “intend,” “expect,” “may,” “should,” “anticipate,” “could,” “estimate,” “plan,” “predict,” “project,” "will,” or their negatives, or other similar expressions, the statements which include those words are usually forward-looking statements. When we describe strategy that involves risks or uncertainties, we are making forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q speak only as of the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q; we disclaim any obligation to update these statements unless required by securities law, and we caution you not to rely on them unduly. We have based these forward-looking statements on our current expectations and assumptions about future events. While our management considers these expectations and assumptions to be reasonable, they are inherently subject to significant business, economic, competitive, regulatory and other risks, contingencies and uncertainties, most of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond our control. These risks, contingencies and uncertainties relate to, among other matters, the following:
•
deterioration in economic conditions in any of the industries in which our customers operate may decrease demand for our products, impair our ability to collect customer receivables and impair our ability to access capital;
•
prices for natural gas, natural gas and other liquids and coal are volatile and can fluctuate widely based upon a number of factors beyond our control including oversupply relative to the demand available for our products, weather and the price and availability of alternative fuels. An extended decline in the prices we receive for our natural gas, natural gas liquids and coal affecting our operating results and cash flows;
•
foreign currency fluctuations could adversely affect the competitiveness of our coal abroad;
•
our customers extending existing contracts or entering into new long-term contracts for coal on favorable terms;
•
our reliance on major customers;
•
our inability to collect payments from customers if their creditworthiness declines or they fail to enter their contracts;
•
the disruption of rail, barge, gathering, processing and transportation facilities and other systems that deliver our natural gas, natural gas liquids and coal to market;
•
a loss of our competitive position because of the competitive nature of the natural gas and coal industries, or a loss of our competitive position because of overcapacity in these industries impairing our profitability;
•
coal users switching to other fuels in order to comply with various environmental standards related to coal combustion emissions;
•
the impact of potential, as well as any adopted environmental regulations including any relating to greenhouse gas emissions on our operating costs as well as on the market for natural gas and coal and for our securities;
•
the risks inherent in natural gas and coal operations, including our reliance upon third party contractors, being subject to unexpected disruptions, including geological conditions, equipment failure, timing of completion of significant construction or repair of equipment, fires, explosions, accidents and weather conditions which could impact financial results;
•
decreases in the availability of, or increases in, the price of commodities or capital equipment used in our mining and transportation operations;
•
obtaining and renewing governmental permits and approvals for our natural gas and coal operations;
•
the effects of government regulation on the discharge into the water or air, and the disposal and clean-up of, hazardous substances and wastes generated during our natural gas and coal operations;
•
our ability to find adequate water sources for our use in natural gas drilling, or our ability to dispose of water used or removed from strata in connection with our natural gas operations at a reasonable cost and within applicable environmental rules;
•
the effects of stringent federal and state employee health and safety regulations, including the ability of regulators to shut down our operations;
•
the potential for liabilities arising from environmental contamination or alleged environmental contamination in connection with our past or current natural gas and coal operations;
•
the effects of mine closing, reclamation, gas well closing and certain other liabilities;
•
uncertainties in estimating our economically recoverable natural gas, oil and coal reserves;
•
defects may exist in our chain of title and we may incur additional costs associated with perfecting title for gas rights on some of our properties or failing to acquire these additional rights may result in a reduction of our estimated reserves;
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•
the outcomes of various legal proceedings, which are more fully described in our reports filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934;
•
exposure to employee-related long-term liabilities;
•
lump sum payments made to retiring salaried employees pursuant to our defined benefit pension plan exceeding total service and interest cost in a plan year;
•
divestitures we anticipate may not occur or produce anticipated benefits;
•
the terms of our existing joint ventures restrict our flexibility, actions taken by the other party in our natural gas joint ventures may impact our financial position and various circumstances could cause us not to realize the benefits we anticipate receiving from these joint ventures;
•
risks associated with our debt;
•
replacing our natural gas and oil reserves, which if not replaced, will cause our natural gas and oil reserves and production to decline;
•
declines in our borrowing base could occur for a variety of reasons, including lower natural gas or oil prices, declines in natural gas and oil proved reserves, and lending regulations requirements or regulations;
•
our hedging activities may prevent us from benefiting from price increases and may expose us to other risks;
•
changes in federal or state income tax laws, particularly in the area of percentage depletion and intangible drilling costs, could cause our financial position and profitability to deteriorate;
•
failure to appropriately allocate capital and other resources among our strategic opportunities may adversely affect our financial condition;
•
failure by Murray Energy to satisfy liabilities it acquired from us, or failure to perform its obligations under various arrangements, which we guaranteed, could materially or adversely affect our results of operations, financial position, and cash flows;
•
information theft, data corruption, operational disruption and/or financial loss resulting from a terrorist attack or cyber incident;
•
operating in a single geographic area;
•
certain provisions in our multi-year sales contracts may provided limited protection during adverse economic conditions, and may result in economic penalties or permit the customer to terminate the contract;
•
our common units in CNX Coal Resources LP and CONE Midstream Partners LP are subordinated, and we may not receive distributions from CNX Coal Resources LP or CONE Midstream Partners LP;
•
with respect to the sale of the Buchanan and Amonate mines and other coal assets to Coronado IV LLC - disruption to our business, including customer, employee and supplier relationships resulting from this transaction, and the impact of the transaction on our future operating results; and
•
other factors discussed in the 2015 Form 10-K under “Risk Factors,” as updated by any subsequent Form 10-Qs, which are on file at the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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ITEM 3.
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
In addition to the risks inherent in operations, CONSOL Energy is exposed to financial, market, political and economic risks. The following discussion provides additional detail regarding CONSOL Energy's exposure to the risks of changing commodity prices, interest rates and foreign exchange rates.
CONSOL Energy is exposed to market price risk in the normal course of selling natural gas and to a lesser extent in the sale of coal. CONSOL Energy uses fixed-price contracts, options and derivative commodity instruments to minimize exposure to market price volatility in the sale of natural gas and NGLs. CONSOL Energy sells coal under both short-term and long-term contracts with fixed price and/or indexed price contracts that reflect market value. Under our risk management policy, it is not our intent to engage in derivative activities for speculative purposes.
CONSOL Energy has established risk management policies and procedures to strengthen the internal control environment of the marketing of commodities produced from its asset base. All of the derivative instruments without other risk assessment procedures are held for purposes other than trading. They are used primarily to mitigate uncertainty, volatility and cover underlying exposures. CONSOL Energy's market risk strategy incorporates fundamental risk management tools to assess market price risk and establish a framework in which management can maintain a portfolio of transactions within pre-defined risk parameters.
CONSOL Energy believes that the use of derivative instruments, along with our risk assessment procedures and internal controls, mitigates our exposure to material risks. However, the use of derivative instruments without other risk assessment procedures could materially affect CONSOL Energy's results of operations depending on market prices. Nevertheless, we believe that the use of these instruments will not have a material adverse effect on our financial position or liquidity.
For a summary of accounting policies related to derivative instruments, see Note 1—Significant Accounting Policies in the Notes to the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of CONSOL Energy's 2015 Form 10-K.
At
June 30, 2016
, our open derivative instruments were in a net liability position with a fair value of
$76 million
. A sensitivity analysis has been performed to determine the incremental effect on future earnings related to open derivative instruments at
June 30, 2016
. A hypothetical 10 percent increase in future natural gas prices would decrease future earnings related to derivatives by
$201 million
.
CONSOL Energy’s interest expense is sensitive to changes in the general level of interest rates in the United States. At
June 30, 2016
, CONSOL Energy had
$2,591 million
aggregate principal amount of debt outstanding under fixed-rate instruments and
$664 million
of debt outstanding under variable-rate instruments. CONSOL Energy’s primary exposure to market risk for changes in interest rates relates to our revolving credit facility, under which there were
$466 million
of borrowings at
June 30, 2016
, and CNXC's revolving credit facility, under which there were
$198 million
of borrowings at
June 30, 2016
. A hypothetical 100 basis-point increase in the average rate for CONSOL Energy's and CNXC's revolving credit facilities would decrease pre-tax future earnings related to interest expense by
$7 million
.
Almost all of CONSOL Energy’s transactions are denominated in U.S. dollars, and, as a result, it does not have material exposure to currency exchange-rate risks.
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Natural Gas Hedging Volumes
As of June 30, 2016, our hedged volumes for the periods indicated are as follows:
For the Three Months Ended
March 31,
June 30,
September 30,
December 31,
Total Year
2016 Fixed Price Volumes
Hedged Bcf
N/A
N/A
72.1
63.4
135.5
Weighted Average Hedge Price per Mcf
N/A
N/A
$
2.87
$
3.17
$
3.01
2017 Fixed Price Volumes
Hedged Bcf
51.8
54.4
59.0
59.0
224.2
Weighted Average Hedge Price per Mcf
$
2.61
$
2.70
$
2.74
$
2.74
$
2.70
2018 Fixed Price Volumes
Hedged Bcf
36.2
36.6
37.0
37.0
146.8
Weighted Average Hedge Price per Mcf
$
2.80
$
2.84
$
2.84
$
2.84
$
2.83
2019 Fixed Price Volumes
Hedged Bcf
20.3
20.5
20.8
20.8
82.4
Weighted Average Hedge Price per Mcf
$
2.90
$
2.90
$
2.90
$
2.90
$
2.90
2020 Fixed Price Volumes
Hedged Bcf
6.6
6.6
6.7
6.7
26.6
Weighted Average Hedge Price per Mcf
$
3.04
$
3.04
$
3.04
$
3.04
$
3.04
ITEM 4.
CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Disclosure controls and procedures.
CONSOL Energy, under the supervision and with the participation of its management, including CONSOL Energy’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer, evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s “disclosure controls and procedures,” as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Based on that evaluation, CONSOL Energy’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective as of
June 30, 2016
to ensure that information required to be disclosed by CONSOL Energy in reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms, and includes controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by CONSOL Energy in such reports is accumulated and communicated to CONSOL Energy’s management, including CONSOL Energy’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Changes in internal controls over financial reporting
.
There were no changes in the Company's internal controls over financial reporting that occurred during the fiscal quarter covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
PART II: OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1.
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The first through the sixth paragraphs of Note 13—Commitments and Contingent Liabilites in the Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 1 of this Form 10-Q are incorporated herein by reference.
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ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
In addition to the other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the factors discussed in the “Risk Factors” Section in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015, together with the following risks that have been amended and restated from the prior “Risk Factors” disclosed in the Form 10-K. These described risks are not the only risks we face. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and/or operating results.
Existing and future government laws, regulations and other legal requirements relating to protection of the environment, and others that govern our business may increase our costs of doing business for natural gas, and may restrict our gas operations.
On April 8, 2016, The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) published in the Federal Register a Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM) that would significantly modify existing regulations related to reporting, impact, design, construction, maintenance, operations and integrity management of gas transmission and gathering pipelines. The proposed rule addresses four congressional mandates and six recommendations by the National Transportation Safety Board to broaden the scope of safety coverage by adding new assessment and repair criteria for gas transmission pipelines, and by expanding these protocols to include pipelines not formerly regulated by the federal standards. This includes extending regulatory requirements to transmission and gathering pipelines of 8 inches and greater in rural class 1 areas. Compliance with the rule, as proposed, may prove challenging and costly for operators of older pipelines due to the difficulty of locating historic records. Compliance could involve significant upfront costs and service disruptions. The relatively short 2-year timeframe for compliance for gathering pipelines could also be difficult to meet. Costs of compliance with the proposed rule could potentially affect shippers on pipelines as well as operators themselves, as the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has allowed many interstate transmission pipelines to pass along costs attributable to safety measures directly to shippers. If implemented as proposed, CONSOL (CONE & CNX) will be affected by this rulemaking. However, long-term costs for compliance will be dependent on the finalized version of the rule.
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
The information concerning mine safety violations or other regulatory matters required by Section 1503(a) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and Item 104 of Regulation S-K (17 CFR 229.104) is included in exhibit 95 to this quarterly report.
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ITEM 6.
EXHIBITS
10.1
Amendment No. 2, dated as of April 20, 2016, to the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of June 18, 2014, and the Amended and Restated Security Agreement, dated as of June 18, 2014, by and among CONSOL Energy Inc., the subsidiary guarantors party thereto, certain lenders and PNC Bank, National Association as administrative agent and as collateral agent, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Form 8-K (file no. 001-14901) filed on April 26, 2016.
10.2
Agreement, dated as of April 28, 2016, between CONSOL Energy Inc. and James C. Grech, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Form 8-K (file no. 001-14901) filed on May 4, 2016.
10.3
CONSOL Energy Inc. Equity Incentive Plan, as amended and restated effective May 11, 2016, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Form S-8 (file no. 001-14901) filed on May 4, 2016.
10.4
Form of Employee Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement (May 26, 2016 and after).
31.1
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
95
Mine Safety and Health Administration Safety Data.
101
Interactive Data File (Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2016 furnished in XBRL).
In accordance with SEC Release 33-8238, Exhibits 32.1 and 32.2 are being furnished and not filed.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Dated:
July 29, 2016
CONSOL ENERGY INC.
By:
/s/ NICHOLAS J. DEIULIIS
Nicholas J. DeIuliis
Chief Executive Officer and President and Director
(Duly Authorized Officer and Principal Executive Officer)
By:
/
S
/ DAVID M. KHANI
David M. Khani
Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President
(Duly Authorized Officer and Principal Financial Officer)
By:
/
S
/ C. KRISTOPHER HAGEDORN
C. Kristopher Hagedorn
Vice President and Controller
(Duly Authorized Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)
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