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DERIVATIVES AND FAIR VALUE
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]  
DERIVATIVES AND FAIR VALUE DERIVATIVES AND FAIR VALUE
The Company uses derivative financial instruments from time to time to achieve a more predictable cash flow from crude oil and gas production by reducing the Company’s exposure to price fluctuations. See the table below for the list of outstanding contracts as of September 30, 2024:
Settlement PeriodType of ContractIndexAverage Monthly VolumesWeighted Average Put Price
   
(Bbls)a
(per Bbl)
October 2024 - December 2024Put OptionsDated Brent125,000$65.00 
a)The premium for these options was $4.01 per barrel and was paid in October 2023.

Settlement PeriodType of ContractIndexAverage Monthly VolumesWeighted Average SWAP Price in CAD
   
(GJ)b
(per GJ)
November 2024 - March 2025SwapAECO (7A)67,000$2.80 
b)One gigajoule (GJ) equals one billion joules (J). A gigajoule of natural gas is about 25.5 cubic metres at standard conditions.


The following table sets forth the gain (loss) on derivative instruments on the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income:
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
Derivative ItemStatements of Operations Line2024202320242023
  (in thousands)(in thousands)
Commodity derivativesCash settlements paid on matured derivative contracts, net$18 $1 $(15)$(62)
 Unrealized gain (loss)192 (2,321)(365)(2,206)
 Derivative instruments gain (loss), net$210 $(2,320)$(380)$(2,268)