Jeff Jay's questions to Chord Energy Corp (CHRD) leadership • Q1 2025
Question
Jeff Jay from Daniel Energy Partners asked how the longer cycle times associated with 4-mile laterals would impact the cadence of spending and production in future years and sought clarification on whether this shift would degrade the company's inventory life.
Answer
CEO Daniel Brown explained that while the cycle time per well increases, the cycle time per lateral foot decreases, which improves overall capital efficiency. He clarified that the company's inventory life, measured by production capacity and reserve delivery rather than simple well count, should not see significant degradation from the move to longer laterals.