Prairie Operating (PROP) EnerCom Denver – The Energy Investment Conference summary
Event summary combining transcript, slides, and related documents.
EnerCom Denver – The Energy Investment Conference summary
18 Aug, 2026Company background and transformation
Transitioned from a cryptocurrency entity to a public oil and gas company between 2023 and 2024, divesting all crypto assets and acquiring unencumbered lands and leases.
Completed several strategic acquisitions, including Bayswater, Edge, Nickel Road, and Crown, consolidating a significant asset base in Weld County, DJ Basin.
Grew from 12 to 72 employees, shifting from an investor-based to an oil and gas-focused board.
Implemented a new management team and board refresh to drive operational efficiency and growth.
Focused on building contiguous acreage blocks and maintaining a strong balance sheet.
Operational highlights and asset base
Operates approximately 550 producing wells, with 27 drilled and completed in the current year and a target of 40 for the year.
Holds about 70,000 net acres and proved reserves of 118 MMBOE, with 73% liquids and 50% oil.
Maintains a 10-year drilling inventory with roughly 600 locations, expandable to 800 through organic growth and acquisitions.
Runs a single rig and frac crew, with plans to add a second rig once permit inventory exceeds two years.
Focuses on cost efficiency, capital allocation, and leveraging best practices in drilling and completion.
Financial and production guidance
Re-guided 2024 daily production to 23,000–25,000 net barrels, EBITDA of $180–$190 million, and capital expenditures of $185–$195 million.
Q2 and Q3 are high capital deployment periods, with Q4 expected to return to free cash flow.
Hedges in place for 24 months at $60–$64 per barrel, providing foundational support despite current market deficits.
Targets 6–12 wells per DSU, with average lateral lengths of 2 miles and some 3-mile laterals.
Latest events from Prairie Operating
- Expanded DJ Basin footprint, robust financials, and long-term inventory drive sustained growth.PROP
Corporate presentation - Q2 2026 revenue up 45% to $98.9M, net income $193.8M, and robust operational execution.PROP
Q2 2026 - Q1 2026 revenue and production surged, but derivative losses led to a significant net loss.PROP
Q1 2026 - Achieved 500%+ revenue growth, expanded DJ Basin assets, and maintained top-tier safety and inventory.PROP
Corporate presentation - Registering 4 million shares for resale by an investor, with no proceeds to the company.PROP
Registration filing - Annual meeting to elect directors, ratify auditor, and review governance and compensation.PROP
Proxy filing - Vote on four directors and auditor ratification at the June 3, 2026 annual meeting.PROP
Proxy filing - Disciplined DJ Basin operator drives growth, efficiency, and reduced dilution risk.PROP
Water Tower Research Insights Conference - Record revenue and production growth in 2025, with strong 2026 outlook despite net loss.PROP
Q4 2025