Black Stone Minerals reported a strong third quarter, demonstrating solid production growth and robust financial results, driven largely by its Permian assets and new development agreements in the Shelby Trough.
- Mineral and royalty production increased 5% quarter-over-quarter to 34,700 BOE per day, with total production at 36,300 BOE per day.
- Net income reached $91.7 million, and distributable cash flow of $76.8 million represents a coverage ratio of 1.21x, supporting the $0.30 per unit distribution.
- Ongoing development agreements in the Shelby Trough are expected to double the annual drilling rate in the next five years, fostering long-term growth potential.
- The company completed $20 million in mineral and royalty acquisitions, bringing total acquisitions to approximately $193 million since September 2023.
- Black Stone is well-positioned to capitalize on increasing LNG demand and favorable market dynamics in natural gas over the coming decade.
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