Murphy Oil Corporation raised production guidance for fourth quarter and full year 2023. Production for fourth quarter 2023 is estimated to be in the range of 181.5 to 189.5 MBOEPD with 95 MBOPD, or 51%, oil volumes. This range includes planned downtime of 500 BOEPD in the Gulf of Mexico and 1.5 MBOEPD onshore. Production is also impacted by mechanical issues in two operated Gulf of Mexico wells, with plans in place for workovers in 2024.

The company is raising its full year 2023 production range to 185 to 187 MBOEPD, consisting of approximately 53% oil and 59% liquids volumes. This represents a 3 MBOEPD increase in the midpoint from the previous range.