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CLAIM #16600 · ConocoPhillips (COP) · 2026Q1 earnings call · Apr 30, 2026 · due Dec 31, 2026

On the non-operated OBO side, we have started to see more well ballots from our partners, which will likely translate to a higher level of OBO spend over the second half of the year.

Nick Olds · EVP

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graded after results covering Dec 31, 2026 are reported

How to check this claim

Look at: Non-operated (OBO) capital spending, second half of fiscal year 2026

It came true if: H2 2026 non-operated/OBO capital expenditure higher than H1 2026 non-operated/OBO capital expenditure

Where: Company capital expenditure disclosures (10-Q/10-K or Q3/Q4 2026 earnings call commentary breaking out operated vs. non-operated spend)

In context

entioned, that $250 million of additional activity is concentrated in the Delaware, and that is a combination of operated and non-operated. On the operated side, we continue to drive significant efficiencies in both drilling and completions. Our completion efficiencies are slightly outpacing drilling, so we are adding another Permian rig versus prior plan to help us keep pace with our frac crews and maintain our level-loaded, steady-state operations approach that we have talked about for a number of years. The key item is that we do not want to have any frac gaps due to the efficiency improvement we are continuing to capture. If you recall, as we exited 2025, we had a 15% improvement in D&C operational efficiencies, and we continue to see those trends, with completions outpacing drilling. On the non-operated OBO side, we have started to see more well ballots from our partners, which will likely translate to a higher level of OBO spend over the second half of the year. We are not going to elect out of low cost of supply, high-return OBO projects in this price environment. We have seen it in the past. They are competitive projects, short cycle, with good returns. These additions are a modest capital add to our second-half program and will maintain our operational efficiency going into 2027. Ryan M. Lance: I would just add, Betty, these are no-brainers for us. We are not going to be drilled out of inventory by others, and we are going to keep our efficient machine running. These adds are weighted to the last half of the year, so they do not have a large impact on 2026, but they set us up for the continued growth that we are seeing in the Lower 48 in our portfolio year on year. You saw it in the first quarter; you will see it year on year, and that will co

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SEC filings for COP · Claim quote is verbatim from the 2026Q1 earnings call.