STERLING GAS DRILLING FUND 1982
10-Q, 2000-11-13
DRILLING OIL & GAS WELLS
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

 

/X/ Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 2000

or

Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the Transition Period Ended______________________

 

Commission File Number 2-784441

 

STERLING GAS DRILLING FUND 1982

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

 

New York

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

 

13-3147901

(IRS employer identification number)

 

One Landmark Square, Stamford Connecticut 06901

(Address and Zip Code of principal executive offices)

 

(203) 358-5700

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

 

NOT APPLICABLE

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

Yes X No

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PART I

Item 1. Financial Statements

 

The following Financial Statements are filed herewith:

 

Balance Sheets September 30, 2000 and December 31, 1999.

 

Statements of Operations for the Nine and the Three Months Ended September 30, 2000 and 1999.

 

Statements of Changes in Partners' Equity for the Nine and the Three Months Ended September 30, 2000 and 1999.

 

Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2000 and 1999.

 

Note to Financial Statements

Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

1. Liquidity -

The oil and gas industry is intensely competitive in all its phases. There is also competition among this industry and other industries in supplying energy and fuel requirements of industrial and individual consumers. It is not possible for the Registrant to calculate its position in the industry as Registrant competes with many other companies having substantially greater financial and other resources. In accordance with the terms of the Prospectus, the General Partners of the Registrant will make cash distributions of as much of the Partnership cash, credited to the capital accounts of the Partners, as the General Partners have determined is not necessary or desirable for the payment of any contingent debts, liabilities or expenses or for the conduct of the Partnership's business. As of September 30, 2000, the General partners have distributed to the Limited partners $1,402,512 or 9.76%of the total Limited Partner capital contributions to the Limited partners.

The net proved oil and gas reserves of the Partnership are considered to be a primary indicator of financial strength and future liquidity. The present value of unescalated future net revenue (S.E.C. case) associated with such reserves, discounted at 10% as of December 31, 1999 was approximately $936,700, as compared to December 31, 1998, of about $768,500. Overall reservoir engineering is a subjective process of estimating underground accumulations of gas and oil that can not be measure in an exact manner. The accuracy of any reserve estimate is a function of the quality of available data and of the engineering and geological interpretation and judgment. Accordingly, reserve estimates are generally different from the quantities of gas and oil that are ultimately recovered and such differences may have a material impact on the Partnership's financial results and future liquidity.

 

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2. Capital Resources -

The Registrant was formed for the sole intention of drilling oil and gas wells. The Registrant entered into a drilling contract with an independent contractor in December 1982 for $11,400,000. Pursuant to the terms of this contract, fifty-one wells have been drilled resulting in fifty producing wells and one dry hole. The Registrant has had a reserve report prepared which details reserve value information, and such information is available to the Limited Partners pursuant to the buy-out provisions of the Prospectus as previously filed.

3. Results of Operations -

The Partnership experienced very stable gas production and a mild increase in oil production, from 63,478 MCF and 874 BBLS in 1999 to 63,191 MCF and 1,067 BBLS in 2000.. The average prices changed from $2.38 per MCF and $12.54 per barrel in 1999to $3.26 per MCF and $26.70 BBLS in 2000. The combination of good production and prices resulted in overall operating revenues to increase from $161,978 in 1999 to $234,977 in 2000. Production expenses increased to $109,907 in 2000 from $87,715 in 1999. The production expenses include variable costs associated with volume changes, repairs and labor costs associated with the wells and well sites. Production expenses, during 1999, were limited to normal maintenance and upkeep of the wells and well sites. During 2000 some additional maintenance was performed at various sites in order to help increase and maintain production levels. Also the variable costs which are based upon production volumes increased due to higher activity.

General and administrative expenses have been segregated on the financial statements to reflect expenses paid to PrimeEnergy Management Corporation, a general partner. These expenses are charged in accordance with guidelines set forth in the Registrant's Management Agreement and are attributable to the affairs and operations of the Partnership and shall not exceed an annual amount equal to 5% of the Limited Partners capital contributions. Amounts related to both 1999 and 2000 are substantially less than the amounts allocable to the Registrant under the Partnership Agreement. Management continues to work on reducing third party costs and use in-house resources to provide efficient and timely services to the Partnership

The Partnership records additional depreciation, depletion and amortization to the extent that net capitalized costs exceed the undercounted future net cash flows attributable to the Partnership properties. The Partnership was not required to revise the property basis in either 1999 or 2000. Depletion, depreciation and amortization expense was consistent with the current property basis and the rates applied.

PART II

Items 1 through 5 have been omitted in that each item is either Inapplicable or the answer is negative.

Item 6: Exhibits and Reports on form 8-K

The Partnership was not required to file any reports on Form 8-K and No such form was filed during the period covered by this report.

Exhibit 27 - Financial Data Schedule is attached to the electronic

Filing of this report.

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S I G N A T U R E S

 

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

STERLING GAS DRILLING FUND 1982

(Registrant)

BY: /S/ Charles E. Drimal Jr.

Charles E. Drimal, Jr.

General Partner

 
 
 

November 9, 2000

(Date)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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STERLING DRILLING FUND 1982

(A New York Limited Partnership)

Balance Sheets

   

September 30,

2000

 

December 31,

1999

   

(unaudited)

 

(audited)

Assets

       

Current Assets:

       

Cash and cash equivalents

$

6

$

4

Due from others

 

25,981

 

0

   

-------------------

 

----------------------

Total current assets

 

25,987

 

4

   

-------------------

 

----------------------

Oil and Gas properties - successful efforts method:

       

Leasehold costs

 

466,804

 

466,804

Well and related facilities

 

11,970,091

 

11,970,091

less accumulated depreciation, depletion and

       

amortization

 

(11,812,844)

 

(11,785,739)

   

-------------------

 

----------------------

Total Oil and Gas Properties

 

624,051

 

651,156

   

-------------------

 

----------------------

Total assets

$

650,038

$

651,160

   

===========

 

=============

         

Liabilities and Partners' Equity

       

Current liabilities:

       

Due to affiliates

$

226,702

$

245,150

   

--------------------

 

----------------------

Total current liabilities

 

226,702

 

245,150

   

--------------------

 

----------------------

         

Partners' Equity

       

Limited partners

 

686,560

 

676,005

General partners

 

(263,224)

 

(269,995)

   

--------------------

 

----------------------

Total partners' equity

 

423,336

 

406,010

   

--------------------

 

----------------------

         

Total liabilities and partners' equity

$

650,038

$

651,160

   

============

 

=============

         

 

 

See accompanying footnote to the financial statements

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STERLING DRILLING FUND 1982

(a New York Limited Partnership)

Statement of Operations

(unaudited)

Nine Months Ending

September 30, 2000

   

Limited

Partners

 

General

Partners

 

Total

Revenue:

           

Operating revenue

$

197,733

$

37,244

$

234,977

   

---------------

 

---------------

 

---------------

Total Revenue

 

197,733

 

37,244

 

234,977

   

---------------

 

---------------

 

---------------

             

Costs and Expenses:

           

Production expense

 

92,487

 

17,420

 

109,907

General and administrative to a related party

 

53,643

 

10,104

 

63,747

General and administrative

 

14,215

 

2,678

 

16,893

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

 

26,833

 

271

 

27,104

   

---------------

 

---------------

 

---------------

Total Costs and Expenses

 

187,718

 

30,473

 

217,651

   

---------------

 

---------------

 

---------------

Net Income (Loss)

$

10,555

$

6,771

$

17,326

   

=========

 

=========

 

=========

Net Income (Loss) per Equity unit

$

0.73

       
   

=========

       

 

See accompanying footnote to the financial statements

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STERLING DRILLING FUND 1982

(a New York Limited Partnership)

Statement of Operations

(unaudited)

Nine Months Ending

September 30, 1999

   

Limited

Partners

 

General

Partners

 

Total

Revenue:

           

Operating revenue

$

136,304

$

25,674

$

161,978

Other revenue

 

3,594

 

677

 

4,271

   

---------------

 

---------------

 

---------------

Total Revenue

 

139,898

 

26,351

 

166,249

   

---------------

 

---------------

 

---------------

             

Costs and Expenses:

           

Production expense

 

73,812

 

13,903

 

87,715

General and administrative to a related party

 

53,646

 

10,105

 

63,751

General and administrative

 

12,763

 

2,404

 

15,167

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

 

25,801

 

261

 

26,062

   

---------------

 

---------------

 

---------------

Total Costs and Expenses

 

166,022

 

26,673

 

192,695

   

---------------

 

---------------

 

---------------

Net Income(Loss)

$

(26,124)

 

(322)

 

(26,446)

   

=========

$

=========

$

=========

Net Income(Loss) per equity unit

$

(1.82)

       
   

=========

       

 

See accompanying footnote to the financial statements

 

 

 

 

 

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STERLING DRILLING FUND 1982

(a New York Limited Partnership)

Statement of Operations

(unaudited)

Three Months Ending

September 30, 2000

   

Limited

Partners

 

General

Partners

 

Total

Revenue:

           

Operating revenue

$

57,678

$

10,864

$

68,542

   

--------------

 

--------------

 

--------------

Total Revenue

 

57,678

 

10,864

 

68,542

   

--------------

 

--------------

 

--------------

             

Costs and Expenses:

           

Production expense

 

31,844

 

5,997

 

37,841

General and administrative to a related party

 

17,881

 

3,368

 

21,249

General and administrative

 

1,990

 

375

 

2,365

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

 

8,943

 

90

 

9,033

   

--------------

 

--------------

 

--------------

Total Costs and Expenses

 

60,658

 

9,830

 

70,488

   

--------------

 

--------------

 

--------------

Net Income (Loss)

$

(2,980)

$

1,034

$

(1,946)

   

========

 

========

 

========

Net Income (Loss) per equity unit

$

(0.21)

       
   

========

       

 

See accompanying footnote to the financial statements

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STERLING DRILLING FUND 1982

(a New York Limited Partnership)

Statement of Operations

(unaudited)

Three Months Ending

September 30, 1999

   

Limited

Partners

 

General

Partners

 

Total

Revenue:

           

Operating revenue

$

61,910

$

11,661

$

73,571

   

--------------

 

--------------

 

--------------

Total Revenue

 

61,910

 

11,661

 

73,571

   

--------------

 

--------------

 

--------------

             

Costs and Expenses:

           

Production expense

 

28,583

 

5,384

 

33,967

General and administrative to a related party

 

17,881

 

3,368

 

21,249

General and administrative

 

3,836

 

722

 

4,558

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

 

8,601

 

87

 

8,688

   

--------------

 

--------------

 

--------------

Total Costs and Expenses

 

58,901

 

9,561

 

68,462

   

--------------

 

--------------

 

--------------

Net Income (Loss)

$

3,009

$

2,100

$

5,109

   

========

 

========

 

========

Net Income (Loss) per equity unit

$

.20

       
   

========

       

 

See accompanying footnote to the financial statements

 

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STERLING DRILLING FUND 1982

(a New York Limited Partnership)

Statement of Changes in Partners' Equity

(unaudited)

Nine Months Ended

September 30, 2000

 

   

Limited

Partners

 

General

Partners

 

Total

             

Balance at beginning of period

$

676,005

$

(269,995)

$

406,010

Net Income(Loss)

 

10,555

 

6,771

 

17,326

   

-------------

 

-------------

 

-------------

Balance at end of period

$

686,560

 

(263,224)

$

423,336

   

========

 

========

 

========

 

Nine Months Ended

September 30, 1999

   

Limited

Partners

 

General

Partners

 

Total

             

Balance at beginning of period

$

699,647

$

(272,291)

$

427,356

Net Income(Loss)

 

(26,124)

 

(322)

 

(26,446)

   

-------------

 

-------------

 

-------------

Balance at end of period

$

673,523

$

(272,613)

$

400,910

   

========

 

========

 

========

See accompanying footnote to the financial statements

 

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STERLING DRILLING FUND 1982

(a New York Limited Partnership)

Statement of Changes in Partners' Equity

(unaudited)

Three Months Ended

September 30, 2000

 

   

Limited

Partners

 

General

Partners

 

Total

             

Balance at beginning of period

$

689,540

$

(264,258)

$

425,282

Net Income(Loss)

 

(2,980)

 

1,034

 

(1,946)

   

-------------

 

-------------

 

-------------

Balance at end of period

$

686,560

$

(263,224)

$

423,336

   

========

 

========

 

========

 

Three Months Ended

September 30, 1999

 
   

Limited

Partners

 

General

Partners

 

Total

             

Balance at beginning of period

$

670,514

$

(274,713)

$

395,801

Net Income(Loss)

 

3,009

 

2,100

 

5,109

   

-------------

 

-------------

 

-------------

Balance at end of period

$

673,523

$

(272,613)

$

400,910

   

========

 

========

 

========

 

 

See accompanying footnote to the financial statements

 

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STERLING DRILLING FUND 1982

(a New York Limited Partnership)

Statement of Cash Flows

(unaudited)

   

Nine months

Ended

September 30, 2000

 

Nine months

Ended

September 30, 1999

         

Net cash provided by operating activities

$

2

$

2

   

-----------------

 

-----------------

         

Net increase(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

 

2

 

2

         

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

 

4

 

20

   

-----------------

 

-----------------

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$

6

$

22

   

==========

 

==========

See accompanying footnote to the financial statements

 

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STERLING GAS DRILLING FUND 1982

(a New York limited partnership)

Note to Financial Statements

September 30, 2000

 

 

1. The accompanying statements for the period ending September 30, 2000 are unaudited, but reflect all adjustments necessary to present fairly the results of operations.



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