STERLING GAS DRILLING FUND 1982
10-Q, 2000-08-11
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 June 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 - June 30, 2000 and December 31, 1999.

 

Statements of Operations for the Six and the Three Months Ended June 30, 2000 and 1999.

 

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

 

Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended June 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 June 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 $936,729, 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's operating revenues increased from $88,407 in 1999 to $166,435 in 2000. The average price per MCF in 1999 was $2.10 compared to $3.06 in 2000. Also gas production went from 38,031 MCF in 1999 to 47,444 MCF in 2000. The gas production for 2000 was normal with very little change within the first half of 2000. During 1999,a substantial portion of the Partnership's production was shut-in for the full month of June 1999 due to required maintenance of the gas transporter's pipeline. The Partnership does not produce a substantial amount of oil but during 2000 the partnership has benefited from higher average oil prices for production sold. These higher oil and gas prices combined with stable production resulted in the increased overal revenue received. Production expenses increased from $53,748 in 1999 to $72,066 in 2000. . Production expenses can be variable in nature relating to the volumes produced. Variable costs were reasonable based upon current production volumes in both years. Production expenses also include other direct costs which include, but are not limited to , labor, chemicals, and repairs to access the well sites. The funds expended, in both years, were reasonable.

Overall general and administrative expenses increased slightly from 1999 to 2000. All related party expenses charged are in accordance with the guidelines set forth in the Registrant's Management Agreement. PEMC is reimbursed expenses attributable to the affairs and operations of the Partnership. These costs shall not exceed an annual amount equal to 5% of Limited Partner capital contributions. Amounts related to both 1999 and 2000 are substantially less than the amounts allocable to the Registrant under the Partnership Agreement. PEMC continues to perform these functions as cost effectively as possible either through efficient use of in-house resources or using third parties when applicable.

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 first half 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

 
 
 

August 7, 2000

(Date)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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STERLING DRILLING FUND 1982

(A New York Limited Partnership)

Balance Sheets

   

June 30,

2000

 

December 31,

1999

   

(unaudited)

 

(audited)

Assets

       

Current Assets:

       

Cash and cash equivalents

$

6

$

4

Due from others

     

0

   

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

 

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

Total current assets

 

6

 

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

 

(11,803,810)

 

(11,785,739)

   

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

 

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

Total Oil and Gas Properties

 

633,085

 

651,156

   

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

 

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

Total assets

$

633,091

$

651,160

   

===========

 

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

         

Liabilities and Partners' Equity

       

Current liabilities:

       

Due to affiliates

$

207,809

$

245,150

   

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

 

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

Total current liabilities

 

207,809

 

245,150

   

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

 

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

         

Partners' Equity

       

Limited partners

 

689,540

 

676,005

General partners

 

(264,258)

 

(269,995)

   

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

 

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

Total partners' equity

 

425,282

 

406,010

   

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

 

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

         

Total liabilities and partners' equity

$

633,091

$

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)

Six Months Ending

June 30, 2000

   

Limited

Partners

 

General

Partners

 

Total

Revenue:

           

Operating revenue

$

140,055

$

26,380

$

166,435

Other revenue

 

0

 

0

 

0

   

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

 

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

 

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

Total Revenue

 

140,055

 

26,380

 

166,435

   

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

 

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

 

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

             

Costs and Expenses:

           

Production expense

 

60,643

 

11,423

 

72,066

General and administrative to a related party

 

35,762

 

6,736

 

42,498

General and administrative

 

12,225

 

2,303

 

14,528

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

 

17,890

 

181

 

18,071

   

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

 

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

 

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

Total Costs and Expenses

 

126,520

 

20,643

 

147,163

   

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

 

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

 

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

Net Income (Loss)

$

13,535

$

5,737

$

19,272

   

=========

 

=========

 

=========

Net Income (Loss) per Equity unit

$

.94

       
   

=========

       

 

See accompanying footnote to the financial statements

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STERLING DRILLING FUND 1982

(a New York Limited Partnership)

Statement of Operations

(unaudited)

Six Months Ending

June 30, 1999

   

Limited

Partners

 

General

Partners

 

Total

Revenue:

           

Operating revenue

$

74,394

$

14,013

$

88,407

Other revenue

 

3,594

 

677

 

4,271

   

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

 

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

 

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

Total Revenue

 

77,988

 

14,690

 

92,678

   

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

 

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

 

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

             

Costs and Expenses:

           

Production expense

 

45,229

 

8,519

 

53,748

General and administrative to a related party

 

35,765

 

6,737

 

42,502

General and administrative

 

8,927

 

1,682

 

10,609

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

 

17,200

 

174

 

17,374

   

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

 

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

 

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

Total Costs and Expenses

 

107,121

 

17,112

 

124,233

   

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

 

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

 

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

Net Income(Loss)

$

(29,133)

 

(2,422)

 

(31,555)

   

=========

$

=========

$

=========

Net Income(Loss) per equity unit

$

(2.03)

       
   

=========

       

 

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

June 30, 2000

   

Limited

Partners

 

General

Partners

 

Total

Revenue:

           

Operating revenue

$

71,715

$

13,508

$

85,223

Other revenue

 

0

 

0

 

0

   

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

 

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

 

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

Total Revenue

 

71,715

 

13,508

 

85,223

   

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

 

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

 

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

             

Costs and Expenses:

           

Production expense

 

33,652

 

6,339

 

39,991

General and administrative to a related party

 

17,881

 

3,368

 

21,249

General and administrative

 

7,282

 

1,372

 

8,654

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

 

8,945

 

91

 

9,036

   

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

 

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

 

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

Total Costs and Expenses

 

67,760

 

11,170

 

78,930

   

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

 

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

 

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

Net Income (Loss)

$

3,955

$

2,338

$

6,293

   

========

 

========

 

========

Net Income (Loss) per equity unit

$

.28

       
   

========

       

 

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

June 30, 1999

   

Limited

Partners

 

General

Partners

 

Total

Revenue:

           

Operating revenue

$

38,134

$

7,183

$

45,317

Other revenue

 

3,594

 

677

 

4,271

   

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

 

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

 

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

Total Revenue

 

41,728

 

7,860

 

49,588

   

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

 

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

 

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

             

Costs and Expenses:

           

Production expense

 

19,247

 

3,625

 

22,872

General and administrative to a related party

 

17,881

 

3,368

 

21,249

General and administrative

 

5,118

 

964

 

6,082

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

 

8,600

 

87

 

8,687

   

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

 

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

 

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

Total Costs and Expenses

 

50,846

 

8,044

 

58,890

   

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

 

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

 

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

Net Income (Loss)

$

(9,118)

$

(184)

$

(9,302)

   

========

 

========

 

========

Net Income (Loss) per equity unit

$

(.63)

       
   

========

       

 

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)

Six Months Ended

June 30, 2000

 

   

Limited

Partners

 

General

Partners

 

Total

             

Balance at beginning of period

$

676,005

$

(269,995)

$

406,010

Net Income(Loss)

 

13,535

 

5,737

 

19,272

   

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

 

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

 

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

Balance at end of period

$

689,540

 

(264,258)

$

425,282

   

========

 

========

 

========

 

Six Months Ended

June 30, 1999

   

Limited

Partners

 

General

Partners

 

Total

             

Balance at beginning of period

$

699,647

$

(272,294)

$

427,356

Net Income(Loss)

 

(29,133)

 

(2,422)

 

(31,555)

   

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

 

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

 

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

Balance at end of period

$

670,514

$

(274,713)

$

395,801

   

========

 

========

 

========

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

June 30, 2000

 

   

Limited

Partners

 

General

Partners

 

Total

             

Balance at beginning of period

$

685,585

$

(266,596)

$

418,989

Net Income(Loss)

 

3,955

 

2,338

 

6,293

   

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

 

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

 

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

Balance at end of period

$

689,540

$

(264,258)

$

425,282

   

========

 

========

 

========

 

Three Months Ended

June 30, 1999

 
   

Limited

Partners

 

General

Partners

 

Total

             

Balance at beginning of period

$

679,632

$

(274,529)

$

405,103

Net Income(Loss)

 

(9,118)

 

(184)

 

(9,302)

   

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

 

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

 

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

Balance at end of period

$

670,514

$

(274,713)

$

395,801

   

========

 

========

 

========

 

 

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)

   

Six months

Ended

June 30, 2000

 

Six months

Ended

June 30, 1999

         

Net cash provided by operating activities

$

2

$

6

   

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

 

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

         

Net increase(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

 

2

 

6

         

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

 

4

 

20

   

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

 

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

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$

6

$

26

   

==========

 

==========

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

June 30, 2000

 

 

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



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