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Helix Energy Solutions — Howard Weil Conference 2007

40 slides from Helix Energy Solutions's conference presentation, Apr 2, 2007

  1. Slide 1: Howard Weil, New Orleans, April 4, 2007

    Howard Weil New Orleans, Louisiana April 4, 2007

  2. Slide 2: Forward-Looking Statements

    Forward-Looking Statements This presentation contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. All such statements, other than statements of historical fact, are statements that could be deemed

  3. Slide 3: Presentation Outline

    Helix Strategy Contracting Services Oil & Gas Financial Information Appendix Presentation Outline H E L I X E N E R G Y S O L U T I O N S

  4. Slide 4: Helix Strategy

    Helix Strategy H E L I X E N E R G Y S O L U T I O N S

  5. Slide 5: Two Stranded Strategy

    Two Stranded Strategy Reservoir & Well Tech Services Drilling Production Facilities Construction Well Ops External Market Internal Market = Reduced Cyclicality Steady Growth And Superior Financial Returns 'Marginal' Field Focus Niche Assets & Services Lower Life Cycle Costs Backlog At Market Rates O

  6. Slide 6: Near Term Strategic Initiatives

    Near Term Strategic Initiatives H E L I X E N E R G Y S O L U T I O N S Key Steps Grow Earnings by at least 25% Per Year for next three years, maintaining debt within manageable levels1 Continue to Add Capacity to Key Contracting Services Generate Prospects and Focus Exploration Drilling on: Low Ris

  7. Slide 7: Contracting Services

    Contracting Services H E L I X E N E R G Y S O L U T I O N S

  8. Slide 8: Contracting Services: Focus on Exploitation Cost Reductions

    H E L I X E N E R G Y S O L U T I O N S Drilling/Completion Production Facilities Construction Well Ops Key Assets Q4000 Mobile Production Units Intrepid Express Caesar ROVs Q4000 Seawell ROVs Value Creating Methodologies Slimbore Wells Re- Deployment of Floater Pipe Burial Non Drill Rig Interventio

  9. Slide 9: Organic Growth via Service Asset Additions

    Organic Growth via Service Asset Additions Reservoir Technology Drilling/Completion Drilling/Completion Production Facilities Construction Well Ops Current Assets 160 + Engineers Q4000 Q4000 Marco Polo (50%) Pipelay Intrepid Express Q4000 Seawell Mobile SIL Independence Hub (20%) Independence Hub (2

  10. Slide 10: Oil & Gas

    Oil & Gas H E L I X E N E R G Y S O L U T I O N S

  11. Slide 11: Reserve Profile

    Reserve Profile 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 Helix 157 150 116 225 536 Remington 2004 2005 2006 2007 Helix 41 35 52 90 Remington 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 Proved Developed 0.43 0.5 0.64 0.45 0.44 Proved Undeveloped 0.57 0.5 0.36 0.55 0.56 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 Oil 0.46 0.5 0.54 0.4 0.41 Gas 0.54 0.5 0

  12. Slide 12: Oil & Gas: Focus on Marginal Fields

    Oil & Gas: Focus on Marginal Fields Mature Properties (Shallow Water) Mature Properties (Deepwater) H E L I X E N E R G Y S O L U T I O N S Marginal Development (Deepwater) Camelot Acquisition in North Sea : : : Phoenix Acquisition in Gulf of Mexico Drilling/Development of Noonan in Gulf of Mexico '

  13. Slide 13: Strategy in Action: Mature Properties (Shallow Water) Camelot Field

    Strategy in Action: Mature Properties (Shallow Water) Camelot Field H E L I X E N E R G Y S O L U T I O N S Mature property no longer wanted by major operator Value will be unlocked by rejuvenation of existing production and tie back of nearby PUD reserves. Important first North Sea transaction.

  14. Slide 14: Strategy in Action: Deepwater Developments Noonan Field

    H E L I X E N E R G Y S O L U T I O N S Low risk, mid water drilling prospect generated in-house. Discovery of at least 100 Bcfe announced in February/07 Field close to existing infrastructure and therefore can be developed cheaply and quickly. F&D cost < $2.00 Mcfe. First Production within 18 month

  15. Slide 15: Prospect Portfolio

    H E L I X E N E R G Y S O L U T I O N S Bottom-up reserve risk assessment based on historical success rates. 5-7 year drilling inventory. Prospect Portfolio1 1 As acquired with Remington Oil & Gas. Based on July, 2006 Investor Presentation. 2 F & D cost of $2.50 / Mcfe used throughout. 3 Over $1 Bil

  16. Slide 16: Exploration Report Card

    NOONAN 100% W.I. Exploration Report Card (since 7/1/06) West Cameron 342 100 % W.I. Eugene Island 391 60%W.I. S. Marsh Island 80 2 wells, 60% W.I. South Timbalier 145 75% W.I. Main Pass 211 50% W.I. 14 /16 Exploratory Wells Drilled Were Discoveries (7/06-3/07) Est. Discovered Reserves: >115 Bcfe Pro

  17. Slide 17: Financial Information

    H E L I X E N E R G Y S O L U T I O N S Financial Information

  18. Slide 18: Consistent Top Line Growth

    Consistent Top Line Growth 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 Contracting Services 63.9 93.9 139 128 110 164 240 259 300 500 936 1100 Oil & Gas 12.2 16.5 12.6 32.5 70.8 63.4 62.8 137.3 243 272 430 750 33% CAGR Revenues in Millions H E L I X E N E R G Y S O L U T I O N S * Es

  19. Slide 19: Bottom Line

    Bottom Line 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 32.8 79.9 150 253 287 128 Net Income in Millions Range H E L I X E N E R G Y S O L U T I O N S Estimate * 2006 results exclude the impact of the gain on sale in the Cal Dive IPO and estimated incremental overhead costs during the year. *

  20. Slide 20: Significant Cash Generation

    Significant Cash Generation 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 Contracting Services 37 53 159 323 600 Oil & Gas 90 186 194 342 460 EBITDAX in Millions (see GAAP reconciliation at www.HelixESG.com) Estimate * * Estimates reflect mid-point of guidance range ** 2006 results exclude the impact of the gain on sale

  21. Slide 21: Return on Capital Invested

    2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 5 7 13 17 15 Return on Capital Invested 5 7 13 17 15 Percentage (see calculation at Company's website - www.HelixESG.com) H E L I X E N E R G Y S O L U T I O N S * 2006 results exclude the impact of the gain on sale in the Cal Dive IPO and estimated incremental overhead cost

  22. Slide 22: Net Debt to Book Capitalization

    MARAD Other Long Term Debt Term B Facility (Amounts in Millions) 12/31/06 12/31/05 12/31/04 Net Debt To Book Capitalization 22% 40% 38% Convertible Notes H E L I X E N E R G Y S O L U T I O N S Cal Dive Revolver

  23. Slide 23: 2007 CAPEX Program

    ($MM) Contracting Services 2007 Comments Drilling $60 Q4000 Upgrade, H4500 Study Production Facilities 120 Helix Producer I, Shiraz Construction 190 Caesar, ROVs, Plencher Well Operations 90 Well Enhancer Maintenance CAPEX 80 Total Contracting Services $540 Oil & Gas Exploration $200 Low Risk Shelf

  24. Slide 24: Helix Energy Solutions

    Helix Energy Solutions

  25. Slide 25: Structure / Resources

    Q4000 Seawell Well Enhancer SEA SIL Structure / Resources Structure / Resources Contracting Services Marco Polo 50% Ind. Hub 20% Gunnison Helix Producer I Shiraz Cal Dive Well Operations Drilling Reservoir & Well Tech Serv 4 DP DSVs 4 Sat DSVs 15 Diving Vessels 3 Pipelay Vessels Oil & Gas Production

  26. Slide 26: Oil & Gas

    Oil & Gas H E L I X E N E R G Y S O L U T I O N S

  27. Slide 27: Helix Hedges - As Of March 31, 2007

    Helix Hedges - As Of March 31, 2007 H E L I X E N E R G Y S O L U T I O N S

  28. Slide 28: Contracting Services

    Contracting Services H E L I X E N E R G Y S O L U T I O N S

  29. Slide 29: Services - Reservoir and Well Technology

    Services - Reservoir and Well Technology CoreTeams(tm) - outsourced integrated reservoir management and well technology capabilities OnDemand(tm) - consultancy services Pulse(tm) - online analysis of upstream data FaultFinder(tm) - high definition analysis of faulting FlowDoctor(tm) - flow assurance

  30. Slide 30: Services - Drilling and Completion

    Casing/Riser Water Depth TD BML Hole Size 9 5/8" = 8500 ft 12000 ft 43/4" 13 3/8" = 6000 ft 14000 ft 6 / 8 1/2" 16" = 4000 ft 16000 ft 6 / 8 1/2" 13 5/8" surface BOP 13 5/8" Sub sea shut off and disconnect device Combination of proven surface BOP and slimhole D&C technology Modular packages Preserve

  31. Slide 31: Services - Production Facilities

    Marco Polo TLP (50% interest) Located in 4,300 ft. in Green Canyon Block 608 Capacity: 120,000 Bopd 300 MMcfd Host facility for Marco Polo K2 K2 North (2005) Genghis Khan (2006) Independence Hub (20% interest) To be Located in 8,000 ft. in Mississippi Canyon Block 920 Capacity: 1000 MMcfd Host for 1

  32. Slide 32: Services - Construction

    Technically diverse DP Fleet Reel Lay and S-Lay Specialized Assets Target Niche Markets Awarded $150 million contract for a project in Indian waters during Q4. Sat and Surface Diving Construction and abandonment Inspection, repair and maintenance Partial IPO of Cal Dive completed in Q4/06. Current 7

  33. Slide 33: Services - Well Operations

    Life of field services Recognized industry leader Alternative to drill rig 25% - 50% cost advantage Riser based technology Market growing rapidly with tree deployments Established position in largest world market Property sales to Independents SIL based technology Signed 4 year $250 MM well interven

  34. Slide 34: Organic Growth Capital Projects (Services) -1

    Organic Growth Capital Projects (Services) -1 Budget ($MM) 84 42 138 140 160 Est. Completion Q1/2007 Q4/2007 Q4/2007 Q3/2008 4Q/2008 Comments Mechanical completion occurred in Q1/07 Production expected to start by Q3/07 Drilling system to be added during scheduled dry docking in Q3/07 Vessel in Tran

  35. Slide 35: Organic Growth Capital Projects (Services) -2

    Organic Growth Capital Projects (Services) -2 Budget (US$MM) 29 - Ph 1 375-Complete 2 - Purchase 4 16 16 Est. Completion Q2/2007 (Ph I) Q1/2007 Q2/2007 Q1/2008 Q4/2007 Comments Long lead items have been purchased. Detailed design and model testing completed. Firm prices from shipyards being solicite

  36. Slide 36: 2007 Earnings Guidance Themes: Contracting Services

    2007 Earnings Guidance Themes Contracting Services Introduction of Caesar in Q4 Pricing escalation, especially in the in deepwater and well intervention segments Avoidance of unplanned downtime for Q4000 and commencement of drilling program in 2H, after 75 day regulatory drydock Continuation of inte

  37. Slide 37: 2007 Earnings Guidance Themes: Oil & Gas

    2007 Earnings Guidance Themes Oil & Gas H E L I X E N E R G Y S O L U T I O N S Production growth to at least 85 Bcfe mainly through PDNP and PUD conversion. The split of production volume between 1H/07 and 2H/07 is likely to be around 40%/60%. Commencement of production from first North Sea field-C

  38. Slide 38: 2008 Growth Drivers

    Full year of contribution from Caesar Introduction of Well Enhancer in Q4 Introduction of Helix Producer I in Q3 Further international expansion by Cal Dive Production growth to > 105 Bcfe with start up of Phoenix field in Q3, and Bass Lite in Q4 First production from Noonan, Bishop? Upside? Full ye

  39. Slide 39: 2009 and Beyond

    Full year of contribution from Well Enhancer and Helix Producer I. Introduction of H4500 - next generation Q4000 (subject to Board approval in 1H/07). Full year of production from Phoenix field should drive overall production to > 120 Bcfe. Deepwater drilling portfolio upside. 2009 and Beyond H E L

  40. Slide 40: We Are 'Exporting' Our Business Model

    Houston Aberdeen Houston Aberdeen Singapore Houston Dallas Aberdeen Houston Port Arthur New Iberia Lafayette Rotterdam London Aberdeen Kuala Lumpur Perth H E L I X E N E R G Y S O L U T I O N S We Are 'Exporting' Our Business Model

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