Obsidian Energy Ltd.: Obsidian Energy Increases 2026 Capital Program, Targeting 15% Production Growth in 2027

Obsidian Energy Ltd. (TSX: OBE, NYSE American: OBE) closed a $75.0 million add-on private placement of 8.125% senior unsecured notes due Dec. 3, 2030. Notes priced at 102.75% of face value, yielding 7.186% and raising $77.9 million gross. Net proceeds will pay down its credit facility and fund general expenses. Total notes outstanding rose to $250.0 million.

According to Alberta Energy Regulator data, 15 drilling licenses targeting the Basel Belly River formation were granted in the first half of the year, the most in 14 years. Obsidian Energy agreed to buy 35 land sections from Highwood Asset Management for C$105 million, adding about 2,500 boe/d (about 9% of output) and plans a six-well program. Yangarra Resources is also drilling.

Bloomberg reports that Obsidian Energy Ltd. and Yangarra Resources Corp. are restarting drilling in Canada’s Basel Belly River shale near Willesden Green, Alberta, shifting from gas to oil. Alberta Energy Regulator data show 15 licenses granted in the first half of the year, the most in 14 years. Obsidian agreed to buy 35 land sections from Highwood for C$105 million, including about 2,500 bpd. A six-well program is planned for next year.

Obsidian Energy Ltd. (TSX: OBE, NYSE American: OBE) says it entered an underwriting agreement for a private placement add-on of $75.0 million principal to its 8.125% senior unsecured notes due Dec. 3, 2030. The notes will be issued at 102.75 for gross proceeds of about $77.1 million, raising total principal from $175.0 million to $250.0 million. Closing is expected around July 22, 2026; proceeds will be used to pay down debt and for corporate purposes.

Obsidian Energy Ltd. (TSX: OBE, NYSE American: OBE) said it will acquire about 2,500 boe/d of Belly River light oil production (76% oil) and 35 net land sections in the Wilson Creek area of Willesden Green from Highwood Asset Management. The cash purchase price is $105 million ($96 million net), closing around June 30, 2026. The company expects the deal to be accretive to funds flow and projects 2027 NOI of ~$45 million and FCF of ~$15 million at WTI $72.50/bbl.

Analyst actions highlighted include upgrades and target raises for Surge Energy (SGY-T) after it increased full-year production guidance and expanded its 2H26 capital program. National Bank Financial’s Dan Payne kept “outperform,” raised target to $13.50, citing a $175M capex budget (+15–20%) and higher commodity-price assumptions. Other firms also lifted targets for SGY-T. Raymond James raised Obsidian Energy (OBE-T) capex guidance to $300–$325M and modeled higher 2027 cash flow, lifting its ta