Conocophillips 2022 Annual Report
Conocophillips 2022 Annual Report
Conocophillips 2022 Annual Report
Report
Letter to Shareholders
Dear Fellow Shareholders,
Energy supply and security were top priorities achieving our net-zero operational emissions
across the globe in 2022, as geopolitical and ambition. They also reflect the high performance
economic turmoil contributed to one of the most and ingenuity of our workforce.
eventful years for our industry and the world in
decades. Against this backdrop, ConocoPhillips A Decade of Transformation
demonstrated robust operational and financial Since our 2012 spinoff, ConocoPhillips has
results, generating a 27% return on capital strategically developed a deep and diverse
employed and returning $15 billion of capital portfolio that continues to generate impressive
to our shareholders. We also announced new cash flows. With the completion of our
low greenhouse gas (GHG)-intensity production acquisitions in the U.S. Permian Basin and our
projects to enhance our global portfolio expanding opportunities in liquefied natural
for decades to come, while expanding our gas (LNG), we have established ourselves as a
commitment to reduce emissions. premier exploration and production company
with a large, low cost of supply, low GHG-
These achievements align with our Triple
intensity resource base. Our strong balance sheet
Mandate of responsibly and reliably meeting
positions us to thrive through the price cycles of
energy transition pathway demand, delivering
the evolving energy transition.
competitive returns on and of capital, and
27 % 2012 2022
$94.16/BBL WTI $94.23/BBL WTI
CONOCOPHILLIPS AT A GLANCE
2022 Highlights
Generated earnings* Produced 1.7 million Expanded our LNG
of $18.7 billion. barrels of oil equivalent business in Australia,
per day. Germany, Qatar and along
Returned $15 billion the U.S. Gulf Coast.
of capital to Achieved record
shareholders. production in our Introduced Plan for
Lower 48 assets. the Net-Zero Energy
Transition.
Who We Are
9,500 13 $ 94B
ONE OF THE BALANCED, AMONG
WORLD’S ~ DIVERSIFIED LEADING
LARGEST GLOBAL PRODUCERS
INDEPENDENT EMPLOYEES PORTFOLIO COUNTRIES WITH FROM NORTH IN TOTAL
E&P COMPANIES OPERATIONS AMERICAN ASSETS
AND ACTIVITIES SHALE
LNG: A Fuel
and selling gas to the Australian, Asian and
European markets. Our LNG business offers
ConocoPhillips
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 01-0562944
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer identification No.)
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Commonly Used Abbreviations 2
Item
Part I
1 and 2. Business and Properties 2
Corporate Structure 2
Segment and Geographic Information 2
Alaska 4
Lower 48 6
Canada 7
Europe, Middle East and North Africa 8
Asia Pacific 11
Other International 13
Other 14
Delivery Commitments 15
Competition 15
Human Capital Management 16
General 19
1A. Risk Factors 20
1B. Unresolved Staff Comments 28
3. Legal Proceedings 28
4. Mine Safety Disclosures 28
Information About our Executive Officers 28
Part II
5. Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of
Equity Securities 30
6. [Reserved]
7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 32
7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 65
8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data 68
9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure 160
9A. Controls and Procedures 160
9B. Other Information 160
9C. Disclosure Regarding Foreign Jurisdictions that Prevent Inspections 160
Part III
10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance 161
11. Executive Compensation 161
12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder
Matters 161
13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence 161
14. Principal Accounting Fees and Services 161
Part IV
15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules 162
Signatures 168
Commonly Used Abbreviations Table of Contents
Currencies Accounting
$ or USD U.S. dollar ARO asset retirement obligation
CAD Canadian dollar ASC accounting standards codification
EUR Euro ASU accounting standards update
GBP British pound DD&A depreciation, depletion and
amortization
Units of Measurement FASB Financial Accounting Standards
BBL barrel Board
BCF billion cubic feet FIFO first-in, first-out
BOE barrels of oil equivalent G&A general and administrative
MBD thousands of barrels per day GAAP generally accepted accounting
MCF thousand cubic feet principles
MBOD thousand barrels of oil per day LIFO last-in, first-out
MM million NPNS normal purchase normal sale
MMBOE million barrels of oil equivalent PP&E properties, plants and equipment
MMBOD million barrels of oil per day VIE variable interest entity
MBOED thousands of barrels of oil
equivalent per day
MMBOED millions of barrels of oil Miscellaneous
equivalent per day DEI diversity, equity and inclusion
MMBTU million British thermal units EPA Environmental Protection Agency
MMCFD million cubic feet per day ESG environmental, social and governance
EU European Union
Industry FERC Federal Energy Regulatory
BLM Bureau of Land Management Commission
CBM coalbed methane GHG greenhouse gas
E&P exploration and production HSE health, safety and environment
CCS carbon capture and storage ICC International Chamber of Commerce
FEED front-end engineering and design ICSID World Bank’s International
FPS floating production system Centre for Settlement of
FPSO floating production, storage and Investment Disputes
offloading IRS Internal Revenue Service
G&G geological and geophysical OTC over-the-counter
JOA joint operating agreement NYSE New York Stock Exchange
LNG liquefied natural gas SEC U.S. Securities and Exchange
NGLs natural gas liquids Commission
OPEC Organization of Petroleum TSR total shareholder return
Exporting Countries U.K. United Kingdom
PSC production sharing contract U.S. United States of America
PUDs proved undeveloped reserves VROC variable return of cash
SAGD steam-assisted gravity drainage
WCS Western Canadian Select
WTI West Texas Intermediate
Part I
Unless otherwise indicated, “the company,” “we,” “our,” “us” and “ConocoPhillips” are used in this report to refer to the
businesses of ConocoPhillips and its consolidated subsidiaries. Items 1 and 2—Business and Properties, contain forward-
looking statements including, without limitation, statements relating to our plans, strategies, objectives, expectations and
intentions that are made pursuant to the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “budget,” “continue,” “could,” “effort,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “goal,”
“guidance,” “intend,” “may,” “objective,” “outlook,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “projection,” “seek,” “should,”
“target,” “will,” “would,” and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. The company does not undertake
to update, revise or correct any forward-looking information unless required to do so under the federal securities laws.
Readers are cautioned that such forward-looking statements should be read in conjunction with the company’s
disclosures under the headings “Risk Factors” beginning on page 20 and “CAUTIONARY STATEMENT FOR THE PURPOSES
OF THE ‘SAFE HARBOR’ PROVISIONS OF THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995,” beginning on page
63.
ConocoPhillips was incorporated in the state of Delaware in 2001, in connection with, and in anticipation of, the merger
between Conoco Inc. and Phillips Petroleum Company. The merger between Conoco and Phillips was consummated on
August 30, 2002. In April 2012, ConocoPhillips completed the separation of the downstream business into an
independent, publicly traded energy company, Phillips 66.
We manage our operations through six operating segments, defined by geographic region: Alaska; Lower 48; Canada;
Europe, Middle East and North Africa; Asia Pacific; and Other International. For operating segment and geographic
information, see Note 24.
We explore for, produce, transport and market crude oil, bitumen, natural gas, LNG and NGLs on a worldwide basis. At
December 31, 2022, our operations were producing in the U.S., Norway, Canada, Australia, Malaysia, Libya, China and
Qatar.
The information listed below appears in the “Supplementary Data - Oil and Gas Operations” disclosures following the
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements and is incorporated herein by reference:
• Proved worldwide crude oil, NGLs, natural gas and bitumen reserves.
• Net production of crude oil, NGLs, natural gas and bitumen.
• Average sales prices of crude oil, NGLs, natural gas and bitumen.
• Average production costs per BOE.
• Net wells completed, wells in progress and productive wells.
• Developed and undeveloped acreage.
The following table is a summary of the proved reserves information included in the “Supplementary Data - Oil and Gas
Operations” disclosures following the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. Approximately 84 percent of our
proved reserves are in countries that belong to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. Natural gas
reserves are converted to BOE based on a 6:1 ratio: six MCF of natural gas converts to one BOE. See Management’s
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations for a discussion of factors that will enhance the
understanding of the following summary reserves table.
Natural gas
Consolidated operations 1,461 1,523 1,011
Equity affiliates 959 617 621
Total Natural Gas 2,420 2,140 1,632
Bitumen
Consolidated operations 216 257 332
Total Bitumen 216 257 332
Alaska
2022
Crude Oil NGL Natural Gas Total
Interest Operator MBD MBD MMCFD MBOED
Average Daily Net
Production
Greater Prudhoe Area 36.1 % Hilcorp 67 17 32 90
Greater Kuparuk Area 89.2-94.7 ConocoPhillips 66 — 1 66
Western North Slope 100.0 ConocoPhillips 44 — 1 44
Total Alaska 177 17 34 200
The Colville River Unit includes the Alpine Field and three satellite fields: Nanuq, Fiord and Qannik, which are located
approximately 34 miles west of the Kuparuk Field. Field installations include one central production facility which
separates oil, natural gas and water. In May 2022, Fiord West Kuparuk achieved first production.
The Greater Mooses Tooth Unit is the first unit established entirely within the National Petroleum Reserve Alaska (NPR-
A). In 2017, we began construction in the unit with two phases: Greater Mooses Tooth #1 (GMT1) and Greater Mooses
Tooth #2 (GMT2). GMT1 achieved first oil in 2018 and completed drilling in 2019. First oil for GMT2 was achieved in late
2021.
2022 activity on the Western North Slope consisted of rotary and extended reach drilling throughout the year.
Exploration
Appraisal activities of the Willow Discovery in the Bear Tooth Unit in the NPR-A concluded in 2020. A Final Supplemental
Environmental Impact Statement was released on February 1, 2023 and published in the Federal Register on February 3,
2023, with a record of decision to follow no sooner than 30 days afterwards.
We continued evaluating the Narwhal trend throughout 2022, purchasing additional seismic data and drilling a second
injector well to allow a fully supported production test. We are planning future Narwhal development from the existing
Alpine CD4 infrastructure to help inform the design and optimization of the future CD8 pad.
We plan to drill the Bear-1 exploration well at a location 30 miles south of the Kuparuk River Unit and east of the Colville
River on state lands in early 2023. The well will test the Brookian topset play.
In late 2021, the Coyote Brookian topset exploration prospect in the Kuparuk River Unit was tested with a near vertical
sidetrack from an existing wellbore. The well was fracture stimulated and tested in early 2022. We are planning further
appraisal drilling in 2023.
Transportation
We transport the petroleum liquids produced on the North Slope to Valdez, Alaska through an 800-mile pipeline that is
part of Trans-Alaska Pipeline System (TAPS). We have a 29.5 percent ownership interest in TAPS, and we also have
ownership interests in and operate the Alpine, Kuparuk and Oliktok pipelines on the North Slope.
Our wholly owned subsidiary, Polar Tankers, Inc., manages the marine transportation of our North Slope production,
using five company-owned, double-hulled tankers, and charters third-party vessels, as necessary. The tankers deliver oil
from Valdez, Alaska, primarily to refineries on the west coast of the U.S.
Lower 48
2022
Crude Oil NGL Natural Gas Total
MBD MBD MMCFD MBOED
Average Daily Net Production
Delaware Basin 258 114 752 498
Eagle Ford 117 58 271 220
Midland Basin 91 31 196 155
Bakken 59 15 127 95
Other* 9 3 56 21
Total Lower 48 534 221 1,402 989
*Other also includes select noncore assets that were divested in 2022.
At December 31, 2022, we held 10.3 million net acres of onshore unconventional and conventional acreage in the Lower
48, the majority of which is either held by production or owned by the company. Our significant unconventional holdings
are in the following areas:
• 659,000 net acres in the Delaware Basin, located in West Texas and southeastern New Mexico.
• 199,000 net acres in the Eagle Ford, located in South Texas.
• 251,000 net acres in the Midland Basin, located in West Texas.
• 560,000 net acres in the Bakken, located in North Dakota and eastern Montana.
The majority of our 2022 production activities were centered on continued development of onshore assets, with an
emphasis on areas with low cost of supply, particularly in growing unconventional plays. Our major focus in 2022 included
the following areas:
• Delaware Basin—We operated ten rigs and three frac crews on average during 2022, resulting in 186 operated
wells drilled and 153 operated wells brought online. We also participated in partner operated wells. Production
increased in 2022 compared with 2021 primarily related to our Shell Permian acquisition, averaging 498 MBOED
and 286 MBOED, respectively.
• Eagle Ford—We operated six rigs and three frac crews on average during 2022, resulting in 125 operated wells
drilled and 153 operated wells brought online. Production increased in 2022 compared with 2021, averaging 220
MBOED and 211 MBOED, respectively.
• Midland Basin—We operated five rigs and two frac crews on average during 2022, resulting in 99 operated wells
drilled and 111 operated wells brought online. Production increased in 2022 compared with 2021, averaging 155
MBOED and 136 MBOED, respectively.
• Bakken—We operated two rigs and one frac crew on average during 2022, resulting in 33 operated wells drilled
and 43 operated wells brought online. We also participated in partner operated wells. Production increased in
2022 compared with 2021, averaging 95 MBOED and 94 MBOED, respectively.
Acquisitions and Dispositions
Throughout 2022, we completed sales of certain noncore assets, executed multiple acreage swaps and completed an
acquisition that cored up acreage in Eagle Ford. See Note 3.
Facilities
We operate and own, with varying interests, centralized condensate processing facilities in Texas and New Mexico in
support of our Eagle Ford, Delaware and Midland assets.
Canada
2022
Crude Oil NGL Natural Gas Bitumen Total
Interest Operator MBD MBD MMCFD MBD MBOED
Average Daily Net
Production
Surmont 50.0 % ConocoPhillips — — — 66 66
Montney 100.0 ConocoPhillips 6 3 61 — 19
Total Canada 6 3 61 66 85
Surmont
Our bitumen resources in Canada are produced via an enhanced thermal oil recovery method called SAGD, whereby
steam is injected into the reservoir, effectively liquefying the heavy bitumen, which is recovered and pumped to the
surface for further processing. Operations include two central processing facilities for treatment and blending of bitumen.
At December 31, 2022, we held approximately 600,000 net acres of land in the Athabasca Region of northeastern Alberta.
The Surmont oil sands leases are located approximately 35 miles south of Fort McMurray, Alberta. Surmont is a 50/50
joint venture with Total Energies SE that offers long-lived, sustained production. We are focused on keeping facilities full,
structurally lowering costs, reducing GHG intensity and optimizing asset performance.
In 2022, we began construction on the asset's next pad (Pad 267), which included the drilling of 24 well pairs. First
production on Pad 267 is expected in early 2024.
In 2021, we began processing a portion of Surmont’s blended bitumen at the Diluent Recovery Unit constructed in
Alberta, unlocking additional value for the asset by providing additional market access to our heavy crude oil. In 2019,
Surmont implemented the use of condensate for bitumen blending through the central processing facility 2; enabling the
asset to lower blend ratio and diluent supply costs, gain protection from synthetic crude oil supply disruptions and gain
optionality on sales products. The alternative blend project was completed in 2021 at central processing facility 1. Full
Surmont Heavy Dilbit (condensate bitumen blend) was first produced across both facilities in the fourth quarter of 2021.
Montney
The Montney is an unconventional resource play located in northeastern British Columbia. At December 31, 2022, we
held approximately 300,000 acres of land with 100 percent working interest in the liquids-rich section of the Montney.
In 2022, development activity consisted of drilling 17 horizontal wells and bringing 12 wells online. In addition, we are
progressing development of additional pads along with construction on the second phase of our processing facility with
start-up scheduled for the third quarter of 2023.
Exploration
Our primary exploration focus is assessing our Montney acreage. In 2023, appraisal drilling and completions activity
within the Montney will continue to explore the area’s resource potential.
Norway
2022
Crude Oil NGL Natural Gas Total
Interest Operator MBD MBD MMCFD MBOED
Average Daily Net
Production
Greater Ekofisk Area 30.7-35.1% ConocoPhillips 43 2 37 51
Heidrun 24.0 Equinor 11 — 42 19
Aasta Hansteen 10.0 Equinor — — 84 14
Troll 1.6 Equinor 1 — 62 12
Visund 9.1 Equinor 2 1 50 11
Alvheim 20.0 Aker BP 8 — 14 10
Other Various Equinor 6 — 17 8
Total Norway 71 3 306 125
The Greater Ekofisk Area is located approximately 200 miles offshore Stavanger, Norway, in the North Sea, and comprises
four producing fields: Ekofisk, Eldfisk, Embla and Tor. Crude oil is exported to our operated terminal located at Teesside,
England, and the natural gas is exported to Emden, Germany. The Ekofisk and Eldfisk fields consist of several production
platforms and facilities, with development drilling continuing over the coming years. Currently there are two
development projects, Tommeliten A and Eldfisk North within the Greater Ekofisk Area. These subsea developments will
be tied back to Ekofisk and Eldfisk respectively, with first production expected in 2024. Additionally in 2022, we received a
20-year extension on our production licenses in the Greater Ekofisk Area until 2048.
The Heidrun Field is located in the Norwegian Sea. Produced crude oil is stored in a floating storage unit and exported via
shuttle tankers. Most of the gas is transported to Europe via gas processing terminals in Norway with some reinjected for
pressure support if required. A portion of the gas is also transported for use as feedstock in a methanol plant in Norway,
in which we have an 18 percent interest.
Aasta Hansteen is a gas and condensate field located in the Norwegian Sea. Produced condensate is loaded onto shuttle
tankers and transported to market. Gas is transported through the Polarled gas pipeline to the onshore Nyhamna
processing plant for final processing prior to export to market.
The Troll Field lies in the northern part of the North Sea and consists of the Troll A, B and C platforms. The natural gas
from Troll A is transported to Kollsnes, Norway. Crude oil from floating platforms Troll B and Troll C is transported to
Mongstad, Norway, for storage and export.
Visund is an oil and gas field located in the North Sea and consists of a floating drilling, production and processing unit,
and subsea installations. Crude oil is transported by pipeline to a nearby third-party field for storage and export via
tankers. The natural gas is transported to a gas processing plant at Kollsnes, Norway, through the Gassled transportation
system.
The Alvheim Field is located in the northern part of the North Sea near the border with the U.K. sector, and consists of a
FPSO vessel and subsea installations. Produced crude oil is exported via shuttle tankers, and natural gas is transported to
the Scottish Area Gas Evacuation (SAGE) Terminal at St. Fergus, Scotland, through the SAGE Pipeline. The Kobra East
Gekko (KEG) project, a new subsea tieback to the Alvheim FPSO, is currently being developed, with first production
expected in 2024.
We also have varying ownership interests in two other producing fields in the Norway sector of the North Sea.
Exploration
In 2022, we executed a four-well exploration and appraisal campaign which included the Slagugle appraisal well and
exploration of the Peder, Bounty and Lamba prospects. Additionally in 2022, we participated in the Othello partner
operated exploration well. None of the exploration wells resulted in commercial discovery of hydrocarbons, and all were
permanently plugged and abandoned. Slagugle is a discovery that we are continuing to evaluate. In 2022, we were
awarded three new exploration licenses, PL1146, PL1163, and PL1166, and executed a trade to enter license PL1099.
Transportation
We have a 35.1 percent interest in the Norpipe Oil Pipeline System, a 220-mile pipeline which carries crude oil from
Ekofisk to a crude oil stabilization and NGLs processing facility in Teesside, England.
Facilities
We operate and have a 40.25 percent ownership interest in a crude oil stabilization and NGLs processing facility at
Teesside, England to support our Norway operations.
Qatar
2022
Crude Oil NGL Natural Gas Total
Interest Operator MBD MBD MMCFD MBOED
Average Daily Net
Production
Qatargas Operating
QG3 30.0 % Company Limited 13 8 374 83
QG3 is an integrated development jointly owned by QatarEnergy (68.5 percent), ConocoPhillips (30 percent) and Mitsui &
Co., Ltd. (1.5 percent). QG3 consists of upstream natural gas production facilities, which produce approximately 1.4 billion
gross cubic feet per day of natural gas from Qatar’s North Field over a 25-year life, in addition to a 7.8 million gross
tonnes per year LNG facility. LNG is shipped in leased LNG carriers destined for sale globally.
QG3 executed the development of the onshore and offshore assets as a single integrated development with Qatargas 4
(QG4), a joint venture between QatarEnergy and Shell plc. This included the joint development of offshore facilities
situated in a common offshore block in the North Field, as well as the construction of two identical LNG process trains
and associated gas treating facilities for both the QG3 and QG4 joint ventures. Production from the LNG trains and
associated facilities is combined and shared.
During 2022 we were awarded a 25 percent interest in each of two new joint ventures with QatarEnergy that will
participate in the North Field East (NFE) and North Field South (NFS) LNG projects. Formation of the NFE joint venture
(QG8) closed in December 2022 and we anticipate that the formation of the NFS joint venture (QG12) will close in early
2023. See Note 3 and Note 4.
Libya
2022
Crude Oil NGL Natural Gas Total
Interest Operator MBD MBD MMCFD MBOED
Average Daily Net Production
Waha Concession 20.4 % Waha Oil Co. 36 — 22 40
The Waha Concession consists of multiple concessions for exploration and production activity and encompasses nearly 13
million gross acres onshore in the Sirte Basin. In 2022, we had 26 crude liftings from Es Sider terminal.
In November 2022, ConocoPhillips and TotalEnergies completed the joint acquisition of Hess Libya Waha Ltd., which
increased our interest in the Waha Concession by 4.1 percent to 20.4 percent.
Asia Pacific
Australia
2022
Crude Oil NGL Natural Gas Total
Interest Operator MBD MBD MMCFD MBOED
Average Daily Net
Production
ConocoPhillips/
Australia Pacific LNG 47.5 % Origin Energy — — 817 136
Australia Pacific LNG Pty Ltd. (APLNG), our joint venture with Origin Energy Limited and China Petrochemical Corporation
(Sinopec), is focused on producing CBM from the Bowen and Surat basins in Queensland, Australia, to supply the
domestic gas market and convert the CBM into LNG for export. Origin operates APLNG’s upstream production and
pipeline system, and we operate the downstream LNG facility, located on Curtis Island near Gladstone, Queensland, as
well as the LNG export sales business.
We operate two fully subscribed 4.5 million metric tonnes per year LNG trains. Approximately 3,500 net wells are
ultimately expected to supply both the LNG sales contracts and domestic gas market. The wells are supported by
gathering systems, central gas processing and compression stations, water treatment facilities and an export pipeline
connecting the gas fields to the LNG facilities. The LNG is being sold to Sinopec under 20-year sales agreements for 7.6
million metric tonnes of LNG per year, and Japan-based Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc. under a 20-year sales agreement
for approximately 1 million metric tonnes of LNG per year.
In February 2022, we completed the acquisition of an additional 10 percent interest in APLNG from Origin Energy,
increasing our ownership to 47.5 percent, with Origin and Sinopec retaining 27.5 percent and 25 percent interests,
respectively.
Exploration
In 2019, we entered into an agreement with 3D Oil to acquire a 75 percent interest in and operatorship of an offshore
Exploration Permit (T/49P) located in the Otway Basin, Australia. We obtained an additional five percent interest,
increasing our interest to 80 percent, in June 2020. A 3D seismic survey acquisition was completed in October 2021, and
this data is being evaluated for future exploration drilling opportunities.
In October 2022, we entered into a Joint Operating Agreement with 3D Oil for an 80 percent interest in Exploration
Permit (VIC/P79) in the Otway Basin, Australia. The transaction is pending final regulatory approvals which are expected
in the first half of 2023. Existing seismic data is currently being reprocessed and will be evaluated for future exploration
drilling opportunities.
Indonesia
2022
Crude Oil NGL Natural Gas Total
Interest Operator MBD MBD MMCFD MBOED
Average Daily Net
Production
South Sumatra 54.0 % ConocoPhillips — — 48 8
In March 2022, we completed the sale of our subsidiary that indirectly held the company’s 54 percent interest in the
Indonesia Corridor Block PSC and a 35 percent shareholding interest in the Transasia Pipeline Company. See Note 3.
China
2022
Crude Oil NGL Natural Gas Total
Interest Operator MBD MBD MMCFD MBOED
Average Daily Net Production
Penglai 49.0 % CNOOC 30 — — 30
Penglai
In 2022, Chinese National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) and ConocoPhillips approved adjustments to our Bohai PSC
production licenses, aligning all three Penglai Field licenses to expire in 2039.
The Penglai 19-3, 19-9 and 25-6 fields are located in the Bohai Bay Block 11/05 and are being developed in stages.
Phase 3 consists of three new wellhead platforms and a central processing platform. First production from Phase 3 was
achieved in 2018. This project could include up to 186 wells, 157 of which have been completed and brought online as of
December 2022.
Phase 4A consists of one new wellhead platform and achieved first production in 2020. This project could include up to 62
new wells, 33 of which have been completed and brought online as of December 2022.
Phase 4B is currently under construction and consists of two new wellhead platforms. This project could include up to
160 new wells.
Malaysia
2022
Crude Oil NGL Natural Gas Total
Interest Operator MBD MBD MMCFD MBOED
Average Daily Net Production
Gumusut 29.5 % Shell 14 — — 14
Malikai 35.0 Shell 13 — — 13
Kebabangan (KBB) 30.0 KPOC 1 — 65 12
Siakap North-Petai 21.0 PTTEP 3 — 1 3
Total Malaysia 31 — 66 42
We have varying stages of exploration, development and production activities across approximately 2.7 million net acres
in Malaysia, with working interests in six PSCs. Four of these PSCs are located in waters off the eastern Malaysian state of
Sabah: Block G, Block J, the Kebabangan Cluster (KBBC), which we do not operate, and Block SB405, an operated
exploration block acquired in 2021. We also operate another two exploration blocks, Block WL4-00 and Block SK304, in
waters off the eastern Malaysian state of Sarawak.
Block J
Gumusut
We currently have a 29.5 percent working interest in the unitized Gumusut Field. Gumusut Phase 3 first oil was achieved
in 2022. Development drilling associated with Gumusut Phase 4, a four-well program targeting the Brunei acreage of the
unitized Gumusut Field that straddles Malaysia and Brunei waters, is planned to commence in early 2024 with first oil
anticipated in late 2024.
KBBC
The KBBC PSC grants us a 30 percent working interest in the KBB, Kamunsu East and Kamunsu East Upthrown Canyon gas
and condensate fields.
KBB
During 2019, KBB tied-in to a nearby third-party floating LNG vessel which provided increased gas offtake capacity.
Production from the field has been reduced since January 2020, due to the rupture of a third-party pipeline which carries
gas production from KBB to one of its markets. The third-party operator continues to progress the pipeline repair.
Block G
Malikai
We hold a 35 percent working interest in Malikai. Malikai Phase 2 development first oil was achieved in February 2021.
Siakap North-Petai
We hold a 21 percent working interest in the unitized Siakap North-Petai (SNP) oil field. First oil from SNP Phase 2 was
achieved in November 2021.
Exploration
In 2017, we were awarded operatorship and a 50 percent working interest in Block WL4-00, which included the existing
Salam-1 oil discovery and encompassed 0.6 million gross acres. In 2018 and 2019, we drilled exploration and appraisal
wells, resulting in oil discoveries under evaluation at Salam and Benum Fields. In 2022, we drilled two additional appraisal
wells and one exploration well to evaluate the oil discoveries. The Gagau-1 exploration well made a sub-commercial gas
discovery and was expensed as a dry hole. The information from the well results will help optimize future development
plans.
In 2018, we were awarded a 50 percent working interest and operatorship of Block SK304 encompassing 2.1 million gross
acres off the coast of Sarawak, offshore Malaysia. We acquired 3D seismic over the acreage and completed processing of
this data in 2019. The Mersing-1 exploration well was drilled in 2022, did not encounter any significant hydrocarbons and
was expensed as a dry hole. SK304 is a block that we are continuing to evaluate.
In 2021, we were awarded operatorship and an 85 percent working interest in Block SB405 encompassing 1.4 million
gross acres off the coast of Sabah, offshore Malaysia. A 3D seismic survey was acquired in 2022, and processing and
evaluation of this data will be ongoing through 2023.
Other International
The Other International segment includes interests in Colombia as well as contingencies associated with prior operations
in other countries.
Colombia
We have an 80 percent operated interest in the Middle Magdalena Basin Block VMM-3 extending over approximately
67,000 net acres. In addition, we have an 80 percent working interest in the VMM-2 Block which extends over
approximately 58,000 net acres and is contiguous to the VMM-3 Block. The blocks are currently in Force Majeure due to
the lack of a defined Environmental Licensing process.
Venezuela
For discussion of our contingencies in Venezuela, see Note 11.
Other
Marketing Activities
Our Commercial organization manages our worldwide commodity portfolio, which mainly includes natural gas, crude oil,
bitumen, NGLs and LNG. Marketing activities are performed through offices in the U.S., Canada, Europe and Asia. In
marketing our production, we attempt to minimize flow disruptions, maximize realized prices and manage credit-risk
exposure. Commodity sales are generally made at prevailing market prices at the time of sale. We also purchase and sell
third-party commodity volumes to better position the company to satisfy customer demand while fully utilizing
transportation and storage capacity.
Natural Gas
Our natural gas production, along with third-party purchased gas, is primarily marketed in the U.S., Canada and Europe.
Our natural gas is sold to a diverse client portfolio which includes local distribution companies; gas and power utilities;
large industrials; independent, integrated or state-owned oil and gas companies; as well as marketing companies. To
reduce our market exposure and credit risk, we also transport natural gas via firm and interruptible transportation
agreements to major market hubs.
LNG
LNG marketing efforts are focused on equity LNG production facilities located in Australia and Qatar. LNG is primarily sold
under long-term contracts with prices based on market indices. In 2022, we entered into several agreements with Sempra
entities in connection with the Port Arthur LNG (PALNG) facility, including a 20-year sale and purchase agreement for 5
million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of LNG offtake at the start-up of Phase 1 of the PALNG facility. In addition, we will
acquire 30 percent of the equity in Phase 1 of PALNG. Development of PALNG is subject to completing required
commercial agreements and resolving a number of risks and uncertainties, obtaining financing and reaching a final
investment decision, among other factors. In addition, we secured regasification capacity at the German LNG terminal in
Brunsbuttel that will provide access to the German natural gas market.
Energy Partnerships
Marine Well Containment Company (MWCC)
We are a founding member of the MWCC, a non-profit organization formed in 2010, which provides well containment
equipment and technology in the deepwater U.S. Gulf of Mexico. MWCC’s containment system meets the U.S. Bureau of
Safety and Environmental Enforcement requirements for a subsea well containment system that can respond to a
deepwater well control incident in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico.
Oil Spill Response Limited (OSRL) - Subsea Well Intervention Service (SWIS)
OSRL-SWIS is a non-profit organization in the U.K. that is an industry funded joint initiative providing the capability to
respond to subsea well-control incidents. Through our SWIS subscription, ConocoPhillips has access to equipment that is
maintained and stored in a response ready state. This provides well capping and containment capability outside the U.S.
Technology
We have several technology programs that improve our ability to develop unconventional reservoirs, increase recoveries
from our legacy fields, improve the efficiency of our exploration program, produce heavy oil economically with lower
emissions and implement sustainability measures.
LNG Liquefaction
We are the second-largest LNG liquefaction technology provider globally. Our Optimized Cascade® LNG liquefaction
technology has been licensed for use in 28 LNG trains around the world, with feasibility studies ongoing for additional
trains.
Low-Carbon Technologies
In 2021, we established a multi-disciplinary Low-Carbon Technologies organization, with the remit to support our net-
zero ambition, understand the alternative energy landscape and prioritize opportunities for future competitive
investment.
Throughout 2022, we continued our focus on implementing emissions reduction projects across our global portfolio,
including production efficiency measures and methane and flaring reductions. In September 2021, we strengthened our
2030 GHG emissions intensity reduction target to 40-50 percent from a 2016 baseline and expanded the target to apply
on both a gross operated and net equity basis. To help achieve this goal, the Low-Carbon Technologies organization
worked with the company's business units to begin developing and implementing region-specific net-zero scenarios
identifying potential technology solutions for hard-to-abate emissions, and piloting new methods to reduce and
accelerate Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions reduction. Potential projects evaluated included CCS and electrification studies,
zero/low emission equipment design enhancements, installations to continuously monitor and detect methane
emissions, and operational changes to reduce flaring and methane venting volumes.
Within the low-carbon opportunities landscape, the company has prioritized opportunities in CCS and hydrogen. In 2022,
we evaluated carbon dioxide storage sites along the U.S. Gulf Coast, progressed land acquisition efforts and business
development work, initiated permitting activities for a potential appraisal well for carbon sequestration and advanced
engineering studies for multiple opportunities. In Europe, we continued evaluation of a carbon capture solution to reduce
emissions at the operated Teesside Oil Terminal with engineering studies and a due diligence phase with the United
Kingdom's Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.
Delivery Commitments
We sell crude oil and natural gas from our producing operations under a variety of contractual arrangements, some of
which specify the delivery of a fixed and determinable quantity. Our commercial organization also enters into natural gas
sales contracts where the source of the natural gas used to fulfill the contract can be the spot market or a combination of
our reserves and the spot market. Worldwide, we are contractually committed to deliver approximately 578 billion cubic
feet of natural gas, 345 million barrels of crude oil and 12.9 million megawatt hours of electricity in the future. These
contracts have various expiration dates through the year 2030. We expect to fulfill these delivery commitments with
third-party purchases, as supported by our gas management and power supply agreements; proved developed reserves;
and PUDs. See the disclosure on “Proved Undeveloped Reserves” in the “Supplementary Data - Oil and Gas Operations”
section following the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, for information on the development of PUDs.
Competition
ConocoPhillips is one of the world’s leading E&P companies based on both production and reserves, with a globally
diversified asset portfolio. We compete with private, public and state-owned companies in all facets of the E&P business.
Some of our competitors are larger and have greater resources. Each of our segments is highly competitive, with no single
competitor, or small group of competitors, dominating.
We compete with numerous other companies in the industry, including state-owned companies, to locate and obtain
new sources of supply and to produce oil, bitumen, NGLs and natural gas in an efficient, cost-effective manner. We
deliver our production into the worldwide commodity markets. Principal methods of competing include geological,
geophysical and engineering research and technology; experience and expertise; equipment and personnel; economic
analysis in connection with portfolio management; and safely operating oil and gas producing properties.
Our Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and our Board of Directors play a key role in setting our HCM strategy and driving
accountability for meaningful progress. The ELT and Board of Directors engage often on workforce-related topics. Our
HCM programs are overseen and administered by our human resources function with support from business leaders
across the company.
We depend on our workforce to successfully execute our company’s strategy and we recognize the importance of
creating a workplace where our people feel valued. Our HCM programs are built around three pillars that we believe are
necessary for success: a compelling culture, a world-class workforce and strong external engagement. Each of these
pillars is described in more detail below.
A Compelling Culture
How we do our work is what sets us apart and drives our performance. We’re experts in what we do and continuously
find ways to do our jobs better. We value diversity and create an inclusive culture of belonging. Together, we deliver
strong performance, but not at all costs. We embrace our core cultural attributes that are shared by everyone,
everywhere.
We continuously look for ways to operate more safely, efficiently and responsibly. We focus on reducing human error by
emphasizing interaction among people, equipment and work processes. By being curious about how work is done,
recognizing error-likely situations and applying safeguards, we can reduce the likelihood and severity of unexpected
incidents. We conduct thorough investigations of all serious incidents to understand the root cause and share lessons
learned globally to improve our procedures, training, maintenance programs and designs. As we integrate various assets
through acquisitions, it is important that we drive this culture of continuous learning and improvement, refine our
existing HSE processes and tools and enhance our commitment to safe, efficient and responsible operations.
COVID-19 Response
In 2022, the number of COVID-19 cases across the company was significantly less than the prior two years. With less risk
to our operations, the Crisis Management Support Team that had been in place since the beginning of the pandemic, was
disbanded in August; however, our Health Services organization continues to monitor the situation and support business
units and functions as needed to minimize any potential for business interruption.
The ELT has ultimate accountability for advancing our DEI commitments through a governance structure that includes a
Chief Diversity Officer (CDO), a dedicated DEI organization and a global DEI Council consisting of senior leaders from
across the company. The company sets goals and measures progress based on a transparent DEI strategy with four pillars
that guide our focus and approach: people, programs and processes, culture and our external brand and reputation. All
company leaders are accountable for setting personal DEI goals and advancing DEI through local efforts. Our DEI efforts
and progress are regularly reviewed with the Board of Directors.
In 2022, we welcomed our new CDO. Over the course of the year, the CDO established the DEI organization and
embarked on a global listening tour to understand the impact of current efforts, areas for improvement and the overall
employee experience. Based on the insights and perspectives from employees, the company’s DEI strategy was refreshed.
Highlights from our 2022 DEI accomplishments include:
• Reviewing the results of the 2022 Perspectives survey and continuing to integrate the insights into our DEI
efforts;
• Staffing the newly established DEI organization;
• Launching our DEI Dashboards 2.0 internally, which feature expanded global and U.S. workforce metrics and
industry benchmark data; and
• Hosting our inaugural Black Leadership Symposium to support future leadership diversity in the company.
We continue to actively monitor diversity metrics on a global basis. We are committed to being transparent as we build a
more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. Tables of 2022 employee demographics by gender and ethnicity, and by
country, are shown below:
Global U.S.
Male Female White POC*
All Employees 73 % 27 % 70 % 30 %
All Leadership 74 26 77 23
Top Leadership 75 25 82 18
Junior Leadership 74 26 75 25
*"POC" refers to People of Color or racial and ethnic minorities self-reported in the U.S.
A World-Class Workforce
Our HCM approach addresses programs and processes necessary for ensuring we have an engaged workforce with the
skills to meet our business needs. We take a holistic view of HCM that addresses each of the critical components of
workforce planning. These are described in more detail below.
Recruitment
Our continued success requires a strong global workforce that can contribute the right skills, in the right places, to
achieve our strategic objectives. We offer university internships across multiple disciplines to attract the best early-career
talent. We partner with top diversity organizations and universities, including Hispanic-serving organizations and
Historically Black Colleges and Universities. We also recruit extensively for external experienced hires to supplement our
university and internal pipeline. These individuals bring critical skills and help us to maintain a broad range of expertise
and experience. We have taken significant steps to embed inclusion into each step of our recruiting practices, including
adapting the way we construct job descriptions to using intentionally diverse interview panels. We conduct routine talent
assessments with leaders to ensure we have the organizational capacity and capabilities to execute our business plans.
We closely monitor recruitment metrics through our internal university and experienced hire dashboards and track
voluntary turnover metrics to guide our retention activities.
We empower our employees to grow their careers through personal and professional development opportunities,
including individual development plans, annual career development conversations with supervisors, a voluntary 360-
feedback tool and training on a broad range of technical and professional skills. Succession planning is a top priority for
management and the Board of Directors. This work ensures we have the talent available for future leadership roles and
serves to inspire employees to reach their ultimate potential and limit business interruption.
Taking steps to measure and assess employee satisfaction and engagement is at the heart of long-term business success
and creating a great place to work for our global workforce. Since 2019, the ConocoPhillips Perspectives Survey has
become our primary listening platform for gathering feedback on employee sentiment and promoting our “Who We Are”
culture. Our leadership reviews the survey feedback to guide priorities and goals. Our employee feedback strategy is
delivered through this annual engagement survey and as needed; shorter ad hoc pulse surveys are leveraged to unlock
targeted insights in support of our human capital priorities.
We routinely benchmark our global compensation and benefits programs to ensure they are competitive, inclusive,
aligned with company culture and allow our employees to meet their individual needs and the needs of their families. We
provide flexible work schedules and competitive time off, including parental leave policies in many locations. We also
offer employees flexibility through the Hybrid Office Work (HOW) program in all of our global locations, which provides
eligible employees a combination of work from both office and home. We also provide coverage for families requiring
disability support, elder care and childcare, including onsite childcare, where access locally is a challenge.
Our global wellness programs include biometric screenings and fitness challenges designed to educate and promote a
healthy lifestyle. All employees have access to our employee assistance program, and many of our locations offer custom
programs to support mental well-being.
External Engagement
We care about our neighbors in the communities in which we operate. We actively support and participate in leadership
conferences, trade associations and minority nonprofit organizations.
Our employees make our communities stronger. We are proud to support their generous involvement in local charitable
activities through employee volunteerism and giving programs that include United Way campaigns, matching gift
contributions and volunteer grants.
While we have been recognized for our ESG and DEI efforts, we know that it takes ongoing commitment to make
sustainable progress.
General
At the end of 2022, we held a total of 1,249 active patents in 49 countries worldwide, including 472 active U.S. patents.
During 2022, we received 46 patents in the U.S. and 124 foreign patents. Our products and processes generated licensing
revenues of $86 million related to activity in 2022. The overall profitability of any business segment is not dependent on
any single patent, trademark, license, franchise or concession.
The environmental information contained in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations on pages 54 through 56 under the captions “Environmental” and “Climate Change” is incorporated herein by
reference. It includes information on expensed and capitalized environmental costs for 2022 and those expected for 2023
and 2024.
Our Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K and any amendments
to these reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 are available
on our website, free of charge, as soon as reasonably practicable after such reports are filed with, or furnished to, the
SEC. Alternatively, you may access these reports at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.
Our operating results, our ability to execute on our strategy and the carrying value of our assets are exposed to the
effects of changing commodity prices.
Among the most significant factors impacting the Company’s revenues, operating results and future rate of growth are
the sales prices for crude oil, bitumen, LNG, natural gas and NGL. These prices can fluctuate widely, and many of the
factors influencing the prices are beyond our control. Between January 2020 and December 2022, WTI crude oil prices
ranged from a low of a negative $38 per barrel in April 2020 to a high of $124 per barrel in March 2022. Given the
volatility in commodity price drivers and the worldwide political and economic environment, including potential
economic slowdowns or recessions, as well as increased uncertainty generated by recent (and potential future) armed
hostilities in various oil-producing regions around the globe, prices for crude oil, bitumen, LNG, natural gas and NGLs may
continue to be volatile.
Low commodity prices could have a material adverse effect on our revenues, operating income, cash flows and liquidity,
and may also affect the amount of dividends we elect to declare and pay on our common stock and the amount of shares
we elect to acquire as part of the share repurchase program and the timing of such acquisitions. Lower prices may also
limit the amount of reserves we can produce economically, thus adversely affecting our proved reserves and reserve
replacement ratio and accelerating the reduction in our existing reserve levels as we continue production from upstream
fields. Prolonged depressed prices may affect strategic decisions related to our operations, including decisions to reduce
capital investments or curtail operated production.
Significant reductions in crude oil, bitumen, LNG, natural gas and NGL prices could also require us to reduce our capital
expenditures, impair the carrying value of our assets or discontinue the classification of certain assets as proved reserves.
Although it is not reasonably practicable to quantify the impact of any future impairments or estimated change to our
unit-of-production rates at this time, our results of operations could be adversely affected as a result.
Unless we successfully develop resources, the scope of our business will decline, resulting in an adverse impact to our
business.
As we produce crude oil, bitumen, natural gas and NGLs from our existing portfolio, the amount of our remaining
reserves declines. If we are not successful in replacing the resources we produce with good prospects for future organic
development or through acquisitions, our business will decline. In addition, our ability to successfully develop our
reserves is dependent on a number of factors, including our ability to successfully navigate political and regulatory
challenges to obtain and renew rights to develop and produce hydrocarbons; our success at reservoir optimization; our
ability to bring long-lead time, capital intensive projects to completion on budget and on schedule; and our ability to
efficiently and profitably operate mature properties. If we are not successful in developing the resources in our portfolio,
our financial condition and results of operations may be adversely affected.
The exploration and production of oil and gas is a highly competitive industry.
The exploration and production of crude oil, bitumen, natural gas and NGLs is a highly competitive business. We compete
with private, public and state-owned companies in all facets of the exploration and production business, including to
locate and obtain new sources of supply and to produce crude oil, bitumen, natural gas and NGLs in an efficient, cost-
effective manner. In addition, as the energy transition progresses, we anticipate the oil and gas industry will face
additional competition from alternative fuels. We must compete for the materials, equipment, services, employees and
other personnel (including geologists, geophysicists, engineers and other specialists) necessary to conduct our business. If
we are not successful in our competition, our financial condition and results of operations may be adversely affected.
Our ability to successfully execute on our energy transition plans is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties and
may be costly to achieve.
In 2020, we announced our Paris-aligned climate risk framework, including an ambition to achieve net-zero emissions on
operational emissions by 2050. In 2022, we published our Plan for the Net-Zero Energy Transition (the “Plan”) and
continued to set increasingly ambitious targets around emissions and flaring. Our ability to achieve stated targets, goals
and ambitions is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties out of our control, including the pace of development of
currently undeveloped technologies, policies and markets, as well as potential regulations that may impair our ability to
execute on current or future plans. Furthermore, we are still in the planning stages, and execution could be costly and
have unforeseen obstacles. We may be required to purchase emission credits, and there may be insufficient offsets to
achieve our goals. As advanced technologies are developed to accurately measure emissions, we may be required to
revise our emissions estimates and reduction goals. We may be adversely affected and potentially need to reduce
economic end-of-field life of certain assets and impair associated net book value due to the emissions intensity of some
of our assets. Even if we meet our goals, our efforts may be characterized as insufficient.
In 2021, we established our Low-Carbon Technologies organization to identify and evaluate business opportunities that
address end-use emissions and early-stage low-carbon technology opportunities that would leverage our existing
expertise and adjacencies. While we perform a thorough analysis on these investments, the related technologies and
markets are at early stages of development and we do not yet know what rate of return we will achieve. The success of
our low-carbon strategy will in part be dependent upon the cooperation of agencies, the support of stakeholders, the
success of our investments, and our ability to apply our existing strengths and expertise.
Any material change in the factors and assumptions underlying our estimates of crude oil, bitumen, natural gas and
NGL reserves could impair the quantity and value of those reserves.
Our proved reserve information included in this annual report represents management’s best estimates based on
assumptions, as of a specified date, of the volumes to be recovered from underground accumulations of crude oil,
bitumen, natural gas and NGLs. Such volumes cannot be directly measured and the estimates and underlying
assumptions used by management are subject to substantial risk and uncertainty. Any material changes in the factors and
assumptions underlying our estimates of these items could result in a material negative impact to the volume of reserves
reported or could cause us to incur impairment expenses on property associated with the production of those reserves.
Future reserve revisions could also result from changes in, among other things, governmental regulation and commodity
prices.
Our business may be adversely affected by price controls, government-imposed limitations on production or exports of
crude oil, bitumen, LNG, natural gas and NGLs, or the unavailability of adequate gathering, processing, compression,
transportation, and pipeline facilities and equipment for our production of crude oil, bitumen, natural gas and NGLs.
As discussed herein, our operations are subject to extensive governmental regulations. From time to time, regulatory
agencies have imposed price controls and limitations on production by restricting the rate of flow of crude oil, bitumen,
natural gas and NGL wells below actual production capacity. Similarly, in response to increased domestic energy costs,
circumstances determined to be in the economic interest of the country, or a declared national emergency, governments
could restrict the export or import of our products which would adversely impact our business. Because legal
requirements are frequently changed and subject to interpretation, we cannot predict whether future restrictions on our
business may be enacted or become applicable to us.
Our ability to sell and deliver the crude oil, bitumen, LNG, natural gas and NGLs that we produce also depends on the
availability, proximity, and capacity of gathering, processing, compression, transportation and pipeline facilities and
equipment, as well as any necessary diluents to prepare our crude oil, bitumen, LNG, natural gas and NGLs for transport.
Furthermore, we rely on there being sufficient facilities and takeaway capacity to support our commitment to reduce
routine flaring. The facilities, equipment and diluents we rely on may be temporarily unavailable to us due to market
conditions, extreme weather events, regulatory reasons, mechanical reasons or other factors or conditions, many of
which are beyond our control. In addition, in certain newer plays, the capacity of necessary facilities, equipment and
diluents may not be sufficient to accommodate production from existing and new wells, and construction and permitting
delays, permitting costs and regulatory or other constraints could limit or delay the construction, manufacture or other
acquisition of new facilities and equipment. If any facilities, equipment or diluents, or any of the transportation methods
and channels that we rely on become unavailable for any period of time, we may incur increased costs to transport our
crude oil, bitumen, LNG, natural gas and NGLs for sale, or we may be forced to curtail our production of crude oil,
bitumen, natural gas or NGLs.
Our ability to manage risk or influence outcomes in joint ventures may be constrained.
We conduct many of our operations through joint ventures in which another joint venture partner is operator or we may
not have majority control. In these cases, the economic, business, or legal interests or goals of the operator or the voting
majority may be inconsistent with ours, and we may not be able to influence the decision making or outcomes to align
with our interests or goals. Failure by an operator or a majority, with whom we have a joint venture interest, to
adequately manage the risks associated with any operations could have an adverse effect on the financial condition or
results of operations of our joint ventures and, in turn, our business and operations.
Our operations present hazards and risks that require significant and continuous oversight.
The scope and nature of our operations present a variety of significant hazards and risks, including operational hazards
and risks such as explosions, fires, product spills, severe weather, geological events, global health crises, such as
epidemics and pandemics, labor disputes, geopolitical tensions, armed hostilities, terrorist or piracy attacks, sabotage,
civil unrest or cyberattacks. Our operations are subject to the additional hazards of pollution, toxic substances and other
environmental hazards and risks. Offshore activities may pose incrementally greater risks because of complex subsurface
conditions such as higher reservoir pressures, water depths and metocean conditions. All such hazards could result in loss
of human life, significant property and equipment damage, environmental pollution, impairment of operations,
substantial losses to us and damage to our reputation. Our business and operations may be disrupted if we do not
respond, or are perceived not to respond, in an appropriate manner to any of these hazards and risks or any other major
crisis or if we are unable to efficiently restore or replace affected operational components and capacity. Further, our
insurance may not be adequate to compensate us for all resulting losses, and the cost to obtain adequate coverage may
increase for us in the future or may not be available.
In addition, although we design and operate our business operations to accommodate expected climatic conditions, to
the extent there are significant changes in the earth's climate, such as more severe or frequent weather conditions in the
markets where we operate or the areas where our assets reside, we could incur increased expenses, our operations and
supply chain could be adversely impacted and demand for our products could fall.
Our business has been, and may continue to be, adversely affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
The COVID-19 pandemic and the measures put in place to address it negatively impacted the global economy, disrupted
global supply chains, reduced global demand for oil and gas and created significant volatility and disruption of financial
and commodity markets.
Our business was adversely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and may be impacted again in the future depending on
the scope and severity of current or future outbreaks. Potential impacts to our business could include, but are not limited
to, reduced demand for our products, disruptions to our supply chain, disruptions in our contractual arrangements with
our service providers, suppliers and other counterparties, failures by our suppliers, contract manufacturers, contractors,
joint venture partners and external business partners, to meet their obligations to us, reduced workforce productivity,
and voluntary or involuntary curtailments to support oil prices or alleviate storage shortages for our products.
Any of these factors, or other cascading effects of the COVID-19 pandemic that are not currently foreseeable, could
materially increase our costs, negatively impact our revenues and damage our financial condition, results of operations,
cash flows and liquidity position. The full extent and duration of any such impacts cannot be predicted at this time
because of the lack of certainty surrounding the pandemic.
We expect to continue to incur substantial capital expenditures and operating costs as a result of our compliance with
existing and future environmental laws and regulations.
Our business is subject to numerous laws and regulations relating to the protection of the environment, which are
expected to continue to have an increasing impact on our operations. For a description of the most significant of these
environmental laws and regulations, see the “Contingencies—Environmental” and “Contingencies—Climate Change”
sections of Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. These laws and
regulations continue to increase in both number and complexity and affect our operations with respect to, among other
things:
• Permits required in connection with exploration, drilling, production and other activities, including those issued
by national, subnational, and local authorities;
• The discharge of pollutants into the environment;
• Emissions into the atmosphere, such as nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide, mercury and GHG emissions, including
methane;
• Carbon taxes;
• The handling, use, storage, transportation, disposal and cleanup of hazardous materials and hazardous and
nonhazardous wastes;
• The dismantlement, abandonment and restoration of historic properties and facilities at the end of their useful
lives; and
• Exploration and production activities in certain areas, such as offshore environments, arctic fields, oil sands
reservoirs and unconventional plays.
We have incurred and will continue to incur substantial capital, operating and maintenance, and remediation
expenditures as a result of these laws and regulations. In addition, to the extent these expenditures are assumed by a
buyer as a result of a disposition, it may result in our incurring substantial costs if the buyer is unable to satisfy these
obligations. Any failure by us to comply with existing or future laws, regulations and other requirements could result in
administrative or civil penalties, criminal fines, other enforcement actions or third-party litigation against us. To the
extent these expenditures, as with all costs, are not ultimately reflected in the prices of our products, our business,
financial condition, results of operations and cash flows in future periods could be adversely affected.
Existing and future laws, regulations and internal initiatives relating to global climate change, such as limitations on
GHG emissions, may impact or limit our business plans, result in significant expenditures, promote alternative uses of
energy or reduce demand for our products.
Continuing political and societal attention to the issue of global climate change has resulted in both existing and pending
international agreements and national, regional or local legislation and regulatory measures to limit GHG emissions, such
as cap and trade regimes, specific emission standards, carbon taxes, restrictive permitting, increased fuel efficiency
standards, and incentives or mandates for renewable and alternative energy. Although we may support the intent of
legislative and regulatory measures aimed at addressing climate-related risks, the specifics of how and when they are
enacted could result in a material adverse effect to our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows
in future periods.
For example, in November 2021, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency published a Proposed Rule (revised and
republished as a Supplemental Proposal in November 2022) that would revise the regulations governing the emission of
GHG and volatile organic compounds from new oil and gas production facilities, and emission guidelines for states to use
when revising Clean Air Act implementation plans to limit GHG emissions from existing oil and gas facilities. While the
form and substance of the regulation is not yet final, the new regulation could result in additional capital expenditures
and compliance, operating and maintenance costs, any of which may have an adverse effect on our business and results
of operations.
Additionally, in 2022, the U.S. joined the international community at the 27th Conference of the Parties (COP27). At the
conclusion of COP27, the U.S. and nearly 200 other countries, including most of the other countries in which we operate,
renewed solidarity to deliver on the outstanding elements of the Paris Agreement and the Glasgow Climate Pact agreed
to at the 26th Conference of the Parties in 2021. The implementation of current agreements and regulatory measures, as
well as any future agreements or measures addressing climate change and GHG emissions, may adversely increase our
capital and operating expenses, impact the demand for our products, impose taxes on our products or operations, or
require us to purchase emission credits or reduce emissions of GHGs from our operations. For example, in August 2022,
the U.S. enacted the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, which includes a charge on methane emissions from selected
facilities in the oil and gas industry, including many of the facilities operated by ConocoPhillips. As a result, we may
experience declines in commodity prices or incur substantial capital expenditures and compliance, operating,
maintenance and remediation costs, any of which may have an adverse effect on our business and results of operations.
For more information on legislation or precursors for possible regulation relating to global climate change that affect or
could affect our operations and a description of the company's response, see the "Contingencies—Climate Change”
sections of Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Broader investor and societal attention to and efforts to address global climate change may limit who can do business
with us or our access to capital and could subject us to litigation.
Increasing attention to global climate change has also resulted in pressure from and upon stockholders, financial
institutions and other market participants to modify their relationships with oil and gas companies and to limit or
discontinue investments, insurance and funding to such companies. For example, a significant number of financial
institutions are now members of the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ), thereby pledging to the goal of net
zero by 2050 on scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions, as well as setting interim targets for 2030 or earlier. While GFANZ members
are not prohibited from having relationships with oil and gas companies, they are facing intense scrutiny for providing any
sort of financial support to such companies, which may lead to greater restrictions on GFANZ members in the future.
Conversely, we also face pressure from some in the investment community and certain public interest groups to limit the
focus on ESG in our decision-making. As public pressure continues to mount, our access to capital on terms we find
favorable (if it is available at all) may be limited, and our costs may increase, our reputation could be damaged, and our
business and results of operations may be otherwise adversely affected.
Furthermore, increasing attention to global climate change has resulted in an increased likelihood of governmental
investigations and private litigation, which could increase our costs or otherwise adversely affect our business. Beginning
in 2017, cities, counties, governments and other entities in several states/territories in the U.S. have filed lawsuits against
oil and gas companies, including ConocoPhillips, seeking compensatory damages and equitable relief to abate alleged
climate change impacts. Additional lawsuits with similar allegations are expected to be filed. The amounts claimed by
plaintiffs are unspecified and the legal and factual issues involved in these cases are unprecedented. ConocoPhillips
believes these lawsuits are factually and legally meritless, and are an inappropriate vehicle to address the challenges
associated with climate change and will vigorously defend against such lawsuits. The ultimate outcome and impact to us
cannot be predicted with certainty, and we could incur substantial legal costs associated with defending these and similar
lawsuits in the future. We could also receive lawsuits alleging a failure or lack of diligence to meet our publicly stated ESG
goals, or alleging misrepresentation related to our ESG activity.
Political and economic developments could damage our operations and materially reduce our profitability and cash
flows.
Actions of the U.S., state, local and foreign governments, through sanctions, tax and other legislation, executive orders
and commercial restrictions, could reduce our operating profitability both in the U.S. and abroad. In certain locations,
restrictions on our operations; leasing restrictions; special taxes or tax assessments; and payment transparency
regulations that could require us to disclose competitively sensitive information or might cause us to violate non-
disclosure laws of other countries have been imposed or proposed by governments or certain interest groups. In addition,
we may face regulatory changes in the U.S. including, but not limited to, the enactment of tax law changes that adversely
affect the fossil fuel industry, new methane emissions standards, restrictive flaring requirements, and more stringent
environmental impact studies and reviews. We also cannot rule out the possibility of similar regulatory shifts and
attendant cost and market access implications in other international jurisdictions.
One area subject to significant political and regulatory activity is the use of hydraulic fracturing, an essential completion
technique that facilitates production of oil and natural gas otherwise trapped in lower permeability rock formations. A
range of local, state, federal and national laws and regulations currently govern or, in some hydraulic fracturing
operations, prohibit hydraulic fracturing in some jurisdictions. Although hydraulic fracturing has been conducted safely
for many decades, a number of new laws, regulations and permitting requirements are under consideration which could
result in increased costs, operating restrictions, operational delays or could limit the ability to develop oil and natural gas
resources. Certain jurisdictions in which we operate have adopted or are considering regulations that could impose new
or more stringent permitting, disclosure or other regulatory requirements on hydraulic fracturing or other oil and natural
gas operations, including subsurface water disposal.
In addition, certain interest groups have also proposed ballot initiatives and constitutional amendments designed to
restrict oil and natural gas development generally and hydraulic fracturing in particular. In the event that ballot initiatives,
local, state, or national restrictions or prohibitions are adopted and result in more stringent limitations on the production
and development of oil and natural gas in areas where we conduct operations, we may incur significant costs to comply
with such requirements or may experience delays or curtailment in the permitting or pursuit of exploration, development
or production activities. Such compliance costs and delays, curtailments, limitations or prohibitions could have a material
adverse effect on our business, prospects, results of operations, financial condition and liquidity.
Local political and economic factors in international markets could have a material adverse effect on us.
Approximately 32 percent of our hydrocarbon production was derived from production outside the U.S. in 2022, and 32
percent of our proved reserves, as of December 31, 2022, were located outside the U.S. We are subject to risks
associated with our operations in foreign jurisdictions and international markets, including changes in foreign
governmental policies relating to crude oil, bitumen, LNG, natural gas or NGL pricing and taxation, other political,
economic or diplomatic developments (including the macro effects of international trade policies and disputes),
potentially disruptive geopolitical conditions, and international monetary and currency rate fluctuations. For example, in
response to higher energy prices resulting from the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, in December 2022, Australia’s
Parliament passed legislation setting a one-year price cap on natural gas. Restrictions on production of oil and gas could
increase to the extent governments view such measures as a viable approach for pursuing national and global energy and
climate policies. In addition, some countries where we operate lack a fully independent judiciary system. This, coupled
with changes in foreign law or policy, results in a lack of legal certainty that exposes our operations to increased risks,
including increased difficulty in enforcing our agreements in those jurisdictions and increased risks of adverse actions by
local government authorities, such as expropriations. Actions by host governments, such as the expropriation of our oil
assets by the Venezuelan government, have affected operations significantly in the past and may continue to do so in the
future.
In addition, the U.S. government has the authority to prevent or restrict us from doing business in foreign jurisdictions or
with certain parties. These restrictions and similar restrictions imposed by foreign governments have in the past limited
our ability to operate in, or gain access to, opportunities in various jurisdictions. Changes in domestic and international
policies and regulations may also restrict our ability to obtain or maintain licenses or permits necessary to operate in
foreign jurisdictions, including those necessary for drilling and development of wells. Similarly, the declaration of a
“climate emergency” could result in actions to limit exports of our products and other restrictions.
Any of these actions could adversely affect our business or operating results.
We may need additional capital in the future, and it may not be available on acceptable terms or at all.
We have historically relied primarily upon cash generated by our business to fund our operations and strategy; however,
we have also relied from time to time on access to the capital markets for funding. There can be no assurance that
additional financing will be available in the future on acceptable terms or at all. In addition, although we anticipate we
will be able to repay our existing indebtedness when it matures or in accordance with our stated plans, there can be no
assurance we will be able to do so. Our ability to obtain additional financing or refinance our existing indebtedness when
it matures or in accordance with our plans, will be subject to a number of factors, including market conditions, our
operating performance, investor sentiment and financial institution policies regarding the oil and gas industry. If we are
unable to generate sufficient funds from operations or raise additional capital for any reason, our business could be
adversely affected.
In addition, we are regularly evaluated by the major rating agencies based on a number of factors, including our financial
strength and conditions affecting the oil and gas industry generally. We and other industry companies have had our
ratings reduced in the past due to negative commodity price outlooks. Any downgrade in our credit rating or
announcement that our credit rating is under review for possible downgrade could increase the cost associated with any
additional indebtedness we incur.
Our business may be adversely affected by deterioration in the credit quality of, or defaults under our contracts with,
third-parties with whom we do business.
The operation of our business requires us to engage in transactions with numerous counterparties operating in a variety
of industries, including other companies operating in the oil and gas industry. These counterparties may default on their
obligations to us as a result of operational failures or a lack of liquidity, or for other reasons, including bankruptcy. Market
speculation about the credit quality of these counterparties, or their ability to continue performing on their existing
obligations, may also exacerbate any operational difficulties or liquidity issues they are experiencing. Any default by any
of our counterparties may result in our inability to perform our obligations under agreements we have made with third-
parties or may otherwise adversely affect our business or results of operations. In addition, our rights against any of our
counterparties as a result of a default may not be adequate to compensate us for the resulting harm caused or may not
be enforceable at all in some circumstances. We may also be forced to incur additional costs as we attempt to enforce
any rights we have against a defaulting counterparty, which could further adversely impact our results of operations.
Our ability to execute our capital return program is subject to certain considerations.
In December 2021, we initiated a three-tier capital return program that consists of our ordinary dividend, share
repurchases and a variable return of cash (VROC).
Ordinary dividends are authorized and determined by our Board of Directors in its sole discretion and depend upon a
number of factors, including:
• Cash available for distribution;
• Our results of operations and anticipated future results of operations;
• Our financial condition, especially in relation to the anticipated future capital needs of our properties;
• The level of distributions paid by comparable companies;
• Our operating expenses; and
• Other factors our Board of Directors deems relevant.
VROC distributions are also authorized and determined by our Board of Directors in its sole discretion and depend upon a
number of factors, including:
• The anticipated level of distributions required to meet our capital returns commitment;
• Forward prices;
• The amount of cash we hold;
• Total yield; and
• Other factors our Board of Directors deems relevant.
We expect to continue to pay a quarterly ordinary dividend to our stockholders. In addition, based on the current
environment, we anticipate also paying a quarterly VROC to our shareholders staggered from the ordinary dividend
payment, resulting in up to eight cash distributions to shareholders throughout the year; however, the amount of
dividends and VROC is variable and will depend upon the above factors, and our Board of Directors may determine not to
pay a dividend or VROC in a quarter or may cease declaring a dividend or VROC at any time. For example, in October
2022, we paid a VROC of $1.40 per share, and in January 2023, we paid a VROC of $0.70 per share.
Additionally, as of December 31, 2022, $21.6 billion of repurchase authority remained of the $45 billion share repurchase
program our Board of Directors had authorized. Our share repurchase program does not obligate us to acquire a specific
number of shares during any period, and our decision to commence, discontinue or resume repurchases in any period will
depend on the same factors that our Board of Directors may consider when declaring dividends, among other factors. In
the past we have suspended our share repurchase program in response to market downturns, including as a result of the
oil market downturn that began in early 2020, and we may do so again in the future.
Any downward revision in the amount of our ordinary dividend or VROC or the volume of shares we purchase under our
share repurchase program could have an adverse effect on the market price of our common stock.
There are substantial risks with any acquisitions or divestitures we have completed or that we may choose to
undertake.
We regularly review our portfolio and pursue growth through acquisitions and seek to divest noncore assets or
businesses. We may not be able to complete these transactions on favorable terms, on a timely basis, or at all. Even if we
do complete such transactions, our cash flow from operations may be adversely impacted or otherwise the transactions
may not result in the benefits anticipated due to various risks, including, but not limited to (i) the failure of the acquired
assets or businesses to meet or exceed expected returns, including risk of impairment; (ii) the inability to dispose of
noncore assets and businesses on satisfactory terms and conditions; and (iii) the discovery of unknown and unforeseen
liabilities or other issues related to any acquisition for which contractual protections are inadequate or we lack insurance
or indemnities, including environmental liabilities, or with regard to divested assets or businesses, claims by purchasers to
whom we have provided contractual indemnification. In addition, we may face difficulties in integrating the operations,
technologies, products and personnel of any acquired assets or businesses.
Our business, like others within the oil and gas industry, is faced with growing cybersecurity threats as we increasingly
rely on digital technologies across our business, some of which are managed by third-party service providers on whom we
rely to help us collect, host or process information. As a result, we face various cybersecurity threats, both internal and
external, such as attempts to gain unauthorized access to, or control of, sensitive information about our operations and
our employees, attempts to render our data or systems (or those of third-parties with whom we do business, including
third-party cloud and IT service providers) corrupted or unusable, threats to the security of our facilities and
infrastructure as well as those of third-parties with whom we do business, including third-party cloud and IT service
providers, and attempted cyber terrorism.
Cybersecurity threats could affect the security of our data and proprietary information housed internally and on third-
party IT systems, including the cloud. A successful attack may result in gaining unauthorized access to, or control of, and
disclosure of sensitive information about our operations and our employees and/or partners; attempts to corrupt,
sabotage, or render our data or systems (or those of third parties with whom we do business, including third-party cloud
and IT service providers) unusable; theft or manipulation of our proprietary business information, whether from insiders
or external threat actors; and cyberextortion for the return of data. The impact to our data could subject our company to
potential reputational damage, legal liability, regulatory fines and penalties, and increased compliance costs.
In addition, cybersecurity threats could also disrupt our oil and gas operations both domestically and abroad given that
computers aid to control production, our equipment and monitor our distribution systems globally and are necessary to
deliver our production to market. A disruption, failure, or a cyberattack of these operating systems, or of the networks,
software and infrastructure on which they rely, many of which are not owned or operated by us, could damage
production, distribution or storage assets, delay or prevent delivery to markets, make it difficult or impossible to
accurately account for production and settle transactions, or negatively impact public health or safety, economic security,
or national security.
Although we have experienced occasional cybersecurity threats, none have currently had a material effect on our
business, operations or reputation. We will comply with government-imposed security requirements to implement
specific mitigation measures to protect against cybersecurity threats to our information and operational technology. In
addition, we must continually expend additional resources to continue to modify or enhance our protective measures or
to investigate and remediate any vulnerabilities detected. We maintain an extensive network of technical security
procedures and controls, training, and policy enforcement mechanisms to monitor and mitigate security threats and to
increase security for our information, facilities and infrastructure. Despite our ongoing investments in security resources,
talent and business practices, we are unable to assure that any security measures, or measures implemented by third
parties, will be completely effective.
If our systems and infrastructure were to be breached, damaged or disrupted, we could be subject to serious negative
consequences, including disruption of our operations, damage to our reputation, a loss of employee and/or third party
trust, reimbursement or other costs, increased compliance costs, litigation exposure and legal liability or regulatory fines,
penalties or intervention. In addition, we have exposure to cybersecurity incidents and the negative impacts of such
incidents related to our data and proprietary information housed on third-party IT systems, including the cloud. Any of
these could materially and adversely affect our business, results of operations or financial condition, and any of the
foregoing can be exacerbated by a delay or failure to detect a cybersecurity incident or the full extent of such incident
notwithstanding reasonable security procedures and controls. The prevalence of remote work has introduced additional
cybersecurity risk. Although we have business continuity plans in place, our operations may be adversely affected by
significant and widespread disruption to our systems and infrastructure that support our business. While we continue to
evolve and modify our business continuity plans, there can be no assurance that they will be completely effective in
avoiding disruption and business impacts. Further, our insurance may not be adequate to compensate us for all resulting
losses, and the cost to obtain adequate coverage may increase for us in the future.
ConocoPhillips has elected to use a $1 million threshold for disclosing certain proceedings arising under federal, state or
local environmental laws when a governmental authority is a party. ConocoPhillips believes proceedings under this
threshold are not material to ConocoPhillips' business and financial condition. Applying this threshold, there are no such
proceedings to disclose for the year ended December 31, 2022. See Note 11 for information regarding other legal and
administrative proceedings.
There are no family relationships among any of the officers named above. Each officer of the company is elected by the
Board of Directors at its first meeting after the Annual Meeting of Stockholders and thereafter as appropriate. Each
officer of the company holds office from the date of election until the first meeting of the directors held after the next
Annual Meeting of Stockholders or until a successor is elected. The date of the next annual meeting is May 16, 2023. Set
forth below is information about the executive officers.
William L. Bullock, Jr. was appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer as of September 2020, having
previously served as President, Asia Pacific & Middle East since April 2015. Prior to that, he was Vice President, Corporate
Planning & Development since May 2012.
Christopher P. Delk was appointed Vice President, Controller and General Tax Counsel in November 2022, having
previously served as Vice President and General Tax Counsel since July 2015.
Ryan M. Lance was appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer in May 2012, having
previously served as Senior Vice President, Exploration and Production—International since May 2009.
Andrew D. Lundquist was appointed Senior Vice President, Government Affairs in February 2013. Prior to that, he served
as managing partner of BlueWater Strategies LLC, since 2002.
Dominic E. Macklon was appointed Executive Vice President, Strategy, Sustainability and Technology in September 2021,
having previously served as Senior Vice President, Strategy, Exploration and Technology since August 2020. Prior to that,
he served as President, Lower 48 from June 2018 to August 2020, Vice President, Corporate Planning & Development
from January 2017 to June 2018, and President, U.K. from September 2015 to January 2017. Mr. Macklon previously
served as Senior Vice President, Oil Sands in Canada from July 2012 to September 2015.
Andrew M. O'Brien was appointed Senior Vice President, Global Operations in November 2022, having previously served
as Vice President and Treasurer since May 2021. Prior to that, he served as Vice President of Corporate Planning and
Development from August 2020 to May 2021, Lower 48 Finance Manager from August 2018 to August 2020, and
Manager of Investor Relations from November 2016 to August 2018.
Nicholas G. Olds was appointed Executive Vice President, Lower 48 in November 2022, having previously served as
Executive Vice President, Global Operations since September 2021. Prior to that, he served as Senior Vice President,
Global Operations from August 2020 to September 2021, Vice President, Corporate Planning & Development from June
2018 to August 2020, Vice President, Mid-Continent Business Unit, Lower 48 from September 2016 to June 2018, and
Vice President, North Slope Operations and Development in Alaska from August 2012 to September 2016.
Kelly B. Rose was appointed Senior Vice President, Legal, General Counsel in September 2018. Prior to that, she was a
senior partner in the Houston office of an international law firm, Baker Botts L.L.P., where she counseled clients on
corporate and securities matters. She began her career at the firm in 1991.
Heather G. Sirdashney was appointed Senior Vice President, Human Resources and Real Estate and Facilities Services in
March 2022, having previously served as Vice President, Human Resources from January 2019. Prior to that, she served as
Human Resources General Manager from October 2015 to January 2019.
Part II
Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
ConocoPhillips’ common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange, under the symbol “COP.”
2022 2021
Ordinary VROC Ordinary VROC
First $ 0.46 0.30 0.43
Second 0.46 0.70 0.43
Third 0.46 1.40 0.43
Fourth 0.51 0.70 0.46 0.20
Number of Stockholders of Record at January 31, 2023* 36,132
Dividends shown above reflect the quarter in which the dividend was declared.
*In determining the number of stockholders, we consider clearing agencies and security position listings as one stockholder for each agency listing.
In December 2021, we announced the addition of a VROC tier to our return of capital program. The declaration of
ordinary dividends and VROC are subject to the discretion and approval of our Board of Directors. The Board has adopted
a dividend declaration policy providing that the declaration of any dividends will be determined quarterly. For more
information on factors considered when determining the level of these distributions see “Item 1A —Risk Factors – Our
ability to execute our capital return program is subject to certain considerations.”
Millions of Dollars
Approximate Dollar
Shares Purchased Value of Shares
Average as Part of Publicly that May Yet Be
Total Number of Price Paid Announced Plans Purchased Under the
Period Shares Purchased* Per Share or Programs Plans or Programs
In late 2016, we initiated our current share repurchase program. In October 2022, our Board of Directors approved an
increase to our authorization from $25 billion to $45 billion of common stock to support our plan for future share
repurchases. As of December 31, 2022, we had repurchased $23.4 billion of shares. Repurchases are made at
management’s discretion, at prevailing prices, subject to market conditions and other factors. Except as limited by
applicable legal requirements, repurchases may be increased, decreased or discontinued at any time without prior notice.
Shares of stock repurchased under the plan are held as treasury shares. For more information see “Item 1A—Risk Factors
– Our ability to execute our capital return program is subject to certain considerations.”
The comparison assumes $100 was invested on December 31, 2017, in ConocoPhillips stock, the S&P 500 Index and
ConocoPhillips’ peer group and assumes that all dividends were reinvested. The cumulative total returns of the peer
group companies' common stock do not include the cumulative total return of ConocoPhillips’ common stock. The stock
price performance included in this graph is not necessarily indicative of future stock price performance.
$200
$150
$100
$50
Initial 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
The terms “earnings” and “loss” as used in Management’s Discussion and Analysis refer to net income (loss) attributable
to ConocoPhillips.
Overview
In 2022, the energy landscape continued to improve with commodity prices ultimately reaching a 10-year high before
decreasing in the second half of the year due to macroeconomic concerns. We expect prices will continue to be cyclical
and volatile. Our view is that a successful business strategy in the E&P industry must be resilient in lower price
environments while also retaining upside during periods of higher prices. As such, we are unhedged, remain highly
disciplined in our investment decisions and continually monitor market fundamentals, including the impacts associated
with the conflict in Ukraine, OPEC Plus supply updates, global demand for our products, oil and gas inventory levels,
governmental policies, inflation, supply chain disruptions and the fluctuating global COVID-19 impacts.
The macro-environment, including the energy transition, continues to evolve. We believe ConocoPhillips will continue to
play an essential role by executing on three objectives: responsibly meeting energy transition pathway demand,
delivering competitive returns on and of capital and achieving our net-zero operational emissions ambition. We call this
our Triple Mandate, and it represents our commitment to create long-term value for our stakeholders.
Our value proposition to deliver competitive returns to stockholders through price cycles is guided by foundational
principles that support our Triple Mandate. Our foundational principles consist of maintaining balance sheet strength,
providing peer-leading distributions, making disciplined investments, and demonstrating responsible and reliable ESG
performance.
Our actions throughout 2022 reinforced our differential value proposition. Demonstrating our commitment to
maintaining and enhancing balance sheet strength, in 2022, we executed several activities focused on debt reduction,
including early retiring and refinancing some of our debt. In aggregate, these transactions along with naturally maturing
debt reduced the company's total debt by $3.3 billion. These activities facilitate our ability to achieve our previously
announced $5 billion debt reduction target by the end of 2026, while also reducing the company's annual cash interest
expense. See Note 9.
Total company production in 2022 was 1,738 MBOED, yielding cash provided by operating activities of $28.3 billion. We
invested $10.2 billion into the business in the form of capital expenditures and investments and provided returns of
capital to shareholders of approximately $15.0 billion through our ordinary dividend, share repurchases and our VROC.
For 2022, we returned $2.4 billion from our ordinary dividend, which included an increase from 46 cents per share to 51
cents per share, effective in December. We also returned $3.3 billion to shareholders from the VROC in 2022. In the first
quarter of 2022, we completed the paced monetization program of our Cenovus Energy (CVE) common shares and used
the proceeds for a portion of our share repurchase program. See Note 5. In total for 2022, we returned $9.3 billion to
shareholders through share repurchases. In October 2022, our Board of Directors approved an increase to our share
repurchase authorization, increasing it from $25 billion to $45 billion to support our plan for future share repurchases. As
of December 31, 2022, we have repurchased $23.4 billion of the $45 billion authorized share repurchase program.
In February 2023, we announced our 2023 planned return of capital to shareholders of $11 billion through our three-tier
return of capital framework. We also declared a first quarter ordinary dividend of $0.51 cents per share and a VROC of
$0.60 cents per share.
In 2022, we took several steps to expand our global LNG business. In the first quarter, we increased our equity share in
Australia Pacific LNG (APLNG) by 10 percent to 47.5 percent. See Note 3. We were also awarded a 25 percent interest in
each of two new joint ventures with QatarEnergy that will participate in the North Field East (NFE) and North Field South
(NFS) LNG projects. Formation of the NFE joint venture (QG8) closed in December 2022 and we anticipate that the
formation of the NFS joint venture (QG12) will close in early 2023. Also, in 2022, we executed a 15-year regasification
agreement at the recently announced German LNG Terminal at Brunsbuttel.
Domestically, in November 2022, we entered into several agreements with Sempra entities in connection with the Port
Arthur LNG (PALNG) facility, including a Sales and Purchase Agreement for 5 MTPA of LNG offtake at the start-up of Phase
1 of the PALNG facility, and an Equity Sale and Purchase Agreement, whereby we will acquire 30 percent of the equity in
Phase 1 of Port Arthur LNG. Development of the PALNG facility is subject to completing required commercial agreements
and resolving a number of risks and uncertainties, obtaining financing and reaching a final investment decision, among
other factors.
As part of our ongoing portfolio high-grading and optimization efforts, in the first quarter of 2022, we completed two
transactions in our Asia Pacific segment, including the above-mentioned acquisition of additional interest in APLNG as
well as the sale of our interests in Indonesia. In addition to those transactions, throughout 2022, we completed the sale
of certain noncore assets in our Lower 48 segment. For more information on APLNG, see Note 4 and for more information
on dispositions, see Note 3.
In 2022, we reaffirmed and improved upon our commitment to demonstrate responsible and reliable ESG performance
by publishing our Plan for the Net-Zero Energy Transition (the 'Plan'), which is built upon our Triple Mandate. In addition,
we continue to expand upon our Paris-aligned climate risk framework that we adopted in 2020. In July 2022, we joined
the Oil and Gas Methane Partnership (OGMP) 2.0 initiative. In October 2022, we demonstrated further evidence of our
commitment by setting a new 2030 methane emissions intensity target of approximately 0.15 percent of gas produced,
consistent with our commitment to OGMP 2.0. For more information on our commitment to ESG and the Plan, see
"Contingencies—Company Response to Climate-Related Risks" section of Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operation.
Operationally, we remain focused on safely executing the business. Production increased 171 MBOED or 11 percent in
2022, compared to 2021. Production for 2022 was 1,738 MBOED. After adjusting for closed acquisitions and dispositions,
the conversion of previously acquired Concho-contracted volumes from a two-stream to a three-stream basis and 2021
Winter Storm Uri impacts, production decreased by 16 MBOED or 1 percent. Organic growth from Lower 48 and other
development programs more than offset decline; however, production was lower overall, primarily due to fourth quarter
weather impacts and downtime in Lower 48.
Business Environment
WTI crude oil prices averaged $94 per barrel in 2022, compared with $68 per barrel in 2021. The energy industry has
periodically experienced this type of volatility due to fluctuating supply-and-demand conditions and such volatility may
persist in the future. Commodity prices are the most significant factor impacting our profitability, reinvestment of
operating cash flows into our business and distributions to shareholders. We are guided by our Triple Mandate and our
foundational principles to deliver on our differential value proposition to create value through price cycles. Our
foundational principles include maintaining balance sheet strength, peer leading distributions, disciplined investments
and demonstrating responsible and reliable ESG performance, all of which support strong financial returns.
• Balance sheet strength. A strong balance sheet is a strategic asset that provides flexibility through price cycles.
We strive to maintain our ‘A’-rating, and in 2021 committed to reducing gross debt by $5 billion by the end of
2026. In 2022 we executed several activities focused on debt reduction and, combined with naturally maturing
debt, reduced the company's total debt by $3.3 billion. This will reduce interest expense and provide resilience in
periods of volatility. We ended the year with cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash of $6.7 billion and
short-term investments of $2.8 billion, maintaining balance sheet strength.
• Peer leading distributions. We believe in delivering value to our shareholders via our three-tiered return of
capital framework, which consists of a growing, sustainable ordinary dividend, share repurchases and our VROC.
This framework is how we plan to return greater than 30 percent of our net cash provided by operating activities
to shareholders. In 2022, we returned $5.7 billion to shareholders through our ordinary dividend and VROC and
$9.3 billion through share repurchases partially sourced from monetization of our CVE common shares. See Note
5. Our combined dividends and share repurchases of $15 billion represented over 50 percent of our net cash
provided by operating activities. In October 2022, our Board of Directors approved an increase to our share
repurchase authorization from $25 billion to $45 billion to support our plan for future share repurchases. In
February 2023, we announced our 2023 planned return of capital to shareholders of $11 billion through our
three-tier return of capital framework. See “Item 1A—Risk Factors Our ability to execute our capital return
program is subject to certain considerations.”
• Disciplined investments. Our goal is to achieve strong free cash flow by exercising capital discipline, controlling
our costs, and safely and reliably delivering production. We expect to make capital investments sufficient to
sustain production throughout the price cycles. Free cash flow provides funds that are available to return to
shareholders, strengthen the balance sheet or reinvest back into the business for future cash flow expansion.
◦ Control our costs. Controlling operating and overhead costs, without compromising safety or
environmental stewardship, is a high priority. Using various methodologies, we monitor these costs
monthly, on an absolute-dollar basis and a per-unit basis and report to management. Managing
operating and overhead costs is critical to maintaining a competitive position in our industry,
particularly in a low commodity price environment. The ability to control our operating and overhead
costs positively impacts our ability to deliver strong cash from operations.
◦ Optimize our portfolio. In 2022, we expanded upon our global LNG business by increasing our
ownership in APLNG by 10 percent to 47.5 percent. In addition, we were also awarded interests in the
NFE and NFS LNG projects in Qatar, signed agreements to purchase an interest in Port Arthur LNG in the
U.S., and signed a 15-year regasification agreement with the German LNG Terminal at Brunsbuttel. See
Note 4.
We continue to evaluate our assets to determine whether they compete for capital within our portfolio
and optimize as necessary, directing capital towards the most competitive investments and disposing of
assets that do not compete. As such, in 2022 we completed the sale of Indonesia and certain noncore
assets in the Lower 48 segment. See Note 3.
◦ Add to our proved reserve base. We primarily add to our proved reserve base in three ways:
▪ Acquire interest in existing or new fields.
▪ Apply new technologies and processes to improve recovery from existing fields.
▪ Successfully explore, develop and exploit new and existing fields.
As required by current authoritative guidelines, the estimated future date when an asset will reach the
end of its economic life is based on historical 12-month first-of-month average prices and current costs.
This date estimates when production will end and affects the amount of estimated reserves. Therefore,
as prices and cost levels change from year to year, the estimate of proved reserves also changes.
Generally, our proved reserves decrease as prices decline and increase as prices rise.
Reserve replacement represents the net change in proved reserves, net of production, divided by our
current year production, as shown in our supplemental reserve table disclosures. Our reserve
replacement was 176 percent in 2022, reflecting a net increase from development drilling activity as
well as higher prices. Our organic reserve replacement, which excludes a net decrease of 6 MMBOE
from sales and purchases, was 177 percent in 2022.
In the three years ended December 31, 2022, our reserve replacement was 180 percent. Our organic
reserve replacement during the three years ended December 31, 2022, which excludes a net increase of
1,103 MMBOE related to sales and purchases, was 114 percent. See "Supplementary Data - Oil and Gas
Operations" for more information.
Access to additional resources may become increasingly difficult as lower commodity price cycles can
make projects uneconomic or unattractive. In addition, prohibition of direct investment in some
nations, national fiscal terms, political instability, competition from national oil companies, and lack of
access to high-potential areas due to environmental or other regulation may negatively impact our
ability to increase our reserve base. As such, the timing and level at which we add to our reserve base
may, or may not, allow us to fully replace our production over subsequent years.
• Environmental Social and Governance. ConocoPhillips seeks to fulfill our mission of delivering energy to the
world through an integrated management system approach that assesses sustainability-related business risks
and opportunities as part of our decision-making process. Recognizing the importance of ESG performance to
our stakeholders and company success, we have a governance structure that extends from the board of
directors through to executive leadership and business unit managers.
In October 2020, we became the first U.S.-based oil and natural gas company to adopt a Paris-aligned climate
risk framework that includes an ambition to achieve net-zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions on a gross operated and
net equity basis by 2050. We believe that this framework, combined with our success in meeting the business
objectives set by our Triple Mandate, represents the most effective way for us to sustainably contribute to
society’s transition to a low-carbon economy. In early 2022, we reaffirmed and improved our commitment to
demonstrate responsible and reliable ESG performance and address climate-related risks by publishing our Plan
for the Net Zero Energy Transition, which outlines our approach and progress to address risks specific to the
energy transition.
ConocoPhillips believes that natural gas and oil will remain essential to the energy mix throughout the energy
transition, and we also recognize the need for continuous reduction in the greenhouse gas intensity of
production operations. The energy transition will likely be complex, evolving over multiple decades with many
possible pathways and uncertainties. By following our Triple Mandate, we intend to meet this challenge in an
economically viable, accountable and actionable way that creates long-term value for our stakeholders. For
more information on our commitment to responsible and reliable ESG performance through the energy
transition, see "Contingencies—Company Response to Climate-Related Risks" section of Management's
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation.
Commodity Prices
Our earnings and operating cash flows generally correlate with crude oil and natural gas commodity prices. Commodity
price levels are subject to factors external to the company and over which we have no control, including but not limited
to global economic health, supply disruptions or fears thereof caused by civil unrest or military conflicts, actions taken by
OPEC Plus and other producing countries, environmental laws, tax regulations, governmental policies, global health crises
and weather-related disruptions. The following graph depicts the average benchmark prices for WTI crude oil, Brent
crude oil and U.S. Henry Hub natural gas over the past three years:
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Brent crude oil prices averaged $101.19 per barrel in 2022, an increase of 43 percent compared with $70.73 per barrel in
2021. Similarly, average WTI crude oil prices increased 39 percent from $67.92 per barrel in 2021 to $94.23 per barrel in
2022. Prices were higher through 2022 due to ongoing global economic recovery following 2020's COVID impacts, supply
disruptions caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine and resulting sanctions, OPEC supply restraint and supply chain
bottlenecks limiting U.S. production growth.
Henry Hub natural gas prices increased 73 percent from an average of $3.85 per MMBTU in 2021 to $6.65 per MMBTU in
2022. Natural gas prices increased due to modest growth in domestic production, healthy domestic demand and strong
levels of feedgas demand for LNG exports to Europe and Asia.
Our realized bitumen price increased 48 percent from an average of $37.52 per barrel in 2021 to $55.56 per barrel in
2022. The increase was largely driven by strength in WTI, reflective of increasing global demand and sanctions on Russian
exports. The weakness of WCS to WTI differential at Hardisty was primarily caused by U.S. strategic petroleum reserve
release, discounted Russian crude oil and weak heavy fuel pricing. We continue to optimize bitumen price realizations
through optimizing diluent recover unit operation, blending and transportation strategies.
Our worldwide annual average realized price increased 46 percent from $54.63 per BOE in 2021 to $79.82 per BOE in
2022 primarily due to higher commodity prices.
Outlook
Production and Capital
2023 operating plan capital expenditure guidance is $10.7 to $11.3 billion, which includes $1.6 to $2.0 billion for
anticipated major project spending at NFE, NFS, PALNG and Willow and $9.1 to $9.3 billion for ongoing development
drilling programs; exploration and appraisal activities; base maintenance; and projects to reduce the company's Scope 1
and 2 emissions intensity and fund investments in several early-stage low-carbon opportunities that address end-use
emissions.
Production guidance is 1.76 to 1.80 MMBOED in 2023. First quarter 2023 production is expected to be 1.72 MMBOED to
1.76 MMBOED, which includes 35 MBOED of turnaround and stabilizer expansion in Eagle Ford.
Operating Segments
We manage our operations through six operating segments, which are primarily defined by geographic region: Alaska;
Lower 48; Canada; Europe, Middle East and North Africa; Asia Pacific; and Other International.
Corporate and Other represents income and costs not directly associated with an operating segment, such as most
interest expense, premiums incurred on the early retirement of debt, corporate overhead, certain technology activities,
as well as licensing revenues.
Our key performance indicators, shown in the statistical tables provided at the beginning of the operating segment
sections that follow, reflect results from our operations, including commodity prices and production.
Results of Operations
This section of the Form 10-K discusses year-to-year comparisons between 2022 and 2021. For discussion of year-to-year
comparisons between 2021 and 2020, see "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations" in Part II, Item 7 of our 2021 10-K.
Consolidated Results
A summary of the company’s net income (loss) attributable to ConocoPhillips by business segment follows:
Millions of Dollars
Years Ended December 31 2022 2021 2020
Net Income (loss) attributable to ConocoPhillips increased $10,601 million in 2022. Earnings were positively impacted by:
• Higher realized commodity prices.
• Higher sales volumes primarily due to our Shell Permian acquisition, partly offset by assets divested. See Note 3.
• Higher equity in earnings of affiliates, primarily due to higher LNG sales prices and volumes as well as the
additional 10 percent interest in APLNG we acquired in the first quarter of 2022. See Note 3.
• Absence of a $682 million after-tax impairment of our APLNG investment included within our Asia Pacific
segment. See Note 7.
• Recognition of a $515 million tax benefit related to the closing of an IRS audit. See Note 17.
• Gain on dispositions primarily due to a $462 million after-tax gain related to the divestiture of our Indonesia
assets, higher contingent payments related to prior dispositions in our Canada and Lower 48 segments and the
absence of a $137 million after-tax loss related to the divestiture of noncore assets in our Other International
segment from 2021. See Note 3.
• Absence of restructuring and transaction expenses of $341 million after-tax related to our Concho and Shell
Permian acquisitions.
• Absence of realized losses on hedges of $233 million after-tax related to derivative positions acquired in our
Concho acquisition. See Note 12.
• Lower other expenses primarily related to an after-tax gain of $62 million associated with the extinguishment of
debt from the first quarter of 2022. See Note 9.
Sales and other operating revenues increased $32,666 million in 2022, mainly due to higher realized commodity prices
and higher sales volumes, primarily due to our Shell Permian acquisition, partially offset by assets divested. See Note 3.
Equity in earnings of affiliates increased $1,249 million in 2022, primarily due to higher earnings driven by higher LNG and
crude prices as well as the additional 10 percent interest in APLNG which was acquired in the first quarter of 2022. See
Note 3.
Gain on dispositions increased $591 million in 2022, primarily due to the recognition of a gain of $534 million from our
Indonesia divestiture, the absence of a $179 million loss associated with the sale of noncore assets in our Other
International segment and higher contingent payments in our Canada and Lower 48 segments than in 2021. These
increases were partially offset by the absence of a $200 million gain for a FID bonus associated with our Australia-West
divestiture recognized in the first quarter of 2021. See Note 3.
Other income (loss) decreased $699 million in 2022, primarily due to the absence of mark-to-market gains associated
with our CVE common shares which were fully divested in the first quarter of 2022. See Note 5. The decrease was partially
offset by higher interest income earned due to rising rates and investments.
Purchased commodities increased $15,813 million in 2022, primarily in line with higher gas and crude prices and volumes.
Production and operating expenses increased $1,312 million in 2022, due to higher volumes, primarily due to our Shell
Permian acquisition, inflation and commodity price impacts.
Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased $96 million in 2022, primarily due to the absence of transaction
and restructuring expenses associated with our Concho and Shell Permian acquisitions, partially offset by higher
compensation and benefits costs, including mark-to-market impacts of certain key employee compensation programs.
Exploration expenses increased $220 million in 2022, primarily due to the impairment of certain aged, suspended wells in
our Canada segment as well as increased dry hole expenses related to our 2022 exploration and appraisal campaign in
Norway.
DD&A increased $296 million in 2022 mainly due to higher overall production volumes primarily due to our Shell Permian
acquisition, partially offset by lower rates from reserve additions from development drilling and higher prices and the
absence of DD&A from divested assets.
Impairments decreased $686 million in 2022, primarily due to the absence of an impairment of our APLNG investment
included within our Asia Pacific segment in 2021. For additional information, see Note 7 and Note 13.
Taxes other than income taxes increased $1,730 million in 2022, caused primarily by higher commodity prices and higher
sales volumes.
Other Expenses decreased $149 million primarily related to a gain of $127 million associated with the extinguishment of
debt from the first quarter of 2022. See Note 9.
See Note 17—Income Taxes for information regarding our income tax provision and effective tax rate.
Bitumen (MBD) 66 69 55
Millions of Dollars
Worldwide Exploration Expenses
General and administrative; geological and geophysical, lease rental, and
other $ 224 300 374
Leasehold impairment 89 10 868
Dry holes 251 34 215
Total Exploration Expenses $ 564 344 1,457
We explore for, produce, transport and market crude oil, bitumen, LNG, natural gas and NGLs on a worldwide basis. At
December 31, 2022, our operations were producing in the U.S., Norway, Canada, Australia, China, Malaysia, Qatar and
Libya.
Total production of 1,738 MBOED increased 171 MBOED or 11 percent in 2022 compared with 2021, primarily due to:
• New wells online in the Lower 48, Alaska, Australia, China, Malaysia and Canada.
• Acquisitions including Shell Permian in the Lower 48 and additional working interest at APLNG in our Asia Pacific
segment. See Note 3.
• Conversion of previously acquired Concho contracted volumes from a two-stream to a three-stream basis.
Production for 2022 was 1,738 MBOED. After adjusting for closed acquisitions and dispositions, the conversion of
previously acquired Concho-contracted volumes from a two-stream to a three-stream basis and 2021 Winter Storm Uri
impacts, production decreased by 16 MBOED or 1 percent. Organic growth from Lower 48 and other development
programs more than offset decline; however, production was lower overall, primarily due to fourth quarter weather
impacts and downtime in Lower 48.
Segment Results
Unless otherwise indicated, discussion of Segment Results is after-tax.
Alaska
2022 2021 2020
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to ConocoPhillips ($MM) $ 2,352 1,386 (719)
The Alaska segment primarily explores for, produces, transports and markets crude oil, NGLs and natural gas. In 2022,
Alaska contributed 16 percent of our consolidated liquids production and two percent of our consolidated natural gas
production.
Production
Average production increased 3 MBOED in 2022 compared with 2021, primarily due to:
• New wells online at our Western North Slope assets.
• Increased development activity at Greater Prudhoe Area and Greater Kuparuk Area assets.
• Higher produced gas volumes in our Greater Prudhoe Area.
Lower 48
2022 2021 2020
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to ConocoPhillips ($MM) $ 11,015 4,932 (1,122)
The Lower 48 segment consists of operations located in the contiguous U.S. and the Gulf of Mexico and commercial
operations. During 2022, the Lower 48 contributed 64 percent of our consolidated liquids production and 72 percent of
our consolidated natural gas production.
Production
Total average production increased 209 MBOED in 2022 compared with 2021, primarily due to:
• New wells online from our development programs in Delaware Basin, Eagle Ford, Midland Basin and Bakken.
• Higher volumes due to our Shell Permian acquisition, partially offset by assets divested. See Note 3.
• Conversion of previously acquired Concho contracted volumes from a two-stream to a three-stream basis.
Canada
Our Canadian operations consist of the Surmont oil sands development in Alberta and the liquids-rich Montney
unconventional play in British Columbia and commercial operations. In 2022, Canada contributed six percent of our
consolidated liquids production and three percent of our consolidated natural gas production.
Production
Total average production decreased 9 MBOED in 2022 compared with 2021. The production decrease was primarily due
to:
• Normal field decline.
• Higher royalty rates across the segment due to higher commodity prices.
• Planned turnarounds in our Montney assets and at the Surmont Central Processing Facility 1.
These production decreases were partly offset by new wells online in our Montney asset.
Consolidated Operations
Average Net Production
Crude oil (MBD) 107 118 86
Natural gas liquids (MBD) 3 4 4
Natural gas (MMCFD) 328 313 275
Total Production (MBOED) 165 175 136
The Europe, Middle East and North Africa segment consists of operations principally located in the Norwegian sector of
the North Sea; the Norwegian Sea; Qatar; Libya; and commercial and terminalling operations in the U.K. In 2022, our
Europe, Middle East and North Africa operations contributed nine percent of our consolidated liquids production and 17
percent of our consolidated natural gas production.
Qatar Interest
During 2022, we were awarded a 25 percent interest in a new joint venture with QatarEnergy that will participate in the
NFE LNG project. Formation of the NFE joint venture (QG8) closed in December 2022. Once complete, the NFE project will
have the capacity to produce 32 MTPA. See Note 3 and Note 4.
Libya Acquisition
In November 2022, we, along with TotalEnergies completed the joint acquisition of Hess Libya Waha Ltd, which increased
our interest in the Waha Concession by 4.1 percent to 20.4 percent.
Exploration Activity
In 2022, we drilled four operated wells and participated in one partner operated well, all of which were determined to be
dry holes, including the Slagugle appraisal well which effectively delineated the 2020 discovery. Slagugle is a discovery
that we are continuing to evaluate.
Asia Pacific
2022 2021 2020
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to ConocoPhillips ($MM) $ 2,736 453 962
Consolidated Operations
Average Net Production
Crude oil (MBD) 61 65 69
Natural gas liquids (MBD) — — 1
Natural gas (MMCFD) 114 360 429
Total Production (MBOED) 80 125 141
At December 31, 2022, the Asia Pacific segment had operations in China, Malaysia, and Australia, and commercial
operations in China, Singapore and Japan. During 2022, Asia Pacific contributed five percent of our consolidated liquids
production and six percent of our consolidated natural gas production.
Consolidated Production
Average consolidated production decreased 45 MBOED in 2022, compared with 2021. The decrease was primarily due to:
• The divestiture of our Indonesia assets in the first quarter of 2022.
• Normal field decline.
These production decreases were partly offset by development activity at Bohai Bay in China and new wells online in
Malaysia.
Other International
The Other International segment includes interests in Colombia as well as contingencies associated with prior operations
in other countries.
Earnings from our Other International operations improved $56 million in 2022, compared with 2021, primarily due to
the absence of a $137 million after-tax loss on divestiture related to our Argentina exploration interests, partially offset
by higher taxes related to legal settlements in 2022.
Net interest consists of interest and financing expense, net of interest income and capitalized interest. Net interest
expense improved $201 million in 2022, compared with 2021, primarily due to higher interest income as well as lower
interest expenses as a result of our debt reduction transactions. See Note 9.
Corporate G&A expenses include compensation programs and staff costs. These expenses decreased by $73 million in
2022 compared with 2021, primarily due to the absence of restructuring expenses associated with our Concho
acquisition, partially offset by mark-to-market adjustments associated with certain compensation programs. See Note 16.
Technology includes our investment in new technologies or businesses, as well as licensing revenues. Activities are
focused on both conventional and tight oil reservoirs, shale gas, heavy oil, oil sands, enhanced oil recovery as well as LNG.
Other income (expense) ("Other") includes certain corporate tax-related items, foreign currency transaction gains and
losses, environmental costs associated with sites no longer in operation, other costs not directly associated with an
operating segment, gains or losses on early retirement of debt, holding gains or losses on equity securities and pension
settlement expense. Earnings in “Other” decreased by $401 million in 2022 compared with 2021. This was primarily due
to a gain of $251 million on our CVE common shares in 2022, compared with a $1,040 million gain in 2021. Earnings in
"Other" also decreased due to a $101 million tax impact associated with the disposition of our Indonesia assets and
higher legal accruals of $81 million. Offsetting the decreases to earnings in "Other" include a $474 million federal tax
benefit associated with the closing of the 2017 audit of our U.S. federal income tax return, the absence of a release of a
$92 million deferred tax asset associated with prior dispositions and recognizing an after-tax gain of $62 million
associated with the debt restructuring transactions.
Millions of Dollars
Except as Indicated
2022 2021 2020
To meet our short- and long-term liquidity requirements, we look to a variety of funding sources, including cash
generated from operating activities, proceeds from asset sales, our commercial paper and credit facility programs and our
ability to sell securities using our shelf registration statement. In 2022, the primary uses of our available cash were $10.2
billion to support our ongoing capital expenditures and investments program, $9.3 billion to repurchase common stock,
$5.7 billion to pay the ordinary dividend and VROC, $3.4 billion to reduce debt through refinancing transactions and
retirements and $2.6 billion net purchases of investments. In 2022, cash and cash equivalents increased by over $1.4
billion to $6.5 billion.
At December 31, 2022, we had cash and cash equivalents of $6.5 billion, short-term investments of $2.8 billion, and
available borrowing capacity under our credit facility of $5.5 billion, totaling approximately $14.8 billion of liquidity. We
believe current cash balances and cash generated by operations, together with access to external sources of funds as
described below in the “Significant Changes in Capital” section, will be sufficient to meet our funding requirements in the
near- and long-term, including our capital spending program, dividend payments and required debt payments.
The increase in cash from 2021 compared to 2020 is primarily due to higher realized commodity prices and higher sales
volumes, mostly resulting from our acquisition of Concho. The increase was partly offset by the $0.8 billion in settlement
of oil and gas hedging positions acquired from Concho and approximately $0.4 billion of transaction and restructuring
costs.
Our short- and long-term operating cash flows are highly dependent upon prices for crude oil, bitumen, natural gas, LNG
and NGLs. Prices and margins in our industry have historically been volatile and are driven by market conditions over
which we have no control. Absent other mitigating factors, as these prices and margins fluctuate, we would expect a
corresponding change in our operating cash flows.
The level of absolute production volumes, as well as product and location mix, impacts our cash flows. Full-year
production averaged 1,738 MBOED in 2022, an increase of 171 MBOED or 11 percent compared to 2021. First quarter
2023 production is expected to be 1.72 MMBOED to 1.76 MMBOED. Future production is subject to numerous
uncertainties, including, among others, the volatile crude oil and natural gas price environment, which may impact
investment decisions; the effects of price changes on production sharing and variable-royalty contracts; acquisition and
disposition of fields; field production decline rates; new technologies; operating efficiencies; timing of startups and major
turnarounds; political instability; weather-related disruptions; and the addition of proved reserves through exploratory
success and their timely and cost-effective development. While we actively manage these factors, production levels can
cause variability in cash flows, although generally this variability has not been as significant as that caused by commodity
prices.
To maintain or grow our production volumes on an ongoing basis, we must continue to add to our proved reserve base.
Our proved reserves generally increase as prices rise and decrease as prices decline. Reserve replacement represents the
net change in proved reserves, net of production, divided by our current year production. For information on proved
reserves, including both developed and undeveloped reserves, see the reserve table disclosures contained in
“Supplementary Data – Oil and Gas Operations.” See “Item 1A—Risk Factors – Unless we successfully develop resources,
the scope of our business will decline, resulting in an adverse impact to our business.”
As discussed in the “Critical Accounting Estimates” section, engineering estimates of proved reserves are imprecise;
therefore, reserves may be revised upward or downward each year due to the impact of changes in commodity prices or
as more technical data becomes available on reservoirs. It is not possible to reliably predict how revisions will impact
future reserve quantities.
Investing Activities
In 2022, we invested $10.2 billion in capital expenditures and investments; $2.1 billion of which was acquisition capital for
the additional 10 percent interest in APLNG, certain Lower 48 assets and the payments toward our investment in QG8.
The remaining $8.1 billion funded our operating capital program inclusive of growth in the Lower 48 segment through the
integration of Concho and Shell Permian assets. Capital expenditures invested in 2021 and 2020 were $5.3 billion and
$4.7 billion, respectively. See the “Capital Expenditures and Investments” section.
In 2022, we completed the monetization of our investment in CVE common shares that we began in May 2021. By the
end of the first quarter of 2022, we fully divested of our investment, recognizing proceeds of $1.4 billion and directing
proceeds toward our existing share repurchase program. Since inception, we generated total proceeds of $2.5 billion. See
Note 5. Other proceeds from dispositions received in the current year include our divestitures in Asia Pacific and Lower 48
segments for approximately $1.5 billion after customary adjustments and $500 million in contingent payments associated
with prior divestitures. See Note 3.
In December 2021, we completed our acquisition of Shell’s assets in the Delaware Basin for cash consideration of
approximately $8.7 billion after customary adjustments. We funded this transaction with cash on hand. We completed
our acquisition of Concho on January 15, 2021 in an all-stock transaction. The assets acquired in the transaction included
$382 million of cash. The net impact of these items is recognized within “Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired”
on our consolidated statement of cash flows. See Note 3.
In 2021, total proceeds from asset dispositions were $1.7 billion. We received cash proceeds of $250 million from the sale
of noncore assets in our Lower 48 segment and $1.1 billion from sales of our investment in CVE common shares and $244
million of contingent payments related to dispositions completed before 2021. See Note 3 and Note 5.
In 2020, proceeds from asset sales were $1.3 billion. We received cash proceeds of $765 million for the divestiture of our
Australia-West assets and operations. We also received proceeds of $359 million and $184 million from the sale of our
Niobrara interests and Waddell Ranch interests in the Lower 48, respectively. See Note 3.
We invest in short-term investments as part of our cash investment strategy, the primary objective of which is to protect
principal, maintain liquidity and provide yield and total returns; these investments include time deposits, commercial
paper, as well as debt securities classified as available for sale. Funds for short-term needs to support our operating plan
and provide resiliency to react to short-term price volatility are invested in highly liquid instruments with maturities
within the year. Funds we consider available to maintain resiliency in longer term price downturns and to capture
opportunities outside a given operating plan may be invested in instruments with maturities greater than one year. See
Note 12 and Note 19.
Financing Activities
In February 2022, we refinanced our revolving credit facility from a total aggregate principal amount of $6.0 billion to
$5.5 billion with an expiration date of February 2027. Our revolving credit facility may be used for direct bank borrowings,
the issuance of letters of credit totaling up to $500 million, or as support for our commercial paper program. The
revolving credit facility is broadly syndicated among financial institutions and does not contain any material adverse
change provisions or any covenants requiring maintenance of specified financial ratios or credit ratings. The facility
agreement contains a cross-default provision relating to the failure to pay principal or interest on other debt obligations
of $200 million or more by ConocoPhillips, or any of its consolidated subsidiaries. The amount of the facility is not subject
to the redetermination prior to its expiration date.
Credit facility borrowings may bear interest at a margin above the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR). The
agreement calls for commitment fees on available, but unused, amounts. The agreement also contains early termination
rights if our current directors or their approved successors cease to be a majority of the Board of Directors.
The revolving credit facility supports ConocoPhillips Company’s ability to issue up to $5.5 billion of commercial paper,
which is primarily a funding source for short-term working capital needs. Commercial paper maturities are generally
limited to 90 days. With no commercial paper outstanding and no direct borrowings or letters of credit, we had access to
$5.5 billion in available borrowing capacity under our revolving credit facility at December 31, 2022.
Our debt balance at December 31, 2022 was $16.6 billion compared with $19.9 billion at December 31, 2021. The current
portion of debt, including payments for finance leases, is $0.4 billion. In 2022, we repurchased notes, retired floating rate
debt, and executed a debt refinancing comprised of concurrent transactions including new debt issuances, a cash tender
offer and debt exchange offers. In aggregate, these transactions along with naturally maturing debt, reduced the
company's total debt by $3.3 billion. The refinancing facilitates our ability to achieve our previously announced $5 billion
debt reduction target by the end of 2026 while also reducing the company's annual cash interest expense.
See Note 9 for additional information on debt, revolving credit facility and credit ratings.
We do not have any ratings triggers on any of our corporate debt that would cause an automatic default, and thereby
impact our access to liquidity, upon downgrade of our credit ratings. If our credit ratings are downgraded from their
current levels, it could increase the cost of corporate debt available to us and restrict our access to the commercial paper
markets. If our credit rating were to deteriorate to a level prohibiting us from accessing the commercial paper market, we
would still be able to access funds under our revolving credit facility.
Certain of our project-related contracts, commercial contracts and derivative instruments contain provisions requiring us
to post collateral. Many of these contracts and instruments permit us to post either cash or letters of credit as collateral.
At December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, we had direct bank letters of credit of $368 million and $337 million,
respectively, which secured performance obligations related to various purchase commitments incident to the ordinary
conduct of business. In the event of a credit rating downgrade, we may be required to post additional letters of credit.
Shelf Registration
We have a universal shelf registration statement on file with the SEC under which we have the ability to issue and sell an
indeterminate amount of various types of debt and equity securities.
Capital Requirements
For information about our capital expenditures and investments, see the “Capital Expenditures and Investments” section.
Our debt balance at December 31, 2022, was $16.6 billion, a decrease of $3.3 billion from the balance at December 31,
2021 of $19.9 billion. As part of our objective to maintain a strong balance sheet, we announced in 2021 our intention to
reduce our total debt by $5 billion by the end of 2026. In 2022, we executed concurrent debt refinancing transactions,
repurchased existing notes and retired floating rate notes upon natural maturity, that in aggregate reduced the
company's total debt by $3.3 billion and progressed the achievement of our debt reduction target while also lowering our
annual cash interest expense and extending the weighted average maturity of our debt portfolio. See Note 9.
In February 2023, we announced our 2023 planned return of capital to shareholders of $11 billion through our three-tier
return of capital framework. We plan to deliver a compelling, growing ordinary dividend, through-cycle share repurchases
and a VROC payment. The VROC provides a flexible tool for meeting our commitment of returning greater than 30
percent of cash from operating activities during periods where commodity prices are meaningfully higher than our
planning price range. Our 2022 total capital returned was $15 billion.
Consistent with our commitment to deliver value to shareholders, in 2022, we paid ordinary dividends of $1.89 per
common share and VROC payments of $2.60 per common share. This was an increase over 2021 and 2020, when we paid
only ordinary dividends of $1.75 and $1.69 per common share, respectively. In February 2023, we declared a first quarter
ordinary dividend of $0.51 cents per share and a VROC of $0.60 cents per share. The ordinary dividend of $0.51 cents per
share is payable March 1, 2023, to shareholders of record on February 14, 2023. The VROC of $0.60 cents per share is
payable April 14, 2023, to shareholders of record on March 29, 2023.
The ordinary dividend and VROC are subject to numerous considerations and will be determined and approved each
quarter by the Board of Directors. If approved, we expect to announce the VROC when we announce our ordinary
dividend, but the quarterly payouts will be staggered from the ordinary dividend and paid in the subsequent quarter,
resulting in up to eight cash distributions throughout the year.
In late 2016, we initiated our current share repurchase program. In October 2022, our Board of Directors approved an
increase to our authorization from $25 billion to $45 billion of our common stock to support our plan for future share
repurchases. Share repurchases were $9.3 billion, $3.6 billion, and $0.9 billion in 2022, 2021, and 2020, respectively. As of
December 31, 2022, share repurchases since the inception of our current program totaled 334.8 million shares and
$23.4 billion. Repurchases are made at management’s discretion, at prevailing prices, subject to market conditions and
other factors.
For more information on factors considered when determining the levels of returns of capital see “Item 1A—Risk Factors
– Our ability to execute our capital return program is subject to certain considerations.”
As of December 31, 2022, in addition to the priorities described above, we have contractual obligations to purchase
goods and services of approximately $19.2 billion. We expect to fulfill $8.8 billion of these obligations in 2023. These
figures exclude purchase commitments for jointly owned fields and facilities where we are not the operator. Purchase
obligations of $5.0 billion are related to agreements to access and utilize the capacity of third-party equipment and
facilities, including pipelines and LNG product terminals, to transport, process, treat and store commodities. Purchase
obligations of $12.7 billion are related to market-based contracts for commodity product purchases with third parties.
The remainder is primarily our net share of purchase commitments for materials and services for jointly owned fields and
facilities where we are the operator.
Our capital expenditures and investments for the three-year period ended December 31, 2022, totaled $20.2 billion. The
2022 capital expenditures and investments supported key operating activities and acquisitions, primarily:
• Development activities in the Lower 48, primarily in the Delaware Basin, Eagle Ford, Midland Basin and Bakken.
• Appraisal and development activities in Alaska related to the Western North Slope and development activities in
the Greater Kuparuk Area.
• Appraisal and development activities at Montney as well as optimization and development of oil sands in
Canada.
• Development, exploration and appraisal activities across assets in Norway.
• Continued development and exploration activities in Malaysia and China.
• Acquisition capital associated with additional interest in APLNG and certain Lower 48 assets as well as the
payment for our investment in QG8.
The following tables present summarized financial information for the Obligor Group, as defined below:
• The Obligor Group will reflect guarantors and issuers of guaranteed securities consisting of ConocoPhillips,
ConocoPhillips Company and Burlington Resources LLC.
• Consolidating adjustments for elimination of investments in and transactions between the collective guarantors
and issuers of guaranteed securities are reflected in the balances of the summarized financial information.
• Non-Obligated Subsidiaries are excluded from this presentation.
Transactions and balances reflecting activity between the Obligors and Non-Obligated Subsidiaries are presented
separately below:
Contingencies
We are subject to legal proceedings, claims, and liabilities that arise in the ordinary course of business. We accrue for
losses associated with legal claims when such losses are considered probable and the amounts can be reasonably
estimated. See “Critical Accounting Estimates” and Note 11 for information on contingencies.
Our legal organization applies its knowledge, experience, and professional judgment to the specific characteristics of our
cases, employing a litigation management process to manage and monitor the legal proceedings against us. Our process
facilitates the early evaluation and quantification of potential exposures in individual cases. This process also enables us
to track those cases that have been scheduled for trial and/or mediation. Based on professional judgment and experience
in using these litigation management tools and available information about current developments in all our cases, our
legal organization regularly assesses the adequacy of current accruals and determines if adjustment of existing accruals,
or establishment of new accruals, is required. See Note 17.
Environmental
We are subject to the same numerous international, federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations as other
companies in our industry. The most significant of these environmental laws and regulations include, among others, the:
• U.S. Federal Clean Air Act, which governs air emissions.
• U.S. Federal Clean Water Act, which governs discharges to water bodies.
• European Union Regulation for Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH).
• U.S. Federal Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA or Superfund),
which imposes liability on generators, transporters and arrangers of hazardous substances at sites where
hazardous substance releases have occurred or are threatening to occur.
• U.S. Federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), which governs the treatment, storage, and
disposal of solid waste.
• U.S. Federal Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA90), under which owners and operators of onshore facilities and
pipelines, lessees or permittees of an area in which an offshore facility is located, and owners and operators of
vessels are liable for removal costs and damages that result from a discharge of oil into navigable waters of the
U.S.
• U.S. Federal Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA), which requires facilities to report
toxic chemical inventories with local emergency planning committees and response departments.
• U.S. Federal Safe Drinking Water Act, which governs the disposal of wastewater in underground injection wells.
• U.S. Department of the Interior regulations, which relate to offshore oil and gas operations in U.S. waters and
impose liability for the cost of pollution cleanup resulting from operations, as well as potential liability for
pollution damages.
• European Union Trading Directive resulting in European Emissions Trading Scheme.
These laws and their implementing regulations set limits on emissions and, in the case of discharges to water, establish
water quality limits. They also establish standards and impose obligations for the remediation of releases of hazardous
substances and hazardous wastes. In most cases, these regulations require permits in association with new or modified
operations. These permits can require an applicant to collect substantial information in connection with the application
process, which can be expensive and time-consuming. In addition, there can be delays associated with notice and
comment periods and the agency’s processing of the application. Many of the delays associated with the permitting
process are beyond the control of the applicant.
Many states and foreign countries where we operate also have or are developing, similar environmental laws and
regulations governing these same types of activities. While similar, in some cases these regulations may impose
additional, or more stringent, requirements that can add to the cost and difficulty of marketing or transporting products
across state and international borders.
The ultimate financial impact arising from environmental laws and regulations is neither clearly known nor easily
determinable as new standards, such as air emission standards and water quality standards, continue to evolve. However,
environmental laws and regulations, including those that may arise to address concerns about global climate change, are
expected to continue to have an increasing impact on our operations in the U.S. and in other countries in which we
operate. Notable areas of potential impacts include air emission compliance and remediation obligations in the U.S. and
Canada.
An example is the use of hydraulic fracturing, an essential completion technique that facilitates production of oil and
natural gas otherwise trapped in lower permeability rock formations. A range of local, state, federal, or national laws and
regulations currently govern hydraulic fracturing operations, with hydraulic fracturing currently prohibited in some
jurisdictions. Although hydraulic fracturing has been conducted for many decades, potential new laws, regulations and
permitting requirements from various state environmental agencies, and others could result in increased costs, operating
restrictions, operational delays and/or limit the ability to develop oil and natural gas resources. Governmental restrictions
on hydraulic fracturing could impact the overall profitability or viability of certain of our oil and natural gas investments.
We have adopted operating principles that incorporate established industry standards designed to meet or exceed
government requirements. Our practices continually evolve as technology improves and regulations change.
We also are subject to certain laws and regulations relating to environmental remediation obligations associated with
current and past operations. Such laws and regulations include CERCLA and RCRA and their state equivalents. Longer-
term expenditures are subject to considerable uncertainty and may fluctuate significantly.
We occasionally receive requests for information or notices of potential liability from the EPA and state environmental
agencies alleging that we are a potentially responsible party under CERCLA or an equivalent state statute. On occasion,
we also have been made a party to cost recovery litigation by those agencies or by private parties. These requests,
notices and lawsuits assert potential liability for remediation costs at various sites that typically are not owned by us, but
allegedly contain waste attributable to our past operations. As of December 31, 2022, there were 15 sites around the U.S.
in which we were identified as a potentially responsible party under CERCLA and comparable state laws.
For most Superfund sites, our potential liability will be significantly less than the total site remediation costs because the
percentage of waste attributable to us, versus that attributable to all other potentially responsible parties, is relatively
low. Although liability of those potentially responsible is generally joint and several for federal sites and frequently so for
state sites, other potentially responsible parties at sites where we are a party typically have had the financial strength to
meet their obligations, and where they have not, or where potentially responsible parties could not be located, our share
of liability has not increased materially. Many of the sites at which we are potentially responsible are still under
investigation by the EPA or the state agencies concerned. Prior to actual cleanup, those potentially responsible normally
assess site conditions, apportion responsibility and determine the appropriate remediation. In some instances, we may
have no liability or attain a settlement of liability. Actual cleanup costs generally occur after the parties obtain EPA or
equivalent state agency approval. There are relatively few sites where we are a major participant, and given the timing
and amounts of anticipated expenditures, neither the cost of remediation at those sites nor such costs at all CERCLA sites,
in the aggregate, is expected to have a material adverse effect on our competitive or financial condition.
Expensed environmental costs were $705 million in 2022 and are expected to be approximately $669 million and
$727 million in 2023 and 2024, respectively. Capitalized environmental costs were $239 million in 2022 and are expected
to be about $276 million and $314 million in 2023 and 2024, respectively.
Accrued liabilities for remediation activities are not reduced for potential recoveries from insurers or other third parties
and are not discounted (except those assumed in a purchase business combination, which we do record on a discounted
basis).
Many of these liabilities result from CERCLA, RCRA, and similar state or international laws that require us to undertake
certain investigative and remedial activities at sites where we conduct or once conducted operations or at sites where
ConocoPhillips-generated waste was disposed. The accrual also includes a number of sites we identified that may require
environmental remediation but which are not currently the subject of CERCLA, RCRA, or other agency enforcement
activities. The laws that require or address environmental remediation may apply retroactively and regardless of fault,
the legality of the original activities or the current ownership or control of sites. If applicable, we accrue receivables for
probable insurance or other third-party recoveries. In the future, we may incur significant costs under both CERCLA and
RCRA.
Remediation activities vary substantially in duration and cost from site to site, depending on the mix of unique site
characteristics, evolving remediation technologies, diverse regulatory agencies and enforcement policies, and the
presence or absence of potentially liable third parties. Therefore, it is difficult to develop reasonable estimates of future
site remediation costs.
At December 31, 2022, our balance sheet included total accrued environmental costs of $182 million, compared with
$187 million at December 31, 2021, for remediation activities in the U.S. and Canada. We expect to incur a substantial
amount of these expenditures within the next 30 years.
Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, and as with other companies engaged in similar businesses, environmental costs
and liabilities are inherent concerns in our operations and products, and there can be no assurance that material costs
and liabilities will not be incurred. However, we currently do not expect any material adverse effect upon our results of
operations or financial position as a result of compliance with current environmental laws and regulations.
See Item 1A—Risk Factors – We expect to continue to incur substantial capital expenditures and operating costs as a
result of our compliance with existing and future environmental laws and regulations and Note 11 for information on
environmental litigation.
Climate Change
Continuing political and social attention to the issue of global climate change has resulted in a broad range of proposed or
promulgated state, national and international laws focusing on GHG emissions reduction. These proposed or
promulgated laws apply or could apply in countries where we have interests or may have interests in the future. Laws in
this field continue to evolve, and while it is not possible to accurately estimate either a timetable for implementation or
our future compliance costs relating to implementation, such laws, if enacted, could have a material impact on our results
of operations and financial condition. Examples of legislation and precursors for possible regulation that do or could
affect our operations include:
• European Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS), the program through which many of the EU member states are
implementing the Kyoto Protocol. Our cost of compliance with the EU ETS in 2022 was approximately $22 million
(net share before-tax).
• U.K. Emissions Trading Scheme, the program with which the U.K. has replaced the ETS. Our cost of compliance
with the U.K. ETS in 2022 was approximately $0.6 million (net share before-tax).
• The Alberta Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) regulation requires any existing facility with
emissions equal to or greater than 100,000 metric tonnes of carbon dioxide, or equivalent, per year to meet a
facility benchmark intensity. We did not incur costs related to this regulation in 2022.
• The U.S. Supreme Court decision in Massachusetts v. EPA, 549 U.S. 497, 127 S.Ct. 1438 (2007), confirmed that
the EPA has the authority to regulate carbon dioxide as an “air pollutant” under the Federal Clean Air Act.
• The U.S. EPA’s announcement on March 29, 2010 (published as “Interpretation of Regulations that Determine
Pollutants Covered by Clean Air Act Permitting Programs,” 75 Fed. Reg. 17004 (April 2, 2010)), and the EPA’s and
U.S. Department of Transportation’s joint promulgation of a Final Rule on April 1, 2010, that triggers regulation
of GHGs under the Clean Air Act, may trigger more climate-based claims for damages, and may result in longer
agency review time for development projects.
• The U.S. EPA’s announcement on January 14, 2015, outlining a series of steps it plans to take to address
methane and smog-forming volatile organic compound emissions from the oil and gas industry.
• The U.S. government has announced on September 17, 2021 the Global Methane Pledge, a global initiative to
reduce global methane emissions by at least 30 percent from 2020 levels by 2030.
• Carbon taxes in certain jurisdictions. Our cost of compliance with Norwegian carbon legislation in 2022 were fees
of approximately $36 million (net share before-tax). We also incur a carbon tax for emissions from fossil fuel
combustion in our British Columbia and Alberta operations in Canada, totaling approximately $6 million (net
share before-tax).
• The agreement reached in Paris in December 2015 at the 21st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations
Framework Convention on Climate Change, setting out a process for achieving global emissions reductions. The
new administration has recommitted the United States to the Paris Agreement, and a significant number of U.S.
state and local governments and major corporations headquartered in the U.S. have also announced related
commitments. Accordingly, the U.S. administration set a new target on April 22, 2021 of a 50 to 52 percent
reduction in GHG emissions from 2005 levels in 2030.
In the U.S., the Council on Environmental Quality's April 19, 2022 revised regulations and January 9, 2023 National
Environmental Policy Act Guidance on Consideration of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Climate Change for implementing
the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) require federal agencies to evaluate, among other things, the direct,
indirect, and cumulative effects of proposed projects subject to federal authorization, including a project's GHG emissions
and potential climate change impact. The new NEPA regulations may result in longer agency review time or difficulty
obtaining federal approval for development projects in our industry. Furthermore, additional regulations are forthcoming
at the federal and state levels with respect to GHG emissions, including EPA’s November 2022 supplemental proposal to
strengthen methane emissions standards for new oil and gas facilities and establishing first-time presumptive standards
for existing oil and gas facilities, as well as BLM’s November 2022 proposed regulations to reduce the waste of natural gas
from venting, flaring, and leaks during oil and gas production activities on Federal and Indian leases. Such regulations,
when finalized, may result in the creation of additional costs in the form of taxes, royalty payments, the restriction of
output, investments of capital to maintain compliance with laws and regulations, or required acquisition or trading of
emission allowances. We are working to continuously improve operational and energy efficiency through resource and
energy conservation throughout our operations.
Compliance with changes in laws and regulations that create a GHG tax, emission trading scheme or GHG reduction
policies could significantly increase our costs, reduce demand for fossil energy derived products, impact the cost and
availability of capital and increase our exposure to litigation. Such laws and regulations could also increase demand for
less carbon intensive energy sources, including natural gas. The ultimate impact on our financial performance, either
positive or negative, will depend on a number of factors, including but not limited to:
• Whether and to what extent legislation or regulation is enacted.
• The timing of the introduction of such legislation or regulation.
• The nature of the legislation (such as a cap and trade system or a tax on emissions) or regulation.
• The price placed on GHG emissions (either by the market or through a tax).
• The GHG reductions required.
• The price and availability of offsets.
• The amount and allocation of allowances.
• Technological and scientific developments leading to new products or services.
• Any potential significant physical effects of climate change (such as increased severe weather events, changes in
sea levels and changes in temperature).
• Whether, and the extent to which, increased compliance costs are ultimately reflected in the prices of our
products and services.
See Item 1A—Risk Factors – Existing and future laws, regulations and internal initiatives relating to global climate
changes, such as limitations on GHG emissions may impact or limit our business plans, result in significant expenditures,
promote alternative uses of energy or reduce demand for our products and Note 11 for information on climate change
litigation.
In 2020 we became the first U.S.-based oil and gas company to adopt a Paris-aligned climate-risk strategy with an
ambition to become a net-zero company for operational (Scope 1 and 2) emissions by 2050. The objective of our Climate
Risk Strategy is to manage climate-related risk, optimize opportunities and equip the company to respond to changes in
key uncertainties, including government policies around the world, technologies for emissions reduction, alternative
energy technologies and changes in consumer trends. The strategy sets out our choices around portfolio composition,
emissions reductions, targets and incentives, emissions-related technology development, and our climate-related policy
and finance sector engagement.
In early 2022, we published our plan for the Net-Zero Energy Transition (the 'Plan'), to outline how we intend to apply our
strategic capabilities and resources to meet the challenges posed by climate change in an economically viable,
accountable and actionable way that balances the interests of our stakeholders.
Our Plan also recognizes the importance of reducing society’s end-use emissions to meet global climate goals. As an
upstream producer, we do not control how the commodities we sell into global markets are converted into different
energy products or selected for use by consumers. This is why we have consistently taken a prominent role in advocating
for a well-designed, economy wide price on carbon and engaged in development of other policies or legislation that could
address end-use emissions from high-carbon intensity energy use. We have also expanded policy advocacy beyond
carbon pricing to include regulatory action, such as support for the direct regulation of methane.
In support of addressing our Scope 1 and 2 emissions, in 2022, we made progress in several key areas. We continued to
refine our Paris-aligned climate risk strategy, joined the Oil and Gas Methane Partnership (OGMP) 2.0 Initiative and set a
new near-zero 2030 methane emissions intensity target of approximately 0.15 percent of gas produced. Our emissions
reduction efforts and net-zero ambition are supported by our multi-disciplinary Low-Carbon Technologies organization.
See Item 1A—Risk Factors – Our ability to successfully execute on our energy transition plans is subject to a number of
risks and uncertainties and may be costly to achieve.
At year-end 2022, we held $6.5 billion of net capitalized unproved property costs which consisted primarily of individually
significant and pooled leaseholds, mineral rights held in perpetuity by title ownership, exploratory wells currently being
drilled, suspended exploratory wells and capitalized interest. Of this amount, approximately $4.7 billion is concentrated in
the Delaware and Midland Basins, where we have an ongoing significant and active development program. Outside of the
Delaware and Midland Basins, the remaining $1.8 billion is primarily concentrated in Canada and Alaska. Management
periodically assesses our unproved property for impairment based on the results of exploration and drilling efforts and
the outlook for commercialization.
Exploratory Costs
For exploratory wells, drilling costs are temporarily capitalized, or “suspended,” on the balance sheet, pending a
determination of whether potentially economic oil and gas reserves have been discovered by the drilling effort to justify
development.
If exploratory wells encounter potentially economic quantities of oil and gas, the well costs remain capitalized on the
balance sheet as long as sufficient progress assessing the reserves and the economic and operating viability of the project
is being made. The accounting notion of “sufficient progress” is a judgmental area, but the accounting rules do prohibit
continued capitalization of suspended well costs on the expectation future market conditions will improve or new
technologies will be found that would make the development economically profitable. Often, the ability to move into the
development phase and record proved reserves is dependent on obtaining permits and government or co-venturer
approvals, the timing of which is ultimately beyond our control. Exploratory well costs remain suspended as long as we
are actively pursuing such approvals and permits, and believe they will be obtained. Once all required approvals and
permits have been obtained, the projects are moved into the development phase, and the oil and gas reserves are
designated as proved reserves.
At year-end 2022, total suspended well costs were $527 million, compared with $660 million at year-end 2021. For
additional information on suspended wells, including an aging analysis, see Note 6.
Proved Reserves
Engineering estimates of the quantities of proved reserves are inherently imprecise and represent only approximate
amounts because of the judgments involved in developing such information. Reserve estimates are based on geological
and engineering assessments of in-place hydrocarbon volumes, the production plan, historical extraction recovery and
processing yield factors, installed plant operating capacity and approved operating limits. The reliability of these
estimates at any point in time depends on both the quality and quantity of the technical and economic data and the
efficiency of extracting and processing the hydrocarbons.
Despite the inherent imprecision in these engineering estimates, accounting rules require disclosure of “proved” reserve
estimates due to the importance of these estimates to better understand the perceived value and future cash flows of a
company’s operations. There are several authoritative guidelines regarding the engineering criteria that must be met
before estimated reserves can be designated as “proved.” Our geosciences and reservoir engineering organization has
policies and procedures in place consistent with these authoritative guidelines. We have trained and experienced internal
engineering personnel who estimate our proved reserves held by consolidated companies, as well as our share of equity
affiliates. See “Supplementary Data - Oil and Gas Operations” for additional information.
Proved reserve estimates are adjusted annually in the fourth quarter and during the year if significant changes occur and
take into account recent production and subsurface information about each field. Also, as required by current
authoritative guidelines, the estimated future date when an asset will reach the end of its economic life is based on 12-
month average prices and current costs. This date estimates when production will end and affects the amount of
estimated reserves. Therefore, as prices and cost levels change from year to year, the estimate of proved reserves also
changes. Generally, our proved reserves decrease as prices decline and increase as prices rise.
Our proved reserves include estimated quantities related to PSCs, reported under the “economic interest” method, as
well as variable-royalty regimes, and are subject to fluctuations in commodity prices, recoverable operating expenses and
capital costs. If costs remain stable, reserve quantities attributable to recovery of costs will change inversely to changes in
commodity prices. We would expect reserves from these contracts to decrease when product prices rise and increase
when prices decline.
The estimation of proved reserves is also important to the income statement because the proved reserve estimate for a
field serves as the denominator in the unit-of-production calculation of the DD&A of the capitalized costs for that asset.
At year-end 2022, the net book value of productive PP&E subject to a unit-of-production calculation was approximately
$55 billion and the DD&A recorded on these assets in 2022 was approximately $7.3 billion. The estimated proved
developed reserves for our consolidated operations were 4.0 billion BOE at the end of 2021 and 3.8 billion BOE at the end
of 2022. If the estimates of proved reserves used in the unit-of-production calculations had been lower by 10 percent
across all calculations, before-tax DD&A in 2022 would have increased by an estimated $808 million.
Significant inputs incorporated within the valuation include future commodity price assumptions and production profiles
of reserve estimates, the pace of drilling plans, future operating and development costs, inflation rates, and discount
rates using a market-based weighted average cost of capital determined at the time of the acquisition. When estimating
the fair value of unproved properties, additional risk-weighting adjustments are applied to probable and possible
reserves.
The assumptions and inputs incorporated within the fair value estimates are subject to considerable management
judgement and are based on industry, market, and economic conditions prevalent at the time of the acquisition.
Although we based these estimates on assumptions believed to be reasonable, these estimates are inherently
unpredictable and uncertain and actual results could differ. See Note 3.
Impairments
Long-lived assets used in operations are assessed for impairment whenever changes in facts and circumstances indicate a
possible significant deterioration in the future cash flows expected to be generated by an asset group. If there is an
indication the carrying amount of an asset may not be recovered, a recoverability test is performed using management’s
assumptions for prices, volumes and future development plans. If the sum of the undiscounted cash flows before income-
taxes is less than the carrying value of the asset group, the carrying value is written down to estimated fair value and
reported as an impairment in the periods in which the determination is made. Individual assets are grouped for
impairment purposes at the lowest level for which there are identifiable cash flows that are largely independent of the
cash flows of other groups of assets—generally on a field-by-field basis for E&P assets. Because there usually is a lack of
quoted market prices for long-lived assets, the fair value of impaired assets is typically determined based on the present
values of expected future cash flows using discount rates and prices believed to be consistent with those used by
principal market participants, or based on a multiple of operating cash flow validated with historical market transactions
of similar assets where possible.
The expected future cash flows used for impairment reviews and related fair value calculations are based on estimated
future production volumes, commodity prices, operating costs and capital decisions, considering all available evidence at
the date of review. Differing assumptions could affect the timing and the amount of an impairment in any period. See
Note 6 and Note 7.
Investments in nonconsolidated entities accounted for under the equity method are assessed for impairment whenever
changes in the facts and circumstances indicate a loss in value has occurred. Such evidence of a loss in value might
include our inability to recover the carrying amount, the lack of sustained earnings capacity which would justify the
current investment amount, or a current fair value less than the investment’s carrying amount. When such a condition is
judgmentally determined to be other than temporary, an impairment charge is recognized for the difference between the
investment’s carrying value and its estimated fair value. When determining whether a decline in value is other than
temporary, management considers factors such as the length of time and extent of the decline, the investee’s financial
condition and near-term prospects, and our ability and intention to retain our investment for a period that will be
sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in the market value of the investment. Since quoted market prices are
usually not available, the fair value is typically based on the present value of expected future cash flows using discount
rates and prices believed to be consistent with those used by principal market participants, plus market analysis of
comparable assets owned by the investee, if appropriate. Differing assumptions could affect the timing and the amount
of an impairment of an investment in any period. See the “APLNG” section of Note 4.
Normally, changes in asset removal obligations are reflected in the income statement as increases or decreases to DD&A
over the remaining life of the assets. However, for assets at or nearing the end of their operations, as well as previously
sold assets for which we retained the asset removal obligation, an increase in the asset removal obligation can result in
an immediate charge to earnings, because any increase in PP&E due to the increased obligation would immediately be
subject to impairment, due to the low fair value of these properties.
In addition to asset removal obligations, under the above or similar contracts, permits and regulations, we have certain
environmental-related projects. These are primarily related to remediation activities required by Canada and various
states within the U.S. at exploration and production sites. Future environmental remediation costs are difficult to
estimate because they are subject to change due to such factors as the uncertain magnitude of cleanup costs, the
unknown time and extent of such remedial actions that may be required, and the determination of our liability in
proportion to that of other responsible parties. See Note 8.
Contingencies
A number of claims and lawsuits are made against the company arising in the ordinary course of business. Management
exercises judgment related to accounting and disclosure of these claims which includes losses, damages, and
underpayments associated with environmental remediation, tax, contracts, and other legal disputes. As we learn new
facts concerning contingencies, we reassess our position both with respect to amounts recognized and disclosed
considering changes to the probability of additional losses and potential exposure. However, actual losses can and do
vary from estimates for a variety of reasons including legal, arbitration, or other third-party decisions; settlement
discussions; evaluation of scope of damages; interpretation of regulatory or contractual terms; expected timing of future
actions; and proportion of liability shared with other responsible parties. Estimated future costs related to contingencies
are subject to change as events evolve and as additional information becomes available during the administrative and
litigation processes. For additional information on contingent liabilities, see the “Contingencies” section within “Capital
Resources and Liquidity” and Note 11.
Income Taxes
We are subject to income taxation in numerous jurisdictions worldwide. We record deferred tax assets and liabilities to
account for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in our financial statements and
our tax returns. We routinely assess our deferred tax assets and reduce such assets by a valuation allowance if we deem
it is more likely than not that some portion, or all, of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. In assessing the need for
adjustments to existing valuation allowances, we consider all available positive and negative evidence. Positive evidence
includes reversals of temporary differences, forecasts of future taxable income, assessment of future business
assumptions and applicable tax planning strategies that are prudent and feasible. Negative evidence includes losses in
recent years as well as the forecasts of future net income (loss) in the realizable period. In making our assessment
regarding valuation allowances, we weight the evidence based on objectivity. Numerous judgments and assumptions are
inherent in the determination of future taxable income, including factors such as future operating conditions and the
assessment of the effects of foreign taxes on our U.S. federal income taxes (particularly as related to prevailing oil and gas
prices). See Note 17.
We regularly assess and, if required, establish accruals for uncertain tax positions that could result from assessments of
additional tax by taxing jurisdictions in countries where we operate. We recognize a tax benefit from an uncertain tax
position when it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained upon examination, based on the technical
merits of the position. These accruals for uncertain tax positions are subject to a significant amount of judgment and are
reviewed and adjusted on a periodic basis in light of changing facts and circumstances considering the progress of
ongoing tax audits, court proceedings, changes in applicable tax laws, including tax case rulings and legislative guidance,
or expiration of the applicable statute of limitations. See Note 17.
Cautionary Statement for the Purposes of the “Safe Harbor” Provisions of the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
This report includes 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 statements other than statements of historical fact included or
incorporated by reference in this report, including, without limitation, statements regarding our future financial position,
business strategy, budgets, projected revenues, projected costs and plans, and objectives of management for future
operations, are forward-looking statements. Examples of forward-looking statements contained in this report include our
expected production growth and outlook on the business environment generally, our expected capital budget and capital
expenditures, and discussions concerning future dividends. You can often identify our forward-looking statements by the
words “anticipate,” “believe,” “budget,” “continue,” “could,” “effort,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “intend,” “goal,”
“guidance,” “may,” “objective,” “outlook,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “projection,” “seek,” “should,” “target,” “will,”
“would” and similar expressions.
We based the forward-looking statements on our current expectations, estimates and projections about ourselves and
the industries in which we operate in general. We caution you these statements are not guarantees of future
performance as they involve assumptions that, while made in good faith, may prove to be incorrect, and involve risks and
uncertainties we cannot predict. In addition, we based many of these forward-looking statements on assumptions about
future events that may prove to be inaccurate. Accordingly, our actual outcomes and results may differ materially from
what we have expressed or forecast in the forward-looking statements. Any differences could result from a variety of
factors and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, the following:
• Fluctuations in crude oil, bitumen, natural gas, LNG and NGLs prices, including a prolonged decline in these
prices relative to historical or future expected levels.
• Global and regional changes in the demand, supply, prices, differentials or other market conditions affecting oil
and gas, including changes as a result of any ongoing military conflict, including the conflict between Russia and
Ukraine, and the global response to such conflict, security threats on facilities and infrastructure, or from a
public health crisis or from the imposition or lifting of crude oil production quotas or other actions that might be
imposed by OPEC and other producing countries and the resulting company or third-party actions in response to
such changes.
• The impact of significant declines in prices for crude oil, bitumen, natural gas, LNG and NGLs, which may result in
recognition of impairment charges on our long-lived assets, leaseholds and nonconsolidated equity investments.
• The potential for insufficient liquidity or other factors, such as those described herein, that could impact our
ability to repurchase shares and declare and pay dividends, whether fixed or variable.
• Potential failures or delays in achieving expected reserve or production levels from existing and future oil and
gas developments, including due to operating hazards, drilling risks and the inherent uncertainties in predicting
reserves and reservoir performance.
• Reductions in reserves replacement rates, whether as a result of the significant declines in commodity prices or
otherwise.
• Unsuccessful exploratory drilling activities or the inability to obtain access to exploratory acreage.
• Unexpected changes in costs, inflationary pressures or technical requirements for constructing, modifying or
operating E&P facilities.
• Legislative and regulatory initiatives addressing environmental concerns, including initiatives addressing the
impact of global climate change or further regulating hydraulic fracturing, methane emissions, flaring or water
disposal.
• Significant operational or investment changes imposed by existing or future environmental statutes and
regulations, including international agreements and national or regional legislation and regulatory measures to
limit or reduce GHG emissions.
• Substantial investment in and development use of, competing or alternative energy sources, including as a result
of existing or future environmental rules and regulations.
• The impact of broader societal attention to and efforts to address climate change may impact our access to
capital and insurance.
• Potential failures or delays in delivering on our current or future low-carbon strategy, including our inability to
develop new technologies.
• The impact of public health crises, including pandemics (such as COVID-19) and epidemics and any related
company or government policies or actions.
• Lack of, or disruptions in, adequate and reliable transportation for our crude oil, bitumen, natural gas, LNG and
NGLs.
• Inability to timely obtain or maintain permits, including those necessary for construction, drilling and/or
development, or inability to make capital expenditures required to maintain compliance with any necessary
permits or applicable laws or regulations.
• Failure to complete definitive agreements and feasibility studies for, and to complete construction of,
announced and future E&P and LNG development in a timely manner (if at all) or on budget.
• Potential disruption or interruption of our operations and any resulting consequences due to accidents,
extraordinary weather events, supply chain disruptions, civil unrest, political events, war, terrorism,
cybersecurity threats, and information technology failures, constraints or disruptions.
• Changes in international monetary conditions and foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations.
• Changes in international trade relationships, including the imposition of trade restrictions or tariffs relating to
crude oil, bitumen, natural gas, LNG, NGLs and any materials or products (such as aluminum and steel) used in
the operation of our business, including any sanctions imposed as a result of any ongoing military conflict,
including the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
• Liability for remedial actions, including removal and reclamation obligations, under existing and future
environmental regulations and litigation.
• Liability resulting from litigation, including litigation directly or indirectly related to the transaction with Concho
Resources Inc., or our failure to comply with applicable laws and regulations.
• General domestic and international economic and political developments, including armed hostilities;
expropriation of assets; changes in governmental policies relating to crude oil, bitumen, natural gas, LNG and
NGLs pricing, including the imposition of price caps; regulation or taxation; and other political, economic or
diplomatic developments, including as a result of any ongoing military conflict, including the conflict between
Russia and Ukraine.
• Volatility in the commodity futures markets.
• Changes in tax and other laws, regulations (including alternative energy mandates) or royalty rules applicable to
our business.
• Competition and consolidation in the oil and gas E&P industry, including competition for personnel and
equipment.
• Any limitations on our access to capital or increase in our cost of capital, including as a result of illiquidity or
uncertainty in domestic or international financial markets or investment sentiment, including as a result of
increased societal attention to and efforts to address climate change.
• Our inability to execute, or delays in the completion of, any asset dispositions or acquisitions we elect to pursue.
• Potential failure to obtain, or delays in obtaining, any necessary regulatory approvals for pending or future asset
dispositions or acquisitions, or that such approvals may require modification to the terms of the transactions or
the operation of our remaining business.
• Potential disruption of our operations as a result of pending or future asset dispositions or acquisitions, including
the diversion of management time and attention.
• Our inability to deploy the net proceeds from any asset dispositions that are pending or that we elect to
undertake in the future in the manner and timeframe we currently anticipate, if at all.
• The operation and financing of our joint ventures.
• The ability of our customers and other contractual counterparties to satisfy their obligations to us, including our
ability to collect payments when due from the government of Venezuela or PDVSA.
• Our inability to realize anticipated cost savings and capital expenditure reductions.
• The inadequacy of storage capacity for our products, and ensuing curtailments, whether voluntary or
involuntary, required to mitigate this physical constraint.
• The risk that we will be unable to retain and hire key personnel.
• Uncertainty as to the long-term value of our common stock.
• The factors generally described in Part I—Item 1A in this 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K and any additional
risks described in our other filings with the SEC.
Our use of derivative instruments is governed by an “Authority Limitations” document approved by our Board of
Directors that prohibits the use of highly leveraged derivatives or derivative instruments without sufficient liquidity. The
Authority Limitations document also establishes the Value at Risk (VaR) limits for the company, and compliance with
these limits is monitored daily. The Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, who reports to the Chief
Executive Officer, monitors commodity price risk and risks resulting from foreign currency exchange rates and interest
rates. The Commercial organization manages our commercial marketing, optimizes our commodity flows and positions,
and monitors risks.
We use a VaR model to estimate the loss in fair value that could potentially result on a single day from the effect of
adverse changes in market conditions on the derivative financial instruments and derivative commodity contracts we
hold or issue, including commodity purchases and sales contracts recorded on the balance sheet at December 31, 2022.
Using Monte Carlo simulation, a 95 percent confidence level and a one-day holding period, the VaR for those instruments
issued or held for trading purposes or held for purposes other than trading at December 31, 2022 and 2021, was
immaterial to our consolidated cash flows and net income attributable to ConocoPhillips.
Year-End 2021
2022 $ 346 2.53 % $ 500 1.03 %
2023 116 6.64 — —
2024 459 3.51 — —
2025 369 5.32 — —
2026 1,355 5.06 — —
Remaining years 14,338 5.80 283 0.11
Total $ 16,983 $ 783
Fair value $ 21,668 $ 783
At December 31, 2022 and 2021, we held foreign currency exchange forwards hedging cross-border commercial activity
and foreign currency exchange swaps for purposes of mitigating our cash-related exposures. Although these forwards and
swaps hedge exposures to fluctuations in exchange rates, we elected not to utilize hedge accounting. As a result, the
change in the fair value of these foreign currency exchange derivatives is recorded directly in earnings.
At December 31, 2022, we had outstanding foreign currency exchange forward swap contracts. Since the gain or loss on
the swaps is offset by the gain or loss from remeasuring cash related balances, and since our aggregate position in the
forwards was not material, there would be no material impact to our income from an adverse hypothetical 10 percent
change in the December 2022 exchange rates.
At December 31, 2021, we had outstanding foreign currency exchange forward contracts to buy $1.9 billion AUD at
$0.715 AUD against the U.S. dollar. Based on the assumed volatility in the fair value calculation, the net fair value of these
foreign currency contracts at December 31, 2021, was a before-tax gain of $21 million. Based on an adverse hypothetical
10 percent change in the December 31, 2021 exchange rate, this would result in an additional before-tax loss of $134
million. The sensitivity analysis is based on changing one assumption while holding all other assumptions constant, which
in practice may be unlikely to occur, as changes in some of the assumptions may be correlated. The contracts settled in
the first quarter of 2022.
The gross notional and fair value of these positions at December 31, 2022 and 2021, were as follows:
Consolidated Income Statement for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020 74
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020 77
Supplementary Information
Reports of Management
Management prepared, and is responsible for, the consolidated financial statements and the other information appearing
in this annual report. The consolidated financial statements present fairly the company’s financial position, results of
operations and cash flows in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. In preparing
its consolidated financial statements, the company includes amounts that are based on estimates and judgments
management believes are reasonable under the circumstances. The company’s financial statements have been audited by
Ernst & Young LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm appointed by the Audit and Finance Committee of
the Board of Directors and ratified by stockholders. Management has made available to Ernst & Young LLP all of the
company’s financial records and related data, as well as the minutes of stockholders’ and directors’ meetings.
All internal control systems, no matter how well designed, have inherent limitations. Therefore, even those systems
determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and
presentation.
Management assessed the effectiveness of the company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31,
2022. In making this assessment, it used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the
Treadway Commission in Internal Control—Integrated Framework (2013). Based on our assessment, we believe the
company’s internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2022.
Ernst & Young LLP has issued an audit report on the company’s internal control over financial reporting as of
December 31, 2022, and their report is included herein.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United
States) (PCAOB), the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2022, based on criteria
established in Internal Control–Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the
Treadway Commission (2013 framework) and our report dated February 16, 2023 expressed an unqualified opinion
thereon.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and
perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material
misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to
those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the
financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made
by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits
provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Auditing the Company’s ARO for the obligations identified above is complex and highly judgmental
due to the significant estimation required by management in determining the obligations. In
particular, the estimates were sensitive to significant subjective assumptions such as removal cost
estimates and end of field life, which are affected by expectations about future market or economic
conditions.
How We We obtained an understanding, evaluated the design and tested the operating effectiveness of the
Addressed the Company’s internal controls over its ARO estimation process, including management’s review of the
Matter in Our significant assumptions that have a material effect on the determination of the obligations. We also
Audit tested management’s controls over the completeness and accuracy of the financial data used in the
valuation.
To test the ARO for the obligations identified above, our audit procedures included, among others,
assessing the significant assumptions and inputs used in the valuation, including removal cost
estimates and end of field life assumptions. For example, we evaluated removal cost estimates by
comparing to settlements and recent removal activities and costs. We also compared end of field life
assumptions to production forecasts.
Depreciation, depletion and amortization of proved oil and gas properties, plants and equipment
Description of the At December 31, 2022, the net book value of the Company’s proved oil and gas properties, plants
Matter and equipment (PP&E) was $55 billion, and depreciation, depletion and amortization (DD&A)
expense was $7.3 billion for the year then ended. As described in Note 1, under the successful
efforts method of accounting, DD&A of PP&E on producing hydrocarbon properties and steam-
assisted gravity drainage facilities and certain pipeline and liquified natural gas assets (those which
are expected to have a declining utilization pattern) are determined by the unit-of-production
method. The unit-of-production method uses proved oil and gas reserves, as estimated by the
Company’s internal reservoir engineers.
Proved oil and gas reserves estimates are based on geological and engineering assessments of in-
place hydrocarbon volumes, the production plan, historical extraction recovery and processing yield
factors, installed plant operating capacity and approved operating limits. Significant judgment is
required by the Company’s internal reservoir engineers in evaluating geological and engineering
data when estimating proved oil and gas reserves. Estimating proved oil and gas reserves also
requires the selection of inputs, including oil and gas price assumptions, future operating and capital
costs assumptions and tax rates by jurisdiction, among others. Because of the complexity involved in
estimating proved oil and gas reserves, management also used an independent petroleum
engineering consulting firm to perform a review of the processes and controls used by the
Company’s internal reservoir engineers to determine estimates of proved oil and gas reserves.
Auditing the Company’s DD&A calculation is complex because of the use of the work of the internal
reservoir engineers and the independent petroleum engineering consulting firm and the evaluation
of management’s determination of the inputs described above used by the internal reservoir
engineers in estimating proved oil and gas reserves.
How We We obtained an understanding, evaluated the design and tested the operating effectiveness of the
Addressed the Company’s internal controls over its processes to calculate DD&A, including management’s controls
Matter in Our over the completeness and accuracy of the financial data provided to the internal reservoir
Audit engineers for use in estimating proved oil and gas reserves.
Our audit procedures included, among others, evaluating the professional qualifications and
objectivity of the Company’s internal reservoir engineers primarily responsible for overseeing the
preparation of the proved oil and gas reserves estimates and the independent petroleum
engineering consulting firm used to review the Company’s processes and controls. In addition, in
assessing whether we can use the work of the internal reservoir engineers, we evaluated the
completeness and accuracy of the financial data and inputs described above used by the internal
reservoir engineers in estimating proved oil and gas reserves by agreeing them to source
documentation and we identified and evaluated corroborative and contrary evidence. We also
tested the accuracy of the DD&A calculation, including comparing the proved oil and gas reserves
amounts used in the calculation to the Company’s reserve report.
Houston, Texas
February 16, 2023
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United
States) (PCAOB), the consolidated balance sheets of the Company as of December 31, 2022 and 2021, the related
consolidated income statement, consolidated statements of comprehensive income, changes in equity and cash flows for
each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2022, and the related notes and our report dated February 16,
2023 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and
perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was
maintained in all material respects.
Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a
material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the
assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that
our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements.
Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become
inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may
deteriorate.
Houston, Texas
February 16, 2023
Liabilities
Accounts payable $ 6,113 5,002
Accounts payable—related parties 50 23
Short-term debt 417 1,200
Accrued income and other taxes 3,193 2,862
Employee benefit obligations 728 755
Other accruals 2,346 2,179
Total Current Liabilities 12,847 12,021
Long-term debt 16,226 18,734
Asset retirement obligations and accrued environmental costs 6,401 5,754
Deferred income taxes 7,726 6,179
Employee benefit obligations 1,074 1,153
Other liabilities and deferred credits 1,552 1,414
Total Liabilities 45,826 45,255
Equity
Common stock (2,500,000,000 shares authorized at $0.01 par value) Issued
(2022—2,100,885,134 shares; 2021—2,091,562,747 shares)
Par value 21 21
Capital in excess of par 61,142 60,581
Treasury stock (at cost: 2022—877,029,062 shares; 2021—789,319,875 shares) (60,189) (50,920)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (6,000) (4,950)
Retained earnings 53,029 40,674
Total Equity 48,003 45,406
Total Liabilities and Equity $ 93,829 90,661
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
Millions of Dollars
Attributable to ConocoPhillips
Common Stock
Capital in Accum. Other Non-
Excess of Treasury Comprehensive Retained Controlling
Par Value Par Stock Income (Loss) Earnings Interests Total
• Foreign Currency Translation—Adjustments resulting from the process of translating foreign functional currency
financial statements into U.S. dollars are included in accumulated other comprehensive loss in common
stockholders’ equity. Foreign currency transaction gains and losses are included in current earnings. Some of our
foreign operations use their local currency as the functional currency.
• Use of Estimates—The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management
to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and
expenses and the disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
• Revenue Recognition—Revenues associated with the sales of crude oil, bitumen, natural gas, LNG, NGLs and
other items are recognized at the point in time when the customer obtains control of the asset. In evaluating
when a customer has control of the asset, we primarily consider whether the transfer of legal title and physical
delivery has occurred, whether the customer has significant risks and rewards of ownership and whether the
customer has accepted delivery and a right to payment exists. These products are typically sold at prevailing
market prices. We allocate variable market-based consideration to deliveries (performance obligations) in the
current period as that consideration relates specifically to our efforts to transfer control of current period
deliveries to the customer and represents the amount we expect to be entitled to in exchange for the related
products. Payment is typically due within 30 days or less.
Revenues associated with transactions commonly called buy/sell contracts, in which the purchase and sale of
inventory with the same counterparty are entered into “in contemplation” of one another, are combined and
reported net (i.e., on the same income statement line).
• Shipping and Handling Costs—We typically incur shipping and handling costs prior to control transferring to the
customer and account for these activities as fulfillment costs. Accordingly, we include shipping and handling
costs in production and operating expenses for production activities. Transportation costs related to marketing
activities are recorded in purchased commodities. Freight costs billed to customers are treated as a component
of the transaction price and recorded as a component of revenue when the customer obtains control.
• Cash Equivalents—Cash equivalents are highly liquid, short-term investments that are readily convertible to
known amounts of cash and have original maturities of 90 days or less from their date of purchase. They are
carried at cost plus accrued interest, which approximates fair value.
• Short-Term Investments—Short-term investments include investments in bank time deposits and marketable
securities (commercial paper and government obligations) which are carried at cost plus accrued interest and
have original maturities of greater than 90 days but within one year or when the remaining maturities are within
one year. We also invest in financial instruments classified as available for sale debt securities which are carried
at fair value. Those instruments are included in short-term investments when they have remaining maturities of
one year or less, as of the balance sheet date.
• Inventories—We have several valuation methods for our various types of inventories and consistently use the
following methods for each type of inventory. The majority of our commodity-related inventories are recorded
at cost using the LIFO basis. We measure these inventories at the lower-of-cost-or-market in the aggregate. Any
necessary lower-of-cost-or-market write-downs at year end are recorded as permanent adjustments to the LIFO
cost basis. LIFO is used to better match current inventory costs with current revenues. Costs include both direct
and indirect expenditures incurred in bringing an item or product to its existing condition and location, but not
unusual/nonrecurring costs or research and development costs. Materials, supplies and other miscellaneous
inventories, such as tubular goods and well equipment, are valued using various methods, including the
weighted-average-cost method and the FIFO method, consistent with industry practice.
• Fair Value Measurements—Assets and liabilities measured at fair value and required to be categorized within
the fair value hierarchy are categorized into one of three different levels depending on the observability of the
inputs employed in the measurement. Level 1 inputs are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or
liabilities. Level 2 inputs are observable inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 for the asset or
liability, either directly or indirectly through market-corroborated inputs. Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs
for the asset or liability reflecting significant modifications to observable related market data or our assumptions
about pricing by market participants.
• Derivative Instruments—Derivative instruments are recorded on the balance sheet at fair value. If the right of
offset exists and certain other criteria are met, derivative assets and liabilities with the same counterparty are
netted on the balance sheet and the collateral payable or receivable is netted against derivative assets and
derivative liabilities, respectively.
Recognition and classification of the gain or loss that results from recording and adjusting a derivative to fair
value depends on the purpose for issuing or holding the derivative. Gains and losses from derivatives not
accounted for as hedges are recognized immediately in earnings. We do not apply hedge accounting to our
derivative instruments.
• Oil and Gas Exploration and Development—Oil and gas exploration and development costs are accounted for
using the successful efforts method of accounting.
Property Acquisition Costs—Oil and gas leasehold acquisition costs are capitalized and included in the
balance sheet caption PP&E. Leasehold impairment is recognized based on exploratory experience and
management’s judgment. Upon achievement of all conditions necessary for reserves to be classified as
proved, the associated leasehold costs are reclassified to proved properties.
Exploratory Costs—Geological and geophysical costs and the costs of carrying and retaining undeveloped
properties are expensed as incurred. Exploratory well costs are capitalized, or “suspended,” on the balance
sheet pending further evaluation of whether economically recoverable reserves have been found. If
economically recoverable reserves are not found, exploratory well costs are expensed as dry holes. If
exploratory wells encounter potentially economic quantities of oil and gas, the well costs remain capitalized
on the balance sheet as long as sufficient progress assessing the reserves and the economic and operating
viability of the project is being made. For complex exploratory discoveries, it is not unusual to have
exploratory wells remain suspended on the balance sheet for several years while we perform additional
appraisal drilling and seismic work on the potential oil and gas field or while we seek government or co-
venturer approval of development plans or seek environmental permitting. Once all required approvals and
permits have been obtained, the projects are moved into the development phase, and the oil and gas
resources are designated as proved reserves.
Management reviews suspended well balances quarterly, continuously monitors the results of the
additional appraisal drilling and seismic work, and expenses the suspended well costs as dry holes when it
judges the potential field does not warrant further investment in the near term. See Note 6.
Development Costs—Costs incurred to drill and equip development wells, including unsuccessful
development wells, are capitalized.
Depletion and Amortization—Leasehold costs of producing properties are depleted using the unit-of-
production method based on estimated proved oil and gas reserves. Amortization of development costs is
based on the unit-of-production method using estimated proved developed oil and gas reserves.
• Capitalized Interest—Interest from external borrowings is capitalized on major projects with an expected
construction period of one year or longer. Capitalized interest is added to the cost of the underlying asset and is
amortized over the useful lives of the assets in the same manner as the underlying assets.
• Impairment of Properties, Plants and Equipment—Long-lived assets used in operations are assessed for
impairment whenever changes in facts and circumstances indicate a possible significant deterioration in the
future cash flows expected to be generated by an asset group. If there is an indication the carrying amount of an
asset may not be recovered, a recoverability test is performed using management’s assumptions for prices,
volumes and future development plans. If the sum of the undiscounted cash flows before income-taxes is less
than the carrying value of the asset group, the carrying value is written down to estimated fair value and
reported as an impairment in the period in which the determination is made. Individual assets are grouped for
impairment purposes at the lowest level for which there are identifiable cash flows that are largely independent
of the cash flows of other groups of assets—generally on a field-by-field basis for E&P assets. Because there
usually is a lack of quoted market prices for long-lived assets, the fair value of impaired assets is typically
determined based on the present values of expected future cash flows using discount rates and prices believed
to be consistent with those used by principal market participants, or based on a multiple of operating cash flow
validated with historical market transactions of similar assets where possible.
The expected future cash flows used for impairment reviews and related fair value calculations are based on
estimated future production volumes, commodity prices, operating costs and capital decisions, considering all
available evidence at the date of review. The impairment review includes cash flows from proved developed and
undeveloped reserves, including any development expenditures necessary to achieve that production.
Additionally, when probable and possible reserves exist, an appropriate risk-adjusted amount of these reserves
may be included in the impairment calculation.
Long-lived assets committed by management for disposal within one year are accounted for at the lower of
amortized cost or fair value, less cost to sell, with fair value determined using a binding negotiated price, if
available, or present value of expected future cash flows as previously described.
• Maintenance and Repairs—Costs of maintenance and repairs, which are not significant improvements, are
expensed when incurred.
• Property Dispositions—When complete units of depreciable property are sold, the asset cost and related
accumulated depreciation are eliminated, with any gain or loss reflected in the “Gain on dispositions” line of our
consolidated income statement. When partial units of depreciable property are disposed of or retired which do
not significantly alter the DD&A rate, the difference between asset cost and salvage value is charged or credited
to accumulated depreciation.
• Asset Retirement Obligations and Environmental Costs—The fair value of legal obligations to retire and remove
long-lived assets are recorded in the period in which the obligation is incurred (typically when the asset is
installed at the production location). Fair value is estimated using a present value approach, incorporating
assumptions about estimated amounts and timing of settlements and impacts of the use of technologies. See
Note 8.
Environmental expenditures are expensed or capitalized, depending upon their future economic benefit.
Expenditures relating to an existing condition caused by past operations, and those having no future economic
benefit, are expensed. Liabilities for environmental expenditures are recorded on an undiscounted basis (unless
acquired through a business combination, which we record on a discounted basis) when environmental
assessments or cleanups are probable and the costs can be reasonably estimated. Recoveries of environmental
remediation costs from other parties are recorded as assets when their receipt is probable and estimable.
• Guarantees—The fair value of a guarantee is determined and recorded as a liability at the time the guarantee is
given. The initial liability is subsequently reduced as we are released from exposure under the guarantee. We
amortize the guarantee liability over the relevant time period, if one exists, based on the facts and circumstances
surrounding each type of guarantee. In cases where the guarantee term is indefinite, we reverse the liability
when we have information indicating the liability is essentially relieved or amortize it over an appropriate time
period as the fair value of our guarantee exposure declines over time. We amortize the guarantee liability to the
related income statement line item based on the nature of the guarantee. When it becomes probable that we
will have to perform on a guarantee, we accrue a separate liability if it is reasonably estimable, based on the
facts and circumstances at that time. We reverse the fair value liability only when there is no further exposure
under the guarantee.
• Share-Based Compensation—We recognize share-based compensation expense over the shorter of the service
period (i.e., the stated period of time required to earn the award) or the period beginning at the start of the
service period and ending when an employee first becomes eligible for retirement. We have elected to recognize
expense on a straight-line basis over the service period for the entire award, whether the award was granted
with ratable or cliff vesting.
• Income Taxes—Deferred income taxes are computed using the liability method and are provided on all
temporary differences between the financial reporting basis and the tax basis of our assets and liabilities, except
for deferred taxes on income and temporary differences related to the cumulative translation adjustment
considered to be permanently reinvested in certain foreign subsidiaries and foreign corporate joint ventures.
Allowable tax credits are applied currently as reductions of the provision for income taxes. Interest related to
unrecognized tax benefits is reflected in interest and debt expense, and penalties related to unrecognized tax
benefits are reflected in production and operating expenses.
• Taxes Collected from Customers and Remitted to Governmental Authorities—Sales and value-added taxes are
recorded net.
• Net Income (Loss) Per Share of Common Stock—Basic net income (loss) per share (EPS) is calculated using the
two-class method. Under the two-class method, all earnings (distributed and undistributed) are allocated to
common stock (including fully vested stock and unit awards that have not yet been issued as common stock) and
participating securities. ConocoPhillips grants RSUs under its share-based compensation programs, the majority
of which entitle recipients to receive non-forfeitable dividends during the vesting period on a basis equivalent to
dividends paid to holders of the Company’s common stock. See Note 16. These unvested RSUs meet the
definition of participating securities based on their respective rights to receive non-forfeitable dividends and are
treated as a separate class of securities in computing basic EPS. Participating securities are not included as
incremental shares in computing diluted EPS. Diluted EPS includes the potential impact of contingently issuable
shares, including awards which require future service as a condition of delivery of the underlying common stock.
Diluted EPS is calculated under both the two-class and treasury stock methods, and the more dilutive amount is
reported. Diluted net loss per share does not assume conversion or exercise of securities as that would always
have an antidilutive effect. Treasury stock is excluded from the daily weighted-average number of common
shares outstanding in both calculations. See Note 23.
Note 2—Inventories
Inventories at December 31 were:
Millions of Dollars
2022 2021
The estimated excess of current replacement cost over LIFO cost of inventories was approximately $149 million and $251
million at December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
2022
Acquisition of Additional Shareholding Interest in Australia Pacific LNG Pty Ltd (APLNG)
In February 2022, we completed the acquisition of an additional 10 percent interest in APLNG from Origin Energy for
approximately $1.4 billion, after customary adjustments, in an all-cash transaction resulting from the exercise of our
preemption right. This increased our ownership in APLNG to 47.5 percent, with Origin Energy and Sinopec owning
27.5 percent and 25.0 percent, respectively. APLNG is reported as an equity investment in our Asia Pacific segment.
Asset Acquisition
In September 2022, we completed the acquisition of an additional working interest in certain Eagle Ford acreage in the
Lower 48 segment for cash consideration of $236 million after customary adjustments. This agreement was accounted for
as an asset acquisition, with the consideration allocated primarily to PP&E.
Assets Sold
During 2022, we sold our interests in certain noncore assets in our Lower 48 segment for net proceeds of $680 million,
with no gain or loss recognized on sale. At the time of disposition, our interest in these assets had a net carrying value of
$680 million, consisting of $825 million of assets, primarily related to $818 million of PP&E, and $145 million of liabilities,
primarily related to AROs.
In March 2022, we completed the divestiture of our subsidiaries that held our Indonesia assets and operations, and based
on an effective date of January 1, 2021, we received net proceeds of $731 million after customary adjustments and
recognized a $534 million before-tax and $462 million after-tax gain related to this transaction. Together, the subsidiaries
sold indirectly held our 54 percent interest in the Indonesia Corridor Block Production Sharing Contract (PSC) and 35
percent shareholding in the Transasia Pipeline Company. At the time of the disposition, the net carrying value was
approximately $0.2 billion, excluding $0.2 billion of cash and restricted cash. The net book value consisted primarily of
$0.3 billion of PP&E and $0.1 billion of ARO. The before-tax earnings associated with the subsidiaries sold, excluding the
gain on disposition noted above, were $138 million and $604 million and $394 million for the years ended December 31,
2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively. Results of operations for the Indonesia interests sold were reported in our Asia Pacific
segment.
In 2022, we recorded contingent payments of $451 million relating to the previous dispositions of our interest in the
Foster Creek Christina Lake Partnership and western Canada gas assets and our San Juan assets. The contingent payments
are recorded as gain on disposition on our consolidated income statement and are reflected within our Canada and
Lower 48 segments. In our Canada segment, the contingent payment, calculated and paid on a quarterly basis, is
$6 million CAD for every $1 CAD by which the WCS quarterly average crude price exceeds $52 CAD per barrel. In our
Lower 48 segment, the contingent payment, paid on an annual basis, is calculated monthly at $7 million per month in
which the U.S. Henry Hub price is at or above $3.20 per MMBTU. The term of contingent payments in our Canada
segment ended in the second quarter of 2022 and continues through 2023 for the Lower 48 segment. We recorded
contingent payments of $369 million in 2021. No payments were recorded in 2020.
2021
During the year, we completed the acquisitions of Concho Resources Inc. (Concho) and of Shell Enterprises LLC’s (Shell)
Permian assets. The acquisitions were accounted for as business combinations under FASB Topic ASC 805 using the
acquisition method, which requires assets acquired and liabilities assumed to be measured at their acquisition date fair
values. Fair value measurements were made for acquired assets and liabilities, and adjustments to those measurements
may be made in subsequent periods, up to one year from the acquisition date as we identify new information about facts
and circumstances that existed as of the acquisition date to consider.
Total Consideration
Number of shares of Concho common stock issued and outstanding (in thousands)* 194,243
Number of shares of Concho stock awards outstanding (in thousands)* 1,599
Number of shares exchanged 195,842
Exchange ratio 1.46
Additional shares of ConocoPhillips common stock issued as consideration (in thousands) 285,929
Average price per share of ConocoPhillips common stock** $ 45.9025
Total Consideration (Millions) $ 13,125
*Outstanding as of January 15, 2021.
**Based on the ConocoPhillips average stock price on January 15, 2021.
Oil and gas properties were valued using a discounted cash flow approach incorporating market participant and internally
generated price assumptions; production profiles; and operating and development cost assumptions. Debt assumed in
the acquisition was valued based on observable market prices. The fair values determined for accounts receivable,
accounts payable, and most other current assets and current liabilities were equivalent to the carrying value due to their
short-term nature. The total consideration of $13.1 billion was allocated to the identifiable assets and liabilities based on
their fair values as of January 15, 2021.
Millions of
Assets Acquired Dollars
Cash and cash equivalents $ 382
Accounts receivable, net 745
Inventories 45
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 37
Investments and long-term receivables 333
Net properties, plants and equipment 18,923
Other assets 62
Total assets acquired $ 20,527
Liabilities Assumed
Accounts payable $ 638
Accrued income and other taxes 56
Employee benefit obligations 4
Other accruals 510
Long-term debt 4,696
Asset retirement obligations and accrued environmental costs 310
Deferred income taxes 1,071
Other liabilities and deferred credits 117
Total liabilities assumed $ 7,402
Net assets acquired $ 13,125
With the completion of the Concho transaction, we acquired proved and unproved properties of approximately $11.8
billion and $6.9 billion, respectively.
We recognized approximately $157 million of transaction-related costs, all of which were expensed in the first quarter of
2021. These non-recurring costs related primarily to fees paid to advisors and the settlement of share-based awards for
certain Concho employees based on the terms of the Merger Agreement.
In the first quarter of 2021, we commenced a company-wide restructuring program, the scope of which included
combining the operations of the two companies as well as other global restructuring activities. We recognized non-
recurring restructuring costs mainly for employee severance and related incremental pension benefit costs.
The impact from the transaction and restructuring costs to the lines of our consolidated income statement for the year
ended December 31, 2021, are below:
Millions of Dollars
Transaction Restructuring
Cost Cost Total Cost
Production and operating expenses 128 128
Selling, general and administration expenses 135 67 202
Exploration expenses 18 8 26
Taxes other than income taxes 4 2 6
Other expenses — 29 29
$ 157 234 391
In February 2021, we completed a debt exchange offer related to the debt assumed from Concho. As a result of the debt
exchange, we recognized an additional income tax-related restructuring charge of $75 million.
From the acquisition date through December 31, 2021, “Total Revenues and Other Income” and “Net Income (Loss)
Attributable to ConocoPhillips” associated with the acquired Concho business were approximately $6,571 million and
$2,330 million, respectively. The results associated with the Concho business for the same period include a before- and
after-tax loss of $305 million and $233 million, respectively, on the acquired derivative contracts. The before-tax loss is
recorded within “Total Revenues and Other Income” on our consolidated income statement. See Note 12.
Oil and gas properties were valued using a discounted cash flow approach incorporating market participant and internally
generated price assumptions, production profiles, and operating and development cost assumptions. The fair values
determined for accounts receivable, accounts payable, and most other current assets and current liabilities were
equivalent to the carrying value due to their short-term nature. The total consideration of $8.6 billion was allocated to
the identifiable assets and liabilities based on their fair values at the acquisition date.
Millions of
Assets Acquired Dollars
Accounts receivable, net $ 337
Inventories 20
Net properties, plants and equipment 8,582
Other assets 50
Total assets acquired $ 8,989
Liabilities Assumed
Accounts payable $ 206
Accrued income and other taxes 6
Other accruals 20
Asset retirement obligations and accrued environmental costs 86
Other liabilities and deferred credits 36
Total liabilities assumed $ 354
Net assets acquired $ 8,635
With the completion of the Shell Permian transaction, we acquired proved and unproved properties of approximately
$4.2 billion and $4.3 billion, respectively. We recognized approximately $44 million of transaction-related costs which
were expensed in 2021.
Millions of Dollars
Year Ended December 31, 2021
Pro forma Pro forma
As reported Shell Combined
The unaudited supplemental pro forma financial information is presented for illustration purposes only and is not
necessarily indicative of the operating results that would have occurred had the transactions been completed on January
1, 2020, nor is it necessarily indicative of future operating results of the combined entity. The unaudited pro forma
financial information for the twelve-month period ending December 31, 2020 is a result of combining the consolidated
income statement of ConocoPhillips with the results of Concho and the assets acquired from Shell. The pro forma results
do not include transaction-related costs, nor any cost savings anticipated as a result of the transactions. The pro forma
results include adjustments from Concho’s historical results to reverse impairment expense of $10.5 billion and $1.9
billion related to oil and gas properties and goodwill, respectively. Other adjustments made relate primarily to DD&A,
which is based on the unit-of-production method, resulting from the purchase price allocated to properties, plants and
equipment. We believe the estimates and assumptions are reasonable, and the relative effects of the transaction are
properly reflected.
Assets Sold
In 2020, we completed the sale of our Australia-West asset and operations. The sales agreement entitled us to a $200
million payment upon a final investment decision (FID) of the Barossa development project. In March 2021, FID was
announced and as such, we recognized a $200 million gain on disposition in the first quarter of 2021. The purchaser failed
to pay the FID bonus when due. We have commenced an arbitration proceeding against the purchaser to enforce our
contractual right to the $200 million, plus interest accruing from the due date. Results of operations related to this
transaction are reflected in our Asia Pacific segment. See Note 11.
In the second half of 2021, we sold our interests in certain noncore assets in our Lower 48 segment for approximately
$250 million after customary adjustments, recognizing a before-tax gain on sale of approximately $58 million. We also
completed the sale of our noncore exploration interests in Argentina, recognizing a before-tax loss on disposition of $179
million. Results of operations for Argentina were reported in our Other International segment.
2020
Asset Acquisition
In August 2020, we completed the acquisition of additional Montney acreage in Canada from Kelt Exploration Ltd. for
$382 million after customary adjustments, plus the assumption of $31 million in financing obligations associated with
partially owned infrastructure. This acquisition consisted primarily of undeveloped properties and included 140,000 net
acres in the liquids-rich Inga Fireweed asset Montney zone, which is directly adjacent to our existing Montney position.
The transaction increased our Montney acreage position to approximately 295,000 net acres with a 100 percent working
interest. This agreement was accounted for as an asset acquisition resulting in the recognition of $490 million of PP&E;
$77 million of ARO and accrued environmental costs; and $31 million of financing obligations recorded primarily to long-
term debt. Results of operations for the Montney asset are reported in our Canada segment.
Assets Sold
In February 2020, we sold our Waddell Ranch interests in the Permian Basin for $184 million after customary
adjustments. No gain or loss was recognized on the sale. Results of operations for the Waddell Ranch interests sold were
reported in our Lower 48 segment.
In March 2020, we completed the sale of our Niobrara interests for approximately $359 million after customary
adjustments and recognized a before-tax loss on disposition of $38 million. At the time of disposition, our interest in
Niobrara had a net carrying value of $397 million, consisting primarily of $433 million of PP&E and $34 million of ARO.
The before-tax loss associated with our interests in Niobrara, including the loss on disposition noted above, was $25
million for the year ended December 31, 2020. Results of operations for the Niobrara interests sold were reported in our
Lower 48 segment.
In May 2020, we completed the divestiture of our subsidiaries that held our Australia-West assets and operations, and
based on an effective date of January 1, 2019, we received proceeds of $765 million. We recognized a before-tax gain of
$587 million related to this transaction in 2020. At the time of disposition, the net carrying value of the subsidiaries sold
was approximately $0.2 billion, excluding $0.5 billion of cash. The net carrying value consisted primarily of $1.3 billion of
PP&E and $0.1 billion of other current assets offset by $0.7 billion of ARO, $0.3 billion of deferred tax liabilities, and $0.2
billion of other liabilities. The before-tax earnings associated with the subsidiaries sold, including the gain on disposition
noted above, was $851 million for the year ended December 31, 2020. The sales agreement entitled us to an additional
$200 million upon FID of the Barossa development project. Results of operations for the subsidiaries sold were reported
in our Asia Pacific segment.
Millions of Dollars
2022 2021
Equity investments $ 7,493 6,701
Long-term receivables 142 98
Long-term investments in debt securities 522 248
Other investments 68 66
$ 8,225 7,113
Equity Investments
Affiliated companies in which we had a significant equity investment at December 31, 2022, included:
• APLNG—47.5 percent owned joint venture with Origin Energy (27.5 percent) and Sinopec (25 percent)—to
produce CBM from the Bowen and Surat basins in Queensland, Australia, as well as process and export LNG.
• Qatar Liquefied Gas Company Limited (3) (QG3)—30 percent owned joint venture with affiliates of QatarEnergy
(68.5 percent) and Mitsui & Co., Ltd. (1.5 percent)—produces and liquefies natural gas from Qatar’s North Field,
as well as exports LNG.
• Qatar Liquefied Gas Company Limited (8) (QG8)—25 percent owned joint venture with QatarEnergy (75 percent)
—participant in the North Field East (NFE) LNG project. See Note 3.
Summarized 100 percent earnings information for equity method investments in affiliated companies, combined, was as
follows:
Millions of Dollars
2022 2021 2020
Revenues $ 18,356 11,824 7,931
Income before income taxes 8,234 3,946 1,843
Net income 5,507 2,557 1,426
Summarized 100 percent balance sheet information for equity method investments in affiliated companies, combined,
was as follows:
Millions of Dollars
2022 2021
Current assets $ 5,001 4,493
Noncurrent assets 37,789 36,602
Current liabilities 4,169 3,498
Noncurrent liabilities 17,244 17,465
Our share of income taxes incurred directly by an equity method investee is reported in equity in earnings of affiliates,
and as such is not included in income taxes on our consolidated financial statements.
At December 31, 2022, retained earnings included $42 million related to the undistributed earnings of affiliated
companies. Dividends received from affiliates were $3,045 million, $1,279 million and $1,076 million in 2022, 2021 and
2020, respectively.
APLNG
APLNG is a joint venture focused on producing CBM from the Bowen and Surat basins in Queensland, Australia. Natural
gas is sold to domestic customers and LNG is processed and exported to Asia Pacific markets. Our investment in APLNG
gives us access to CBM resources in Australia and enhances our LNG position. The majority of APLNG LNG is sold under
two long-term sales and purchase agreements, supplemented with sales of additional LNG cargoes targeting the Asia
Pacific markets. Origin Energy, an integrated Australian energy company, is the operator of APLNG’s production and
pipeline system, while we operate the LNG facility.
In 2012, APLNG executed an $8.5 billion project finance facility that became non-recourse following financial completion
in 2017. The facility is currently composed of a financing agreement with the Export-Import Bank of the United States, a
commercial bank facility and two United States Private Placement note facilities. APLNG principal and interest payments
commenced in March 2017 and are scheduled to occur bi-annually until September 2030. At December 31, 2022, a
balance of $5.2 billion was outstanding on the facilities. See Note 10.
During the fourth quarter of 2021, Origin Energy Limited agreed to the sale of 10 percent of their interest in APLNG for
$1.645 billion, before customary adjustments. ConocoPhillips announced in December 2021 that we were exercising our
preemption right under the APLNG Shareholders Agreement to purchase an additional 10 percent shareholding interest
in APLNG, subject to government approvals. The sales price associated with this preemption right was determined to
reflect a relevant observable market participant view of APLNG’s fair value which was below the carrying value of our
existing investment in APLNG. Based on a review of the facts and circumstances surrounding this decline in fair value, we
concluded in the fourth quarter of 2021 the impairment was other than temporary under the guidance of FASB ASC Topic
323, and the recognition of an impairment of our existing investment was necessary. Accordingly, we recorded a noncash
$688 million before-tax and after-tax impairment in the fourth quarter of 2021. The impairment was included in the
“Impairments” line on our consolidated income statement. See Note 7.
At December 31, 2022, the carrying value of our equity method investment in APLNG was approximately $6.2 billion. The
historical cost basis of our 47.5 percent share of net assets of APLNG was $6.1 billion, resulting in a basis difference of $41
million on our books. The basis difference, which is substantially all associated with PP&E and subject to amortization, has
been allocated on a relative fair value basis to individual production license areas owned by APLNG. Any future additional
payments are expected to be allocated in a similar manner. As the joint venture produces natural gas from each license,
we amortize the basis difference allocated to that license using the unit-of-production method. Included in net income
(loss) attributable to ConocoPhillips for 2022, 2021 and 2020 was after-tax expense of $10 million, $39 million and $41
million, respectively, representing the amortization of this basis difference on currently producing licenses.
QG3
QG3 is a joint venture that owns an integrated large-scale LNG project located in Qatar. We provided project financing,
which was fully repaid in the third quarter of 2022, as described below under “Loans.” At December 31, 2022, the book
value of our equity method investment in QG3 was approximately $0.7 billion. We have terminal and pipeline use
agreements with Golden Pass LNG Terminal and affiliated Golden Pass Pipeline near Sabine Pass, Texas, intended to
provide us with terminal and pipeline capacity for the receipt, storage and regasification of LNG purchased from QG3.
Currently, the LNG from QG3 is being sold to markets outside of the U.S.
QG8
During 2022, we were awarded a 25 percent interest in a new joint venture (QG8) with QatarEnergy that will participate
in the NFE LNG project. QG8 has a 12.5 percent interest in the NFE project. At December 31, 2022, the book value of our
equity method investment was approximately $0.3 billion. See Note 3.
Loans
As part of our normal ongoing business operations and consistent with industry practice, we enter into numerous
agreements with other parties to pursue business opportunities. Included in such activity are loans to certain affiliated
and non-affiliated companies.
At December 31, 2022, there were no outstanding loans to affiliated companies as the final loan payment related to QG3
project financing was received in the third quarter of 2022. QG3 secured project financing of $4.0 billion in December
2005, consisting of $1.3 billion of loans from export credit agencies (ECA), $1.5 billion from commercial banks and $1.2
billion from ConocoPhillips. The ConocoPhillips loan facilities had substantially the same terms as the ECA and commercial
bank facilities. On December 15, 2011, QG3 achieved financial completion and all project loan facilities became
nonrecourse to the project participants. Semi-annual repayments began in January 2011 and were completed in July
2022, for all loan arrangements.
All gains and losses were recognized within "Other income (loss)" on our consolidated income statement. Proceeds
related to the sale of our CVE shares were included within "Cash Flows from Investing Activities" on our consolidated
statement of cash flows. See Note 13.
Millions of Dollars
2022 2021 2020
Total Net gain (loss) on equity securities $ 251 1,040 (855)
Less: Net gain (loss) on equity securities sold during the period 251 473
Unrealized gain (loss) on equity securities still held at the reporting date $ 567 (855)
Millions of Dollars
2022 2021 2020
The following table provides an aging of suspended well balances at December 31:
Millions of Dollars
2022 2021 2020
Exploratory well costs capitalized for a period of one year or less $ 15 4 156
Exploratory well costs capitalized for a period greater than one year 512 656 526
Ending balance $ 527 660 682
The following table provides a further aging of those exploratory well costs that have been capitalized for more than one
year since the completion of drilling as of December 31, 2022:
Millions of Dollars
Suspended Since
Total 2019-2021 2016-2018 2006-2015
Willow—Alaska(2) 315 201 114 —
PL 1009—Norway(1) 39 39 — —
PL 891—Norway(1) 31 31 — —
Narwhal Trend—Alaska(1) 25 — 25 —
WL4-00—Malaysia(2) 24 7 17 —
PL782S—Norway(1) 19 19 — —
Montney—Canada(1) 12 4 8 —
Other of $10 million or less each(1)(2) 47 7 10 30
Total $ 512 308 174 30
(1) Additional appraisal wells planned.
(2) Appraisal drilling complete; costs being incurred to assess development.
Exploration Expenses
The charges discussed below are included in the “Exploration expenses” line on our consolidated income statement.
2022
In the fourth quarter, we recorded a before-tax expense of $129 million for impairment of certain aged, suspended wells
associated with Surmont in our Canada segment.
In our Europe, Middle East and North Africa segment, we recorded a before-tax expense of $102 million for dry hole costs
associated with four operated exploration and appraisal wells and one partner operated well that were drilled in Norway
in 2022.
2020
In our Alaska segment, we recorded a before-tax impairment of $828 million for the entire associated carrying value of
capitalized undeveloped leasehold costs related to our Alaska North Slope Gas asset. We had stopped participating in
evaluating gas line projects and did not believe a project would advance. We remain willing to sell our Alaska North Slope
gas to interested parties on a competitive basis if a market materializes in the future.
In our Other International segment, our interests in the Middle Magdalena Basin of Colombia are in force majeure.
Because we had no immediate plans to perform under existing contracts, in 2020, we recorded a before-tax expense
totaling $84 million for dry hole costs of a previously suspended well and an impairment of the associated capitalized
undeveloped leasehold carrying value.
In our Asia Pacific segment, we recorded before-tax expense of $50 million related to dry hole costs of a previously
suspended well and an impairment of the associated capitalized undeveloped leasehold carrying value associated with
the Kamunsu East Field in Malaysia that is no longer in our development plans.
Note 7—Impairments
During 2022, 2021 and 2020, we recognized the following before-tax impairment charges:
Millions of Dollars
2022 2021 2020
Alaska $ 2 5 —
Lower 48 (11) (8) 804
Canada (2) 6 3
Europe, Middle East and North Africa (1) (24) 6
Asia Pacific — 695 —
$ (12) 674 813
2021
We recorded an impairment of $688 million on our APLNG investment included within the Asia Pacific segment. See Note
4 and Note 13.
In our Lower 48 segment, we recorded a credit to impairment of $89 million due to a decreased ARO estimate for a
previously sold asset, in which we retained the ARO liability. This was offset by recorded impairments of $84 million
during the fourth quarter of 2021, related to certain noncore assets due to changes in development plans. See Note 13.
In our Europe, Middle East and North Africa segment, we recorded a credit to impairment of $24 million due to decreased
ARO estimates on fields in Norway which ceased production and were fully depreciated in prior years.
2020
We recorded impairments of $813 million, primarily related to certain noncore assets in the Lower 48. Due to a significant
decrease in the outlook for current and long-term natural gas prices in early 2020, we recorded impairments of $523
million, primarily for the Wind River Basin operations area, consisting of developed properties in the Madden Field and
the Lost Cabin Gas Plant, in the first quarter of 2020. Additionally, due primarily to changes in development plans
solidified in the last quarter of 2020, we recognized additional impairments of $287 million in the Lower 48 during the
fourth quarter.
We had accrued environmental costs of $107 million and $135 million at December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively,
related to remediation activities in the U.S. and Canada. We had also accrued in Corporate and Other $59 million and $36
million of environmental costs associated with sites no longer in operation at December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
In addition, both December 31, 2022 and 2021, included a $16 million accrual, where the company has been named a
potentially responsible party under the Federal Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act,
or similar state laws. Accrued environmental liabilities are expected to be paid over periods extending up to 30 years.
Expected expenditures for environmental obligations acquired in various business combinations are discounted using a
weighted-average 5 percent discount factor, resulting in an accrued balance for acquired environmental liabilities of $111
million at December 31, 2022. The total expected future undiscounted payments related to the portion of the accrued
environmental costs that have been discounted are $147 million.
Note 9—Debt
Long-term debt at December 31 was:
Millions of Dollars
2022 2021
2.40% Notes due 2022 — 329
7.65% Debentures due 2023 78 78
3.35% Notes due 2024 426 426
2.125% Notes due 2024 900 —
8.2% Notes due 2025 134 134
3.35% Debentures due 2025 199 199
2.40% Notes due 2025 900 —
6.875% Debentures due 2026 67 67
4.95% Notes due 2026 — 1,250
7.8% Debentures due 2027 203 203
3.75% Notes due 2027 196 1,000
4.3% Notes due 2028 223 1,000
7.375% Debentures due 2029 92 92
7.0% Debentures due 2029 112 200
6.95% Notes due 2029 1,195 1,549
8.125% Notes due 2030 390 390
7.4% Notes due 2031 382 500
7.25% Notes due 2031 400 500
7.2% Notes due 2031 447 575
2.4% Notes due 2031 227 500
5.9% Notes due 2032 505 505
4.15% Notes due 2034 246 246
5.95% Notes due 2036 326 500
5.951% Notes due 2037 631 645
5.9% Notes due 2038 350 600
6.5% Notes due 2039 1,588 2,750
3.758% Notes due 2042 785 —
4.3% Notes due 2044 750 750
5.95% Notes due 2046 329 500
7.9% Debentures due 2047 60 60
4.875% Notes due 2047 319 800
4.85% Notes due 2048 219 600
3.8% Notes due 2052 1,100 —
4.025% Notes due 2062 1,770 —
Floating rate notes due 2022 at 1.06% – 1.41% during 2022 and 1.02% – 1.12% during 2021 — 500
Marine Terminal Revenue Refunding Bonds due 2031 at 0.07% – 4.10% during 2022 and
0.04% – 0.15% during 2021 265 265
Industrial Development Bonds due 2035 at 0.07% – 4.10% during 2022 and 0.04% – 0.12%
during 2021 18 18
Other 23 35
Debt at face value 15,855 17,766
Finance leases 1,320 1,261
Net unamortized premiums, discounts and debt issuance costs (532) 907
Total debt 16,643 19,934
Short-term debt (417) (1,200)
Long-term debt $ 16,226 18,734
In December 2022, the company retired $329 million principal amount of our 2.40 percent Notes at the natural maturity
date. In May 2022, we redeemed $1,250 million principal amount of our 4.95 percent Notes due 2026. We paid premiums
above face value of $79 million to redeem the debt and recognized a loss on debt extinguishment of $83 million which is
included in the "Other expenses" line on our consolidated income statement. We also paid $500 million to retire the
outstanding principal amount of the floating rate notes due 2022 at maturity.
In the first quarter of 2022, we completed a debt refinancing consisting of three concurrent transactions: a tender offer
to repurchase existing debt for cash; exchange offers to retire certain debt in exchange for new debt and cash; and a new
debt issuance to partially fund the cash paid in the tender and exchange offers.
Tender Offer
In March 2022, we repurchased a total of $2,716 million aggregate principal amount of debt as listed below. We paid
premiums above face value of $333 million to repurchase these debt instruments and recognized a gain on debt
extinguishment of $155 million which is included in the "Other expenses" line on our consolidated income statement.
• 3.75% Notes due 2027 with principal of $1,000 million (partial repurchase of $804 million)
• 4.3% Notes due 2028 with principal of $1,000 million (partial repurchase of $777 million)
• 2.4% Notes due 2031 with principal of $500 million (partial repurchase of $273 million)
• 4.875% Notes due 2047 with principal of $800 million (partial repurchase of $481 million)
• 4.85% Notes due 2048 with principal of $600 million (partial repurchase of $381 million)
Exchange Offers
Also in March 2022, we completed two concurrent debt exchange offers through which $2,544 million of aggregate
principal of existing notes was tendered and accepted in exchange for a combination of new notes and cash. The debt
exchange offers were treated as debt modifications for accounting purposes resulting in a portion of the unamortized
debt discount, premiums and debt issuance costs of the existing notes being allocated to the new notes on the
settlement dates of the exchange offers. We paid premiums above face value of $883 million, comprised of $872 million
of cash as well as new notes, which were capitalized as additional debt discount. We incurred expenses of $28 million in
the exchanges which are included in the "Other expenses" line on our consolidated income statement.
The notes tendered and accepted were exchanged for the following new notes:
• 3.758% Notes due 2042 with principal amount of $785 million
• 4.025% Notes due 2062 with principal amount of $1,770 million
In February 2022, we refinanced our revolving credit facility from a total borrowing capacity of $6.0 billion to $5.5 billion
with an expiration date of February 2027. Our revolving credit facility may be used for direct bank borrowings, the
issuance of letters of credit totaling up to $500 million, or as support for our commercial paper program. The revolving
credit facility is broadly syndicated among financial institutions and does not contain any material adverse change
provisions or any covenants requiring maintenance of specified financial ratios or credit ratings. The facility agreement
contains a cross-default provision relating to the failure to pay principal or interest on other debt obligations of $200
million or more by ConocoPhillips, or any of its consolidated subsidiaries. The amount of the facility is not subject to
redetermination prior to its expiration date.
Credit facility borrowings may bear interest at a margin above the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR). The facility
agreement calls for commitment fees on available, but unused, amounts. The facility agreement also contains early
termination rights if our current directors or their approved successors cease to be a majority of the Board of Directors.
The revolving credit facility supports our ability to issue up to $5.5 billion of commercial paper. Commercial paper is
generally limited to maturities of 90 days and is included in short-term debt on our consolidated balance sheet. With no
commercial paper outstanding and no direct borrowings or letters of credit, we had access to $5.5 billion in available
borrowing capacity under our revolving credit facility at December 31, 2022. At December 31, 2021, we had no
commercial paper outstanding and no direct borrowings or letters of credit issued.
In January 2021, we completed the acquisition of Concho in an all-stock transaction. In the acquisition, we assumed
Concho’s publicly traded debt, with an outstanding principal balance of $3.9 billion, which was recorded at fair value of
$4.7 billion on the acquisition date. The adjustment to fair value of the senior notes of approximately $0.8 billion on the
acquisition date will be amortized as an adjustment to interest expense over the remaining contractual terms of the
senior notes.
In February 2021, we completed a debt exchange offer related to the debt assumed from Concho. Of the approximately
$3.9 billion in aggregate principal amount of Concho’s senior notes offered in the exchange, 98 percent, or approximately
$3.8 billion, was tendered and accepted. The new debt issued by ConocoPhillips had the same interest rates and maturity
dates as the Concho senior notes. The portion not exchanged, approximately $67 million, remained outstanding across
five series of senior notes issued by Concho. The debt exchange was treated as a debt modification for accounting
purposes resulting in a portion of the unamortized fair value adjustment of the Concho senior notes allocated to the new
debt issued by ConocoPhillips on the settlement date of the exchange. The new debt issued in the exchange is fully and
unconditionally guaranteed by ConocoPhillips Company. See Note 3.
We do not have any ratings triggers on any of our corporate debt that would cause an automatic default, and thereby
impact our access to liquidity upon downgrade of our credit ratings. If our credit ratings are downgraded from their
current levels, it could increase the cost of corporate debt available to us and restrict our access to the commercial paper
markets. If our credit ratings were to deteriorate to a level prohibiting us from accessing the commercial paper market,
we would still be able to access funds under our revolving credit facility.
At both December 31, 2022 and 2021, we had $283 million of certain variable rate demand bonds (VRDBs) outstanding
with maturities ranging through 2035. The VRDBs are redeemable at the option of the bondholders on any business day.
If they are ever redeemed, we have the ability and intent to refinance on a long-term basis, therefore, the VRDBs are
included in the “Long-term debt” line on our consolidated balance sheet.
Note 10—Guarantees
At December 31, 2022, we were liable for certain contingent obligations under various contractual arrangements as
described below. We recognize a liability, at inception, for the fair value of our obligation as a guarantor for newly issued
or modified guarantees. Unless the carrying amount of the liability is noted below, we have not recognized a liability
because the fair value of the obligation is immaterial. In addition, unless otherwise stated, we are not currently
performing with any significance under the guarantee and expect future performance to be either immaterial or have
only a remote chance of occurrence.
APLNG Guarantees
At December 31, 2022, we had outstanding multiple guarantees in connection with our 47.5 percent ownership interest
in APLNG. The following is a description of the guarantees with values calculated utilizing December 2022 exchange rates:
• During the third quarter of 2016, we issued a guarantee to facilitate the withdrawal of our pro-rata portion of
the funds in a project finance reserve account. We estimate the remaining term of this guarantee to be eight
years. Our maximum exposure under this guarantee is approximately $210 million and may become payable if
an enforcement action is commenced by the project finance lenders against APLNG. At December 31, 2022, the
carrying value of this guarantee was approximately $14 million.
• In conjunction with our original purchase of an ownership interest in APLNG from Origin Energy Limited in
October 2008, we agreed to reimburse Origin Energy Limited for our share of the existing contingent liability
arising under guarantees of an existing obligation of APLNG to deliver natural gas under several sales
agreements. The final guarantee expires in the fourth quarter of 2041. Our maximum potential liability for future
payments, or cost of volume delivery, under these guarantees is estimated to be $780 million ($1.3 billion in the
event of intentional or reckless breach) and would become payable if APLNG fails to meet its obligations under
these agreements and the obligations cannot otherwise be mitigated. Future payments are considered unlikely,
as the payments, or cost of volume delivery, would only be triggered if APLNG does not have enough natural gas
to meet these sales commitments and if the co-ventures do not make necessary equity contributions into
APLNG.
• We have guaranteed the performance of APLNG with regard to certain other contracts executed in connection
with the project’s continued development. The guarantees have remaining terms of 14 to 23 years or the life of
the venture. Our maximum potential amount of future payments related to these guarantees is approximately
$290 million and would become payable if APLNG does not perform. At December 31, 2022, the carrying value of
these guarantees was approximately $20 million.
QG8 Guarantee
We have guaranteed our portion of certain fiscal and other joint venture obligations as a shareholder in QG8. This
guarantee has an approximate 30-year term with no maximum limit. At December 31, 2022, the carrying value of this
guarantee was approximately $7 million.
Other Guarantees
We have other guarantees with maximum future potential payment amounts totaling approximately $600 million, which
consist primarily of guarantees of the residual value of leased office buildings and guarantees of the residual value of
corporate aircraft. These guarantees have remaining terms of three to four years and would become payable if certain
asset values are lower than guaranteed amounts at the end of the lease or contract term, business conditions decline at
guaranteed entities, or as a result of nonperformance of contractual terms by guaranteed parties. At December 31, 2022,
there was no carrying value associated with these guarantees.
Indemnifications
Over the years, we have entered into agreements to sell ownership interests in certain legal entities, joint ventures and
assets that gave rise to qualifying indemnifications. These agreements include indemnifications for taxes and
environmental liabilities. The carrying amount recorded for these indemnifications at December 31, 2022, was
approximately $20 million. Those related to environmental issues have terms that are generally indefinite and the
maximum amounts of future payments are generally unlimited. Although it is reasonably possible future payments may
exceed amounts recorded, due to the nature of the indemnifications, it is not possible to make a reasonable estimate of
the maximum potential amount of future payments. See Note 11 for additional information about environmental
liabilities.
Based on currently available information, we believe it is remote that future costs related to known contingent liability
exposures will exceed current accruals by an amount that would have a material adverse impact on our consolidated
financial statements. As we learn new facts concerning contingencies, we reassess our position both with respect to
accrued liabilities and other potential exposures. Estimates particularly sensitive to future changes include contingent
liabilities recorded for environmental remediation, tax and legal matters. Estimated future environmental remediation
costs are subject to change due to such factors as the uncertain magnitude of cleanup costs, the unknown time and
extent of such remedial actions that may be required, and the determination of our liability in proportion to that of other
responsible parties. Estimated future costs related to tax and legal matters are subject to change as events evolve and as
additional information becomes available during the administrative and litigation processes.
Environmental
We are subject to international, federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations and record accruals for
environmental liabilities based on management’s best estimates. These estimates are based on currently available facts,
existing technology, and presently enacted laws and regulations, taking into account stakeholder and business
considerations. When measuring environmental liabilities, we also consider our prior experience in remediation of
contaminated sites, other companies’ cleanup experience, and data released by the U.S. EPA or other organizations. We
consider unasserted claims in our determination of environmental liabilities, and we accrue them in the period they are
both probable and reasonably estimable.
Although liability of those potentially responsible for environmental remediation costs is generally joint and several for
federal sites and frequently so for other sites, we are usually only one of many companies cited at a particular site. Due to
the joint and several liabilities, we could be responsible for all cleanup costs related to any site at which we have been
designated as a potentially responsible party. We have been successful to date in sharing cleanup costs with other
financially sound companies. Many of the sites at which we are potentially responsible are still under investigation by the
EPA or the agency concerned. Prior to actual cleanup, those potentially responsible normally assess the site conditions,
apportion responsibility and determine the appropriate remediation. In some instances, we may have no liability or may
attain a settlement of liability. Where it appears that other potentially responsible parties may be financially unable to
bear their proportional share, we consider this inability in estimating our potential liability, and we adjust our accruals
accordingly. As a result of various acquisitions in the past, we assumed certain environmental obligations. Some of these
environmental obligations are mitigated by indemnifications made by others for our benefit, and some of the
indemnifications are subject to dollar limits and time limits.
We are currently participating in environmental assessments and cleanups at numerous federal Superfund and
comparable state and international sites. After an assessment of environmental exposures for cleanup and other costs,
we make accruals on an undiscounted basis (except those acquired in a purchase business combination, which we record
on a discounted basis) for planned investigation and remediation activities for sites where it is probable future costs will
be incurred and these costs can be reasonably estimated. We have not reduced these accruals for possible insurance
recoveries. In the future, we may be involved in additional environmental assessments, cleanups and proceedings.
See Note 8 for a summary of our accrued environmental liabilities.
Our legal organization applies its knowledge, experience and professional judgment to the specific characteristics of our
cases, employing a litigation management process to manage and monitor the legal proceedings against us. Our process
facilitates the early evaluation and quantification of potential exposures in individual cases. This process also enables us
to track those cases that have been scheduled for trial and/or mediation. Based on professional judgment and experience
in using these litigation management tools and available information about current developments in all our cases, our
legal organization regularly assesses the adequacy of current accruals and determines if adjustment of existing accruals,
or establishment of new accruals, is required.
We have contingent liabilities resulting from throughput agreements with pipeline and processing companies not
associated with financing arrangements. Under these agreements, we may be required to provide any such company with
additional funds through advances and penalties for fees related to throughput capacity not utilized. In addition, at
December 31, 2022, we had performance obligations secured by letters of credit of $368 million (issued as direct bank
letters of credit) related to various purchase commitments for materials, supplies, commercial activities and services
incident to the ordinary conduct of business.
In 2007, ConocoPhillips was unable to reach agreement with respect to the empresa mixta structure mandated by the
Venezuelan government’s Nationalization Decree. As a result, Venezuela’s national oil company, Petróleos de Venezuela,
S.A. (PDVSA), or its affiliates, directly assumed control over ConocoPhillips’ interests in the Petrozuata and Hamaca heavy
oil ventures and the offshore Corocoro development project. In response to this expropriation, ConocoPhillips initiated
international arbitration on November 2, 2007, with the ICSID. On September 3, 2013, an ICSID arbitration tribunal held
that Venezuela unlawfully expropriated ConocoPhillips’ significant oil investments in June 2007. On January 17, 2017, the
Tribunal reconfirmed the decision that the expropriation was unlawful. In March 2019, the Tribunal unanimously ordered
the government of Venezuela to pay ConocoPhillips approximately $8.7 billion in compensation for the government’s
unlawful expropriation of the company’s investments in Venezuela in 2007. On August 29, 2019, the ICSID Tribunal issued
a decision rectifying the award and reducing it by approximately $227 million. The award now stands at $8.5 billion plus
interest. The government of Venezuela sought annulment of the award, which automatically stayed enforcement of the
award. On September 29, 2021, the ICSID annulment committee lifted the stay of enforcement of the award. The
annulment proceedings are underway.
In 2014, ConocoPhillips filed a separate and independent arbitration under the rules of the ICC against PDVSA under the
contracts that had established the Petrozuata and Hamaca projects. The ICC Tribunal issued an award in April 2018,
finding that PDVSA owed ConocoPhillips approximately $2 billion under their agreements in connection with the
expropriation of the projects and other pre-expropriation fiscal measures. In August 2018, ConocoPhillips entered into a
settlement with PDVSA to recover the full amount of this ICC award, plus interest through the payment period, including
initial payments totaling approximately $500 million within a period of 90 days from the time of signing of the settlement
agreement. The balance of the settlement is to be paid quarterly over a period of four and a half years. Per the
settlement, PDVSA recognized the ICC award as a judgment in various jurisdictions, and ConocoPhillips agreed to suspend
its legal enforcement actions. ConocoPhillips sent notices of default to PDVSA on October 14 and November 12, 2019,
and to date PDVSA has failed to cure its breach. As a result, ConocoPhillips has resumed legal enforcement actions. To
date, ConocoPhillips has received approximately $774 million in connection with the ICC award. ConocoPhillips has
ensured that the settlement and any actions taken in enforcement thereof meet all appropriate U.S. regulatory
requirements, including those related to any applicable sanctions imposed by the U.S. against Venezuela.
In 2016, ConocoPhillips filed a separate and independent arbitration under the rules of the ICC against PDVSA under the
contracts that had established the Corocoro Project. On August 2, 2019, the ICC Tribunal awarded ConocoPhillips
approximately $33 million plus interest under the Corocoro contracts. ConocoPhillips is seeking recognition and
enforcement of the award in various jurisdictions. ConocoPhillips has ensured that all the actions related to the award
meet all appropriate U.S. regulatory requirements, including those related to any applicable sanctions imposed by the
U.S. against Venezuela.
Beginning in 2017, governmental and other entities in several states/territories in the U.S. have filed lawsuits against oil
and gas companies, including ConocoPhillips, seeking compensatory damages and equitable relief to abate alleged
climate change impacts. Additional lawsuits with similar allegations are expected to be filed. The amounts claimed by
plaintiffs are unspecified and the legal and factual issues are unprecedented, therefore, there is significant uncertainty
about the scope of the claims and alleged damages and any potential impact on the Company’s financial condition.
ConocoPhillips believes these lawsuits are factually and legally meritless and are an inappropriate vehicle to address the
challenges associated with climate change and will vigorously defend against such lawsuits.
Several Louisiana parishes and the State of Louisiana have filed 43 lawsuits under Louisiana’s State and Local Coastal
Resources Management Act (SLCRMA) against oil and gas companies, including ConocoPhillips, seeking compensatory
damages for contamination and erosion of the Louisiana coastline allegedly caused by historical oil and gas operations.
ConocoPhillips entities are defendants in 22 of the lawsuits and will vigorously defend against them. On October 17,
2022, the Fifth Circuit affirmed remand of lead cases to state court and the subsequent request for rehearing was denied.
Accordingly, the federal district courts have issued remands to state court. Because Plaintiffs’ SLCRMA theories are
unprecedented, there is uncertainty about these claims (both as to scope and damages) and we continue to evaluate our
exposure in these lawsuits.
In October 2020, the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) ordered the prior owners of Outer
Continental Shelf (OCS) Lease P-0166, including ConocoPhillips, to decommission the lease facilities, including two
offshore platforms located near Carpinteria, California. This order was sent after the current owner of OCS Lease P-0166
relinquished the lease and abandoned the lease platforms and facilities. BSEE’s order to ConocoPhillips is premised on its
connection to Phillips Petroleum Company, a legacy company of ConocoPhillips, which held a historical 25 percent
interest in this lease and operated these facilities, but sold its interest approximately 30 years ago. ConocoPhillips
continues to evaluate its exposure in this matter.
On May 10, 2021, ConocoPhillips filed arbitration under the rules of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC)
against Santos KOTN Pty Ltd. and Santos Limited for their failure to timely pay the $200 million bonus due upon FID of the
Barossa development project under the sale and purchase agreement. Santos KOTN Pty Ltd. and Santos Limited have filed
a response and counterclaim, and the arbitration is underway.
In July 2021, a federal securities class action was filed against Concho, certain of Concho’s officers, and ConocoPhillips as
Concho’s successor in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas. On October 21, 2021, the court
issued an order appointing Utah Retirement Systems and the Construction Laborers Pension Trust for Southern California
as lead plaintiffs (Lead Plaintiffs). On January 7, 2022, the Lead Plaintiffs filed their consolidated complaint alleging that
Concho made materially false and misleading statements regarding its business and operations in violation of the federal
securities laws and seeking unspecified damages, attorneys’ fees, costs, equitable/injunctive relief, and such other relief
that may be deemed appropriate. We believe the allegations in the action are without merit and are vigorously defending
this litigation.
Commodity derivative instruments are held at fair value on our consolidated balance sheet. Where these balances have
the right of setoff, they are presented on a net basis. Related cash flows are recorded as operating activities on our
consolidated statement of cash flows. On our consolidated income statement, gains and losses are recognized either on a
gross basis if directly related to our physical business or a net basis if held for trading. Gains and losses related to
contracts that meet and are designated with the NPNS exception are recognized upon settlement. We generally apply
this exception to eligible crude contracts and certain gas contracts. We do not apply hedge accounting for our commodity
derivatives.
The following table presents the gross fair values of our commodity derivatives, excluding collateral, and the line items
where they appear on our consolidated balance sheet:
Millions of Dollars
2022 2021
Assets
Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 1,795 1,168
Other assets 242 75
Liabilities
Other accruals 1,800 1,160
Other liabilities and deferred credits 210 63
The gains (losses) from commodity derivatives incurred, and the line items where they appear on our consolidated
income statement were:
Millions of Dollars
2022 2021 2020
On January 15, 2021, we assumed financial derivative instruments consisting of oil and natural gas swaps in connection
with the acquisition of Concho. At the acquisition date, these financial derivative instruments acquired were recognized
at fair value as a net liability of $456 million with settlement dates under the contracts through December 31, 2022.
During 2021, we recognized a loss on settlement of these derivatives contracts of $305 million. This loss is recorded
within the “Sales and other operating revenues” line on our consolidated income statement. In connection with the
settlement, we issued a cash payment of $761 million during 2021 which is included within “Cash Flows From Operating
Activities” on our consolidated statement of cash flows.
The table below summarizes our net exposures resulting from outstanding commodity derivative contracts:
Open Position
Long/(Short)
2022 2021
Commodity
Natural gas and power (billions of cubic feet equivalent)
Fixed price (14) 4
Basis (8) (22)
Financial Instruments
We invest in financial instruments with maturities based on our cash forecasts for the various accounts and currency
pools we manage. The types of financial instruments in which we currently invest include:
• Time deposits: Interest bearing deposits placed with financial institutions for a predetermined amount of time.
• Demand deposits: Interest bearing deposits placed with financial institutions. Deposited funds can be
withdrawn without notice.
• Commercial paper: Unsecured promissory notes issued by a corporation, commercial bank or government
agency purchased at a discount to mature at par.
• U.S. government or government agency obligations: Securities issued by the U.S. government or U.S.
government agencies.
• Foreign government obligations: Securities issued by foreign governments.
• Corporate bonds: Unsecured debt securities issued by corporations.
• Asset-backed securities: Collateralized debt securities.
The following investments are carried on our consolidated balance sheet at cost, plus accrued interest and the table
reflects remaining maturities at December 31, 2022 and 2021:
Millions of Dollars
Carrying Amount
Cash and Cash Short-Term
Equivalents Investments
2022 2021 2022 2021
Cash $ 593 670
Demand Deposits 1,638 1,554
Time Deposits
1 to 90 days 4,116 2,363 1,288 217
91 to 180 days 883 4
Within one year 11 4
U.S. Government Obligations
1 to 90 days 14 431 — —
$ 6,361 5,018 2,182 225
The following investments in debt securities classified as available for sale are carried at fair value on our consolidated
balance sheet at December 31, 2022 and 2021:
Millions of Dollars
Carrying Amount
Cash and Cash Short-Term Investments and Long-Term
Equivalents Investments Receivables
2022 2021 2022 2021 2022 2021
Major Security Type
Corporate Bonds $ — 3 323 128 309 173
Commercial Paper 97 7 156 82
U.S. Government Obligations — — 115 — 63 2
U.S. Government Agency
Obligations 8 2 5 8
Foreign Government
Obligations — 7 7 2
Asset-backed Securities 1 2 138 63
$ 97 10 603 221 522 248
Cash and Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments have remaining maturities within one year.
Investments and Long-Term Receivables have remaining maturities that vary from greater than one year through five
years.
The following table summarizes the amortized cost basis and fair value of investments in debt securities classified as
available for sale at December 31:
Millions of Dollars
Amortized Cost Basis Fair Value
2022 2021 2022 2021
Major Security Type
Corporate Bonds $ 641 305 632 304
Commercial Paper 253 88 253 89
U.S. Government Obligations 181 2 178 2
U.S. Government Agency Obligations 13 10 13 10
Foreign Government Obligations 7 9 7 9
Asset-backed Securities 139 65 139 65
$ 1,234 479 1,222 479
As of December 31, 2022 and 2021, total unrealized losses for debt securities classified as available for sale with net
losses were $12 million and negligible, respectively. No allowance for credit losses has been recorded on investments in
debt securities which are in an unrealized loss position.
For the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, proceeds from sales and redemptions of investments in debt
securities classified as available for sale were $644 million and $594 million, respectively. Gross realized gains and losses
included in earnings from those sales and redemptions were negligible. The cost of securities sold and redeemed is
determined using the specific identification method.
Credit Risk
Financial instruments potentially exposed to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash equivalents, short-term
investments, long-term investments in debt securities, OTC derivative contracts and trade receivables. Our cash
equivalents and short-term investments are placed in high-quality commercial paper, government money market funds,
U.S. government and government agency obligations, time deposits with major international banks and financial
institutions, high-quality corporate bonds, foreign government obligations and asset-backed securities. Our long-term
investments in debt securities are placed in high-quality corporate bonds, asset-backed securities, U.S. government and
government agency obligations, foreign government obligations, and time deposits with major international banks and
financial institutions.
The credit risk from our OTC derivative contracts, such as forwards, swaps and options, derives from the counterparty to
the transaction. Individual counterparty exposure is managed within predetermined credit limits and includes the use of
cash-call margins when appropriate, thereby reducing the risk of significant nonperformance. We also use futures, swaps
and option contracts that have a negligible credit risk because these trades are cleared primarily with an exchange
clearinghouse and subject to mandatory margin requirements until settled; however, we are exposed to the credit risk of
those exchange brokers for receivables arising from daily margin cash calls, as well as for cash deposited to meet initial
margin requirements.
Our trade receivables result primarily from our petroleum operations and reflect a broad national and international
customer base, which limits our exposure to concentrations of credit risk. The majority of these receivables have
payment terms of 30 days or less, and we continually monitor this exposure and the creditworthiness of the
counterparties. We may require collateral to limit the exposure to loss including, letters of credit, prepayments and
surety bonds, as well as master netting arrangements to mitigate credit risk with counterparties that both buy from and
sell to us, as these agreements permit the amounts owed by us or owed to others to be offset against amounts due to us.
Certain of our derivative instruments contain provisions that require us to post collateral if the derivative exposure
exceeds a threshold amount. We have contracts with fixed threshold amounts and other contracts with variable
threshold amounts that are contingent on our credit rating. The variable threshold amounts typically decline for lower
credit ratings, while both the variable and fixed threshold amounts typically revert to zero if we fall below investment
grade. Cash is the primary collateral in all contracts; however, many also permit us to post letters of credit as collateral,
such as transactions administered through the New York Mercantile Exchange.
The aggregate fair value of all derivative instruments with such credit risk-related contingent features that were in a
liability position on December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, was $333 million and $281 million, respectively. For
these instruments, $42 million of collateral was posted as of December 31, 2022 and no collateral was posted as of
December 31, 2021. If our credit rating had been downgraded below investment grade on December 31, 2022, we would
have been required to post $270 million of additional collateral, either with cash or letters of credit.
The classification of an asset or liability is based on the lowest level of input significant to its fair value. Those that are
initially classified as Level 3 are subsequently reported as Level 2 when the fair value derived from unobservable inputs is
inconsequential to the overall fair value, or if corroborated market data becomes available. Assets and liabilities initially
reported as Level 2 are subsequently reported as Level 3 if corroborated market data is no longer available. There were
no material transfers into or out of Level 3 during 2022 or 2021.
The following table summarizes the fair value hierarchy for gross financial assets and liabilities (i.e., unadjusted where the
right of setoff exists for commodity derivatives accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis):
Millions of Dollars
December 31, 2022 December 31, 2021
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Assets
Investment in Cenovus Energy $ 1,117 — — 1,117
Investments in debt securities 178 1,044 — 1,222 2 477 — 479
Commodity derivatives 958 951 128 2,037 562 619 62 1,243
Total assets $ 1,136 1,995 128 3,259 1,681 1,096 62 2,839
Liabilities
Commodity derivatives $ 906 843 261 2,010 593 543 87 1,223
Total liabilities $ 906 843 261 2,010 593 543 87 1,223
The following table summarizes those commodity derivative balances subject to the right of setoff as presented on our
consolidated balance sheet. We have elected to offset the recognized fair value amounts for multiple derivative
instruments executed with the same counterparty in our financial statements when a legal right of setoff exists.
Millions of Dollars
Amounts Subject to Right of Setoff
Amounts
Not
Gross Subject to Gross Net
Amounts Right of Gross Amounts Amounts Cash Net
Recognized Setoff Amounts Offset Presented Collateral Amounts
December 31, 2022
Assets $ 2,037 39 1,998 1,176 822 37 785
Liabilities 2,010 20 1,990 1,176 814 52 762
At December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, we did not present any amounts gross on our consolidated balance sheet
where we had the right of setoff.
The following table summarizes the fair value hierarchy by major category and date of remeasurement for assets
accounted for at fair value on a non-recurring basis:
Millions of Dollars
Fair Value Measurements Using
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Before-Tax
Fair Value Inputs Inputs Inputs Loss
Year ended December 31, 2021
Net PP&E (held for use)
December 31, 2021 $ 472 — — 472 80
Equity Method Investments
December 31, 2021 5,574 — 5,574 — 688
Fair Value
(Millions of Valuation Range
Dollars) Technique Unobservable Inputs (Arithmetic Average)
December 31, 2021
Lower 48 Gulf Coast and Rockies Discounted Commodity production
noncore field $ 472 cash flow (MBOED) 0.2 - 17 (5.4)
Commodity price outlook*
($/BOE) $41.45 - $93.68 ($64.39)
Discount rate** 7.3% - 9.7% (8.7%)
*Commodity price outlook based on a combination of external pricing service companies' and our internal outlook for years 2024-2050; future prices
escalated at 2.0% annually after year 2050.
**Determined as the weighted average cost of capital of a group of peer companies, adjusted for risks where appropriate.
The following table summarizes the net fair value of financial instruments (i.e., adjusted where the right of setoff exists
for commodity derivatives):
Millions of Dollars
Carrying Amount Fair Value
2022 2021 2022 2021
Financial assets
Investment in CVE common shares $ — 1,117 $ — 1,117
Commodity derivatives 824 593 824 593
Investments in debt securities 1,222 479 1,222 479
Loans and advances—related parties — 114 — 114
Financial liabilities
Total debt, excluding finance leases 15,323 18,673 15,545 22,451
Commodity derivatives 782 537 782 537
Note 14—Equity
Common Stock
The changes in our shares of common stock, as categorized in the equity section of the balance sheet, were:
Shares
2022 2021 2020
Issued
Beginning of year 2,091,562,747 1,798,844,267 1,795,652,203
Acquisition of Concho — 285,928,872 —
Distributed under benefit plans 9,322,387 6,789,608 3,192,064
End of year 2,100,885,134 2,091,562,747 1,798,844,267
Held in Treasury
Beginning of year 789,319,875 730,802,089 710,783,814
Repurchase of common stock 87,709,187 58,517,786 20,018,275
End of year 877,029,062 789,319,875 730,802,089
Preferred Stock
We have authorized 500 million shares of preferred stock, par value $0.01 per share, none of which was issued or
outstanding at December 31, 2022 or 2021.
Noncontrolling Interests
In 2020, we completed the divestiture of our subsidiaries that held our Australia-West assets and operations. These
assets included the Darwin LNG and Bayu-Darwin Pipeline operating joint ventures in which there was a noncontrolling
interest. As a result, as of December 31, 2020, we had no noncontrolling interests.
We determine if an arrangement is or contains a lease at contract inception. Certain contractual arrangements may
contain both lease and non-lease components. Only the lease components of these contractual arrangements are subject
to the provisions of ASC Topic 842, and any non-lease components are subject to other applicable accounting guidance;
however, we have elected to adopt the optional practical expedient not to separate lease components apart from non-
lease components for existing asset classes (as of the adoption date of ASC 842) for accounting purposes. For contractual
arrangements involving a new leased asset class, we determine at contract inception whether it will apply the optional
practical expedient to the new leased asset class.
Leases are evaluated for classification as operating or finance leases at the commencement date of the lease and right-of-
use assets and corresponding liabilities are recognized on our consolidated balance sheet based on the present value of
future lease payments relating to the use of the underlying asset during the lease term. Future lease payments include
variable lease payments that depend upon an index or rate using the index or rate at the commencement date and
probable amounts owed under residual value guarantees. The amount of future lease payments may be increased to
include additional payments related to lease extension, termination, and/or purchase options when the company has
determined, at or subsequent to lease commencement, generally due to limited asset availability or operating
commitments, it is reasonably certain of exercising such options. We use our incremental borrowing rate as the discount
rate in determining the present value of future lease payments, unless the interest rate implicit in the lease arrangement
is readily determinable. Lease payments that vary subsequent to the commencement date based on future usage levels,
the nature of leased asset activities, or certain other contingencies are not included in the measurement of lease right-of-
use assets and corresponding liabilities. We have elected not to record assets and liabilities on our consolidated balance
sheet for lease arrangements with terms of 12 months or less.
We often enter into leasing arrangements acting in the capacity as operator for and/or on behalf of certain oil and gas
joint ventures of undivided interests. If the lease arrangement can be legally enforced only against us as operator and
there is no separate arrangement to sublease the underlying leased asset to our coventurers, we recognize at lease
commencement a right-of-use asset and corresponding lease liability on our consolidated balance sheet on a gross basis.
While we record lease costs on a gross basis in our consolidated income statement and statement of cash flows, such
costs are offset by the reimbursement we receive from our coventurers for their share of the lease cost as the underlying
leased asset is utilized in joint venture activities. As a result, lease cost is presented in our consolidated income statement
and statement of cash flows on a proportional basis. If we are a nonoperating coventurer, we recognize a right-of-use
asset and corresponding lease liability only if we were a specified contractual party to the lease arrangement and the
arrangement could be legally enforced against us. In this circumstance, we would recognize both the right-of-use asset
and corresponding lease liability on our consolidated balance sheet on a proportional basis consistent with our undivided
interest ownership in the related joint venture.
The company has historically recorded certain finance leases executed by investee companies accounted for under the
proportionate consolidation method of accounting on its consolidated balance sheet on a proportional basis consistent
with its ownership interest in the investee company. In addition, the company has historically recorded finance lease
assets and liabilities associated with certain oil and gas joint ventures on a proportional basis pursuant to accounting
guidance applicable prior to the adoption date of ASC 842 on January 1, 2019. In accordance with the transition
provisions of ASC Topic 842, and since we have elected to adopt the package of optional transition-related practical
expedients, the historical accounting treatment for these leases has been carried forward and is subject to
reconsideration upon the modification or other required reassessment of the arrangements prior to lease term
expiration.
The following table summarizes the right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for both the operating and finance leases on
our consolidated balance sheet as of December 31:
Millions of Dollars
2022 2021
Operating Finance Operating Finance
Leases Leases Leases Leases
Right-of-Use Assets
Properties, plants and equipment
Gross 2,043 1,812
Accumulated DD&A (1,022) (857)
Net PP&E* 1,021 955
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 16 2
Other assets 536 649
Lease Liabilities
Short-term debt** 284 280
Other accruals 155 188
Long-term debt*** 1,036 981
Other liabilities and deferred credits 390 479
Total lease liabilities $ 545 1,320 667 1,261
* Includes proportionately consolidated finance lease assets of $171 million at December 31, 2022 and $208 million at December 31, 2021.
** Includes proportionately consolidated finance lease liabilities of $169 million at December 31, 2022 and $154 million at December 31, 2021.
*** Includes proportionately consolidated finance lease liabilities of $399 million at December 31, 2022 and $462 million at December 31, 2021.
Millions of Dollars
2022 2021 2020
Lease Cost*
Operating lease cost $ 212 278 321
Finance lease cost
Amortization of right-of-use assets 189 148 163
Interest on lease liabilities 32 27 34
Short-term lease cost** 94 21 42
Total lease cost*** $ 527 474 560
* The amounts presented in the table above have not been adjusted to reflect amounts recovered or reimbursed from oil and gas coventurers.
** Short-term leases are not recorded on our consolidated balance sheet.
*** Variable lease cost and sublease income are immaterial for the periods presented and therefore are not included in the table above.
The following table summarizes the lease terms and discount rates as of December 31:
2022 2021
Lease Term and Discount Rate
Weighted-average term (years)
Operating leases 5.64 5.97
Finance leases 6.60 7.49
Millions of Dollars
2022 2021 2020
Other Information*
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities
Operating cash flows from operating leases $ 148 204 232
Operating cash flows from finance leases 30 6 11
Financing cash flows from finance leases 166 73 255
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities $ 114 174 250
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for finance lease liabilities 256 447 426
*The amounts presented in the table above have not been adjusted to reflect amounts recovered or reimbursed from oil and gas coventurers. In addition,
pursuant to other applicable accounting guidance, lease payments made in connection with preparing another asset for its intended use are reported in
the "Cash Flows From Investing Activities" section of our consolidated statement of cash flows.
The following table summarizes future lease payments for operating and finance leases at December 31, 2022:
Millions of Dollars
Operating Finance
Leases Leases
Maturity of Lease Liabilities
2023 $ 169 356
2024 126 215
2025 81 210
2026 59 207
2027 46 164
Remaining years 118 352
Total* 599 1,504
Less: portion representing imputed interest (54) (184)
Total lease liabilities $ 545 $ 1,320
*Future lease payments for operating and finance leases commencing on or after January 1, 2019, also include payments related to non-lease
components in accordance with our election to adopt the optional practical expedient not to separate lease components apart from non-lease
components for accounting purposes. In addition, future payments related to operating and finance leases proportionately consolidated by the company
have been included in the table on a proportionate basis consistent with our respective ownership interest in the underlying investee company or oil and
gas venture.
An analysis of the projected benefit obligations for our pension plans and accumulated benefit obligations for our
postretirement health and life insurance plans follows:
Millions of Dollars
Pension Benefits Other Benefits
2022 2021 2022 2021
U.S. Int’l. U.S. Int’l.
Change in Benefit Obligation
Benefit obligation at January 1 $ 1,924 4,124 2,548 4,403 137 170
Service cost 58 47 73 61 1 2
Interest cost 62 77 53 79 4 4
Plan participant contributions — — — — 16 16
Plan amendments — — — — 9 —
Actuarial (gain) loss (325) (847) (117) (176) (27) (16)
Benefits paid (241) (144) (654) (162) (38) (40)
Divestiture — (56) — — — —
Curtailment — — 12 — — 1
Recognition of termination benefits — — 9 — — —
Foreign currency exchange rate change — (425) — (81) — —
Benefit obligation at December 31* $ 1,478 2,776 1,924 4,124 102 137
*Accumulated benefit obligation portion of
above at December 31: $ 1,384 2,542 1,793 3,658
Millions of Dollars
Pension Benefits Other Benefits
2022 2021 2022 2021
U.S. Int’l. U.S. Int’l.
For both U.S. and international pension plans, the overall expected long-term rate of return is developed from the
expected future return of each asset class, weighted by the expected allocation of pension assets to that asset class. We
rely on a variety of independent market forecasts in developing the expected rate of return for each class of assets.
During 2022 and 2021, the actuarial gains related to the benefit obligations for U.S. and international plans were primarily
related to an increase in the discount rates. During 2020, the actuarial losses related to the benefit obligations for U.S.
and international plans were primarily related to a decrease in the discount rates.
The following tables summarize information related to the Company's pension plans with projected and accumulated
benefit obligations in excess of the fair value of the plans' assets:
Millions of Dollars
Pension Benefits
2022 2021
U.S. Int’l. U.S. Int’l.
Included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) at December 31 were the following before-tax amounts that
had not been recognized in net periodic benefit cost:
Millions of Dollars
Pension Benefits Other Benefits
2022 2021 2022 2021
U.S. Int’l. U.S. Int’l.
Unrecognized net actuarial loss (gain) $ 172 681 188 86 (28) (1)
Unrecognized prior service cost (credit) — 1 — 1 (98) (145)
Millions of Dollars
Pension Benefits Other Benefits
2022 2021 2022 2021
U.S. Int’l. U.S. Int’l.
The components of net periodic benefit cost of all defined benefit plans are presented in the following table:
Millions of Dollars
Pension Benefits Other Benefits
2022 2021 2020 2022 2021 2020
U.S. Int’l. U.S. Int’l. U.S. Int’l.
The components of net periodic benefit cost, other than the service cost component, are included in the “Other
expenses” line item on our consolidated income statement.
We recognized pension settlement losses of $37 million in 2022, $102 million in 2021, and $43 million in 2020 as lump-
sum benefit payments from certain U.S. and international pension plans exceeded the sum of service and interest costs
for those plans and led to recognition of settlement losses.
In determining net pension and other postretirement benefit costs, we amortize prior service costs on a straight-line basis
over the average remaining service period of employees expected to receive benefits under the plan. For net actuarial
gains and losses, we amortize 10 percent of the unamortized balance each year.
We have multiple non-pension postretirement benefit plans for health and life insurance. The health care plans are
contributory and subject to various cost sharing features, most with participant and company contributions adjusted
annually; the life insurance plans are noncontributory. The measurement of the U.S. pre-65 retiree medical accumulated
postretirement benefit obligation assumes a health care cost trend rate of 6.5 percent in 2023 that declines to 5 percent
by 2029. The measurement of the U.S. post-65 retiree medical accumulated postretirement benefit obligation assumes a
health care cost trend rate of 4.5 percent in 2023 that increases to 5 percent by 2029.
Plan Assets
We follow a policy of broadly diversifying pension plan assets across asset classes and individual holdings. As a result, our
plan assets have no significant concentrations of credit risk. Asset classes that are considered appropriate include U.S.
equities, non-U.S. equities, U.S. fixed income, non-U.S. fixed income, real estate and private equity investments. Plan
fiduciaries may consider and add other asset classes to the investment program from time to time. The target allocations
for plan assets are 25 percent equity securities, 71 percent debt securities, and 4 percent real estate. Generally, the plan
investments are publicly traded, therefore minimizing liquidity risk in the portfolio.
The following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for the pension plan assets. There have been no
changes in the methodologies used at December 31, 2022 and 2021.
• Fair values of equity securities and government debt securities categorized in Level 1 are primarily based on
quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities.
• Fair values of corporate debt securities, agency and mortgage-backed securities and government debt securities
categorized in Level 2 are estimated using recently executed transactions and quoted market prices for similar
assets and liabilities in active markets and for identical assets and liabilities in markets that are not active. If
there have been no market transactions in a particular fixed income security, its fair value is calculated by pricing
models that benchmark the security against other securities with actual market prices. When observable quoted
market prices are not available, fair value is based on pricing models that use something other than actual
market prices (e.g., observable inputs such as benchmark yields, reported trades and issuer spreads for similar
securities), and these securities are categorized in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
• Fair values of investments in common/collective trusts are determined by the issuer of each fund based on the
fair value of the underlying assets.
• Fair values of mutual funds are based on quoted market prices, which represent the net asset value of shares
held.
• Time deposits are valued at cost, which approximates fair value.
• Cash is valued at cost, which approximates fair value. Fair values of international cash equivalents categorized in
Level 2 are valued using observable yield curves, discounting and interest rates. U.S. cash balances held in the
form of short-term fund units that are redeemable at the measurement date are categorized as Level 2.
• Fair values of exchange-traded derivatives classified in Level 1 are based on quoted market prices. For other
derivatives classified in Level 2, the values are generally calculated from pricing models with market input
parameters from third-party sources.
• Fair values of insurance contracts are valued at the present value of the future benefit payments owed by the
insurance company to the plans’ participants.
• Fair values of real estate investments are valued using real estate valuation techniques and other methods that
include reference to third-party sources and sales comparables where available.
• A portion of U.S. pension plan assets is held as a participating interest in an insurance annuity contract, which is
calculated as the market value of investments held under this contract, less the accumulated benefit obligation
covered by the contract. The participating interest is classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy as the fair
value is determined via a combination of quoted market prices, recently executed transactions, and an actuarial
present value computation for contract obligations. At December 31, 2022, the participating interest in the
annuity contract was valued at $55 million and consisted of $144 million in debt securities, less $89 million for
the accumulated benefit obligation covered by the contract. At December 31, 2021, the participating interest in
the annuity contract was valued at $83 million and consisted of $206 million in debt securities, less $123 million
for the accumulated benefit obligation covered by the contract. The participating interest is not available for
meeting general pension benefit obligations in the near term. No future company contributions are required and
no new benefits are being accrued under this insurance annuity contract.
The fair values of our pension plan assets at December 31, by asset class were as follows:
Millions of Dollars
U.S. International
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
2022
Equity securities
U.S. $ 4 — — 4 — — — —
International 36 — — 36 — — — —
Mutual funds 14 — — 14 201 298 — 499
Debt securities
Corporate — 1 — 1 — — — —
Mutual funds — — — — 365 — — 365
Cash and cash equivalents — — — — 36 — — 36
Real estate — — — — — — 146 146
Total in fair value hierarchy $ 54 1 — 55 602 298 146 1,046
The fair values of our pension plan assets at December 31, by asset class were as follows:
Millions of Dollars
U.S. International
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
2021
Equity securities
U.S. $ 3 — 5 8 — — — —
International 42 — — 42 — — — —
Mutual funds 17 — — 17 236 403 — 639
Debt securities
Corporate — 1 — 1 — — — —
Mutual funds — — — — 511 — — 511
Cash and cash equivalents — — — — 68 — — 68
Derivatives — — — — — — — —
Real estate — — — — — — 157 157
Total in fair value hierarchy $ 62 1 5 68 815 403 157 1,375
Our funding policy for U.S. plans is to contribute at least the minimum required by the Employee Retirement Income
Security Act of 1974 and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. Contributions to foreign plans are dependent
upon local laws and tax regulations. In 2023, we expect to contribute approximately $90 million to our domestic qualified
and nonqualified pension and postretirement benefit plans and $45 million to our international qualified and
nonqualified pension and postretirement benefit plans.
The following benefit payments, which are exclusive of amounts to be paid from the insurance annuity contract and
which reflect expected future service, as appropriate, are expected to be paid:
Millions of Dollars
Pension Other
Benefits Benefits
U.S. Int’l.
Millions of Dollars
2022 2021 2020
Balance at January 1 $ 78 24 23
Accruals 1 170 14
Benefit payments (48) (116) (13)
Balance at December 31 $ 31 78 24
Accruals include severance costs associated with our company-wide restructuring program. Of the remaining balance at
December 31, 2022, $19 million is classified as short-term.
We have several defined contribution plans for our international employees, each with its own terms and eligibility
depending on location. Total compensation expense recognized for these international plans was approximately $24
million in 2022, $26 million in 2021 and $25 million in 2020.
Total share-based compensation expense is measured using the grant date fair value for our equity-classified awards and
the settlement date fair value for our liability-classified awards. We recognize share-based compensation expense over
the shorter of the service period (i.e., the stated period of time required to earn the award); or the period beginning at
the start of the service period and ending when an employee first becomes eligible for retirement, but not less than six
months, as this is the minimum period of time required for an award to not be subject to forfeiture. Our share-based
compensation programs generally provide accelerated vesting (i.e., a waiver of the remaining period of service required
to earn an award) for awards held by employees at the time of their retirement. Some of our share-based awards vest
ratably (i.e., portions of the award vest at different times) while some of our awards cliff vest (i.e., all of the award vests
at the same time). We recognize expense on a straight-line basis over the service period for the entire award, whether
the award was granted with ratable or cliff vesting.
Compensation Expense—Total share-based compensation expense recognized in net income (loss) and the associated
tax benefit were:
Millions of Dollars
2022 2021 2020
Stock Options—Stock options granted under the provisions of the Plan and prior plans permit purchase of our common
stock at exercise prices equivalent to the average fair market value of ConocoPhillips common stock on the date the
options were granted. The options have terms of 10 years and generally vest ratably, with one-third of the options
awarded vesting and becoming exercisable on each anniversary date following the date of grant. Options awarded to
certain employees already eligible for retirement vest within six months of the grant date, but those options do not
become exercisable until the end of the normal vesting period. Beginning in 2018, stock option grants were discontinued
and replaced with three-year, time-vested restricted stock units which generally will be cash-settled for 2018 and 2019
awards and stock-settled beginning with 2020 awards.
The following summarizes our stock option activity for the year ended December 31, 2022:
Millions of Dollars
Weighted-Average Aggregate
Options Exercise Price Intrinsic Value
The weighted-average remaining contractual term of outstanding options, vested options and exercisable options at
December 31, 2022, were all 2.57 years. The aggregate intrinsic value of options exercised was $68 million in 2021 and
$23 million in 2020.
During 2022, we received $438 million in cash and realized a tax benefit of $59 million from the exercise of options. At
December 31, 2022, all outstanding stock options were fully vested and there was no remaining compensation cost to be
recorded.
Stock Unit Program—Generally, restricted stock units (RSU) are granted annually under the provisions of the Plan and
vest in an aggregate installment on the third anniversary of the grant date. In addition, RSUs granted under the Plan for a
variable long-term incentive program vest ratably in three equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of
the grant date. Restricted stock units are also granted ad hoc to attract or retain key personnel, and the terms and
conditions under which these restricted stock units vest vary by award.
Stock-Settled
Upon vesting, these restricted stock units are settled by issuing one share of ConocoPhillips common stock per unit. Units
awarded to retirement eligible employees vest six months from the grant date; however, those units are not issued as
common stock until the earlier of separation from the company or the end of the regularly scheduled vesting period.
Until issued as stock, most recipients of the RSUs receive a cash payment of a dividend equivalent or an accrued
reinvested dividend equivalent that is charged to retained earnings. The grant date fair market value of these RSUs is
deemed equal to the average ConocoPhillips stock price on the grant date. The grant date fair market value of units that
do not receive a dividend equivalent while unvested is deemed equal to the average ConocoPhillips stock price on the
grant date, less the net present value of the dividends that will not be received.
The following summarizes our stock-settled stock unit activity for the year ended December 31, 2022:
At December 31, 2022, the remaining unrecognized compensation cost from the unvested stock-settled units was $135
million, which will be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.67 years, the longest period being 2.67 years. The
weighted-average grant date fair value of stock unit awards granted during 2021 and 2020 was $46.56 and $57.40,
respectively. The total fair value of stock units issued during 2021 and 2020 was $144 million and $143 million,
respectively.
Cash-Settled
Cash settled executive restricted stock units granted in 2018 and 2019 replaced the stock option program. These
restricted stock units, subject to elections to defer, will be settled in cash equal to the fair market value of a share of
ConocoPhillips common stock per unit on the settlement date and are classified as liabilities on the balance sheet. Units
awarded to retirement eligible employees vest six months from the grant date; however, those units are not settled until
the earlier of separation from the company or the end of the regularly scheduled vesting period. Compensation expense
is initially measured using the average fair market value of ConocoPhillips common stock and is subsequently adjusted,
based on changes in the ConocoPhillips stock price through the end of each subsequent reporting period, through the
settlement date. Recipients receive an accrued reinvested dividend equivalent that is charged to compensation expense.
The accrued reinvested dividend is paid at the time of settlement, subject to the terms and conditions of the award.
Beginning with executive restricted stock units granted in 2020, awards will be settled in stock.
The following summarizes our cash-settled stock unit activity for the year ended December 31, 2022:
At December 31, 2022, there was no remaining unrecognized compensation cost to be recorded for the unvested cash-
settled units. The weighted-average grant date fair value of stock unit awards granted during 2021 and 2020 were $57.19
and $41.59, respectively. The total fair value of stock units issued during 2021 and 2020 were $20 million and negligible,
respectively.
Performance Share Program—Under the Plan, we also annually grant restricted performance share units (PSUs) to senior
management. These PSUs are authorized three years prior to their effective grant date (the performance period).
Compensation expense is initially measured using the average fair market value of ConocoPhillips common stock and is
subsequently adjusted, based on changes in the ConocoPhillips stock price through the end of each subsequent reporting
period, through the grant date for stock-settled awards and the settlement date for cash-settled awards.
Stock-Settled
For performance periods beginning before 2009, PSUs do not vest until the employee becomes eligible for retirement by
reaching age 55 with five years of service, and restrictions do not lapse until the employee separates from the company.
With respect to awards for performance periods beginning in 2009 through 2012, PSUs do not vest until the earlier of the
date the employee becomes eligible for retirement by reaching age 55 with five years of service or five years after the
grant date of the award, and restrictions do not lapse until the earlier of the employee’s separation from the company or
five years after the grant date (although recipients can elect to defer the lapsing of restrictions until separation). We
recognize compensation expense for these awards beginning on the grant date and ending on the date the PSUs are
scheduled to vest. Since these awards are authorized three years prior to the effective grant date, for employees eligible
for retirement by or shortly after the grant date, we recognize compensation expense over the period beginning on the
date of authorization and ending on the date of grant. Until issued as stock, recipients of the PSUs receive a cash payment
of a dividend equivalent that is charged to retained earnings. Beginning in 2013, PSUs authorized for future grants will
vest, absent employee election to defer, upon settlement following the conclusion of the three-year performance period.
We recognize compensation expense over the period beginning on the date of authorization and ending on the
conclusion of the performance period. PSUs are settled by issuing one share of ConocoPhillips common stock per unit.
The following summarizes our stock-settled Performance Share Program activity for the year ended December 31, 2022:
At December 31, 2022, there was no remaining unrecognized compensation cost to be recorded on the unvested stock-
settled performance shares. There were no stock-settled PSUs granted during 2021; however, the weighted-average
grant date fair value of stock-settled PSUs granted during 2020 was $58.61. The total fair value of stock-settled PSUs
issued during 2021 and 2020 were $18 million and $13 million, respectively.
Cash-Settled
In connection with and immediately following the separation of our Downstream businesses in 2012, grants of new PSUs,
subject to a shortened performance period, were authorized. Once granted, these PSUs vest, absent employee election
to defer, on the earlier of five years after the grant date of the award or the date the employee becomes eligible for
retirement. For employees eligible for retirement by or shortly after the grant date, we recognize compensation expense
over the period beginning on the date of authorization and ending on the date of grant. Otherwise, we recognize
compensation expense beginning on the grant date and ending on the date the PSUs are scheduled to vest. These PSUs
are settled in cash equal to the fair market value of a share of ConocoPhillips common stock per unit on the settlement
date and thus are classified as liabilities on the balance sheet. Until settlement occurs, recipients of the PSUs receive a
cash payment of a dividend equivalent that is charged to compensation expense.
Beginning in 2013, PSUs authorized for future grants will vest upon settlement following the conclusion of the three-year
performance period. We recognize compensation expense over the period beginning on the date of authorization and
ending at the conclusion of the performance period. These PSUs will be settled in cash equal to the fair market value of a
share of ConocoPhillips common stock per unit on the settlement date and are classified as liabilities on the balance
sheet. For performance periods beginning before 2018, during the performance period, recipients of the PSUs do not
receive a cash payment of a dividend equivalent, but after the performance period ends, until settlement in cash occurs,
recipients of the PSUs receive a cash payment of a dividend equivalent that is charged to compensation expense. For the
performance period beginning in 2018, recipients of the PSUs receive an accrued reinvested dividend equivalent that is
charged to compensation expense. The accrued reinvested dividend is paid at the time of settlement, subject to the
terms and conditions of the award.
The following summarizes our cash-settled Performance Share Program activity for the year ended December 31, 2022:
At December 31, 2022, all outstanding cash-settled performance awards were fully vested and there was no remaining
compensation cost to be recorded. The weighted-average grant date fair value of cash-settled PSUs granted during 2021
and 2020 was $46.65 and $58.61, respectively. The total fair value of cash-settled performance share awards settled
during 2021 and 2020 was $52 million and $116 million, respectively.
From inception of the Performance Share Program through 2013, approved PSU awards were granted after the
conclusion of performance periods. Beginning in February 2014, initial target PSU awards are issued near the beginning of
new performance periods. These initial target PSU awards will terminate at the end of the performance periods and will
be settled after the performance periods have ended. Also in 2014, initial target PSU awards were issued for open
performance periods that began in prior years. For the open performance period beginning in 2012, the initial target PSU
awards terminated at the end of the three-year performance period and were replaced with approved PSU awards. For
the open performance period beginning in 2013, the initial target PSU awards terminated at the end of the three-year
performance period and were settled after the performance period ended. There is no effect on recognition of
compensation expense.
Other—In addition to the above active programs, we have outstanding shares of restricted stock and restricted stock
units that were either issued as part of our non-employee director compensation program for current and former
members of the company’s Board of Directors, as part of an executive compensation program that has been discontinued
or acquired as a result of an acquisition. Generally, the recipients of the restricted shares or units receive a dividend or
dividend equivalent.
The following summarizes the aggregate activity of these restricted shares and units for the year ended December 31,
2022:
At December 31, 2022, the remaining compensation cost from the unvested restricted stock was $10 million, which will
be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1 year. The weighted-average grant date fair value of awards granted
during 2021 and 2020 was $46.43 and $51.46, respectively. The total fair value of awards issued during 2021 and 2020
was $8 million and $6 million, respectively.
Millions of Dollars
2022 2021 2020
Income Taxes
Federal
Current $ 1,263 32 3
Deferred 1,629 1,161 (625)
Foreign
Current 5,813 3,128 350
Deferred 387 66 (70)
State and local
Current 386 127 (4)
Deferred 70 119 (139)
Total tax provision (benefit) $ 9,548 4,633 (485)
Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effect of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and
liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for tax purposes. Major components of deferred tax
liabilities and assets at December 31 were:
Millions of Dollars
2022 2021
Deferred Tax Liabilities
PP&E and intangibles $ 11,100 10,170
Inventory 48 44
Other 190 213
Total deferred tax liabilities 11,338 10,427
At December 31, 2022, noncurrent assets and liabilities included deferred taxes of $241 million and $7,726 million,
respectively. At December 31, 2021, noncurrent assets and liabilities included deferred taxes of $340 million and $6,179
million, respectively.
At December 31, 2022, the loss and credit carryforward deferred tax assets were primarily related to U.S. foreign tax
credit carryforwards of $5.3 billion and various jurisdictions net operating loss and credit carryforwards of $1.1 billion. If
not utilized, U.S. foreign tax credits and net operating losses will begin to expire in 2023.
The following table shows a reconciliation of the beginning and ending deferred tax asset valuation allowance for 2022,
2021 and 2020:
Millions of Dollars
2022 2021 2020
Valuation allowances have been established to reduce deferred tax assets to an amount that will, more likely than not, be
realized. At December 31, 2022, we have maintained a valuation allowance with respect to substantially all U.S. foreign
tax credit carryforwards, basis differences in our APLNG investment, and certain net operating loss carryforwards for
various jurisdictions. During 2022, the valuation allowance movement charged to earnings primarily relates to the impact
of 2022 changes to Norway’s Petroleum Tax System which is partly offset by the U.S. tax impact of the disposition of our
CVE common shares. Other movements are primarily related to valuation allowances on expiring tax attributes. Based on
our historical taxable income, expectations for the future, and available tax-planning strategies, management expects
deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowances, will primarily be realized as offsets to reversing deferred tax liabilities.
During the second quarter of 2022, Norway enacted changes to the Petroleum Tax System. As a result of the enactment,
a valuation allowance of $58 million was recorded during the second quarter to reflect changes to our ability to realize
certain deferred tax assets under the new law.
During 2021, the valuation allowance movement charged to earnings primarily relates to the fair value measurement of
our CVE common shares that are not expected to be realized, and the expected realization of certain U.S. tax attributes
associated with our planned disposition of our Indonesia assets. This is partially offset by Australian tax benefits
associated with our impairment of APLNG that we do not expect to be realized. Other movements are primarily related to
valuation allowances on expiring tax attributes. For more information on our Indonesia disposition see Note 3.
During 2020, the valuation allowance movement charged to earnings primarily related to capital losses in Australia and to
the fair value measurement of our CVE common shares that are not expected to be realized. Other movements are
primarily related to valuation allowances on expiring tax attributes.
At December 31, 2022, unremitted income considered to be permanently reinvested in certain foreign subsidiaries and
foreign corporate joint ventures totaled approximately $4,477 million. Deferred income taxes have not been provided on
this amount, as we do not plan to initiate any action that would require the payment of income taxes. The estimated
amount of additional tax, primarily local withholding tax, that would be payable on this income if distributed is
approximately $224 million.
The following table shows a reconciliation of the beginning and ending unrecognized tax benefits for 2022, 2021 and
2020:
Millions of Dollars
2022 2021 2020
Included in the balance of unrecognized tax benefits for 2022, 2021 and 2020 were $701 million, $1,261 million and
$1,128 million respectively, which, if recognized, would impact our effective tax rate. The balance of the unrecognized tax
benefits decreased due to the closing of the 2017 audit of our federal income tax return. As a result, we recognized
federal and state tax benefits totaling $515 million relating to the recovery of outside tax basis previously offset by a full
reserve. The balance of the unrecognized tax benefits increased in 2021 mainly due to U.S. tax credits acquired through
our Concho acquisition. See Note 3 and Note 11.
At December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020, accrued liabilities for interest and penalties totaled $35 million, $47 million and
$46 million, respectively, net of accrued income taxes. Interest and penalties resulted in an increase to earnings of $12
million in 2022, a reduction of $1 million in 2021 and a reduction to earnings of $4 million in 2020.
We file tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and in many foreign and state jurisdictions. Audits in major jurisdictions
are generally complete as follows: Canada (2016), Norway (2021) and U.S. (2018). Issues in dispute for audited years and
audits for subsequent years are ongoing and in various stages of completion in the many jurisdictions in which we
operate around the world. Consequently, the balance in unrecognized tax benefits can be expected to fluctuate from
period to period. Within the next twelve months, we may have audit periods close that could significantly impact our
total unrecognized tax benefits. It is reasonably possible such changes could be significant when compared with our total
unrecognized tax benefits, but the amount of change is not estimable.
The amounts of U.S. and foreign income (loss) before income taxes, with a reconciliation of tax at the federal statutory
rate to the provision for income taxes, were:
Federal statutory income tax $ 5,928 2,670 (659) 21.0 % 21.0 21.0
Non-U.S. effective tax rates 3,866 1,915 194 13.7 15.1 (6.2)
Australia disposition — — (349) — — 11.1
Recovery of outside basis (30) (55) (22) (0.1) (0.4) 0.7
Adjustment to tax reserves (551) (11) 18 (2.0) (0.1) (0.6)
Adjustment to valuation allowance 5 (45) 460 — (0.4) (14.6)
State income tax 405 194 (112) 1.4 1.5 3.6
Enhanced oil recovery credit (37) (99) (6) (0.1) (0.8) 0.2
Other (38) 64 (9) (0.1) 0.5 0.3
Total $ 9,548 4,633 (485) 33.8 % 36.4 15.5
Our effective tax rate for 2022 was driven by our jurisdictional tax rates for this profit mix with net favorable impacts
from routine tax credits and valuation allowance adjustments. The adjustment to tax reserves primarily relates to the
closing of the audit of our 2017 U.S. federal tax return and the recognition of the U.S. federal and state tax benefits
described above.
Our effective tax rate for 2021 was driven by our jurisdictional tax rates for this profit mix with net favorable impacts
from routine tax credits and valuation allowance adjustments. The valuation allowance adjustment is primarily related to
the fair value measurement and disposition of our CVE common shares of $218 million and the ability to utilize the U.S.
foreign tax credit and capital loss carryforward due to our anticipated disposition of our Indonesia entities of $29 million.
This was partially offset by an increase to our valuation allowance related to the tax impact of the impairment of our
APLNG investment of $206 million for which we do not expect to receive a tax benefit.
Our effective tax rate for 2020 was impacted by the disposition of our Australia-West assets as well as the valuation
allowance related to the fair value measurement of our CVE common shares. The Australia-West disposition generated a
before-tax gain of $587 million with an associated tax benefit of $10 million and resulted in the de-recognition of
deferred tax assets resulting in $92 million of tax expense. The disposition also generated an Australia capital loss tax
benefit of $313 million which has been fully offset by a valuation allowance. Due to changes in the fair market value of
CVE common shares, the valuation allowance was increased by $178 million to offset the expected capital loss.
On August 16, 2022, the U.S. enacted the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, which among other things, implements a 15
percent minimum tax on book income of certain large corporations, a 1 percent excise tax on net stock repurchases and
several tax incentives to promote lower carbon energy. We are continuing to evaluate the impacts of this legislation as
additional guidance is released; however, we do not believe any impacts will be material to our consolidated financial
statements.
Millions of Dollars
Net Accumulated
Unrealized Foreign Other
Defined Gain/(Loss) Currency Comprehensive
Benefit Plans on Securities Translation Loss
The following table summarizes reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive loss during the years ended
December 31:
Millions of Dollars
2022 2021
Millions of Dollars
2022 2021 2020
Noncash Investing Activities
Increase (decrease) in PP&E related to an increase (decrease) in asset
retirement obligations $ 825 442 (116)
Cash Payments
Interest $ 873 924 785
Income taxes 7,368 856 905
Income tax payments have increased in 2022 as the company is returning to a tax paying position in the U.S. as well as,
increased taxes in Norway, and timing of tax payments in Libya.
See Note 3 and Note 12 for additional information on cash and non-cash changes to our consolidated balance sheet
associated with our Concho acquisition.
Millions of Dollars
2022 2021 2020
Interest and Debt Expense
Incurred
Debt $ 791 887 788
Other 72 59 73
863 946 861
Capitalized (58) (62) (55)
Expensed $ 805 884 806
Millions of Dollars
2022 2021
Properties, Plants and Equipment
Proved properties $ 119,609 114,274 *
Unproved properties 7,325 10,993
Other 4,562 4,379
Gross properties, plants and equipment 131,496 129,646
Less: Accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization (66,630) (64,735) *
Net properties, plants and equipment $ 64,866 64,911
*Excludes assets classified as held for sale at December 31, 2021. See Note 3.
Millions of Dollars
2022 2021 2020
Millions of Dollars
2022 2021 2020
Revenues from contracts outside the scope of ASC Topic 606 relate primarily to physical gas contracts at market prices,
which qualify as derivatives accounted for under ASC Topic 815, “Derivatives and Hedging,” and for which we have not
elected NPNS. There is no significant difference in contractual terms or the policy for recognition of revenue from these
contracts and those within the scope of ASC Topic 606. The following disaggregation of revenues is provided in
conjunction with Note 24—Segment Disclosures and Related Information:
Millions of Dollars
2022 2021 2020
Revenue from Outside the Scope of ASC Topic 606
by Segment
Lower 48 $ 13,919 9,050 3,966
Canada 2,717 1,457 727
Europe, Middle East and North Africa 514 993 484
Physical contracts meeting the definition of a derivative $ 17,150 11,500 5,177
Millions of Dollars
2022 2021 2020
Revenue from Outside the Scope of ASC Topic 606
by Product
Crude oil $ 495 757 395
Natural gas 15,368 10,034 4,339
Other 1,287 709 443
Physical contracts meeting the definition of a derivative $ 17,150 11,500 5,177
Practical Expedients
Typically, our commodity sales contracts are less than 12 months in duration; however, in certain specific cases may
extend longer, which may be out to the end of field life. We have long-term commodity sales contracts which use
prevailing market prices at the time of delivery, and under these contracts, the market-based variable consideration for
each performance obligation (i.e., delivery of commodity) is allocated to each wholly unsatisfied performance obligation
within the contract. Accordingly, we have applied the practical expedient allowed in ASC Topic 606 and do not disclose
the aggregate amount of the transaction price allocated to performance obligations or when we expect to recognize
revenues that are unsatisfied (or partially unsatisfied) as of the end of the reporting period.
Corporate and Other represents income and costs not directly associated with an operating segment, such as most
interest expense, premiums on early retirement of debt, corporate overhead and certain technology activities, including
licensing revenues. Corporate assets include all cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments.
We evaluate performance and allocate resources based on net income (loss) attributable to ConocoPhillips. Segment
accounting policies are the same as those in Note 1. Intersegment sales are at prices that approximate market.
In 2021, we completed our acquisition of Concho, an independent oil and gas exploration and production company with
operations across New Mexico and West Texas as well as our acquisition of Shell’s Permian assets in the Texas Delaware
Basin. The accounting close date of the Shell transaction, used for reporting purposes, was December 31, 2021. Results of
operations for Concho and assets acquired from Shell are included in our Lower 48 segment. Certain transaction and
restructuring costs associated with these acquisitions are included in our Corporate and Other segment. See Note 3.
Millions of Dollars
2022 2021 2020
Sales and Other Operating Revenues
Alaska $ 7,905 5,480 3,408
Intersegment eliminations — — (11)
Alaska 7,905 5,480 3,397
Lower 48 52,921 29,306 9,872
Intersegment eliminations (18) (12) (51)
Lower 48 52,903 29,294 9,821
Canada 6,159 4,077 1,666
Intersegment eliminations (2,445) (1,583) (405)
Canada 3,714 2,494 1,261
Europe, Middle East and North Africa 11,271 5,902 1,919
Intersegment eliminations (1) — (2)
Europe, Middle East and North Africa 11,270 5,902 1,917
Asia Pacific 2,606 2,579 2,363
Other International — 4 7
Corporate and Other 96 75 18
Consolidated sales and other operating revenues $ 78,494 45,828 18,784
The market for our products is large and diverse, therefore, our sales and other operating revenues are not dependent
upon any single customer.
Millions of Dollars
2022 2021 2020
Depreciation, Depletion, Amortization and Impairments
Alaska $ 941 1,002 996
Lower 48 4,854 4,067 3,358
Canada 400 392 342
Europe, Middle East and North Africa 735 862 775
Asia Pacific 518 1,483 809
Other International — — —
Corporate and Other 44 76 54
Consolidated depreciation, depletion, amortization and impairments $ 7,492 7,882 6,334
Millions of Dollars
2022 2021 2020
Income Tax Provision (Benefit)
Alaska $ 885 402 (256)
Lower 48 3,088 1,390 (378)
Canada 206 150 (185)
Europe, Middle East and North Africa 5,445 2,543 136
Asia Pacific 480 483 294
Other International 53 (53) (20)
Corporate and Other (609) (282) (76)
Consolidated income tax provision (benefit) $ 9,548 4,633 (485)
Total Assets
Alaska $ 15,126 14,812 14,623
Lower 48 42,950 41,699 11,932
Canada 6,971 7,439 6,863
Europe, Middle East and North Africa 8,263 9,125 8,756
Asia Pacific 9,511 9,840 11,231
Other International — 1 226
Corporate and Other 11,008 7,745 8,987
Consolidated total assets $ 93,829 90,661 62,618
Millions of Dollars
2022 2021 2020
Capital Expenditures and Investments
Alaska $ 1,091 982 1,038
Lower 48 5,630 3,129 1,881
Canada 530 203 651
Europe, Middle East and North Africa 998 534 600
Asia Pacific 1,880 390 384
Other International — 33 121
Corporate and Other 30 53 40
Consolidated capital expenditures and investments $ 10,159 5,324 4,715
Geographic Information
Millions of Dollars
Sales and Other Operating Revenues(1) Long-Lived Assets(2)
2022 2021 2020 2022 2021 2020
United States $ 60,899 34,847 13,230 51,200 50,580 24,034
Australia and Timor-Leste — — 605 6,158 5,579 6,676
Canada 3,714 2,494 1,261 6,269 6,608 6,385
China 1,135 724 460 1,538 1,476 1,491
Indonesia(3) 159 879 689 — 28 464
Libya 1,582 1,102 155 714 659 670
Malaysia 1,312 975 610 1,107 1,252 1,501
Norway 3,415 2,563 1,426 4,369 4,681 5,294
United Kingdom 6,273 2,236 336 1 1 1
Other foreign countries 5 8 12 1,003 748 1,087
Worldwide consolidated $ 78,494 45,828 18,784 72,359 71,612 47,603
(1) Sales and other operating revenues are attributable to countries based on the location of the selling operation.
(2) Defined as net PP&E plus equity investments and advances to affiliated companies.
(3) Assets divested in 2022. See Note 3.
In accordance with FASB ASC Topic 932, “Extractive Activities—Oil and Gas,” and regulations of the SEC, we are making certain
supplemental disclosures about our oil and gas exploration and production operations.
These disclosures include information about our consolidated oil and gas activities and our proportionate share of our equity
affiliates’ oil and gas activities in our operating segments. As a result, amounts reported as equity affiliates in Oil and Gas
Operations may differ from those shown in the individual segment disclosures reported elsewhere in this report. Our
disclosures by geographic area include the U.S., Canada, Europe, Asia Pacific/Middle East (inclusive of equity affiliates) and
Africa.
As required by current authoritative guidelines, the estimated future date when an asset will be permanently shut down for
economic reasons is based on historical 12-month first-of-month average prices and current costs. This estimated date when
production will end affects the amount of estimated reserves. Therefore, as prices and cost levels change from year to year,
the estimate of proved reserves also changes. Generally, our proved reserves decrease as prices decline and increase as prices
rise.
Our proved reserves include estimated quantities related to PSCs, which are reported under the “economic interest” method,
as well as variable-royalty regimes, and are subject to fluctuations in commodity prices, recoverable operating expenses and
capital costs. If costs remain stable, reserve quantities attributable to recovery of costs will change inversely to changes in
commodity prices. For example, if prices increase, then our applicable reserve quantities would decline. At December 31,
2022, approximately 3 percent of our total proved reserves were under PSCs, located in our Asia Pacific/Middle East
geographic reporting area, and 4 percent of our total proved reserves were under a variable-royalty regime, located in our
Canada geographic reporting area.
Reserves Governance
The recording and reporting of proved reserves are governed by criteria established by regulations of the SEC and FASB.
Proved reserves are those quantities of oil and gas, which, by analysis of geoscience and engineering data, can be estimated
with reasonable certainty to be economically producible—from a given date forward, from known reservoirs, and under
existing economic conditions, operating methods, and government regulations—prior to the time at which contracts
providing the right to operate expire, unless evidence indicates renewal is reasonably certain, regardless of whether
deterministic or probabilistic methods are used for the estimation. The project to extract the hydrocarbons must have
commenced or the operator must be reasonably certain it will commence the project within a reasonable time.
Proved reserves are further classified as either developed or undeveloped. Proved developed reserves are proved reserves
that can be expected to be recovered through existing wells with existing equipment and operating methods, or in which the
cost of the required equipment is relatively minor compared with the cost of a new well, and through installed extraction
equipment and infrastructure operational at the time of the reserves estimate if the extraction is by means not involving a
well. Proved undeveloped reserves are proved reserves expected to be recovered from new wells on undrilled acreage, or
from existing wells where a relatively major expenditure is required for recompletion. Reserves on undrilled acreage are
limited to those directly offsetting development spacing areas that are reasonably certain of production when drilled, unless
evidence provided by reliable technologies exists that establishes reasonable certainty of economic producibility at greater
distances. As defined by SEC regulations, reliable technologies may be used in reserve estimation when they have been
demonstrated in the field to provide reasonably certain results with consistency and repeatability in the formation being
evaluated or in an analogous formation. The technologies and data used in the estimation of our proved reserves include, but
are not limited to, performance-based methods, volumetric-based methods, geologic maps, seismic interpretation, well logs,
well test data, core data, analogy and statistical analysis.
We have a company-wide, comprehensive, SEC-compliant internal policy that governs the determination and reporting of
proved reserves. This policy is applied by the geoscientists and reservoir engineers in our business units around the world. As
part of our internal control process, each business unit’s reserves processes and controls are reviewed annually by an internal
team which is headed by the company’s Manager of Reserves Compliance and Reporting. This team, composed of internal
reservoir engineers, geoscientists, finance personnel and a senior representative from DeGolyer and MacNaughton (D&M), a
third-party petroleum engineering consulting firm, reviews the business units’ reserves for adherence to SEC guidelines and
company policy through on-site visits, teleconferences and review of documentation. In addition to providing independent
reviews, this internal team also ensures reserves are calculated using consistent and appropriate standards and procedures.
This team is independent of business unit line management and is responsible for reporting its findings to senior
management. The team is responsible for communicating our reserves policy and procedures and is available for internal peer
reviews and consultation on major projects or technical issues throughout the year. All of our proved reserves held by
consolidated companies and our share of equity affiliates have been estimated by ConocoPhillips.
During 2022, our processes and controls used to assess over 90 percent of proved reserves as of December 31, 2022, were
reviewed by D&M. The purpose of their review was to assess whether the adequacy and effectiveness of our internal
processes and controls used to determine estimates of proved reserves are in accordance with SEC regulations. In such
review, ConocoPhillips’ technical staff presented D&M with an overview of the reserves data, as well as the methods and
assumptions used in estimating reserves. The data presented included pertinent seismic information, geologic maps, well logs,
production tests, material balance calculations, reservoir simulation models, well performance data, operating procedures
and relevant economic criteria. Management’s intent in retaining D&M to review its processes and controls was to provide
objective third-party input on these processes and controls. D&M’s opinion was the general processes and controls employed
by ConocoPhillips in estimating its December 31, 2022, proved reserves for the properties reviewed are in accordance with
the SEC reserves definitions. D&M’s report is included as Exhibit 99 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
The technical person primarily responsible for overseeing the processes and internal controls used in the preparation of the
company’s reserves estimates is the Manager of Reserves Compliance and Reporting. This individual holds a master’s degree
in petroleum engineering. He is a member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers with over 30 years of oil and gas industry
experience and has held positions of increasing responsibility in reservoir engineering, subsurface and asset management in
the U.S. and several international field locations.
Engineering estimates of the quantities of proved reserves are inherently imprecise. See the “Critical Accounting Estimates”
section of Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations for additional discussion of
the sensitivities surrounding these estimates.
Proved Reserves
Years Ended Crude Oil
December 31 Millions of Barrels
Lower Total Asia Pacific/ Total Equity
Alaska 48 U.S. Canada Europe Middle East Africa Consolidated Affiliates* Total
Developed and Undeveloped
End of 2019 1,231 797 2,028 5 198 134 197 2,562 73 2,635
Revisions (297) (126) (423) (2) 4 (4) (3) (428) — (428)
Improved recovery — — — — — 3 — 3 — 3
Purchases — 5 5 3 — — — 8 — 8
Extensions and discoveries 10 108 118 3 — — — 121 — 121
Production (65) (77) (142) (2) (28) (25) (3) (200) (5) (205)
Sales — (14) (14) (1) — — — (15) — (15)
End of 2020 879 693 1,572 6 174 108 191 2,051 68 2,119
Revisions 209 (52) 157 2 14 37 6 216 — 216
Improved recovery 1 — 1 — — — — 1 — 1
Purchases — 691 691 — — — — 691 — 691
Extensions and discoveries 10 289 299 5 2 1 — 307 — 307
Production (64) (160) (224) (3) (29) (24) (13) (293) (5) (298)
Sales — (9) (9) — — — — (9) — (9)
End of 2021 1,035 1,452 2,487 10 161 122 184 2,964 63 3,027
Revisions (31) 24 (7) — 31 19 (3) 40 — 40
Improved recovery — — — — — 3 — 3 — 3
Purchases — 6 6 — — — 42 48 — 48
Extensions and discoveries 15 250 265 — 8 — — 273 35 308
Production (64) (193) (257) (2) (25) (22) (13) (319) (5) (324)
Sales — (31) (31) — — (3) — (34) — (34)
End of 2022 955 1,508 2,463 8 175 119 210 2,975 93 3,068
Undeveloped
Consolidated operations
End of 2019 183 463 646 2 49 40 16 753 — 753
End of 2020 114 430 544 — 45 31 16 636 — 636
End of 2021 123 536 659 6 39 24 13 741 — 741
End of 2022 88 680 768 3 51 17 19 858 35 893
*All Equity Affiliate reserves are located in our Asia Pacific/Middle East Region.
Notable changes in proved crude oil reserves in the three years ended December 31, 2022, included:
• Revisions: In 2022, upward revisions in Lower 48 were due to additional development drilling in the unconventional
plays of 81 million barrels and higher prices of 33 million barrels, partially offset by increasing operating costs of 72
million barrels and technical revisions of 18 million barrels. Upward revisions in Europe were primarily due to
technical revisions of 23 million barrels and 8 million barrels due to higher prices. Upward revisions of 19 million
barrels in our consolidated operations in Asia Pacific/Middle East were primarily due to technical revisions.
In 2021, Alaska upward revisions were primarily driven by higher prices. Downward revisions in Lower 48 were due
to development timing for specific well locations from unconventional plays of 203 million barrels and technical
revisions of 35 million barrels, partially offset by upward revisions due to higher prices of 115 million barrels and
additional infill drilling in the unconventional plays of 71 million barrels. Upward revisions in Europe were primarily
due to higher prices. In Asia Pacific/Middle East, increases were due to higher prices of 21 million barrels and
technical revisions of 16 million barrels.
In 2020, Alaska downward revisions were primarily driven by lower prices of 243 million barrels and development
plan changes of 54 million barrels. Downward revisions in Lower 48 were due to lower prices of 89 million barrels
and development timing for specific well locations from unconventional plays of 82 million barrels, partially offset by
upward technical revisions and additional infill drilling in the unconventional plays of 45 million barrels.
• Purchases: In 2022, crude oil reserve purchases were primarily in Africa, as a result of the acquisition of additional
interest in the Libya Waha Concession.
In 2021, Lower 48 purchases were due to the Concho and Shell Permian acquisitions.
• Extensions and discoveries: In 2022, extensions and discoveries in Lower 48 were primarily within unconventional
plays in the Permian Basin. Extensions and discoveries in our equity affiliates were in the Middle East.
In 2021, extensions and discoveries in Lower 48 were due to planned development to add specific well locations from
the unconventional plays which more than offset the decreases resulting from development plan timing in the
revisions category.
In 2020, extensions and discoveries in Lower 48 were due to planned development to add specific well locations from
the unconventional plays which more than offset the decreases resulting from development plan timing in the
revisions category.
Undeveloped
Consolidated operations
End of 2019 — 146 146 1 3 — 150 — 150
End of 2020 — 147 147 — 3 — 150 — 150
End of 2021 — 212 212 2 2 — 216 — 216
End of 2022 — 340 340 2 3 — 345 19 364
*All Equity Affiliate reserves are located in our Asia Pacific/Middle East Region.
Notable changes in proved NGL reserves in the three years ended December 31, 2022, included:
• Revisions: In 2022, upward revisions in Lower 48 were due to additional development drilling in the unconventional
plays of 88 million barrels, technical revisions of 75 million barrels, continued conversion of acquired Concho Permian
two-stream contracts to a three-stream (crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids) basis adding 70 million barrels,
and higher prices of 13 million barrels. This was partially offset by increasing operating costs of 38 million barrels.
In 2021, upward revisions in Lower 48 were due to conversion of acquired Concho Permian two-stream contracts to a
three-stream (crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids) basis, adding 182 million barrels, additional infill drilling
in the unconventional plays of 44 million barrels, technical revisions of 21 million barrels and higher prices of 28
million barrels, partially offset by downward revisions related to development timing for specific well locations from
unconventional plays of 62 million barrels.
In 2020, downward revisions in Lower 48 were due to lower prices of 33 million barrels and development timing for
specific well locations from unconventional plays of 20 million barrels, partially offset by upward technical revisions
and additional infill drilling in the unconventional plays of 27 million barrels.
• Purchases: In 2021, Lower 48 purchases were due to the Shell Permian acquisition.
• Extensions and discoveries: In 2022, extensions and discoveries in Lower 48 were primarily within unconventional
plays in the Permian Basin. Extensions and discoveries in our equity affiliates were in the Middle East.
In 2021, extensions and discoveries in Lower 48 were due to planned development to add specific well locations from
the unconventional plays which more than offset the decreases in the revisions category.
In 2020, extensions and discoveries in Lower 48 were due to planned development to add specific well locations from
the unconventional plays, which more than offset the decreases in the revisions category.
Undeveloped
Consolidated operations
End of 2019 87 1,033 1,120 13 199 134 — 1,466 523 1,989
End of 2020 35 1,049 1,084 — 227 45 — 1,356 431 1,787
End of 2021 46 1,558 1,604 53 89 76 — 1,822 493 2,315
End of 2022 28 2,114 2,142 30 221 4 — 2,397 1,779 4,176
*All Equity Affiliate reserves are located in our Asia Pacific/Middle East Region.
Natural gas production in the reserves table may differ from gas production (delivered for sale) in our statistics disclosure,
primarily because the quantities above include gas consumed in production operations. Quantities consumed in production
operations are not significant in the periods presented. The value of net production consumed in operations is not reflected in
net revenues and production expenses, nor do the volumes impact the respective per unit metrics.
Reserve volumes include natural gas to be consumed in operations of 2,416 BCF, 2,748 BCF and 2,286 BCF, as of December 31,
2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively. These volumes are not included in the calculation of our Standardized Measure of
Discounted Future Net Cash Flows Relating to Proved Oil and Gas Reserve Quantities.
Natural gas reserves are computed at 14.65 pounds per square inch absolute and 60 degrees Fahrenheit.
Notable changes in proved natural gas reserves in the three years ended December 31, 2022, included:
• Revisions: In 2022, upward revisions in Lower 48 were due to additional development drilling in the unconventional
plays of 544 BCF, higher prices of 109 BCF, and technical revisions of 41 BCF. These were partially offset by decreases
of 233 BCF due to increasing operating costs, and 100 BCF due to the continued conversion of acquired Concho
Permian two-stream contracts to a three-stream (crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids) basis. Upward
revisions in Canada were driven by higher prices of 26 BCF, partially offset by technical revisions of 18 BCF. In Europe,
technical revisions contributed 96 BCF, and higher prices 12 BCF of upward revisions. Downward revisions in Africa
were primarily due to technical revisions. In our equity affiliates in Asia Pacific/Middle East, upward revisions were
due to higher prices of 423 BCF, changing dynamics and improved prices in the regional LNG spot market of 331 BCF,
and technical revisions of 204 BCF, partially offset by downward revisions due to increasing operating costs of 60
BCF.
In 2021, upward revisions in Alaska were due to higher prices of 587 BCF and technical revisions of 128 BCF. In Lower
48, upward revisions of 614 BCF were due to higher prices, additional infill drilling in the unconventional plays of 277
BCF and technical revisions of 60 BCF, partially offset by downward revisions due to development timing for specific
well locations from unconventional plays of 498 BCF and conversion of previously acquired Permian two-stream
contracted volumes to a three-stream (crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids) basis of 412 BCF. Upward
revisions in Canada were due to higher prices of 29 BCF, partially offset by downward revisions due to technical
revisions of 14 BCF. In Europe, upward revisions were primarily due to higher prices. Upward revisions in our
consolidated operations in Asia Pacific/Middle East were due to technical revisions of 76 BCF, partially offset by price
revisions of 16 BCF. In our equity affiliates in Asia Pacific/Middle East, upward revisions were due to higher prices of
124 BCF and technical and cost revisions of 123 BCF.
In 2020, downward revisions in Alaska were primarily due to lower prices. In Lower 48, downward revisions of 372
BCF were due to lower prices and 154 BCF were due to development timing for specific well locations from
unconventional plays, partially offset by technical revisions of 87 BCF. Downward revisions in our equity affiliates in
Asia Pacific/Middle East were due to lower prices of 426 BCF, partially offset by performance revisions of 44 BCF.
Upward revisions in our consolidated operations in Asia Pacific/Middle East were due to technical revisions of 88 BCF
and price revisions of 15 BCF.
• Purchases: In 2022, purchases in Africa were a result of the acquisition of additional interest in the Libya Waha
Concession. In our equity affiliates, purchases were due to the acquisition of additional affiliate interest in Asia
Pacific.
In 2021, Lower 48 purchases were due to the Concho and Shell Permian acquisitions.
In 2020, Canada purchases were due to the acquisition of additional Montney acreage.
• Extensions and discoveries: In 2022, extensions and discoveries in Lower 48 were primarily within unconventional
plays in the Permian Basin. In Europe, extensions and discoveries were due to additional planned development.
Extensions and discoveries in our equity affiliates were primarily in the Middle East.
In 2021, extensions and discoveries in Lower 48 were due to planned development to add specific well locations from
the unconventional plays which more than offset the decreases resulting from development plan timing in the
revisions category. Extensions and discoveries in Canada were primarily driven by ongoing drilling successes in
Montney.
In 2020, extensions and discoveries in Lower 48 were due to planned development to add specific well locations from
the unconventional plays which more than offset the decreases resulting from development plan timing in the
revisions category. Extensions and discoveries in Canada were primarily driven by ongoing drilling successes in
Montney.
• Sales: In 2022, Lower 48 sales represent the disposition of noncore assets. Sales in our consolidated operations in
Asia Pacific/Middle East represent the disposition of our Indonesia assets.
In 2020, Asia Pacific/Middle East sales represent the disposition of the Australia-West assets.
Undeveloped
Consolidated operations
End of 2019 95 95 — 95
End of 2020 215 215 — 215
End of 2021 107 107 — 107
End of 2022 89 89 — 89
*All Equity Affiliate reserves are located in our Asia Pacific/Middle East Region.
Notable changes in proved bitumen reserves in the three years ended December 31, 2022, included:
• Revisions: In 2022, the impact of variable royalties on price resulted in downward revisions of 30 million barrels,
partially offset by upward revisions primarily due to changes in development timing for specific pad locations from
the Surmont development program.
In 2021, downward revisions of 64 million barrels were driven by changes in carbon tax costs and 39 million barrels
due to changes in development timing for specific pad locations from the Surmont development program, partially
offset by upward revisions from price of 53 million barrels.
In 2020, downward revisions in Canada were due to changes in development timing for specific pad locations from
the Surmont development program of 12 million barrels with the remaining revisions primarily related to lower
prices.
• Extensions and discoveries: In 2021, extensions and discoveries in Canada were primarily due to planned
development to add specific pad locations from the Surmont development program, which more than offset the
decrease in the revisions category.
In 2020, extensions and discoveries in Canada were due to planned development to add specific pad locations from
the Surmont development program, which offset the decrease in the revisions category of 31 million barrels.
Undeveloped
Consolidated operations
End of 2019 197 781 978 99 85 62 16 1,240 87 1,327
End of 2020 120 752 872 215 85 38 16 1,226 72 1,298
End of 2021 131 1,008 1,139 124 55 37 13 1,368 82 1,450
End of 2022 93 1,372 1,465 98 91 18 19 1,691 351 2,042
*All Equity Affiliate reserves are located in our Asia Pacific/Middle East Region.
Natural gas reserves are converted to barrels of oil equivalent (BOE) based on a 6:1 ratio: six MCF of natural gas converts to
one BOE.
The following table shows changes in total proved undeveloped reserves for 2022:
Extensions and discoveries were largely driven by the addition of 344 MMBOE in Lower 48 for the continued development of
unconventional plays. Equity affiliates, primarily in the Middle East, contributed 241 MMBOE. The remaining extensions and
discoveries were driven by the continued development planned in the other geographic regions.
Transfers to proved developed reserves were driven by the ongoing development of our assets. Approximately 82 percent of
the transfers were from the development of our Lower 48 unconventional plays. The remainder of transfers were from
development across the other geographic regions.
At December 31, 2022, our PUDs represented 31 percent of total proved reserves, compared with 24 percent at December 31,
2021. Costs incurred for the year ended December 31, 2022, relating to the development of PUDs were $5.7 billion. A portion
of our costs incurred each year relates to development projects where the PUDs will be converted to proved developed
reserves in future years.
At the end of 2022, approximately 93 percent of total PUDs were under development or scheduled for development within
five years of initial disclosure, including all of our Lower 48 PUDs. The remaining PUDs are in major development areas which
are currently producing and predominantly within our Canada and Asia Pacific/Middle East geographic areas.
Results of Operations
The company’s results of operations from oil and gas activities for the years 2022, 2021 and 2020 are shown in the following
tables. Non-oil and gas activities, such as pipeline and marine operations, LNG operations, crude oil and gas marketing
activities, and the profit element of transportation operations in which we have an ownership interest are excluded.
Additional information about selected line items within the results of operations tables is shown below:
• Sales include sales to unaffiliated entities attributable primarily to the company’s net working interests and royalty
interests. Sales are net of fees to transport our produced hydrocarbons beyond the production function to a final
delivery point using transportation operations which are not consolidated.
• Transportation costs reflect fees to transport our produced hydrocarbons beyond the production function to a final
delivery point using transportation operations which are consolidated.
• Other revenues include gains and losses from asset sales, certain amounts resulting from the purchase and sale of
hydrocarbons, and other miscellaneous income.
• Production costs include costs incurred to operate and maintain wells, related equipment and facilities used in the
production of petroleum liquids and natural gas.
• Taxes other than income taxes include production, property and other non-income taxes.
• Depreciation of support equipment is reclassified as applicable.
• Other related expenses include inventory fluctuations, foreign currency transaction gains and losses and other
miscellaneous expenses.
Results of Operations
Millions of Dollars
Year Ended
December 31,2022
Lower Total Asia Pacific/ Other
Alaska 48 U.S. Canada Europe Middle East Africa Areas Total
Consolidated operations
Sales $ 7,210 24,309 31,519 1,622 6,594 2,602 1,339 — 43,676
Transfers 6 — 6 — — — — — 6
Transportation costs (647) — (647) — — — — — (647)
Other revenues (1) 115 114 338 1 536 184 10 1,183
Total revenues 6,568 24,424 30,992 1,960 6,595 3,138 1,523 10 44,218
Production costs excluding taxes 1,160 3,600 4,760 581 511 342 55 — 6,249
Taxes other than income taxes 1,265 1,687 2,952 21 36 243 2 — 3,254
Exploration expenses 34 189 223 149 122 49 19 2 564
Depreciation, depletion and
amortization 833 4,843 5,676 354 693 517 36 — 7,276
Impairments 2 (11) (9) (2) (1) — — — (12)
Other related expenses (19) 4 (15) (41) (178) 40 5 6 (183)
Accretion 78 55 133 11 62 25 — — 231
3,215 14,057 17,272 887 5,350 1,922 1,406 2 26,839
Income tax provision (benefit) 866 3,113 3,979 198 4,057 512 1,301 53 10,100
Results of operations $ 2,349 10,944 13,293 689 1,293 1,410 105 (51) 16,739
Equity affiliates
Sales $ — — — — — 1,000 — — 1,000
Transfers — — — — — 4,272 — — 4,272
Transportation costs — — — — — — — — —
Other revenues — — — — — 41 — — 41
Total revenues — — — — — 5,313 — — 5,313
Production costs excluding taxes — — — — — 491 — — 491
Taxes other than income taxes — — — — — 1,536 — — 1,536
Exploration expenses — — — — — — — — —
Depreciation, depletion and
amortization — — — — — 530 530
Impairments — — — — — — — — —
Other related expenses — — — — — (2) — — (2)
Accretion — — — — — 27 — — 27
— — — — — 2,731 — — 2,731
Income tax provision (benefit) — — — — — 836 — — 836
Results of operations $ — — — — — 1,895 — — 1,895
Millions of Dollars
Year Ended
December 31,2021
Lower Total Asia Pacific/ Other
Alaska 48 U.S. Canada Europe Middle East Africa Areas Total
Consolidated operations
Sales $ 4,832 14,093 18,925 1,219 3,568 2,525 917 — 27,154
Transfers 4 — 4 — — — — — 4
Transportation costs (626) — (626) — — — — — (626)
Other revenues 14 135 149 323 (5) 237 141 (161) 684
Total revenues 4,224 14,228 18,452 1,542 3,563 2,762 1,058 (161) 27,216
Production costs excluding taxes 1,073 2,414 3,487 518 487 466 43 — 5,001
Taxes other than income taxes 442 937 1,379 23 36 91 1 1 1,531
Exploration expenses 80 98 178 39 21 51 2 15 306
Depreciation, depletion and
amortization 864 4,053 4,917 383 844 787 35 — 6,966
Impairments 5 (8) (3) 6 (24) 7 — — (14)
Other related expenses (31) 12 (19) (22) (42) 4 4 12 (63)
Accretion 71 47 118 10 70 26 — — 224
1,720 6,675 8,395 585 2,171 1,330 973 (189) 13,265
Income tax provision (benefit) 378 1,467 1,845 145 1,673 494 870 (53) 4,974
Results of operations $ 1,342 5,208 6,550 440 498 836 103 (136) 8,291
Equity affiliates
Sales $ — — — — — 745 — — 745
Transfers — — — — — 1,797 — — 1,797
Transportation costs — — — — — — — — —
Other revenues — — — — — 5 — — 5
Total revenues — — — — — 2,547 — — 2,547
Production costs excluding taxes — — — — — 329 — — 329
Taxes other than income taxes — — — — — 824 — — 824
Exploration expenses — — — — — 268 — — 268
Depreciation, depletion and
amortization — — — — — 593 593
Impairments — — — — — 718 — — 718
Other related expenses — — — — — 3 — — 3
Accretion — — — — — 17 — — 17
— — — — — (205) — — (205)
Income tax provision (benefit) — — — — — (42) — — (42)
Results of operations $ — — — — — (163) — — (163)
Millions of Dollars
Year Ended
December 31,2020
Lower Total Asia Pacific/ Other
Alaska 48 U.S. Canada Europe Middle East Africa Areas Total
Consolidated operations
Sales $ 2,944 3,421 6,365 230 1,560 1,717 129 — 10,001
Transfers 4 — 4 — — 191 — — 195
Transportation costs (587) — (587) — — (19) — — (606)
Other revenues (1) (20) (21) 40 (21) 576 11 10 595
Total revenues 2,360 3,401 5,761 270 1,539 2,465 140 10 10,185
Production costs excluding taxes 1,058 1,399 2,457 366 417 478 21 2 3,741
Taxes other than income taxes 296 263 559 16 30 42 3 1 651
Exploration expenses 1,099 73 1,172 40 52 71 13 108 1,456
Depreciation, depletion and
amortization 840 2,544 3,384 335 755 808 8 — 5,290
Impairments — 804 804 3 5 — — — 812
Other related expenses 46 5 51 5 (58) (25) (29) 2 (54)
Accretion 72 46 118 8 73 33 — — 232
(1,051) (1,733) (2,784) (503) 265 1,058 124 (103) (1,943)
Income tax provision (benefit) (271) (430) (701) (191) 116 277 88 (20) (431)
Results of operations $ (780) (1,303) (2,083) (312) 149 781 36 (83) (1,512)
Equity affiliates
Sales $ — — — — — 483 — — 483
Transfers — — — — — 1,205 — — 1,205
Transportation costs — — — — — — — — —
Other revenues — — — — — 8 — — 8
Total revenues — — — — — 1,696 — — 1,696
Production costs excluding taxes — — — — — 289 — — 289
Taxes other than income taxes — — — — — 502 — — 502
Exploration expenses — — — — — 20 — — 20
Depreciation, depletion and
amortization — — — — — 569 569
Impairments — — — — — — — — —
Other related expenses — — — — — (2) — — (2)
Accretion — — — — — 15 — — 15
— — — — — 303 — — 303
Income tax provision (benefit) — — — — — 39 — — 39
Results of operations $ — — — — — 264 — — 264
Statistics
Bitumen
Consolidated operations—Canada 66 69 55
Total company 66 69 55
*At year-end 2022 and 2021, the Delaware Basin Area in Lower 48 contained more than 15 percent of our total proved reserves. At year-end 2021 and 2020,
the Greater Prudhoe Area in Alaska contained more than 15 percent of our total proved reserves.
The following two tables summarize our net interest in productive and dry exploratory and development wells in the years
ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020. A “development well” is a well drilled within the proved area of a reservoir to the
depth of a stratigraphic horizon known to be productive. An “exploratory well” is a well drilled to find and produce crude oil
or natural gas in an unknown field or a new reservoir within a proven field. Exploratory wells also include wells drilled in areas
near or offsetting current production, or in areas where well density or production history have not achieved statistical
certainty of results. Excluded from the exploratory well count are stratigraphic-type exploratory wells, primarily relating to oil
sands delineation wells located in Canada and CBM test wells located in Asia Pacific/Middle East.
Development
Consolidated operations
Alaska 11 1 7 — — —
Lower 48 388 339 127 — — —
United States 399 340 134 — — —
Canada 11 2 — — — —
Europe 3 7 7 — — —
Asia Pacific/Middle East 22 21 16 — — —
Africa 2 1 2 — — —
Other areas — — — — — —
Total consolidated operations 437 371 159 — — —
Equity affiliates
Asia Pacific/Middle East 28 30 109 — — —
Total equity affiliates 28 30 109 — — —
*Our total proportionate interest was less than one.
The table below represents the status of our wells drilling at December 31, 2022, and includes wells in the process of drilling
or in active completion. It also represents gross and net productive wells, including producing wells and wells capable of
production at December 31, 2022.
Productive
In Progress Oil Gas
Gross Net Gross Net Gross Net
Consolidated operations
Alaska 2 1 1,591 929 — —
Lower 48 615 300 13,512 6,382 3,716 1,767
United States 617 301 15,103 7,311 3,716 1,767
Canada 42 30 192 96 147 147
Europe 22 5 487 84 58 2
Asia Pacific/Middle East 4 2 398 188 6 2
Africa 8 2 869 177 10 2
Other areas — — — — — —
Total consolidated operations 693 340 17,049 7,856 3,937 1,920
Equity affiliates
Asia Pacific/Middle East 279 39 — — 4,989 1,505
Total equity affiliates 279 39 — — 4,989 1,505
Thousands of Acres
Developed Undeveloped
Gross Net Gross Net
Consolidated operations
Alaska 715 531 1,261 1,246
Lower 48 3,654 2,277 10,279 8,064
United States 4,369 2,808 11,540 9,310
Canada 289 219 3,429 1,944
Europe 430 50 1,195 470
Asia Pacific/Middle East 422 152 10,451 6,930
Africa 358 73 12,545 2,561
Other areas — — 156 125
Total consolidated operations 5,868 3,302 39,316 21,340
Equity affiliates
Asia Pacific/Middle East 1,045 314 3,943 1,066
Total equity affiliates 1,045 314 3,943 1,066
Costs Incurred
Equity affiliates
Unproved property acquisition $ — — — — — — — — —
Proved property acquisition — — — — — 881 — — 881
— — — — — 881 — — 881
Exploration — — — — — 25 — — 25
Development — — — — — 244 — — 244
$ — — — — — 1,150 — — 1,150
2021
Consolidated operations
Unproved property acquisition $ 1 11,261 11,262 4 — — — — 11,266
Proved property acquisition — 16,101 16,101 1 — — — — 16,102
1 27,362 27,363 5 — — — — 27,368
Exploration 84 765 849 80 31 51 2 40 1,053
Development 949 2,461 3,410 175 398 433 24 — 4,440
$ 1,034 30,588 31,622 260 429 484 26 40 32,861
Equity affiliates
Unproved property acquisition $ — — — — — — — — —
Proved property acquisition — — — — — — — — —
— — — — — — — — —
Exploration — — — — — 5 — — 5
Development — — — — — 21 — — 21
$ — — — — — 26 — — 26
2020
Consolidated operations
Unproved property acquisition $ 4 10 14 378 — 3 — 9 404
Proved property acquisition — 62 62 129 — — — — 191
4 72 76 507 — 3 — 9 595
Exploration 287 116 403 218 110 32 4 38 805
Development 745 1,758 2,503 102 451 427 18 — 3,501
$ 1,036 1,946 2,982 827 561 462 22 47 4,901
Equity affiliates
Unproved property acquisition $ — — — — — — — — —
Proved property acquisition — — — — — — — — —
— — — — — — — — —
Exploration — — — — — 12 — — 12
Development — — — — — 282 — — 282
$ — — — — — 294 — — 294
Capitalized Costs
Equity affiliates
Proved property $ — — — — — 10,823 — — 10,823
Unproved property — — — — — 2,162 — — 2,162
— — — — — 12,985 — — 12,985
Accumulated depreciation,
depletion and amortization — — — — — 8,400 — — 8,400
$ — — — — — 4,585 — — 4,585
2021
Consolidated operations
Proved property $ 22,750 58,561 81,311 7,380 14,514 12,226 966 — 116,397
Unproved property 1,402 7,704 9,106 1,517 155 92 114 9 10,993
24,152 66,265 90,417 8,897 14,669 12,318 1,080 9 127,390
Accumulated depreciation,
depletion and amortization 11,945 29,975 41,920 2,749 10,166 9,240 422 9 64,506
$ 12,207 36,290 48,497 6,148 4,503 3,078 658 — 62,884
Equity affiliates
Proved property $ — — — — — 10,357 — — 10,357
Unproved property — — — — — 2,162 — — 2,162
— — — — — 12,519 — — 12,519
Accumulated depreciation,
depletion and amortization — — — — — 8,539 — — 8,539
$ — — — — — 3,980 — — 3,980
Standardized Measure of Discounted Future Net Cash Flows Relating to Proved Oil and Gas Reserve Quantities
In accordance with SEC and FASB requirements, amounts were computed using 12-month average prices (adjusted only for
existing contractual terms) and end-of-year costs, appropriate statutory tax rates and a prescribed 10 percent discount factor.
Twelve-month average prices are calculated as the unweighted arithmetic average of the first-day-of-the-month price for
each month within the 12-month period prior to the end of the reporting period. For all years, continuation of year-end
economic conditions was assumed. The calculations were based on estimates of proved reserves, which are revised over time
as new data becomes available. Probable or possible reserves, which may become proved in the future, were not considered.
The calculations also require assumptions as to the timing of future production of proved reserves and the timing and amount
of future development costs, including dismantlement, and future production costs, including taxes other than income taxes.
While due care was taken in its preparation, we do not represent that this data is the fair value of our oil and gas properties,
or a fair estimate of the present value of cash flows to be obtained from their development and production.
Millions of Dollars
Asia
Pacific/
Lower Total Middle
Alaska 48 U.S. Canada Europe East Africa Total
2022
Consolidated operations
Future cash inflows $ 94,332 195,605 289,937 13,768 44,942 13,458 27,067 389,172
Less:
Future production costs 47,979 63,987 111,966 5,722 7,559 5,582 1,085 131,914
Future development costs 8,501 21,379 29,880 960 4,378 1,159 531 36,908
Future income tax provisions 8,882 23,136 32,018 863 25,416 1,780 23,615 83,692
Future net cash flows 28,970 87,103 116,073 6,223 7,589 4,937 1,836 136,658
10 percent annual discount 13,733 31,191 44,924 1,936 1,827 1,505 746 50,938
Discounted future net cash flows $ 15,237 55,912 71,149 4,287 5,762 3,432 1,090 85,720
Equity affiliates
Future cash inflows $ — — — — — 87,644 — 87,644
Less: —
Future production costs — — — — — 51,912 — 51,912
Future development costs — — — — — 2,685 — 2,685
Future income tax provisions — — — — — 8,988 — 8,988
Future net cash flows — — — — — 24,059 — 24,059
10 percent annual discount — — — — — 10,787 — 10,787
Discounted future net cash flows $ — — — — — 13,272 — 13,272
Total company
Discounted future net cash flows $ 15,237 55,912 71,149 4,287 5,762 16,704 1,090 98,992
Millions of Dollars
Asia
Pacific/
Lower Total Middle
Alaska 48 U.S. Canada Europe East Africa Total
2021
Consolidated operations
Future cash inflows $ 65,910 125,197 191,107 10,847 21,670 11,583 15,778 250,985
Less:
Future production costs 34,444 43,034 77,478 4,960 6,090 4,987 801 94,316
Future development costs 8,033 13,386 21,419 923 3,960 1,314 413 28,029
Future income tax provisions 5,310 13,167 18,477 117 8,345 1,542 13,506 41,987
Future net cash flows 18,123 55,610 73,733 4,847 3,275 3,740 1,058 86,653
10 percent annual discount 7,963 22,290 30,253 1,639 696 930 440 33,958
Discounted future net cash flows $ 10,160 33,320 43,480 3,208 2,579 2,810 618 52,695
Equity affiliates
Future cash inflows $ — — — — — 27,851 — 27,851
Less: —
Future production costs — — — — — 15,491 — 15,491
Future development costs — — — — — 1,649 — 1,649
Future income tax provisions — — — — — 3,071 — 3,071
Future net cash flows — — — — — 7,640 — 7,640
10 percent annual discount — — — — — 2,640 — 2,640
Discounted future net cash flows $ — — — — — 5,000 — 5,000
Total company
Discounted future net cash flows $ 10,160 33,320 43,480 3,208 2,579 7,810 618 57,695
Millions of Dollars
Lower Total Asia Pacific/
Alaska 48 U.S. Canada Europe Middle East Africa Total
2020
Consolidated operations
Future cash inflows $ 30,145 31,533 61,678 4,198 9,857 7,940 9,997 93,670
Less:
Future production costs 22,905 17,582 40,487 4,316 4,770 3,838 1,277 54,688
Future development costs 7,932 12,799 20,731 750 3,688 1,289 461 26,919
Future income tax provisions — 376 376 — 267 1,075 7,571 9,289
Future net cash flows (692) 776 84 (868) 1,132 1,738 688 2,774
10 percent annual discount (1,501) (820) (2,321) (396) 117 406 294 (1,900)
Discounted future net cash flows $ 809 1,596 2,405 (472) 1,015 1,332 394 4,674
Equity affiliates
Future cash inflows $ — — — — — 17,284 — 17,284
Less:
Future production costs — — — — — 10,239 — 10,239
Future development costs — — — — — 1,186 — 1,186
Future income tax provisions — — — — — 1,728 — 1,728
Future net cash flows — — — — — 4,131 — 4,131
10 percent annual discount — — — — — 1,269 — 1,269
Discounted future net cash flows $ — — — — — 2,862 — 2,862
Total company
Discounted future net cash flows $ 809 $ 1,596 $ 2,405 $ (472) $ 1,015 $ 4,194 $ 394 $ 7,536
*Undiscounted future net cash flows related to the proved oil and gas reserves disclosed for Canada for the year ending December 31, 2020, are negative due
to the inclusion of asset retirement costs and certain indirect costs in the calculation of the standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows. These
costs are not required to be included in the economic limit test for proved developed reserves as defined in Regulation S-X Rule 4-10. Future net cash flows for
Canada were also impacted by lower 12-month average pricing for bitumen and crude oil in 2020. Commodity prices have since improved in the current
environment.
Millions of Dollars
Consolidated Operations Equity Affiliates Total Company
2022 2021 2020 2022 2021 2020 2022 2021 2020
Discounted future net cash flows
at the beginning of the year $ 52,695 $ 4,674 27,372 $ 5,000 2,862 7,170 $ 57,695 7,536 34,542
Changes during the year
Revenues less production costs
for the year (33,532) (20,000) (5,198) (3,245) (1,389) (897) (36,777) (21,389) (6,095)
Net change in prices, and
production costs 61,902 50,956 (34,307) 8,184 3,822 (4,769) 70,086 54,778 (39,076)
Extensions, discoveries and
improved recovery, less
estimated future costs 7,882 10,420 887 1,472 (44) 22 9,354 10,376 909
Development costs for the year 6,687 4,396 3,593 272 91 192 6,959 4,487 3,785
Changes in estimated future
development costs (4,088) (33) 754 189 (104) (205) (3,899) (137) 549
Purchases of reserves in place,
less estimated future costs 3,353 17,833 1 1,282 — (3) 4,635 17,833 (2)
Sales of reserves in place, less
estimated future costs (3,847) (468) (302) — — — (3,847) (468) (302)
Revisions of previous quantity
estimates 13,080 2,985 (2,299) 2,193 178 (42) 15,273 3,163 (2,341)
Accretion of discount 7,021 964 3,984 616 344 804 7,637 1,308 4,788
Net change in income taxes (25,433) (19,032) 10,189 (2,691) (760) 590 (28,124) (19,792) 10,779
Total changes 33,025 48,021 (22,698) 8,272 2,138 (4,308) 41,297 50,159 (27,006)
Discounted future net cash flows
at year end $ 85,720 $ 52,695 4,674 $ 13,272 5,000 2,862 $ 98,992 57,695 7,536
• The net change in prices and production costs is the beginning-of-year reserve-production forecast multiplied by the
net annual change in the per-unit sales price and production cost, discounted at 10 percent.
• Purchases and sales of reserves in place, along with extensions, discoveries and improved recovery, are calculated
using production forecasts of the applicable reserve quantities for the year multiplied by the 12-month average sales
prices, less future estimated costs, discounted at 10 percent.
• Revisions of previous quantity estimates are calculated using production forecast changes for the year, including
changes in the timing of production, multiplied by the 12-month average sales prices, less future estimated costs,
discounted at 10 percent.
• The accretion of discount is 10 percent of the prior year’s discounted future cash inflows, less future production and
development costs.
• The net change in income taxes is the annual change in the discounted future income tax provisions.
There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting, as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) of the Act, in the
period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal
control over financial reporting.
Part III
Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
Information regarding our executive officers appears in Part I of this report on page 28.
All other information required by Item 10 of Part III will be included in our Proxy Statement relating to our 2023 Annual
Meeting of Stockholders, to be filed pursuant to Regulation 14A on or before April 30, 2023, and is incorporated herein by
reference.*
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and
Related Stockholder Matters
Information required by Item 12 of Part III will be included in our Proxy Statement relating to our 2023 Annual Meeting of
Stockholders, to be filed pursuant to Regulation 14A on or before April 30, 2023, and is incorporated herein by
reference.*
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence
Information required by Item 13 of Part III will be included in our Proxy Statement relating to our 2023 Annual Meeting of
Stockholders, to be filed pursuant to Regulation 14A on or before April 30, 2023, and is incorporated herein by
reference.*
Part IV
Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules
(a) 1. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
The financial statements and supplementary information listed in the Index to Financial Statements, which
appears on page 68, are filed as part of this annual report.
3. Exhibits
The exhibits listed in the Index to Exhibits, which appears on pages 163 through 167, are filed as part of this
annual report.
ConocoPhillips
Index to Exhibits
Incorporated by Reference
Exhibit
No. Description Exhibit Form File No.
Separation and Distribution Agreement Between ConocoPhillips and
2.1 Phillips 66, dated April 26, 2012. 2.1 8-K 001-32395
Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated March 29, 2017, by and among
ConocoPhillips Company, ConocoPhillips Canada Resources Corp.,
2.2†‡ ConocoPhillips Canada Energy Partnership, ConocoPhillips Western 2.1 10-Q 001-32395
Canada Partnership, ConocoPhillips Canada (BRC) Partnership,
ConocoPhillips Canada E&P ULC, and Cenovus Energy Inc.
10.8 1986 Stock Plan of Phillips Petroleum Company. 10.11 10-K 004-49987
10.9 1990 Stock Plan of Phillips Petroleum Company. 10.12 10-K 004-49987
10.10 Omnibus Securities Plan of Phillips Petroleum Company. 10.19 10-K 004-49987
10.11 2002 Omnibus Securities Plan of Phillips Petroleum Company. 10.26 10-K 000-49987
Schedule
10.12.1 2004 Omnibus Stock and Performance Incentive Plan of ConocoPhillips. Proxy 000-49987
14A
Schedule
10.14 2009 Omnibus Stock and Performance Incentive Plan of ConocoPhillips. Proxy 001-32395
14A
Schedule
10.15.1 2011 Omnibus Stock and Performance Incentive Plan of ConocoPhillips. Proxy 001-32395
14A
Form of Stock Option Award Agreement under the Stock Option and
10.15.2 Stock Appreciation Rights Program under the 2011 Omnibus Stock and 10 10-Q 001-32395
Performance Incentive Plan of ConocoPhillips, effective February 9, 2012.
Form of Stock Option Award Agreement under the Stock Option and
10.15.4 Stock Appreciation Rights Program under the 2011 Omnibus Stock and 10.26.9 10-K 001-32395
Performance Incentive Plan of ConocoPhillips, dated February 5, 2013.
10.16.1 2014 Omnibus Stock and Performance Incentive Plan of ConocoPhillips. 10.1 8-K 001-32395
Signature
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused
this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
CONOCOPHILLIPS
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed, as of February 16,
2023, on behalf of the registrant by the following officers in the capacity indicated and by a majority of directors.
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Net Debt
Net debt includes total balance sheet debt less cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments. The
company believes this non-GAAP measure is useful to investors as it provides a measure to compare debt less
cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments across periods on a consistent basis.
¹ Average total equity is the average of beginning total equity and ending total equity by quarter.
2 Average total debt is the average of beginning long-term debt and short-term debt and ending long-term debt and short-term debt by quarter.
RECONCILIATION OF TOTAL DEBT TO NET DEBT
$ Millions, except as indicated 2012 2022
Total Debt 21,725 16,643
Less:
Cash and cash equivalents¹ 4,366 6,694
Short-term investments – 2,785
Net Debt 17,359 7,164
¹ Includes restricted cash of $0.7B in 2012 and $0.2B in 2022.
Other Terms
Reserve Replacement Ratio
Reserve replacement is defined by the company as a ratio representing the change in proved reserves, net of
production, divided by current year production. The company believes that reserve replacement is useful to
investors to help understand how changes in proved reserves, net of production, compare with the company’s
current year production, inclusive of acquisitions and dispositions.
Returns of Capital
The total of the ordinary dividend, share repurchases and variable return of cash (VROC). Also referred to
as distributions.
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possible reserves. We use the terms “resource” and “resources” in this annual report, which the SEC’s guidelines prohibit us from including in filings
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