FieldPoint Petroleum Corporation Reports First Quarter Results

AUSTIN, Texas, May 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- FieldPoint Petroleum Corporation (NYSEAMEX: FPP) announced today its first quarter financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2011.

Ray Reaves, President and CEO of FieldPoint stated, "As much of the country suffered lost productivity from extremely harsh winter weather conditions in the first quarter, so did our oil and gas production.  During this past quarter total revenues declined 6% as a result of this lower productivity.  Notably, all production from one of the company's leading gas producing wells was lost in the quarter while waiting on repair.  With the challenges of the first quarter now behind us, we are very optimistic about being able to meet the growth objectives that we have set for 2011."  

Financial Highlights for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2011 Compared to the Three Months Ended March 31, 2010:

• Total Revenues decreased 6% to $1,727,611 from $1,836,695;
• Net Income decreased to $377,267 from $478,701; and
• Earnings per share, both basic and fully diluted, decreased to $0.05 from $0.06.

Mr. Reaves continued, "We expect to maintain, and increase, the solid cash position that FieldPoint has enjoyed for the past several years.  To accomplish this it is essential that we continue our programs to build our production base, which include pursuing both acquisition and development opportunities.  We are truly appreciative of all the support we continue to receive from our shareholders and are committed to maintain our focus on building shareholder value."  

Oil and natural gas sales revenues decreased 6% or $108,584 to $1,697,545 for the three-month period ended March 31, 2011 from the comparable 2010 period. Lower sales volumes account for approximately $394,000 of the decrease in revenues and was offset by increases in average oil sales prices of approximately $285,000.  Sales volumes decreased 24% on a BOE basis, primarily due to natural declines, wells waiting on repair, and downtime as a result inclement weather during the quarter.  Average oil sales prices increased 24% to $94.67 for the three-month period ended March 31, 2011 compared to $76.24 for the period ended March 31, 2010.  Average natural gas sales prices decreased 11% to $5.56 for the three-month period ended March 31, 2011 compared to $6.27 for the period ended March 31, 2010.  We anticipate volumes to increase slightly in the coming quarters as additional remedial work is completed.

Lease operating expenses increased 14% or $70,193 to $570,688 for the three month period ended March 31, 2011 from the comparable 2010 period. This was primarily due to the cost associated with mature field production, with increases in workover expense and remedial repairs in 2011 as compared to 2010. Lifting costs per BOE increased 51% or $9.29 to $27.68 for the period. We anticipate lease operating expenses to increase over the following quarters due to the additional remedial repairs and workover expenses.

Depletion and depreciation decreased 16% or $48,000 to $243,000 for the three month period ended March 31, 2011 versus $291,000 in the 2010 comparable period.  This was primarily due to the decreased sales volumes during the current period.

General and administrative overhead cost increased 8% or $19,425 to $251,645 for the three-month period ended March 31, 2011 from the three-month period ended March 31, 2010.  This was primarily attributable to an increase in professional services during the 2011 period.  At this time, we anticipate general and administrative expenses to remain materially constant in the coming quarters.

Other expenses, net for the quarter ended March 31, 2011, were $59,011 and remained consistent with other expenses, net of $62,279 for 2010.

About FieldPoint Petroleum Corp. www.fppcorp.com

FieldPoint Petroleum Corporation is engaged in oil and natural gas exploration, production and acquisition, primarily in Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas and Wyoming.

This press release may contain projection and other forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Act of 1934, as amended. Any such projections or statement reflect the company's current views with respect to future events and financial performance. No assurances can be given, however, that these events will occur or that such projections will be achieved and that actual results could differ materially from those projected. A discussion of important factors that could cause actual results to differ from those projected, such as decreases in oil and natural gas prices and unexpected decreases in oil and natural gas production, is included in the company's periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (at www.sec.gov).

SOURCE FieldPoint Petroleum Corporation