$PNE operates in what is an increasingly small space, a public company working conventional resource, producing only about 20,000 boe/d and not seeking scale – it is a tough, niche space.
While we have been critical of Suncor $SU ’s management and operations for some time now we have never doubted the ability of the company to generate large amounts of free cash in the current pricing environment.
It is with that understanding of the situation that we were long Suncor $SU by way of longer term call options – purchased both in and out of the money.
1. I own $PIPE but don't spend a ton of time on it - lets take a look at what I own.
2. First thing – it is a production growth story $PIPE – plans to grow into scale over the next couple years.
3. They are doing this in a smart modern way – a product of the hell Canadian producers have been through for the past decade – equity heavy – less than 200mm of debt, but an aggressively growing share count. $PIPE