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Greenfire completes Connacher acquisition; lifts 2026 capex and production guidance

Aug 5, 2026, 9:51 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Material shift in scale and liquidity from Connacher acquisition; near-term catalysts include Pad 7 ramp and rights offering; however, dilution risk from the rights offering and higher capex could temper near-term gains.

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Greenfire reported Q2 2026 results with 13,607 bbl/d bitumen, $21.9m adjusted funds flow, and a $34.7m adjusted FCF deficit. It closed the Connacher acquisition, boosting output toward 34,000 bbl/d and increasing 2026 capex to $250m. The near-term catalysts include Pad 7 first oil by late-2026 and a rights offering to repay the Bridge Facility.

  • Q2 2026 bitumen production: 13,607 bbl/d; AF flow $21.9m; adjusted FCF deficit $34.7m.
  • Expansion and Demo assets produced 7,818 bbl/d and 5,789 bbl/d respectively in Q2.
  • Greenfire closes Connacher Oil and Gas acquisition; financing includes $1.0b Senior Facility and $575m Bridge.
  • 2026 capex increases to $250m; full-year production guidance lifted to 21,500–23,500 bbl/d.
  • Current production including Connacher ~34,000 bbl/d; Pad 7 drilling to inject steam Q3 2026; oil by Q4 2026.

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