Berry Corporation: An Old Rig Rat Goes West

Jan. 09, 2023 8:00 AM ETBerry Corporation (BRY) StockHPK, BKR, BRY19 Comments

Summary

  • Workovers using existing wellbores that do not require "new well" permitting are enabling a workaround to California's ban on permitting.
  • Berry Corporation has the right management and physical assets to carry out workovers in-house.
  • The company should be attractive at or just below current levels to investors looking for income.
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oil pumps in Kern River Oil Field, Bakersfield, California, USA

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Introduction

Berry Corporation (NASDAQ:BRY) is ignored by the market because of its location. Quite honestly, if the company operated anywhere but California, its shares would be significantly higher. Move it to Peace River, the steam flood capital of Canada, and you

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