Investor Outlook: Birchcliff posts record output as Q4 profit dips
BNN Bloomberg
Birchcliff posts record production and strong cash flow in 2025 as Q4 profit falls on mark-to-market losses and gas price volatility.
BNN Bloomberg spoke with Chris Carlsen, president and CEO of Birchcliff Energy, about record output, cost reductions, debt repayment and the company’s development plans in Alberta’s Montney region.
Read the full transcript below:
LINDSAY: Birchcliff Energy posted lower profits but higher revenue for its fourth quarter. The Calgary-based oil and gas company says it is still positioned for growth despite fluctuating oil and natural gas prices. To tell us more is Chris Carlsen, president and CEO of Birchcliff Energy. It’s good to have you join us. Thanks so much.
CHRIS: Thanks for having me, Lindsay.
LINDSAY: Are you happy with the fourth-quarter results?
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