Tourmaline Oil Corp. Announces Q2 2012 Financial Results - Continues Record Production Growth

CALGARY, Aug. 2, 2012 /CNW/ - Tourmaline Oil Corp. (TSX: TOU) ("Tourmaline" or the "Company") is pleased to announce results for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and provide an update on its 2012 EP program.

Q2 2012 Highlights

• Record Q2 2012 production of 51,022 boepd representing 81% growth over Q2 2011.
• Record operating costs of $4.83/boe, a 16% reduction from Q2 2011.
• Positive earnings maintained despite a natural gas price 49% below Q2 2011 and 12% below Q1 2012.
• Expansion of the Company's credit facility from $375.0 million to $575.0 million.
• Record liquids production of 6,560 bpd - a 16% increase from the first quarter of 2012 and a 119% increase over Q2 2011.
• Total cash costs⁽¹⁾ of $8.64 per boe - a 16% improvement over the Q1 2012 cash costs of $10.29 per boe.

Production Outlook

Second quarter 2012 production was a record 51,022 boepd, an 81% increase over second quarter 2011 and a 9% increase from the first quarter of 2012.  Oil and liquid production of 6,560 bopd in the second quarter of 2012 represented a 119% increase over second quarter 2011 volumes.  Full-year 2012 average production guidance was increased to 50,000 boepd from 47,000 boepd during the first quarter of 2012; production for the year is now expected to average between 50,000 and 51,500 boepd.  The Company is targeting a 2012 exit production level of between 55,000 and 57,500 boepd.  Oil and liquid production is expected to reach between 9,000 and 10,000 bopd by exit 2012.  Tourmaline's preliminary 2013 average annual production estimate has been increased from 63,000 to 65,000 boepd, as the strong organic growth is expected to continue.

Second half 2012 and first quarter 2013 production growth will be accomplished by a series of projects and EP programs including:

2012 EP Capital Program and Cash Flow Forecast

Second quarter 2012 capital spending was $53.8 million, compared to $130.1 million during the second quarter of 2011.  Full-year 2012 capital spending of $410.0 million is now anticipated, the modest increase is a result of expanded EP programs at Sunrise-Dawson, Musreau, Ansell-Edson and Spirit River.  Net debt⁽²⁾ was reduced during the second quarter of 2012 to $334.9 million from $382.4 million at the end of Q1 2012.

The expansion of the Company's credit facility to $575.0 million from $375.0 million was finalized during the second quarter providing Tourmaline with considerable additional financial flexibility.  A preliminary 2013 capital program of $525.0 million is currently planned.

Full-year 2012 cash flow is now expected to be $315.7 million ($1.91 per diluted share), resulting in net debt at December 31, 2012 of $282.0 million.

Alberta Deep Basin

Tourmaline is currently operating four drilling rigs in the Alberta Deep Basin, three rigs are pursuing horizontal targets, one is testing vertical targets.  Five new gas wells have been drilled thus far in the second half of 2012 and will be completed during the next few weeks.  A total of 25 new horizontals and six verticals are anticipated in the Deep Basin during the second half, including outside operated wells.  Approximately 15 Wilrich, 9 Notikewin-Falher and 1 Cardium horizontal are planned.  The principal 2H 2012 Deep Basin facility project is the Musreau gas plant expansion from 25.0 to 50.0 mmcfpd capacity.  The project is proceeding as scheduled with a September 2012 completion date targeted.

Sunrise-Dawson, BC

Tourmaline plans to operate one rig drilling Montney horizontals in the Sunrise-Dawson complex during the second half of 2012.  The program will concentrate on the new high-deliverability, liquid-rich Montney turbidite lobes delineated with the Q4 2011/Q1 2012 drilling results.  The wells in these new lobes are producing at average initial rates of 15.0 mmcfpd with condensate and NGL rates of between 40 and 50 bbls/mm.  The Company currently has approximately 60 mmcfpd of liquid-rich gas production behind pipe and is planning a new 50 mmcfpd gas plant with a late Q1 2013 completion target.  This new plant will bring total production from the Sunrise-Dawson complex to between 125.0 - 130.0 mmcfpd and 4,000 - 5,000 bbls/day of condensate and NGLs. Tourmaline's most recent Montney horizontal well in the complex was drilled in 11 days for a record low cost of $1.67 million.

Spirit River, Alberta

Current production from Spirit River is approximately 3,200 bopd of light oil and 14.0 mmcfpd of associated gas.  Ongoing drilling in the Phase 1 development area is expected to bring oil production from the complex to 5,000 bopd by Q2 2013.  The Company is employing one rig drilling Charlie Lake horizontals with the second half 2012 EP program.  Seven of the ten planned horizontals in the second half will focus on oil pool expansion opportunities to the east and south of the initial large pool.  Two new horizontals in the peripheral areas have already been drilled in the second half program, with encouraging initial results.  The most recent horizontal was drilled in 13.5 days for $1.9 million - a cost record.  The most recent horizontal completion was also a record with 18 stages stimulated for $1.6 million total cost.

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(1)}  Product prices include realized gains and losses on financial instrument contracts.
⁽²⁾  Excluding interest and financing charges.

Forward-Looking Information

This press release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws. The use of any of the words "expect", "anticipate", "continue", "estimate", "objective", "ongoing", "may", "will", "project", "should", "believe", "plans", "intends" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking information. More particularly and without limitation, this press release contains forward-looking information concerning Tourmaline's anticipated petroleum and natural gas production, cash flows, net debt levels, capital efficiency and capital spending, projected operating costs, disposition initiatives, the timing for facility expansions, as well as Tourmaline's future drilling prospects and plans, business strategy, future development and growth opportunities, prospects and asset base. The forward-looking information is based on certain key expectations and assumptions made by Tourmaline, including expectations and assumptions concerning: prevailing commodity prices and exchange rates; applicable royalty rates and tax laws; future well production rates and reserve volumes; the timing of receipt of regulatory approvals; the performance of existing wells; the success obtained in drilling new wells; the sufficiency of budgeted capital expenditures in carrying out planned activities; and the availability and cost of labour and services. Although Tourmaline believes that the expectations and assumptions on which such forward-looking information is based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking information because Tourmaline can give no assurances that they will prove to be correct. Since forward-looking information addresses future events and conditions, by its very nature it involves inherent risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of factors and risks. These include, but are not limited to: the risks associated with the oil and gas industry in general such as operational risks in development, exploration and production; delays or changes in plans with respect to exploration or development projects or capital expenditures; the uncertainty of estimates and projections relating to reserves, production, costs and expenses; health, safety and environmental risks; commodity price and exchange rate fluctuations; marketing and transportation; loss of markets; environmental risks; competition; incorrect assessment of the value of acquisitions; failure to realize the anticipated benefits of acquisitions; ability to access sufficient capital from internal and external sources; failure to obtain required regulatory and other approvals; and changes in legislation, including but not limited to tax laws, royalties and environmental regulations.

Also included in this press release is an estimate of Tourmaline's 2012 cash flow, which is based on the various assumptions as to production levels, capital expenditures, and other assumptions disclosed in this press release and including commodity price assumptions for natural gas (AECO - $2.57/mcf) and crude oil (WTI (US) - $94.10/bbl) and an exchange rate assumption of $0.99 (US/CDN). To the extent such estimate constitutes a financial outlook, it was approved by management of Tourmaline on August 2, 2012 and is included to provide readers with an understanding of Tourmaline's anticipated cash flow based on the capital expenditure and other assumptions described herein and readers are cautioned that the information may not be appropriate for other purposes.

Readers are cautioned that the foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. Additional information on these and other factors that could affect Tourmaline, or its operations or financial results, are included in the Management's Discussion and Analysis forming part of this press release (See "Forward-Looking Statements" therein) and reports on file with applicable securities regulatory authorities and may be accessed through the SEDAR website (www.sedar.com) or Tourmaline's website (www.tourmalineoil.com).

The forward-looking information contained in this press release is made as of the date hereof and Tourmaline undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless expressly required by applicable securities laws.

Additional Reader Advisories

See also "Forward-Looking Statements", "Boe Conversions" and "Non-IFRS Financial Measures" in the attached Management's Discussion and Analysis.

"Funds from operations",  "operating netback" and "net debt" as used in this press release are financial measures commonly used in the oil and gas industry, which do not have any standardized meaning prescribed by International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS"). See "Non-IFRS Financial Measures" in the attached Management's Discussion and Analysis for the definition and description of these terms.

Certain Definitions:

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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

This management's discussion and analysis ("MD&A") should be read in conjunction with Tourmaline's unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2011.  Both the consolidated financial statements and the MD&A can be found at www.sedar.com.  This MD&A is dated August 2, 2012.

The financial information contained herein has been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS").  All dollar amounts are expressed in Canadian currency, unless otherwise noted.

Certain financial measures referred to in this MD&A are not prescribed by IFRS. See "Non-IFRS Financial Measures" for information regarding the following Non-IFRS financial measures used in this MD&A: "funds from operations", "operating netback", "working capital (adjusted for the fair value of financial instruments)" and "net debt".

Additional information relating to Tourmaline can be found at www.sedar.com.

Forward-Looking Statements - Certain information regarding Tourmaline set forth in this document, including management's assessment of the Company's future plans and operations, contains forward-looking statements that involve substantial known and unknown risks and uncertainties. The use of any of the words "anticipate", "continue", "estimate", "expect", "may", "will", "project", "should", "believe" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements represent Tourmaline's internal projections, estimates or beliefs concerning, among other things, an outlook on the estimated amounts and timing of capital investment, anticipated future debt, production, revenues or other expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, assumptions, intentions or statements about future events or performance. These statements are only predictions and actual events or results may differ materially. Although Tourmaline believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievement since such expectations are inherently subject to significant business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties and contingencies. Many factors could cause Tourmaline's actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements made by, or on behalf of, Tourmaline.

In particular, forward-looking statements included in this MD&A include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to: the size of, and future net revenues from, crude oil, NGL (natural gas liquids) and natural gas reserves; future prospects; the focus of and timing of capital expenditures; expectations regarding the ability to raise capital and to continually add to reserves through acquisitions and development; access to debt and equity markets; projections of market prices and costs; the performance characteristics of the Company's crude oil, NGL and natural gas properties; crude oil, NGL and natural gas production levels and product mix; Tourmaline's future operating and financial results; capital investment programs; supply and demand for crude oil, NGL and natural gas; future royalty rates; drilling, development and completion plans and the results therefrom; future land expiries; dispositions and joint venture arrangements; amount of operating, transportation and general and administrative expenses; treatment under governmental regulatory regimes and tax laws; and estimated tax pool balances.  In addition, statements relating to "reserves" are deemed to be forward-looking statements, as they involve the implied assessment, based on certain estimates and assumptions, that the reserves described can be profitably produced in the future.

These forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, most of which are beyond the Company's control, including the impact of general economic conditions; volatility in market prices for crude oil, NGL and natural gas; industry conditions; currency fluctuation; imprecision of reserve estimates; liabilities inherent in crude oil and natural gas operations; environmental risks; incorrect assessments of the value of acquisitions and exploration and development programs; competition; the lack of availability of qualified personnel or management; changes in income tax laws or changes in tax laws and incentive programs relating to the oil and gas industry; hazards such as fire, explosion, blowouts, cratering, and spills, each of which could result in substantial damage to wells, production facilities, other property and the environment or in personal injury; stock market volatility; ability to access sufficient capital from internal and external sources; the receipt of applicable approvals; and the other risks considered under "Risk Factors" in Tourmaline's most recent annual information form available at www.sedar.com.

With respect to forward-looking statements contained in this MD&A, Tourmaline has made assumptions regarding: future commodity prices and royalty regimes; availability of skilled labour; timing and amount of capital expenditures; future exchange rates; the impact of increasing competition; conditions in general economic and financial markets; availability of drilling and related equipment and services; effects of regulation by governmental agencies; and future operating costs.

Management has included the above summary of assumptions and risks related to forward-looking information provided in this MD&A in order to provide shareholders with a more complete perspective on Tourmaline's future operations and such information may not be appropriate for other purposes.  Tourmaline's actual results, performance or achievement could differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements and, accordingly, no assurance can be given that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will transpire or occur, or if any of them do so, what benefits that the Company will derive therefrom.  Readers are cautioned that the foregoing lists of factors are not exhaustive.

These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this MD&A and the Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise, other than as required by applicable securities laws.

Boe Conversions - Per barrel of oil equivalent amounts have been calculated using a conversion rate of six thousand cubic feet of natural gas to one barrel of oil equivalent (6:1). Barrel of oil equivalents (Boe) may be misleading, particularly if used in isolation. A Boe conversion ratio of 6 mcf:1 bbl is based on an energy equivalency conversion method primarily applicable at the burner tip and does not represent a value equivalency at the wellhead.

PRODUCTION

Production for the three months ended June 30, 2012, averaged 51,022 Boe/d, an 81% increase over the average production for the same quarter of 2011 of 28,263 Boe/d.  Production was 87% natural gas weighted in the second quarter of 2012 compared to 89% natural gas weighted in the second quarter of 2011.

For the six months ended June 30, 2012, production increased 89% to 48,884 Boe/d from 25,799 Boe/d for the same period of 2011.

The Company's significant production growth when compared to 2011 can be attributed to new wells that have been brought on-stream since June 30, 2011, as well as property and corporate acquisitions.

REVENUE

Revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2012, increased 16% to $100.5 million from $86.4 million for the same quarter of 2011. For the six months ended June 30, 2012, revenue was $204.6, a 32% increase over revenue of $155.0 million for the same period of 2011.  Revenue growth is consistent with the increase in production over the same periods, partially offset by lower realized natural gas prices.  Revenue includes all petroleum, natural gas and NGL sales and realized gains on financial instruments.

TOURMALINE PRICES:

The realized average natural gas prices for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 were 49% and 46%, respectively, lower than the same periods of the prior year.  Realized crude oil and NGL prices decreased 19% and 7% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, respectively, compared to the same periods of 2011.

The realized natural gas price for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 was $2.23/mcf, which is 17% (June 30, 2011 - 12%) higher than the AECO benchmark due to a combination of higher heat content in the Company's Alberta Deep Basin natural gas production and positive commodity contracts. Realized prices exclude the effect of unrealized gains or losses. Once these gains and losses are realized they are included in the per unit amounts.

BENCHMARK OIL AND GAS PRICES:

RECONCILIATION OF AECO INDEX TO TOURMALINE'S REALIZED GAS PRICES:

CURRENCY - EXCHANGE RATES:

ROYALTIES

For the quarter ended June 30, 2012, the average effective royalty rate decreased to 3.4% compared to 4.1% for the same quarter of 2011.  For the six months ended June 30, 2012, the average effective royalty was 5.8% compared to 5.0% for the same period of 2011.  Natural gas royalties for both the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, reflect positive GCA adjustments recorded in the second quarter of 2012, as well as, additional royalty incentives on some of the Company's producing wells which were not recorded until approved by the Government.

As a result of the above noted royalty credits received in the second quarter of 2012, the Company now expects its royalty rate for 2012 to be approximately 7% versus the previously forecasted rate of 10%. The royalty rate is sensitive to commodity prices, however, and as such, a change in commodity prices will impact the actual rate.

OTHER INCOME

For the quarter ended June 30, 2012, other income was $1.2 million, which includes $0.7 million in processing income, compared to $1.6 million for the same quarter of 2011, of which $1.2 million related to processing income. For the six months ended June 30, 2012, other income was $2.7 million compared to $2.0 million for the same period of the prior year. Tourmaline continues to build and acquire interests in facilities which have helped to generate increased third-party processing income.

OPERATING EXPENSES

Operating expenses include all periodic lease and field-level expenses and exclude income recoveries from processing third-party volumes.  For the second quarter of 2012, total operating expenses increased 52% from $14.8 million in the second quarter of 2011 to $22.4 million in 2012 attributable to the significant increase in production over the same period.  On a per Boe basis, the costs decreased 16% from $5.74/Boe for the second quarter of 2011 to $4.83/Boe in the second quarter of 2012 due to increased production and the impact of redirecting natural gas from third-party facilities to Tourmaline owned-and-operated infrastructure. Tourmaline's operating expenses in the second quarter of 2012 include third-party processing, gathering and compression fees of approximately $4.0 million or 18% of total operating costs (June 30, 2011- $3.2 million or 22% of total operating costs).

For the six months ended June 30, 2012, total operating expenses were $44.5 million, or $5.00/Boe, compared to $26.9 million, or $5.75/Boe for the same period of 2011. Although total operating expenses increased commensurate with production, the costs per Boe decreased 13% reflecting increased operational efficiencies.

The Company now expects its full year 2012 operating costs to average approximately $5.00 per Boe, which is a reduction from its previous guidance of $5.25 per Boe.  Actual costs per Boe can change, however, depending on a number of factors including the Company's actual production levels.

TRANSPORTATION

Transportation costs for the three months ended June 30, 2012 were $8.6 million or $1.85 per Boe (three months ended June 30, 2011 - $5.1 million or $1.98 per Boe, respectively).  Transportation costs for the six months ended June 30, 2012 were $16.2 million or $1.82 per Boe (six months ended June 30, 2011 - $9.1 million or $1.94 per Boe, respectively).  The increase in total transportation costs can be attributed to increased production.  On a per-Boe basis, transportation costs for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 are lower primarily due to the expansion of the Company's owned-and-operated Sunrise plant in December 2011 whereby increased volumes are now going to this plant which is in closer proximity versus previous third-party facilities.

GENERAL & ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES ("G&A")

G&A expenses for the second quarter of 2012 were $3.2 million compared to $3.0 million for the same quarter of the prior year.  G&A costs per Boe for the second quarter of 2012 decreased 41% down to $0.69 per Boe, compared to $1.16 per Boe for the same quarter of 2011.

For the six months ended June 30, 2012, G&A expenses were $7.0 million or $0.79/Boe compared to $5.6 million or $1.21/Boe for the same period of 2011.  The increase in G&A expenses in 2012 compared to 2011 is primarily due to office staff additions and higher rent expense as the Company increased its head office space. The higher total G&A expenses result from the need to manage the larger production, reserve and land base.  Notwithstanding this, the Company's G&A expenses per Boe continue to trend downward as Tourmaline's production base continues to grow faster than its accompanying G&A costs.

G&A costs for 2012 are not expected to exceed $1.00 per Boe.  Actual costs per Boe can change, however, depending on a number of factors including the Company's actual production levels.

SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION

Tourmaline uses the fair value method for the determination of all non-cash related share-based payments. During the second quarter of 2012, 855,000 stock options were granted to employees, officers, directors and key consultants at a weighted-average exercise price of $23.03, and 250,534 options were exercised, bringing $2.3 million of cash into treasury. The Company recognized $3.7 million of share-based compensation expense in the second quarter of 2012 compared to $2.7 million in the second quarter of 2011.  Capitalized share-based payments for the second quarter of 2012 were $3.7 million compared to $2.7 million for the same quarter of the prior year.

For the six months ended June 30, 2012, share-based compensation expense totalled $7.5 million and capitalized share-based payments were $7.5 million (2011-$5.3 million and $5.3 million, respectively).  The increase in share-based compensation in 2012 compared to 2011 reflects the increased number of employees due to increased activity.

DEPLETION, DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION ("DD&A")

DD&A expense was $61.8 million for the second quarter of 2012 compared to $38.6 million for the same period of 2011 due to higher production volumes, as well as a larger capital asset base being depleted.  The per-unit DD&A rate for the second quarter of 2012 was $13.31/Boe compared to $15.00/Boe for the second quarter of 2011.

For the six months ended June 30, 2012, DD&A expense was $117.8 million (June 30, 2011 - $68.9 million) with an effective rate of $13.24/Boe (June 30, 2011 - $14.75/Boe).  The lower DD&A rate, for both the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 compared to the same periods of 2011, reflects strong reserve additions derived from Tourmaline's exploration and production program.

FINANCE EXPENSES

Finance expenses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, totalled $2.8 million and $4.9 million and are comprised of interest expense and accretion of provisions (June 30, 2011 - $1.3 million and $2.0 million, respectively).  The increased finance expenses are largely due to higher interest expense resulting from a higher balance drawn on the credit facility in 2012.

CASH FLOW FROM OPERATIONS, FUNDS FROM OPERATIONS AND NET EARNINGS

Funds from operations for the three months ended June 30, 2012 were $61.1 million or $0.37 per diluted share compared to $60.4 million or $0.41 per diluted share for the same period of 2011.  For the six months ended June 30, 2012, funds from operations were $123.0 million or $0.75 per diluted share, which is slightly higher than the June 30, 2011, funds from operations of $105.4 million or $0.73 per diluted share. Funds from operations in 2012 reflect increased production over 2011 offset by lower realized natural gas prices.

After-tax earnings for both the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 are lower at $1.0 million ($0.01 per diluted share) and $4.0 million ($0.02 per diluted share), respectively, compared to $15.2 million ($0.10 per diluted share) and $17.9 million ($0.12 per diluted share), respectively, for the same periods of 2011.  Although, the after-tax earnings for the first six months of 2012, compared to 2011, reflect increased production, as well as, a gain on divestitures of $7.3 million, they have been impacted by significantly lower realized natural gas prices, as well as, higher depletion, operating and transportation expenses recorded in 2012.

CAPITAL EXPENDITURES

During the second quarter of 2012, the Company invested $53.8 million of cash consideration, net of dispositions, compared to $130.1 million for the same period of 2011.  Expenditures on exploration and production were $51.1 million compared to $98.4 million for the same quarter of 2011. The lower expenditures in 2012 are a result of a reduced capital budget due to lower commodity prices realized in 2012.

The following table summarizes the drill, complete and tie-in activities for the period:

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

On April 4, 2012, the Company issued 1.4 million flow-through common shares at a price of $28.80 per share for gross proceeds of $40.4 million. The proceeds were used to temporarily reduce bank debt and will be used to fund the Company's 2012 capital exploration program.

In June 2012, the Company amended and restated its bank credit facility to be a covenant-based facility rather than a borrowing base facility. This facility is a 3-year extendible revolving facility in the amount of $550 million plus a $25 million operating revolver from a syndicate of six lenders with an initial maturity date of June, 2015. The maturity date may, at the request of the Company and with the consent of the lenders, be extended on an annual basis. The facility is secured by a first ranking floating charge over all assets of the Company and its material subsidiaries.  The facility can be drawn in either Canadian or U.S. funds and bears interest at the bank's prime lending rate, bankers' acceptance rates or LIBOR (for U.S. borrowings), plus applicable margins.  The facility will provide the Company with greater flexibility by providing access to an additional $200 million over the previous facility.

Under the terms of the bank credit facility, Tourmaline has provided its covenant that, on a rolling four quarter basis: (i) the ratio of EBITDA to interest expense shall equal or exceed 3.5:1, (ii) the ratio of senior debt to EBITDA shall not exceed 3:1, (iii) the ratio of total debt to EBITDA shall not exceed 4:1, and (iv) the ratio of senior debt to total capitalization shall not exceed 0.5:1.  As at June 30, 2012, the Company is in compliance with all debt covenants.

At June 30, 2012, Tourmaline had negative working capital of $19.8 million, after adjusting for the fair value of financial instruments (the unadjusted working capital deficiency was $15.3 million) (December 31, 2011 - $146.6 million and $146.3 million, respectively).  Management believes the Company has sufficient liquidity and capital resources to fund the remainder of its 2012 and 2013 exploration and development program through expected cash flow from operations and its unutilized bank credit facility.  As at June 30, 2012, the Company's bank debt balance was $315.1 million (December 31, 2011 - $81.7 million), and net debt of $334.9 million (December 31, 2011 - $228.3 million).

SHARES OUTSTANDING

As at August 2, 2012, the Company has 160,481,746 common shares outstanding and 14,616,363 stock options granted and outstanding.

COMMITMENTS AND CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS

In the normal course of business, Tourmaline is obligated to make future payments.  These obligations represent contracts and other commitments that are known and non-cancellable.

FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT

The Board of Directors has overall responsibility for the establishment and oversight of the Company's risk management framework.  The Board has implemented and monitors compliance with risk management policies.

The Company's risk management policies are established to identify and analyze the risks faced by the Company, to set appropriate risk limits and controls, and to monitor risks and adherence to market conditions and the Company's activities. The Company's financial risks are discussed in note 5 of the Company's audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2011.

As at June 30, 2012, the Company has entered into certain financial derivative and physical delivery sales contracts in order to manage commodity risk.  These instruments are not used for trading or speculative purposes.  The Company has not designated its financial derivative contracts as effective accounting hedges, even though the Company considers all commodity contracts to be effective economic hedges.  As a result, all such commodity contracts are recorded on the consolidated statement of financial position at fair value, with changes in the fair value being recognized as an unrealized gain or loss on the consolidated statement of income and comprehensive income. The contracts that the Company has entered into in the first half of 2012 are detailed in note 3 of the Company's interim condensed consolidated financial statements for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012.

The following table provides a summary of the unrealized gains and losses on financial instruments for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012:

The Company has entered into physical contracts to manage commodity risk.  These contracts are considered normal sales contracts and are not recorded at fair value in the consolidated financial statements.  These contracts have been disclosed in note 3 of the Company's interim condensed consolidated financial statements for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012.

APPLICATION OF CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES

Certain accounting policies require that management make appropriate decisions with respect to the formulation of estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. Management reviews its estimates on a regular basis. The emergence of new information and changed circumstances may result in actual results or changes to estimates that differ materially from current estimates.  The Company's use of estimates and judgments in preparing the interim condensed consolidated financial statements is discussed in note 1 of the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2011.

DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES AND INTERNAL CONTROLS OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING

The Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have designed, or caused to be designed under their supervision, disclosure controls and procedures ("DC&P") to provide reasonable assurance that: (i) material information relating to the Company is made known to the Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer by others, particularly during the periods in which the annual and interim filings are being prepared; and (ii) information required to be disclosed by the Company in its annual filings, interim filings or other reports filed or submitted by it under securities legislation is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time period specified in securities legislation. All control systems by their nature have inherent limitations and, therefore, the Company's DC&P are believed to provide reasonable, but not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control systems are met.

The Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have designed, or caused to be designed under their supervision, internal controls over financial reporting ("ICFR") to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of the Company's financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with IFRS. There were no changes in the Company's ICFR during the period beginning on March 31, 2012 and ending on June 30, 2012 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's ICFR.

It should be noted that a control system, including the Company's disclosure and internal controls and procedures, no matter how well conceived can provide only reasonable, but not absolute assurance that the objectives of the control system will be met and it should not be expected that the disclosure and internal controls and procedures will prevent all errors or fraud.

BUSINESS RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES

Tourmaline monitors and complies with current government regulations that affect its activities, although operations may be adversely affected by changes in government policy, regulations or taxation. In addition, Tourmaline maintains a level of liability, property and business interruption insurance which is believed to be adequate for Tourmaline's size and activities, but is unable to obtain insurance to cover all risks within the business or in amounts to cover all possible claims.

See "Forward-Looking Statements" in this MD&A and "Risk Factors" in Tourmaline's most recent annual information form for additional information regarding the risks to which Tourmaline and its business and operations are subject.

IMPACT OF NEW ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS

Environmental legislation, including the Kyoto Accord, the federal government's "EcoACTION" plan and Alberta's Bill 3 - Climate Change and Emissions Management Amendment Act, is evolving in a manner expected to result in stricter standards and enforcement, larger fines and liability and potentially increased capital expenditures and operating costs. Given the evolving nature of the debate related to climate change and the resulting requirements, it is not possible to determine the operational or financial impact of those requirements on Tourmaline.

RECENT PRONOUNCEMENTS ISSUED

The following pronouncements from the IASB will become effective for financial reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013 and have not yet been adopted by the Company. All of these new or revised standards permit early adoption with transitional arrangements depending upon the date of initial application.

The IASB also issued Presentation of Items of Other Comprehensive Income, an amendment to IAS 1 Financial Statement Presentation. The amendment addresses the presentation of other comprehensive income and requires the grouping of items within other comprehensive income that might eventually be reclassified to the profit and loss section of the income statement. The change becomes effective for financial years after July 1, 2012 with earlier adoption permitted.

The Company has not completed its evaluation of the effect of adopting these standards on its financial statements.

NON-IFRS FINANCIAL MEASURES

This MD&A includes references to financial measures commonly used in the oil and gas industry such as "funds from operations", "operating netback", "working capital (adjusted for the fair value of financial instruments)" and "net debt", which do not have any standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS.  Management believes that in addition to net income and cash flow from operating activities; funds from operations, operating netback, net debt and working capital (adjusted for the fair value of financial instruments) are useful supplemental measures in assessing Tourmaline's ability to generate the cash necessary to repay debt or fund future growth through capital investment.  Readers are cautioned, however, that these measures should not be construed as an alternative to net income or cash flow from operating activities determined in accordance with IFRS as an indication of Tourmaline's performance.  Tourmaline's method of calculating these measures may differ from other companies and accordingly, they may not be comparable to measures used by other companies.  For these purposes, Tourmaline defines funds from operations as cash provided by operations before changes in non-cash operating working capital, defines operating netback as revenue (excluding processing income) less royalties, transportation costs and operating expenses and defines working capital (adjusted for the fair value of financial instruments) as working capital adjusted for the fair value of financial instruments.  Net debt is defined as long-term bank debt plus working capital (adjusted for the fair value of financial instruments).

Funds from Operations

A summary of the reconciliation of cash flow from operating activities (per the statement of cash flow), to funds from operations, is set forth below:

Operating Netback

Operating netback is calculated on a per-Boe basis and is defined as revenue (excluding processing income) less royalties, transportation costs and operating expenses, as shown below:

Working Capital (Adjusted for the Fair Value of Financial Instruments)

A summary of the reconciliation of working capital to working capital (adjusted for the fair value of financial instruments) is set forth below:

Net Debt

A summary of the reconciliation of net debt is set forth below:

SELECTED QUARTERLY INFORMATION

The oil and gas exploration and production industry is cyclical in nature. The Company's financial position, results of operations and cash flows are principally impacted by production levels, and commodity prices, particularly natural gas prices. The Company has had continued growth over the last eight quarters summarized in the table above.  The Company's average annual production has increased from 17,856 Boe per day in 2010 to 31,007 Boe per day in 2011, and 48,884 Boe per day in the first half of 2012.  The production growth can be attributed to both the Company's exploration and development activities, as well as, from acquisitions of producing properties.  Over the same period, natural gas prices have declined, with the largest declines occurring in 2012.  The Company's cash flows from operating activities were $143.3 million in 2010, $228.4 million in 2011, and 2012 estimated cash flows (based on the first six months annualized) of $204.2 million. The 2012 estimated cash flows reflect the effects of the lower realized natural gas prices in 2012.  Commodity price changes can indirectly impact expected production by changing the amount of funds available to reinvest in exploration, development and acquisition activities in the future.  Decreases in commodity prices not only reduce revenues and cash flows available for exploration, they may also challenge the economics of potential capital projects by reducing the quantities of reserves that are commercially recoverable.  The Company's capital program is dependent on cash flows generated from operations and access to capital markets.

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011
(tabular amounts in thousands of dollars, unless otherwise noted) (unaudited)

Incorporation:

Tourmaline Oil Corp. (the "Company") was incorporated under the laws of the Province of Alberta on July 21, 2008.  The Company is engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development and production of petroleum and natural gas properties.  The Company is engaged in the exploration for, and development and production of, oil and natural gas and conducts many of its activities jointly with others. These consolidated financial statements reflect only the Company's proportionate interest in such activities.

The Company's registered office is located at 3700, 250 - 6^th Avenue S.W., Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2P 3H7.

1. BASIS OF PREPARATION

These unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard ("IAS") 34, "Interim Financial Reporting".  These unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements do not include all of the information and disclosure required in the annual financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the Company's audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2011.

The accounting policies and significant accounting judgments, estimates, and assumptions used in these unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements are consistent with those described in Notes 1 and 2 of the Company's audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2011.

The unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements were authorized for issue by the Board of Directors on August 2, 2012.

2. DETERMINATION OF FAIR VALUE

A number of the Company's accounting policies and disclosures require the determination of fair value, for both financial and non-financial assets and liabilities. Fair values have been determined for measurement purposes based on the following method. When applicable, further information about the assumptions made in determining fair values is disclosed in the notes specific to that asset or liability.

Measurement:

Tourmaline classifies the fair value of transactions according to the following hierarchy based on the amount of observable inputs used to value the instrument.

• Level 1 - Quoted prices are available in active markets for identical assets or liabilities as of the reporting date. Active markets are those in which transactions occur in sufficient frequency and volume to provide pricing information on an ongoing basis.
  
  
• Level 2 - Pricing inputs are other than quoted prices in active markets included in Level 1. Prices are either directly or indirectly observable as of the reporting date. Level 2 valuations are based on inputs, including quoted forward prices for commodities, time value and volatility factors, which can be substantially observed or corroborated in the marketplace.
  
  
• Level 3 - Valuations in this level are those with inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data.

3. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT

The Board of Directors has overall responsibility for the establishment and oversight of the Company's risk management framework.  The Board has implemented and monitors compliance with risk management policies.

The Company's risk management policies are established to identify and analyze the risks faced by the Company, to set appropriate risk limits and controls, and to monitor risks and adherence to market conditions and the Company's activities.  The Company's financial risks are consistent with those discussed in note 5 of the Company's audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2011.

As at June 30, 2012, the Company has entered into certain financial derivative and physical delivery sales contracts in order to manage commodity risk.  These instruments are not used for trading or speculative purposes.  The Company has not designated its financial derivative contracts as effective accounting hedges, even though the Company considers all commodity contracts to be effective economic hedges.  As a result, all such commodity contracts are recorded on the interim condensed consolidated statement of financial position at fair value, with changes in the fair value being recognized as an unrealized gain or loss on the interim condensed consolidated statement of income and comprehensive income.

The Company has entered into the following financial derivative contracts since December 31, 2011 to June 30, 2012:

The following contracts were entered into subsequent to June 30, 2012:

On May 29, 2012, the Company entered into an interest rate swap. The following table outlines the realized and unrealized losses on the interest rate contract recorded on the consolidated statement of income and comprehensive income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012:

The following table provides a summary of the unrealized gains/(losses) on financial instruments for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011:

As at June 30, 2012, if the future strip prices for oil were $1.00 per bbl higher, with all other variables held constant, before-tax earnings would have been $0.6 million (June 30, 2011 - $0.4 million) lower.  An equal and opposite impact would have occurred to before-tax earnings and the fair value of the derivative contracts liability if oil prices were $1.00 per bbl lower.  In addition to the financial commodity contracts discussed above, the Company has entered into physical contracts to manage commodity risk. These contracts are considered normal sales contracts and are not recorded at fair value in the consolidated financial statements.

The Company has entered into the following physical contracts since December 31, 2011 to June 30, 2012:

The following contracts were entered into subsequent to June 30, 2012:

4. EXPLORATION AND EVALUATION ASSETS

General and administrative expenditures for the six months ended June 30, 2012 of $2.7 million (December 31, 2011 — $8.2 million) have been capitalized and included as exploration and evaluation assets.  Non-cash share-based payments in the amount of $3.1 million (December 31, 2011 - $9.4 million) were also capitalized and included in exploration and evaluation assets.

5. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

Cost

Accumulated Depletion, Depreciation and Amortization