HOUSTON, Aug. 10 (UPI) -- Despite reporting a half billion loss in the second quarter, U.S. shale player Sanchez Energy said its total production was up 164 percent year-on-year.
Chief Executive Officer Tony Sanchez said in a statement Monday his company plans to cut capital spending by $50 million for the year, but still increase its production target by 4 percent, or about 2,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day.