Jan 24 (Reuters) - Oil Search Ltd (OSH) :
- Oil Search Ltd says Q4 total sales 7.93 mmboe versus 7.49 mmboe in Q3
- Q4 total production 7.72 mmboe versus 7.63 mmboe in prior quarter
- Qtrly total revenue US$345.6 million versus US$309.5 million in prior quarter
- Oil Search's 2017 full year production is anticipated to be in range of 28.5 - 30.5 mmboe
- Production costs and depreciation and amortisation charges for 2016 expected to be towards lower end of previously advised guidance ranges
- Effective tax rate for 2016 full year is expected to be in range of 50 - 55%
- Other operating costs for 2016 expected to be slightly above US$135 - 155 million guidance range
- Oil Search's share of break-fee relating to Interoil transaction (US$48 million) will be recognised as other income
- "While natural decline is expected in 2017, operated production is now anticipated to be well above forecasts made 12 months ago"
