Investor Presentation • Feb 8, 2024
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Presentation of fourth quarter 2023
8 February 2024
Highlights
(Previous quarter in brackets* )
Production (kboepd)*
5 * Daily production from assets acquired from Wintershall Dea in Q4 22 with effective date 1 January 2022 is included based on November and December production divided by 92 days; actual daily production in Q4 22 was 21.5 kboepd
** Production reliability not available for Ivar Aasen and Nova
Current focus on unlocking value potential in the field
Mid to late-life operating expertise translated into tangible results at Draugen and Brage
Focus on maturing additional reserves with PLX/ILX drilling, reducing production expense per boe, increasing production reliability and field lifetime extension
Focus on drilling of development and infill wells with exploration/appraisal pilots, reducing production expense per boe, increasing production availability and lifetime extension
*Based on historical production data from the NPD through 2022 and reported OKEA production thereafter **IOR: Improved Oil Recovery
Net resources (2C) 65 mmboe – up by 50% since YE22
During 2023 2P reserves increased by 23 mmboe (38%) and 2C resources increased by 21.4 mmboe (50%)
| mmboe Statfjord Draugen I. Aasen | Gjøa | Nova | Yme | Brage | Brasse Aurora Calypso | YE23 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reserves (2P) | 32.2 | 31.1 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.2 | 3.4 | 2.9 | 83.2 | |||
| Resources (2C) | 13.1 | 6.0 | 1.4 | 2.6 | 2.0 | 1.2 | 14.5 | 10.9 | 8.4 | 4.5 | 64.6 |
Contribution by Statfjord not included in key figures and financial statement prior to closing
11 * Daily production from assets acquired from Wintershall Dea in Q4 2022 with effective date 1 January 2022 is included in the graph based on November and December production divided by 92 days; actual daily production was 21.5 kboepd
12 * Timing of future liftings from Yme may deviate somewhat subject to the nominated allocation between licence partners ** Liftings from assets acquired from Wintershall Dea in Q4 2022 with effective date 1 January 2022 is included in the graph from November 2022. Liftings from Statfjord acquired from Equinor in Q4 2023 with effective date 1 January 2023 is included in the graph from January 2024.
* Gas sales from assets acquired from Wintershall Dea in Q4 2022 with effective date 1 January 2022 is included in the graph from November 2022. Gas sales from Statfjord acquired from Equinor in Q4 2023 with effective date 1 January 2023 will be included in the graph from January 2024.
Activities from Statfjord not included in financial statement prior to closing on 29 December
| Figures in NOK million | Q4 23 | Q3 23 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total operating income | 2 118 | 2 105 | 8 885 | 6 653 |
| Production expenses | -606 | -465 | -2 084 | -1 616 |
| Changes in over/underlift positions and inventory | 208 | -224 | -684 | 297 |
| Depreciation | -580 | -425 | -1 695 | -769 |
| Impairment (-) /reversal of impairment | -1 876 | -475 | -2 745 | -498 |
| Exploration, general and adm. expenses | -58 | -80 | -360 | -540 |
| Profit / loss (-) from operating activities | -795 | 436 | 1 316 | 3 526 |
| Net financial items | -78 | 2 4 |
-217 | -311 |
| Profit / loss (-) before income tax | -873 | 460 | 1 099 | 3 215 |
| Income taxes | -390 | -428 | -2 034 | -2 545 |
| Net profit / loss (-) | -1 263 | 3 2 |
-935 | 670 |
| EBITDA | 1 661 | 1 336 | 5 756 | 4 793 |
Balance sheet movements largely driven by purchase price allocation of Statfjord
| Figures in NOK million |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | 31.12.2023 | 30.09.2023 | 31.12.2022 |
| Goodwill | 2 295 |
1 292 |
1 297 |
| Oil and gas properties |
7 199 |
6 001 |
6 556 |
| Asset retirement reimbursement right |
4 163 |
3 395 |
3 662 |
| Trade and other receivables |
1 211 |
1 689 |
1 744 |
| Cash and cash equivalents |
2 301 |
2 346 |
1 104 |
| Other assets |
1 331 |
1 073 |
1 258 |
| Total assets |
18 500 |
15 796 |
15 621 |
| Total equity |
726 | 2 094 |
2 078 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Asset retirement obligations |
9 535 |
5 554 |
5 915 |
| Deferred liabilities tax |
888 | 2 415 |
2 835 |
| Interest bearing bond loans |
1 246 |
1 300 |
1 179 |
| Other interest bearing liabilities |
477 | 511 | 508 |
| Trade and other payables |
2 997 |
1 777 |
2 220 |
| Income payable tax |
2 141 |
1 748 |
477 |
| Other liabilties |
489 | 397 | 410 |
| Total liabilities |
17 774 |
13 702 |
543 13 |
| Total equity and liabilties |
18 500 |
15 796 |
15 621 |
| Production | Production for 2023 ended at 24.6 kboepd; exceeding guidance of 23-24 kboepd • In addition, Statfjord produced 10.8 kboepd net to OKEA in 2023, slightly below guidance of 11-12 kboepd Production guidance for 2024 of 35–40 kboepd • Planned turnaround at Draugen with expected downtime 7 days in Q1 Other major turnarounds planned: Statfjord – 3 weeks Q2; Brage – 3 weeks Q3; Ivar Aasen –3 weeks Q3 • |
|---|---|
| Capex | Capex for 2023 of NOK 1,911 million; slightly below guidance of NOK 1,950-2,100 million Capex guidance for 2024 of NOK 2,800–3,300 million • Comprises Statfjord drilling of new wells and lifetime extension program, Draugen Power from Shore, Brage infill drilling and other activities Capex guidance does not include capitalised interest, exploration capex and projects not yet sanctioned • |
| Other | Three remaining tax instalments for 2023 of NOK 715 million each; payable in Feb/Apr/Jun No dividend proposed for distribution in 2024 |
Record high production; mainly due to solid performance by operated assets Brage and Draugen
Statfjord acquisition completed in December; mitigating actions to unlock asset potential ongoing
Hasselmus commencing production; adding gross volumes of 4,800 boepd on plateau and restarting gas and NGL export at Draugen
PDO on Draugen Power from Shore approved by the Ministry of Energy in December
Strong cash flow from operating activities of NOK 1,720 million
Growth Value creation Capital discipline
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