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OKEA ASA

Investor Presentation Feb 8, 2024

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OKEA ASA

Presentation of fourth quarter 2023

8 February 2024

Cautionary statement

  • This presentation contains forward looking information
  • Forward looking information is based on management assumptions and analysis
  • Actual experience may differ, and those differences may be material
  • Forward looking information is subject to significant uncertainties and risks as they relate to events and/or circumstances in the future
  • This presentation must be read in conjunction with the published financial reports of the company and the disclosures therein
  • A full disclaimer is included at the end of this presentation

OKEA fourth quarter 2023 results

Highlights

Operation

  • Record high production of 30.1 kboepd; an increase of 27% compared to Q3
  • In addition, Statfjord production volumes added 10.9 kboepd
  • Increase driven by startup of Hasselmus at Draugen, continued good performance from new wells at Brage combined with successful well recompletion at Yme
  • Stable production at Gjøa, Ivar Aasen and Nova

Portfolio

  • Statfjord transaction completed on 29 December 2023
  • PDO for Draugen Power from Shore project approved by Ministry of Energy
  • Hasselmus onstream in October; on cost and ahead of schedule
  • Three new licences awarded in APA 2023

Financials

  • Strong EBITDA of NOK 1,661 million
  • Goodwill impairment of NOK 1,363 million relating to Statfjord significantly impacting net financial results
  • Strong cash flow from operating activities of NOK 1,720 million

Quarterly key figures

(Previous quarter in brackets* )

Production volume and reliability

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

Operational update

Draugen (op. WI 44.56%)

  • Production increase of 50% driven by solid operating performance and startup of the Hasselmus tie-back
  • PDO for Power from Shore approved by Ministry of Energy in December

Brage (op. WI 35.2%)

  • Production increase of 41% due to continued good performance from the Talisker East well and two new wells commencing production
  • A new water injector and a new producer expected onstream in Q1 24; further drilling planned throughout 2024

Gjøa (WI 12%)

  • During 2023, 83% of produced volumes has been replaced by maturing of resources and improved reservoir performance
  • Hamlet discovery being further matured and potential IOR targets under evaluation

Ivar Aasen (WI 9.2385%)

  • Stable production during the quarter
  • One well successfully converted to injector to mitigate production decline by pressure support
  • Preparation for the IOR 2026 campaign ongoing

Yme (WI 15%)

  • Production increase due to successful recompletion of production well
  • Redrilling of one injection well and investment decision for one production well planned for Q1 24

Nova (WI 6%)

  • Stable production during the quarter
  • Rig secured to drill a fourth water injector in H2 2024

Statfjord transaction closed on 29 December 2023

Current focus on unlocking value potential in the field

  • RNB24 indicated 10-15% reduction in volume estimates over the lifetime of the assets combined with an increase in estimated cost
  • Volume reduction most significant near term
  • Mainly due to production regularity and well performance
  • In November, OKEA decided to postpone closing to assess the situation
  • Completing the transaction considered best way forward
  • Closing took place on 29 December
  • The adverse changes resulted in goodwill impairment of NOK 1,363 million
  • ~3/4 due to reductions in estimated recoverable volumes; enhanced effect by lower production near term
  • The remainder attributable to increased cost estimates and other effects

Transaction close Improvement program

  • Statfjord is one of the most prolific fields on the NCS with a strong track record for improved oil recovery;
  • Statfjord is the third largest field on the NCS with more than 6bn bbl initial oil in place volumes; each 1% increase in recovery factor will add 60 mmboe gross reserves
  • OKEA to collaborate closely with the operator with key focus on unlocking the assets' potential
  • Current improvement plan:
  • Increasing production reliability
  • Maturing well targets and drilling performance
  • Revisiting drainage strategy to increase liquid offtake and maximise recoverable resources

Value creation on operated assets

Mid to late-life operating expertise translated into tangible results at Draugen and Brage

Draugen thriving under OKEA operatorship Revitalisation of the Brage field

Focus on maturing additional reserves with PLX/ILX drilling, reducing production expense per boe, increasing production reliability and field lifetime extension

  • Improved production reliability and efficiency under OKEA operatorship
  • Lifetime extension from 2027 to 2040+ under OKEA operatorship; key drivers are maturing of new volumes and reducing production cost:
  • Development of the Hasselmus subsea tie-back; adding gross volumes of 4,800 boepd at plateau and restarting gas and NGL export
  • Electrification project will reduce both CO2 intensity by 95% and production expense by 2027
  • Continued focus on adding further volumes: infill opportunities and discoveries currently being assessed including Garn West South, Springmus and Galtvort

Focus on drilling of development and infill wells with exploration/appraisal pilots, reducing production expense per boe, increasing production availability and lifetime extension

  • Increasing production volumes under OKEA operatorship; key drivers:
  • High production reliability of 96% in 2023; OKEA's first year as operator
  • Successful infill drilling campaign in 2023; delivering above expectations for most targets
  • Successful Cook development; delivering above expectation
  • Other lifetime extension initiatives such as IOR**, successful extended reach drilling (new record 9,237m) and near field exploration
  • Continued focus on increasing reserves; both Sognefjord East (Kim) discovery and the recent observation in Talisker are being matured for potential development

*Based on historical production data from the NPD through 2022 and reported OKEA production thereafter **IOR: Improved Oil Recovery

OKEA net reserves (2P) 83.2 mmboe – up by 38% since YE22

Net resources (2C) 65 mmboe – up by 50% since YE22

OKEA net 2P reserves Continued increase of reserves and resources

During 2023 2P reserves increased by 23 mmboe (38%) and 2C resources increased by 21.4 mmboe (50%)

  • Increases largely driven by acquisitions
  • Statfjord: 2P volumes of 32 mmboe; 2C of 13 mmboe
  • Brasse: 2C volumes of 10.9 mmboe
  • Reserve revision of 4.6 mmboe mainly relate to Yme following disappointing results from the C-8 well
  • Reserve maturation of 4.4 mmboe mainly relate to maturation of 3.5 mmboe from Gjøa, Brage and Draugen
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

Financials

Oil and gas production, sales and revenues - per asset

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

Realised liquids prices

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.

Sold volumes and market prices for gas

* 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.

Income statement

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

Q4 2023 figures Q4 2023 comments

  • Operating income of NOK 2,118 million of which NOK 2,037 million from sale of petroleum products
  • Production expenses of NOK 606 million; corresponding to 206 NOK/boe
  • Impairments of NOK 1,876 million
  • NOK 1,363 million goodwill impairment on Statfjord mainly a result of reduction in production and reserves estimates
  • NOK 513 million on Yme driven by reduced forward prices for crude oil
  • Exploration, general and administrative expenses of NOK 58 million
  • Exploration expenses of NOK 22 million
  • SG&A expenses of NOK 37 million
  • Net financial expense of NOK 78 million;
  • Interest income of NOK 30 million
  • Net FX loss of NOK 61 million
  • Net expensed interest for OKEA04 and Yme BBC of NOK 35 million
  • Income tax expense of NOK 390 million
  • Goodwill impairment not tax deductible

Statement of financial position

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

Q4 2023 figures Q4 2023 comments

  • Goodwill of NOK 2,295 million; NOK 1,003 million relating to technical goodwill from Statfjord transaction
  • Oil & gas properties of NOK 7,199 million; NOK 1,619 million related to Statfjord
  • Cash & cash equivalents of NOK 2,301 million
  • Interest-bearing bond loans of NOK 1,246 million
  • Other interest-bearing liabilities of NOK 477 million relating to financial lease of the Inspirer rig at Yme
  • Trade and other payables of NOK 2,997 million; NOK 610 million related to deferred consideration and NOK 390 million in working capital on Statfjord
  • Tax payable of NOK 2,141 million
  • The asset retirement obligation of NOK 9,535 million is partly offset by the asset retirement reimbursement right of NOK 4,163 million
  • NOK 3,970 million of obligation relates to removal of Statfjord A, B and C
  • NOK 908 million of reimbursement right relates to Equinor's liability to cover removal cost for Statfjord A

Cash development Q4 2023

Cash development YTD Q4 2023

Outlook / Guidance

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

Summary

Summary

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

General and disclaimer

This presentation is prepared solely for information purposes, and does not constitute or form part of, and is not prepared or made in connection with, an offer or invitation to sell, or any solicitation of any offer to subscribe for or purchase any securities. Investors and prospective investors in securities of any issuer mentioned herein are required to make their own independent investigation and appraisal of the business and financial condition of such company and the nature of the securities. The contents of this presentation have not been independently verified, and no reliance should be placed for any purposes on the information contained in this presentation or on its completeness, accuracy or fairness.

The presentation speaks as of the date sets out on its cover, and the information herein remains subject to change.

Certain statements and information included in this presentation constitutes "forward-looking information" and relates to future events, including the Company's future performance, business prospects or opportunities. Forward-looking information is generally identifiable by statements containing words such as "expects", "believes", "estimates" or similar expressions and could include, but is not limited to, statements with respect to estimates of reserves and/or resources, future production levels, future capital expenditures and their allocation to exploration, development and production activities. Forward-looking information involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking information. Such risks include but are not limited to operational risks (including exploration and development risks), productions costs, availability of equipment, reliance on key personnel, reserve estimates, health, safety and environmental issues, legal risks and regulatory changes, competition, geopolitical risk, and financial risks. Neither the Company or any officers or employees of the Company provides any warranty or other assurance that the assumptions underlying such forward-looking information are free from errors, nor does any of them accept any responsibility for the future accuracy of the opinions expressed in this presentation or the actual occurrence of the forecasted developments and activities. The Company does not intend, and does not assume any obligation, to update these forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable law.

This presentation contains non-IFRS measures and ratios that are not required by, or presented in accordance with IFRS. These non-IFRS measures and ratios may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies and have limitations as analytical tools and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our operating results as reported under IFRS. Non-IFRS measures and ratios are not measurements of our performance or liquidity under IFRS and should not be considered as alternatives to operating profit or profit from continuing operations or any other performance measures derived in accordance with IFRS or as alternatives to cash flow from operating, investing or financing activities.

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