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OKEA ASA

Investor Presentation Oct 28, 2021

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Presentation of third quarter 2021 and strategy update

OKEA ASA

28 October 2021

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.

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OKEA third quarter 2021 results

Highlights

Third quarter 2021 highlights

Operations

  • Production 16 315 boepd
  • High production reliability, no planned maintenance shutdowns
  • Yme New Development project completed Yme first oil on 25 October

Financials

  • Operating income NOK 1 026 million
  • EBITDA NOK 797 million
  • Net profit NOK 97 million
  • Cash position increased to NOK 1 504 million

Well-positioned for value-accretive growth

  • Yme production start adds net 5 600 boepd avg. next 12 months
  • Decision to halt further development of Vette discovery
  • Progressing Hasselmus towards first gas in Q4 2023
  • Ginny exploration well operated by Equinor to spud by end of year
  • Strong cash position flexibility to pursue M&A and shareholder distribution

Mærsk Inspirer installed at the Yme field

Oil and gas markets significantly strengthened

Brent oil prices above USD 85/bbl and European gas prices at record high levels

Production volumes and reliability

No planned maintenance shutdowns in the current quarter; continued high reliability

Safety and emissions

No personnel injuries – serious potential incident on Draugen with outer railing loosened

Draugen – WI 44.56%

Production 6 735 boepd

Production reliability 97%

  • 2035+ ambition to increase remaining reserves by 50%
  • Increase recovery rate to > 70%
  • Hasselmus first gas Q4 23 adds > 4 mmboe net to OKEA
  • Plateau production of 2 000 boepd net
  • Enables restart of NGL exports
  • DG 2 Electrification of Draugen/Njord licenses OKEA operator
  • Plans to reduce CO2-emissions by 95%

Planning for 95% reduction in CO2-emissions from Draugen by 2025

Power from shore Electrification – Draugen and Njord Other initiatives to reduce emissions

  • Joint project with Draugen and Njord licences - OKEA operator
  • A 135 km subsea cable from Straum in Trøndelag to the platforms
  • Will reduce annual CO2 emissions from Draugen alone by 200 000 tonnes per year
  • DG2 passed in Draugen and Njord licences by October 21
  • FID (DG3) planned in 2022 operation start in 2025

Operational improvements:

• Installation of battery package for hybrid energy generation on Siem Pride multipurpose vessel for the Draugen operations

Participating in joint projects to develop environmentally friendly solutions:

  • Joint technical study on offshore wind with Odfjell Oceanwind and TrønderEnergi on potential longerterm power supply and utilisation of Draugen infrastructure
  • Joint technical study on carbon capture and storage (CCS) with Ocean GeoLoop

Gjøa – WI 12% Production 9 348 boepd

Production reliability 97%

  • Two additional wells brought onstream in P1 segment in 2021
  • Duva tie-in to Gjøa started production in August
  • o OKEA compensated in H2-21 for deferred volumes from Duva tie-in work and production in addition to ordinary tie-in tariffs
  • o Additional compensation volumes when Nova comes onstream in 2022
  • Potential tie-in of the OKEA-operated Aurora discovery possible appraisal well in 2022

Yme New Development – WI 15%

Plateau production 8 400 boepd

Reserves 9.4 mmboe*

  • Yme New Development completed Yme first oil 25 October
  • Production 8 400 boepd net to OKEA at plateau 5 600 boepd net to OKEA for the first 12 months of operation
  • Significant cost reductions and additional cash flow benefits from reorganising operations and ownership of Mærsk Inspirer
  • o Transaction closed and transfer of ownership completed in October
  • o Positive cash flow effect of around NOK 300 million over next 9 months

Q4 21 deliveries

. Start-up of Yme – net average 5 600 boepd next 12 months

Development of Vette discovery halted

Ginny exploration well operated by Equinor

Operationalising new strategic direction

Progressing ongoing projects incl. Hasselmus towards first gas Q4 23 and PfS to reduce CO2-emissions by 95% on Draugen

Financials

Oil and gas production, sales and revenues - per asset

Higher realised liquids prices in third quarter

Higher gas production and record gas prices in third quarter

Income statement

Figures in NOK million Q3 21 Q2 21 Q3 20 YTD 2021 YTD 2020
Total operating income 1 026 607 321 2 157
1 146
Production expenses -181 -213 -154 -570 -507
Changes in over/underlift positions and inventory 9 38 -31 64 91
Depreciation -179 -144 -147 -495 -521
Impairment (-) /reversal of impairment 0 730 -572 730 -1 504
Exploration, general and adm. expenses -57 -121 -20 -303 -92
Profit / loss (-) from operating activities 618 898 -603 1 583 -1 386
Net financial items -91 -34 76 -131 -255
Profit / loss (-) before income tax 526 863 -527 1 452 -1 641
Income taxes -429 -663 508 -1 132 855
Net profit / loss (-) 97 200 -19 320 -785
EBITDA 797 311 116 1 348 639

Q3 21 comments

Operating income:

• Increase in sold volumes and higher realised prices

Production expenses:

  • NOK/boe of 108 compared to 159 in Q2 21
  • Production expenses lower due to the well intervention campaign at Draugen in May
  • Increase in volumes mainly due to the planned maintenance work at Gjøa in April/May

Impairment:

• No impairments

Exploration, general and administrative expenses:

  • NOK 36 million in exploration expense relating to APA 2021 and various field evaluation activities
  • NOK 21 million in SG&A expense, partly related to ongoing strategy work

Net financial items:

  • Somewhat weakened NOK relative to USD resulting in net FX loss of NOK 68 million
  • Other financial expenses of NOK 21 million mainly related to expensed interest

Income taxes:

• Effective tax rate of 82%; deviation from 78% due to financial items, partly offset by uplift

Statement of financial position

Figures in NOK million

Assets 30.09.2021 30.06.2021 31.12.2020 30.09.2020
Goodwill 769 769 769 769
Oil and gas properties 4 585 4 558 3 758 3 509
Other non-current assets 3 088 3 069 3 029 3 031
Trade and other receivables 714 534 514 452
Tax refund, current 9 9 296 573
Cash and cash equivalents 1 504 1 346 871 883
Other assets 501 515 540 518
Total assets 11 171 10 800 9 776 9 735
Total equity 1 411 1 313 1 083 900
Liabilities
Asset retirement obligations 4 253 4 232 4 200 4 089
Deferred tax liabilities 1 686 1 628 941 742
Interest-bearing loans and borrowings 2 379 2 416 2 400 2 688
Trade and other payables 804 948 890 988
Income tax payable 418 28 14 146
Other liabilties 222 235 248 181
Total liabilities 9 761 9 487 8 694 8 834
Total equity and liabilties 11 171 10 800 9 776 9 735

Q3 21 comments

  • Cash and cash equivalents NOK 1 504 million o Net working capital (ex. tax) reduced by NOK 329 million
  • Current tax refund NOK 9 million
  • Tax payable NOK 418 million
  • o The transfer of ownership of Inspirer will significantly reduce tax payable when effectuated
  • Interest-bearing debt of NOK 2 379 million
  • o Reduction relates to buy-back of OKEA02, partly offset by FX effect
  • Asset retirement obligation offset by non-current asset receivable from Shell

Cash development Q3 21

Cash development YTD 21

No change in guiding on production & capex

Commencement of Yme production on 25 October supports guiding on volumes

  • Duva deferrals compensated by 8 % p.a. interest element including short period after Duva production start
  • Nova accelerated compensation volumes from tie-in to Gjøa include 8 % interest p.a.; deferred volumes (excl. interest) to be redelivered to Nova over remaining production period at Gjøa

Strategy update

Solid platform for further growth

First class track-record as operator of Draugen

Strong balance sheet and robust cash flow

Yme start-up in October – adding production and cash flow

Financial flexibility to support M&A strategy

ESG central to all operational activities

Strategic direction based on three pillars

Growth Value creation Capital discipline

Market fundamentals and opportunities are in place

Attractive energy market

M&A opportunities

Edge in mid to late-life operatorships

Three growth levers to deliver continued shareholder value

Current asset base represents a fundamental part of OKEA's growth story

  • Draugen extension and improvement, extending life of field to beyond 2035
  • IOR and ILX-focused exploration projects to identify upsides
  • Play an active role in non-operated licenses to further unlock value potential

Capitalise on OKEA's capabilities in executing complex transactions, enabling rapid production growth

  • Leverage OKEA's edge in transitioning operated assets and unlocking upside through acquisitions of mid to late-life operatorships
  • Pursue non-operatorship acquisitions to provide volume and cashflow

Organically matured projects form a key lever to replenish current portfolio and develop optionality

  • Focus on organic projects adjacent to existing hubs
  • Consider new hub exploration and development if financial headroom and attractive risk-reward

ESG embedded in the business and all operational activities

Environment

Minimising our impact on the natural environment

  • Actively working to reduce emissions through costeffective measures across energy efficiency and technology
  • Pursuing life-time extension of fields and maximise use of existing infrastructure
  • Striving for best-in-class discharge management to protect nature

Social

Ensuring safe and responsible operations while generating value for the Norwegian society

  • Providing safe working environment for employees and contractors through robust HSEQ culture
  • Promoting diverse and engaged workforce and respecting human rights
  • Focusing on positive local impact by actively recruiting workforce and using relevant contractors from regions where we operate

Governance

Maintaining the highest standards of corporate governance and business ethics

  • Established policies, guidelines and training to ensure compliance throughout organisation and supply chain
  • ESG contractor screening includes sustainability assessment in all procurement processes
  • ESG anchored at board of directors' level through sustainability and technical risk committee

Ambition to initiate dividend plan in 2022

Dividends – a key strategic priority

  • Current bond loan terms allow for distributions to shareholders from 2022 subject to customary restrictions
  • Clear aim to deliver competitive shareholder return through capital discipline
  • Dividend plan to be balanced by investments in value-accretive growth

Creating value where others divest

Key learnings

Marginal field specialisation required OKEA to build unique set of key competencies also relevant in late-life context

  • A cost-conscious approach to development a key success factor for making marginal assets viable
  • Experience in ILX, IOR, and tie-ins/mods
  • Operating model built on effective supplier partnerships coupled with inhouse competencies
  • Disciplined capital spend culture

2015 | Marginal field specialist 2021 | Mid to late-life champion

OKEA opportunity

Becoming a leading mid- to late-life operator on the NCS, with key capabilities to unlock upsides

  • ILX, IOR, and tie-ins/mods key to unlocking upside in mid-to-late-life assets
  • Cost-efficient solutions critical for extending life-offield profitably
  • Short path to competent and flexible decommissioning organisation through partnering
  • Capital spend discipline critical for optimising investments, particularly in ultra-late-life context

OKEA - The leading mid to late-life operator on the NCS

Summary and outlook

Summary and outlook

Growth, value creation and capital discipline

Market
conducive for
growth
Attractive market fundamentals support value creation on the NCS for the next decade, driven by an
energy demand surplus that the NCS is competitively positioned to meet
Attractive deal
opportunities
We expect increased consolidation opportunities in the mid to late-life assets segment as the NCS
matures and majors streamline portfolios
Mid to late-life
operatorships

OKEA has proven capabilities of acquiring, transitioning and realising
upside in mid to late-life
operatorships from Draugen
Continue to take an active approach to management of non-operated assets
Dividend
capacity

Significant cash flow from operations provides financial flexibility
Ambition to initiate dividend plan in 2022
ESG embedded in
the business

OKEA will actively work to reduce net carbon footprint and other emissions of assets
Always putting safety first and upholding highest governance standards

Growth Value creation Capital discipline

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