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Aker BP

Earnings Release Jul 12, 2019

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Second quarter 2019

Aker BP ASA

12 July 2019

Disclaimer

This Document includes and is based, inter alia, on forward-looking information and statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ. These statements and this Document are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about global economic conditions, the economic conditions of the regions and industries that are major markets for Aker BP ASA's lines of business. These expectations, estimates and projections are generally identifiable by statements containing words such as "expects", "believes", "estimates" or similar expressions. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expectations include, among others, economic and market conditions in the geographic areas and industries that are or will be major markets for Aker BP ASA's businesses, oil prices, market acceptance of new products and services, changes in governmental regulations, interest rates, fluctuations in currency exchange rates and such other factors as may be discussed from time to time in the Document. Although Aker BP ASA believes that its expectations and the Document are based upon reasonable assumptions, it can give no assurance that those expectations will be achieved or that the actual results will be as set out in the Document. Aker BP ASA is making no representation or warranty, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy, reliability or completeness of the Document, and neither Aker BP ASA nor any of its directors, officers or employees will have any liability to you or any other persons resulting from your use.

AKER BP Second quarter 2019

Execute

Improve

Production in line with plan High maintenance activity P&A completed ahead of plan

Drilling faster with dual operations Reduced financing cost after refinancing

Exploration success Johan Sverdrup and Valhall Flank West on track for first oil in Q4

Key figures Q2-19 Q1-19 Q2-18*
Production mboepd 127.3 158.7 157.8
Sales mboepd 140.7 162.0 151.3
Realized liquids price USD/bbl 69.3 63.9 73.9
Realized gas price USD/scm 0.16 0.24 0.28
Total income USDm 785 836 925
EBITDA USDm 522 539 698
Operating profit USDm 354 287 516
Net profit USDm 62 10 128
Effective tax rate USDm 77% 96% 74%
EPS USD 0.17 0.03 0.36
DPS USD 0.52 0.52 0.31

Grow

AKER BP High activity across the value chain

4

6

simultaneous drilling operations 17

exploration wells in 2019

development projects in installation mode

127 300

boe per day production in Q2 2

projects safely executed in 2019 Exploration update

EXPLORATION UPDATE Creating value from Exploration

High success rate and efficient execution

Successful exploration in core areas

  • 9 wells drilled so far in 2019
  • 3 discoveries

Industry leading drilling performance

• Safe and highly efficient drilling

Adding two wells to the program

  • Nipa license PL 986 in NOAKA area
  • Nidhogg license PL 1008 in Skarv area

EXPLORATION UPDATE Liatårnet – material discovery in the NOAKA area

Building momentum for an area development

A significant oil discovery

  • Volume in place estimated to 500-700 mmboe
  • More data needed to determine drainage strategy and recovery
  • Recoverable volume prelim. estimated to 80-200 mmboe

Located in the middle of the NOAKA area

  • Licence PL 442 Aker BP operator with 90% interest
  • Adjacent to Frigg-Gamma/Delta discovery
  • Adds value and robustness to an area development

Area overview

World's first dual drilling operations EXPLORATION UPDATE

Drilling faster and faster

  • Dual drilling completed safely and efficiently on three wells
    • JK
    • Hornet
    • Freke-Garm
  • Deepsea Stavanger – rig with world class capabilities
    • Two top drives
    • Two circulating systems
    • Two drill crews
  • Saving time and money
    • Time savings of ~30 hours per well
    • Cost savings of up to NOK 15 million per well

Precision maneuvering two wellbores with a separation of 10 meters simultaneously

EXPLORATION UPDATE 2019 exploration program

Status per July 2019 – two new wells added in Q2

License Prospect Operator Aker BP
share
Est.
spud
Pre-drill
mmboe
Status
PL869 Froskelår Main Aker BP 60 % Q1 45
-
153
Discovery
60-130 mmboe
PL857 Gjøkåsen Equinor 20 % Q1 26
-
1427
Dry
PL033 Hod Deep West Aker BP 90 % Q1 2
-
22
Dry
PL869 Froskelår NE Aker BP 60 % Q2 7
23
-
Discovery
2-10 mmboe
PL916 JK Aker BP 40 % Q2 100
-
420
Dry
PL814 Freke-Garm Aker BP 40 % Q2 16
81
-
Dry
PL777 Hornet Aker BP 40 % Q2 14
137
-
Dry
PL502 Klaff Equinor 22 % Q2 50
372
-
Ongoing
PL869 Rumpetroll Aker BP 60 % Q2 45
148
-
Ongoing
PL442 Liatårnet Aker BP 90 % Q2 39
331
-
Discovery
80-200 mmboe
PL942 Ørn Equinor 30 % Q3 8
40
-
PL762 Vågar Aker BP 20 % Q3 63
130
-
PL782S Busta Conoco 20 % Q3 54
199
-
PL019C Kark Aker BP 60 % Q3 15
48
-
PL986 Nipa Aker BP 30 % Q3 35
115
-
NEW: Added in Q2
PL838 Shrek PGNIG 30 % Q4 10
22
-
PL1008 Nidhogg Aker BP 60 % Q4 26
70
-
NEW: Added in Q2

Operational update

Production overview OPERATIONAL REVIEW

Production per hub, mboepd Production efficiency per hub

2017 2018 2019-Q1 2019-Q2

OPERATIONAL REVIEW Alvheim

  • Volund sidetrack well on stream
  • Skogul development on track
  • Frosk test producer completed
  • Discovery Froskelår NE Rumpetroll ongoing

Production efficiency

OPERATIONAL REVIEW Valhall

  • Valhall Flank West on track platform installed
  • Valhall QP topside removed
  • Lower production in Q2 due to planned maintenance

Production efficiency

OPERATIONAL REVIEW Safe and efficient decommissioning

Removal of Valhall QP

Recovery of Jette Xmas trees

OPERATIONAL REVIEW Ivar Aasen

  • New well on stream completed with Fishbone
  • Currently drilling next production well
  • Production down in Q2 due to power outages

OPERATIONAL REVIEW Skarv

  • Steady production and high efficiency
  • Increased gas injection to optimize liquids production
  • Ærfugl development on track
    • Drilling and subsea installation in H2
    • Concept selected for Phase II FID planned in Q4

Production efficiency

OPERATIONAL REVIEW Ula

  • Lower production due to planned maintenance
  • Conversion of Ula DP completed
  • New drilling campaign started

Production efficiency

Production (mboepd)

Ula Tambar Oda

Johan Sverdrup OPERATIONAL REVIEW

On track

  • All topsides installed
  • Remaining activities before production start:
    • Hook-up, commissioning and completion
    • Tie-back of pre-drilled wells
    • Tie-in of export pipelines
  • Production start planned for November
  • PDO for Phase 2 approved by the authorities

Photo: Equinor / Arne Reidar Mortensen 19

Financial review

FINANCIAL REVIEW Oil and gas sales

Income statement FINANCIAL REVIEW

USD million Q2 2019 Q1 2019 Q2 2018*
Total operating income 785 836 925
Production costs 198 200 151
Other
operating expenses
4 7 1
EBITDAX 583 629 773
Exploration expenses 60 90 75
EBITDA 522 539 698
Depreciation 168 183 183
Impairment losses - 69 -
Operating profit/loss (EBIT) 354 287 516
Net financial
items
(86) (37) (22)
Profit/loss before taxes 268 249 494
Tax (+) / Tax income (-) 206 239 366
Net profit/loss 62 10 128
EPS (USD) 0.17 0.03 0.36

Statement of financial position FINANCIAL REVIEW

USD million

Assets 30.06.19 31.03.19 31.12.18* Equity and liabilities 30.06.19 31.03.19
Goodwill 1,791 1,791 1,860 Equity 2,664 2,799
Other intangible
assets
2,522 2,483 2,433 Other provisions for liabilities
incl.
P&A (long)
2,560 2,505
Property, plant
and equipment
6,300 5,954 5,746 Deferred
tax
1,991 1,867
Right-of-use asset 239 225 Bonds and bank debt 2,635 2,226
Receivables and other assets 522 534 614 Lease debt 375 369
Calculated
tax receivables
17 15 11 Other current liabilities incl. P&A 829 784
Cash and
cash equivalents
102 114 45 Tax payable 439 567
Total
Assets
11,493 11,117 10,709 Total
Equity and liabilities
11,493 11,117

FINANCIAL REVIEW Increased financial capacity and reduced cost

New Revolving Credit Facilities (RCF)

  • USD 4 billion, senior unsecured
  • Replaces the secured RBL, with extended maturity
  • Reduced interest cost and commitment fee

New bond issued

  • USD 750 million, senior unsecured
  • Coupon 4.75%, due 2024

Supported by credit ratings

  • S&P Global: BB+, positive outlook
  • Moody's: Ba1, stable outlook
  • Fitch: BBB-, stable outlook (new rating)

Debt maturity profile (USD million)

Cash flow – second quarter 2019 FINANCIAL REVIEW

USD million

Tax payments FINANCIAL REVIEW

USD million

The instalments for 2019 are based on company estimates, and are converted from NOK using an exchange rate of 8.5. The amounts payable in 2020 will be adjusted based on actual income for FY2019.

FINANCIAL REVIEW Guidance summary

Actual per 2019-6M Updated 2019 guidance1)
Production2) 142.9 mboepd 155-160 mboepd
Capex3) USD 740 million USD 1.6-1.7 billion
(previous USD ~1.6 billion)
Exploration spend USD 278 million USD ~550 million
(previous USD ~500 million)
Abandonment spend USD 62 million USD ~100 million
(previous USD ~150 million)
Production cost per boe4) USD 14.3 USD ~12.5
Dividends USD 375 million USD 750 million

3) Excl. capitalized interest, incl. payments on lease debt 4) Per produced boe

Concluding remarks

AKER BP Priorities ahead

Safe and efficient operations

Excellent project execution

Keep momentum on improvement agenda

Leverage technology to drive value creation

High exploration and appraisal activity

  • Mature resources to reserves
  • Start up of new fields

Maersk Invincible at Valhall Flank West

Grow

Improve

Execute

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