Acquisition of Marathon Norge Press & Analyst conference
CEO Karl Johnny Hersvik June 2, 2014
Creation of a strong Norwegian E&P company
Combined net production of 84 mboepd1 and estimated 2P reserves of ~200 mmboe2
Strategic fit |
Complementary production profiles Diversified asset base across the full E&P life cycle Organizational synergies achieved without layoffs |
Risk reduction |
Provides the foundation for long-term financing Transaction brings strong current cash flow |
Growth platform |
Strong platform for future growth Strong operational team on Alvheim can be leveraged onto Ivar Aasen Increased size broadens set of opportunities and ability to manage portfolio |
1Based on 2013 production, 2 2013 annual statement of reserves for Det norske, NPD (end 2013) for Marathon Oil Norge AS
Det norske acquires Marathon Oil Norge AS
Consideration
- Marathon Oil Norge AS acquired for a cash consideration of USD 2.1 billion
- Effective date January 1, 2014
- 136 mmboe1 of proven and probable reserves, 24 mmboe in contingent resources2 and approximately 80 mmboe of upside2 in discoveries
- Approximately 80 mboepd3 of production (2013)
- Further upside identified
Financing
- Secured a fully committed and underwritten acquisition loan facility for the full consideration
- Advanced discussions ongoing to finalise a long-term (RBL) facility of USD 2,750 million
- Rights issue of NOK equivalent of USD 500 million
- Aker has pre-committed to subscribe its share (49.99%), remaining 50.01% is fully underwritten by a consortium of banks
Timetable to closing
- Closing of the transaction is expected in fourth quarter 2014
- Subject to regulatory approval in Norway and EU
1 Year-end 2013 reserves. Source: NPD, 2Det norske best estimate, 3Marathon Oil Norge Annual Report
Strategic fit
Complementary production and cash flow profiles
- Alvheim fields' high near term production and cash flows reduce funding need significantly
- Strengthens operational and financial capabilities ahead of development projects
- Reduces the risk associated with timing and cost of development projects as the combined company will be in a tax-paying position
Diversified asset base on the NCS
- Over 200 mmboe1 in combined reserves with approximately 60% in production
- Portfolio balanced across all stages of the E&P lifecycle
- Significant production
- Large scale development projects
- Exploration upsides
1 2013 annual statement of reserves for Det norske, NPD (end 2013) for Marathon Oil Norge AS
Acquiring a high quality North Sea portfolio
- Alvheim is a "world-class" mid-life operated FPSO producing > 100 mboepd1 (gross) with ongoing development activity and significant upside potential
- Located about 220 km north-west of Stavanger in 120 m water depth
- High quality operations, 98 percent (avg.) FPSO uptime
- Increasing 2P reserves over time
- Low cost of operations
- 2014 working interest production from the Alvheim fields estimated ~60 mboepd (90% oil) net to Det norske
1 Marathon Oil
Strategic fit
A strong team
- Creates a robust and modern E&P company, that will build on the combined capabilities of the two teams
- Marathon's organization brings significant operational experience from the Alvheim fields, adding to Det norske's exploration and development capabilities
Risk reduction
Financing
- A fully committed and underwritten acquisition loan facility has been secured
- In advanced discussions to finalise a longterm reserve-based lending (RBL) facility – main terms and conditions agreed
- Equity rights issue to be carried out prior to closing
- Aker ASA has pre-committed to subscribe their pro-rata share (49.99%)
- The remainder is fully underwritten by consortium of banks (remaining 50.01%)
- An extraordinary general meeting will be called this week
- Long-term financing plan secured
Tax synergies reduce risk & funding need
- Det norske is not in a tax paying position and hence needs to fund all investments on a pre-tax basis
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Det norske would have built up significant tax losses through large investments on Ivar Aasen and Johan Sverdrup
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Combined company will be in a tax paying position, similar to the large players on the NCS
- Reduced funding requirements as tax depreciation can be offset against fields in production
Effectively, Det norske is un-levered on an after-tax basis
Growth platform
Comparisons of size and platform
Norge fields. Contingent resources estimated by Det norske
Note: Selected companies ranked by reported WI production; OECD vs. non OECD indicates bias of company's asset base Source: Company information
Growth platform
Organic growth platform
- Increased organisational capabilities across the E&P value chain
- Synergies to be achieved without redundancies expected
- Continue to build on the skills in combined company
- High potential for organic growth in the combined portfolio
Risk reduction
Growth platform
Creation of a strong Norwegian E&P company
- Unique opportunity to acquire significant production on the NCS available at the right time for Det norske
- Near term production and cash flow complements existing asset base
- Risk associated with timing and cost for development projects is reduced due to tax system
- Significantly increases operational and financial strength
- Scale creates diversification to support future growth
Appendix
Alvheim fields
- Consists of the Kameleon, Boa, Kneler and Kameleon East accumulations
- ~80% liquids / ~20% gas
- Alvheim blend sells at 3-6 USD/bbl premium to Brent blend
- Three new infill wells planned for 2014 15
- Production forecast to last until 2031, blowdown of gas cap planned for 2026
| License: |
PL203, PL088BS, PL036C |
Discovery year: |
1998 |
| Reservoir: |
Paleocene, Heimdal fm. |
| End 2013 2P reserves (net): |
93 mmboe1 (net) |
Production start: |
2008 |
| Wells: |
15 subsea producers tied to Alvheim FPSO |
Volund field
- Subsea tie-back to the Alvheim FPSO, 8 km to the north
- Additional infill locations identified
- Production forecast to last to 2025
| License: |
PL150 |
Discovery year: |
1994 |
| Reservoir: |
Paleocene, Hermod fm. |
| End 2013 2P reserves (net): |
14 mmboe1 (net) |
Production start: |
2009 |
| Wells: |
4 subsea producers, 1 water injector tied to Alvheim FPSO |
Vilje field
- Subsea tie-back to the Alvheim FPSO, 19 km to the south-west
- Production forecast to last to 2030
Discovery year: |
2003 |
| Reservoir: |
Plaeocene, Heimdal fm. |
| End 2013 2P reserves (net): |
14 mmboe1 (net) |
Production start: |
2008 |
| Wells: |
3 subsea producers tied to Alvheim FPSO |
Bøyla field
- Subsea tie-back to the Alvheim FPSO, 26 km to the north
- PDO approved in 2012 with first oil expected for Q1 2015
- Drilling of production wells ongoing
- Gross plateau production expected at ~20 mboepd and production is forecast to last until 2030
| License: |
PL340 |
Discovery year: |
2009 |
| Reservoir: |
Paleocene, Hermod fm. |
| End 2013 2P reserves: |
15 mmboe1 (net) |
| Production start: |
2015 |
| Wells: |
2 subsea producers, 1 water injector tied to Alvheim FPSO |