Investor Presentation • Jan 30, 2025
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30 January 2025

The leading mid- and late-life operator on the Norwegian continental shelf

Production (kboepd)*

Production efficiency (%) – Q4 2023 to Q4 2024

* Draugen production volumes in Q1 24 include a prior period adjustment of volumes from Hasselmus which increased production in Q1 24 by 1.1 kboepd; Yme production volumes in Q4 2024 include October and November volumes divided by 92 days

| Assets | Working interest | Operator | Key updates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Draugen | 44.56% | OKEA | > Strong production performance supported by high production efficiency > Production optimisation initiatives resulting in a significant ramp-up of gas export; 1.3 kboped increase from early October and more than a doubling of the anticipated contribution |
| Brage | 35.20% | OKEA | > Strong operational performance with high production efficiency > Successful start-up of the Fensfjord North well in November 24 > Drilling of the exploration and appraisal wells in Prince prospect expected completed in Q1 2025, producer well in Sognefjord East to be drilled in continuation of the appraisal well |
| Statfjord area | 28.00% | Equinor | > Production efficiency above 90% in the quarter > Production decline due to challenges relating to delivery of new wells > New drilling strategy approved for Statfjord Unit to improve long-term production |
| Ivar Aasen | 9.24% | Aker BP | > Stable production and high production efficiency > Maturation of IOR 2026 campaign ongoing |
| Gjøa/Nova | 12.00% / 6.00% |
Vår Energi/ Harbour Energy |
> Increased production due to restart of the water injection system and high production efficiency > Drilling of the fourth water injector at Nova started in December; injection start in Q1 2025 > Several tie-in candidates approaching Gjøa as potential host |
| Yme | 15.00% | Repsol | > Completion of sale to Lime Petroleum AS in November > Consideration of USD 15.65m and effective date 1 January 2024 |
Recent portfolio adjustments positioning OKEA to increase value creation in core areas
November 2024 December 2024 January 2025




* Compared to emissions in reference year 2019
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** Long-term contract for 75% of expected power usage at fixed price contract from 2028
Long-term exploration ambition: Drill up to four exploration wells per year


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Sold volumes and average NBP gas market prices – last five quarters

| Amounts in NOK million | Q4 2024 | Q3 2024 | Q4 2023 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total operating income | 2,926 | 2,118 | 11,246 | 8,885 | |
| Production expenses | -805 | -790 | -606 | -3,313 | -2,084 |
| Changes in over/underlift positions and production inventory | 364 | -86 | 208 | 49 | -684 |
| Depreciation, depletion and amortisation | -680 | -707 | -580 | -2,879 | -1,695 |
| Impairment (-) / reversal of impairment | 0 | 871 | -1,876 | 446 | -2,745 |
| Exploration, general and administrative expenses | -178 | -75 | -58 | -586 | -360 |
| Profit/ loss (-) from operating activities | 964 | 2,138 | -795 | 4,963 | 1,316 |
| Net financial items | -262 | 28 | -78 | -401 | -217 |
| Profit/ loss (-) before income tax | 702 | 2,167 | -873 | 4,562 | 1,099 |
| Taxes (-) / tax income (+) | -634 | -1,889 | -390 | -4,179 | -2,034 |
| Net profit/ loss (-) | 68 | 277 | -1,263 | 383 | -935 |
| EBITDA | 1,645 | 1,975 | 1,661 | 7,396 | 5,756 |
Bytt ut regnskapstabell (hent fra
kvartalsrapporten)
| Amounts in NOK million | 31.12.2024 | 30.09.2024 | 31.12.2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | |||
| Goodwill | 1,613 | 1,613 | 2,295 |
| Oil and gas properties | 6,778 | 6,795 | 7,199 |
| Asset retirement reimbursement right | 4,621 | 4,268 | 4,163 |
| Trade and other receivables | 2,074 | 1,821 | 1,211 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 3,279 | 3,614 | 2,301 |
| Other assets | 1,423 | 1,174 | 1,331 |
| Assets classified as held for sale | 0 | 1,938 | 0 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 19,787 | 21,223 | 18,500 |
| Total equity | 1,111 | 1,041 | 726 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Asset retirement obligations | 9,498 | 9,267 | 9,535 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 1,258 | 1,022 | 888 |
| Interest bearing bond loans | 2,798 | 2,583 | 1,246 |
| Other interest bearing liabilities | 0 | 0 | 477 |
| Trade and other payables | 3,029 | 2,824 | 2,997 |
| Income tax payable | 1,628 | 1,929 | 2,141 |
| Other liabilities | 464 | 441 | 489 |
| Liabilities directly associated with assets classified as held for sale | 0 | 2,115 | 0 |
| Total liabilities | 18,676 | 20,182 | 17,774 |
| TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 19,787 | 21,223 | 18,500 |

| Production | Production for 2024 ended at 39.1* kboepd (36.0 ex. Yme); slightly above the guidance of 37 – 39 kboepd > Production guidance for 2025 of 28 – 32 kboepd > Production guidance for 2026 of 26 – 30 kboepd |
|---|---|
| Capex | Capex for 2024 of NOK 3.1* billion (3.0 ex. Yme); slightly below guidance of NOK 3.2 – 3.5 billion > Capex guidance for 2025 of NOK 3.3 – 3.7 billion > Capex guidance for 2026 of NOK 3.2 – 3.8 billion Capex guidance does not include capitalised interest and exploration spending |
| Other | > Tax: Three installments due in the 1H 2025, each amounting to NOK 550 million > Presentation currency: From Q1 2025, OKEA will change presentation currency from NOK to USD. Functional currency will remain NOK |

Continued strong production performance

Realising value from sale of non-core Yme asset

Net cash position of NOK 735 million

Development projects progressing well

Ambition to drill up to four exploration wells per year

Build and mature portfolio of investment opportunities

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