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Aker BP

Investor Presentation May 7, 2025

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First quarter 2025

7 May 2025 Aker BP ASA

First quarter 2025 highlights

Delivering on our strategy

Message at
Strategy
Update
Distinct capabilities
driving E&P operator
excellence
World-class assets with
industry-leading
performance
Large opportunity set
with clear pathway for
profitable growth
Financial frame
designed to maximise
value creation and
shareholder return
Well intervention alliance
extended by 5 years
Production efficiency 97% Projects on track Low leverage and high
financial capacity
Q1-25
performance
Opex
\$6.5/boe
Approaching FID for
Scaling AI across Sverdrup phase 3 FCF \$1.1 per share
Aker BP GHG intensity 2.8 kg/boe and East Frigg
Dividend \$0.63 per share
Two new discoveries

95% 97%

Strong production driven by high efficiency

1,000 barrels oil equivalents per day, mboepd

Production efficiency1 Production

97%

Low cost – a competitive advantage

Aker BP production cost

USD per boe

Industry peers total operational cost1

USD per boe, 2024

140 A global leader in low-emission oil and gas production

Decarbonising our business

Aker BP emission intensity, kg CO2e per boe1

Industry emission intensity 2024 kg CO2e per boe, equity share2

120

Johan Sverdrup

  • Good operational performance YTD
  • Drilling four retrofit multi-lateral wells this year
  • Targeting 2025 production close to 23/24 level
  • Phase 3 planned to be sanctioned in Q2

Maintaining production above 500 mboepd into the 2030s

Field developments driving growth and value creation

Net volume ~800 mmboe | Net capex USD ~3 billion after tax | Portfolio BE at USD 35-40 per barrel1

Yggdrasil Net ~450 mmboe

  • New area hub with several discoveries
  • Significant exploration upside potential. East Frigg discovered and added to plan
  • Capex USD 11.1bn (pre-tax)

  • New platform at Valhall and UI at Fenris
  • Modernising Valhall field centre and enabling development of Fenris gas field
  • Capex USD 5.5bn (pre-tax)

Tie-back projects at Alvheim, Skarv and Grieg Aasen Net ~170 mmboe

  • Nine tie-backs to existing infrastructure four of which already completed
  • Low break even, high returns, rapid payback
  • Capex USD 4.0bn (pre-tax)

Development projects on track

  • High activity at fabrication and assembly yards
  • Jackets scheduled for installation this summer
  • Extensive subsea campaigns underway
  • Drilling activity ramping up
  • Projects on schedule for planned start-ups
  • Total capex estimate remains in line with plans

Yggdrasil – targeting 1 bn barrels

Designed for substantial upside potential

  • On plan for production start in 2027
  • Initial volume estimate 650 mmboe, increased to 700 mmboe with East Frigg discovery (2023)
  • East Frigg development concept selected sanctioning planned in Q2
  • Significant exploration potential remains several wells scheduled for drilling in 2025
  • Flexible infrastructure with significant capacity for additional infill wells and tiebacks in the future

Exploration at Yggdrasil ahead

2025 Exploration programme

  • Q2-Q3: Drill five prospects in a single campaign Omega, Alfa, Alfa S, Sigma NE, Pi
  • Pre-drill estimate: 40–135 mmboe
  • Q3: Drill Natrudstilen prospect

Frigg area follow-up

  • Considerable oil volumes in place across the Frigg area
  • 2026 ambition: Exploration drilling in the previously gas-producing Frigg field

Near-term exploration programme

Two commercial discoveries in the quarter

Licence Prospect Operator Aker BP
share
Volume est.
(mmboe)
Status
PL1110 Njargasas Aker BP 55% Dry
PL1131 Elgol Vår Energi 20% Minor discovery
PL1182S Kjøttkake DNO 30% 38
-
74
Discovery
PL886 Bounty updip Aker BP 60% Dry
PL1090 Kokopelli Vår Energi 20% Dry
PL1109 Horatio OMV 20% Dry
PL942 Kongeørn Aker BP 30% Dry
PL212 E-Prospect Aker BP 24% 3
-
7
Discovery
PL1005 Rondeslottet Aker BP 40% 700
-
1,000
Q2-25
PL554 Skrustikke Equinor 30% 25
-
100
Q2-25
PL873B Omega Aker BP 48%
PL873 Alfa Aker BP 48%
1) PL873 Alfa Sør Aker BP 48% 40 –
135
Q2-25
PL1249 Sigma NE Aker BP 38%
PL1249 Pi Aker BP 38%
PL1140 Lofn Equinor 40% 10
-
60
Q3-25
PL1140 Langemann Equinor 40% 10
-
50
Q3-25
PL873 Natrudstilen Aker BP 48% 15
-
60
Q3-25
PL1086 Page DNO 20% 10
-
55
Q3-25
PL554 Avbitertang Equinor 30% 20
-
75
Q4-25
PL554E Narvi Equinor 30% 10
-
65
Q4-25
PL1014 Arkenstone Equinor 10% 65
-
300
Q4-25

1) Drilled as one operation in the Yggdrasil area

Unlocking value in tight reservoirs

A significant growth opportunity on the NCS

Large resource potential on the NCS

  • Significant tight oil and gas volumes highlighted by NOD1
  • Opportunities identified in all major regions

Aker BP is well positioned

  • Proven track record with fracking at Valhall
  • Deep expertise in unlocking complex reservoirs

Actively pursuing new opportunities

  • Exploration well at Rondeslottet in Q2
  • Continued screening for similar opportunities

Financial highlights

First quarter 2025

  • Strong operational performance and financial results
  • Fortified financial position and capacity
  • Delivering on our value creation plan
  • Shareholder distributions of USD 0.63 per share

First quarter 2025 performance

6.1 6.4 6.6 5.7 6.5 Q1-24 Q2-24 Q3-24 Q4-24 Q1-25

Net cash flow from operations (USD bn) Net cash flow from investments (USD bn)

\$1.1 (-0.5) FCF per share

\$0.63 (0.60) Dividend per share

Sales of oil and gas

Volume sold mboepd

Liquids Natural gas

Realised prices USD/boe

Liquids Natural gas

Total income USD million

Liquids Natural gas Other

Income statement

USD million

Q1 2025 Q4 2024
Before
impairment
Impairments Actual Before
impairment
Impairments Actual
Total income 3 201 3 201 3 068 3 068
Production costs 278 278 229 229
Other operating expenses 14 14 10 10
EBITDAX 2 908 2 908 2 828 2 828
Exploration expenses 107 107 111 111
EBITDA 2 801 2 801 2 718 2 718
Depreciation 691 691 603 603
Impairments 189 189 35 35
Operating profit (EBIT) 2 110 (189) 1 921 2 114 (35) 2 079
Net financial items 14 14 (27) (27)
Profit/loss before taxes 2 123 (189) 1 935 2 087 (35) 2 052
Tax
(+) / Tax income (-)
1 619 1 619 1 517 (27) 1 490
Net profit / loss 505 316 570 (8) 562
EPS (USD) 0.80 0.50 0.90 0.89
Effective tax rate 76% 84% 73% 73%

458 mboepd (439)

Oil and gas sales

\$76 per boe (75)

Net realised price

\$6.5 per boe (5.7)

Production cost

Cash flow statement

USD million

Q1-25 Q4-24 Q3-24 Q2-24
Op. CF before tax and WC changes1 2 852 2 935 2 610 3 051
Net taxes paid (718) (1 164) (424) (2 086)
Changes in working capital1 (25) (708) 571 182
Cash flow from operations 2 109 1 063 2 757 1 147
Cash flow from investments (1 424) (1 366) (1 402) (1 430)
Free cash flow 685 (304) 1 355 (283)
Net debt drawn/repaid (64) 836 - 807
Dividends (398) (379) (379) (379)
Interest, leasing & misc. (125) (68) (112) (119)
Cash flow from financing (587) 388 (491) 308
Net change in cash 98 85 864 25
Cash at end of period 4 283 4 147 4 147 3 233

\$2.1 bn (1.1) Cash flow from operations

\$1.1 (-0.5) FCF per share

\$0.63 (0.60) Dividend per share

Balance sheet

USD million

Assets 31.03.25 31.12.24 31.03.24
PP&E 21 091 20 238 17 819
Goodwill 12 568 12 757 13 143
Other non-current
assets
3 063 3 033 3 207
Cash and cash equivalent 4 283 4 147 3 215
Other current assets 2 293 2 018 2 053
Total
Assets
43 297 42 193 39 437
Equity and liabilities 31.03.25 31.12.24 31.03.24
Equity 12 609 12 691 12 514
Financial debt1 7
532
7 498 5 850
Deferred taxes 13 470 12 990 11 058
Other long-term liabilities 4 701 4 661 4 674
Tax payable 3 049 2 434 3 444
Other current liabilities1 1
935
1 920 1 896
Total
Equity and liabilities
43 297 42 193 39 437

\$7.7 bn (\$7.5) Total available liquidity

29% (30%)

Equity ratio

0.29 (0.30)

Leverage ratio

Maintaining a strong balance sheet and financial capacity

Net interest-bearing debt1 Excl. leases, USD billion

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

1.2

0.9

0.6

0.3

0.1

0.5

Liquidity available3 USD billion

0.2 0.2

0.2

0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2

0.3 0.2

Progressing our investments according to plan

In a supportive fiscal regime

Aker BP est. capex before and after tax1 USD billion

  • Capex for ongoing PDO projects in line with plans and unchanged estimates since Q4-24 report
  • ~85% is related to projects subject to the temporary tax system with 86.9% tax deduction
  • The remaining is subject to ordinary tax system with 78% tax deduction
  • Capex for new projects outside current plan is expected in the range of USD 15-25 per boe

Creating substantial shareholder value

Aker BP value creation plan 2023-2028

Resilient dividend growth

Dividends

USD per share

  • Low-cost production and cash flow provide resilient dividend capacity
  • Distributions reflect capacity through the cycle
  • Ambition to grow the dividend with minimum 5% per year
  • 5% dividend growth planned in 2025
  • USD 0.63 per share distributed in Q1

Near-term tax payments

Sensitivity for H2-2025

USD million

Adjusted payment schedule from Q3-251

▪ Number of tax instalments increased to ten from six per year, with no payment in January and July

2025 assumptions used in sensitivity analysis

  • Oil price: USD 60, USD 70 and 80 per barrel
  • Gas price: USD 13.0 per MMBtu
  • USDNOK: 11.0

2025 guidance unchanged

Q1-2025
Actuals
2025
guidance
Production (mboepd) 441 390-420
Opex
(USD/boe)
6.5 ~7.0
Capex (USDbn) 1.3 5.5-6.0
Expex (USDbn) 0.14 ~0.45
Abex
(USDbn)
0.02 ~0.15

Concluding remarks

  • Strong operational performance with high production efficiency, low cost and low emissions
  • Development projects on track supporting production level above 500 mboepd into the 2030s
  • Johan Sverdrup Phase 3 and East Frigg approaching investment decision
  • Two discoveries and exciting exploration ahead including Rondeslottet and Yggdrasil prospects
  • Fortified balance sheet and robust cash flow supporting resilient dividends

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.

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