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Vår Energi - Internal I

# Second quarter and first half 2025

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# <span id="page-1-0"></span>Vår Energi in brief

Vår Energi is a leading independent upstream oil and gas company on the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS). We are committed to deliver a better future through responsible value driven growth based on over 50 years of NCS operations, a robust and diversified asset portfolio with ongoing development projects, and a strong exploration track record.

Safe and responsible operations are at the core of our strategy. Our ambition is to be the safest operator on the NCS, and to become carbon neutral in our net equity operational emissions by 2030.

Vår Energi has around 1400 employees and equity stakes in 42 producing fields. We have our headquarters outside Stavanger, Norway, with offices in Oslo, Hammerfest and Florø. To learn more, please visit varenergi.no.

Vår Energi is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange (OSE) under the ticker "VAR".

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| About Vår Energi                | 2  |
|---------------------------------|----|
| Key figures                     | 3  |
|                                 |    |
| Highlights                      | 4  |
|                                 |    |
| Key metrics and targets         | 5  |
|                                 |    |
| Operational review              | 6  |
| Exploration                     | 12 |
| HSSE                            | 13 |
|                                 |    |
| Financial review                | 15 |
| Key figures                     | 15 |
| Revenues and prices             | 17 |
| Statement of financial position | 18 |
| Statement of cash flow          | 19 |
| First half of 2025 review       | 20 |
| Outlook                         | 21 |
| Alternative Performance         | 22 |
| Measures                        |    |
| Financial statements            | 24 |
| Notes                           | 30 |

# <span id="page-2-0"></span>Key figures second quarter 2025

First quarter 2025 in brackets

Production kboepd

288 (272)

Petroleum revenues USD million

1 828 (1 833)

EBIT USD million

1 195 (972)

Profit before tax USD million

1 234 (1 279)

CFFO USD million

766 (1 322)

Capex USD million

761

(595)

USD million

4 (727)

FCF

NIBD/EBITDAX x

0.9 (0.8)

# <span id="page-3-0"></span>Second quarter 2025 highlights

#### Vår Energi reports strong results with key growth projects delivered as expected and a pipeline of quality new projects being moved forward to sustain long term resilience

#### Production on-track for the mid-point of full year guidance

- Jotun FPSO successfully on stream, peak production expected during September
- Johan Castberg producing at plateau
- Current production above 350 kboepd
- Major turnarounds completed by end of July

#### Strengthened financial position

- Unit production cost on track to meet approximately USD 10 per boe by the fourth quarter
- 25% of gas volumes locked in at USD 92 per boe
- Successful issuance of USD 1.5 billion senior notes
- Increased liquidity through refinancing of credit facilities
- Utilising flexibility to reduce spend by around USD 500 million in 2025/26

#### Demonstrating growth and unlocking future value

- Adding approximately 180 kboepd at peak from new fields in 2025
- Progressing project portfolio with four project sanctions year to date
- Exploration successes adding high value barrels

#### Delivering predictable and attractive dividends

- Second quarter dividend of USD 300 million (NOK 1.222 per share) will be distributed 26 August<sup>1</sup>
- Full year dividend guidance for 2025 and 2026 of USD 1.2 billion

| Q2 2025  | Q1 2025  | Q2 2024  | 1H 2025  | 1H 2024  |
|----------|----------|----------|----------|----------|
| -        | -        | 0.1      | -        | 0.1      |
| 10.7     | 9.8      | 10.1     | 10.3     | 10.1     |
| 288      | 272      | 287      | 280      | 293      |
| 12.7     | 11.6     | 12.4     | 12.2     | 12.2     |
| 1<br>270 | 1<br>535 | 1<br>669 | 2<br>805 | 3<br>146 |
| 766      | 1<br>322 | 711      | 2<br>088 | 1<br>720 |
| 4        | 727      | (62)     | 731      | 253      |
| 300      | 270      | 270      | 570      | 540      |
|          |          |          |          |          |

<sup>1</sup>The dividend is subject to EGM approval 12 August

"We are pleased to report strong results for the quarter. Our key growth projects have been delivered as expected, with four of the nine projects to come on stream this year already online. Johan Castberg is producing at full capacity, the Jotun FSPO at the Balder field and Halten East are ramping up and Ormen Lange Phase III has started ahead of plan. With current production above 350 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day (kboepd), we expect to reach about 430 kboepd in the fourth quarter, delivering on our plans for transformative growth in 2025.

The Company is on track to sustain production at 350-400 kboepd towards 2030, which will be achieved by developing our portfolio of around 30 early phase projects. Over 10 of these projects are set to be sanctioned this year, with four already sanctioned in the first half, including the Balder Phase VI and Fram Sør subsea tie-backs. These projects are being moved forward at speed to deliver high value barrels with strong economics and average breakevens below USD 35 per barrel.

Our exploration program continues to deliver successful results, with three commercial discoveries so far this year, continuing the Company's leading exploration track record on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.

During the first half of 2025, the Company's financial position has been strengthened through the successful refinancing of credit facilities and issuance of senior notes, totalling USD 5.2 billion, reducing cost of debt and providing significant available liquidity.

To further improve the resilience and competitiveness of our business in a volatile market, measures are taken to reduce spend by USD 500 million for 2025 and 2026, while maintaining the long-term production outlook.

On the back of this strong performance, the Company continues to provide attractive and predictable shareholder distributions. We confirm a dividend of USD 300 million for the second quarter and guide a total dividend distribution of USD 1.2 billon for the full year 2025 and USD 1.2 billion for the full year 2026"

Nick Walker, the CEO of Vår Energi

# <span id="page-4-0"></span>Key metrics and targets

| Income statement                          | Unit        | Q2 2025  | Q1 2025  | Q2 2024  | 1H 2025  | 1H 2024  |
|-------------------------------------------|-------------|----------|----------|----------|----------|----------|
| Total income                              | USD million | 1<br>849 | 1<br>871 | 1<br>940 | 3<br>720 | 3<br>896 |
| EBIT                                      | USD million | 1<br>195 | 972      | 992      | 2<br>167 | 2<br>046 |
| Profit/(loss) before taxes                | USD million | 1<br>234 | 1<br>279 | 1<br>032 | 2<br>513 | 1<br>882 |
| Net profit/(loss)                         | USD million | 217      | 453      | 222      | 670      | 322      |
| Earnings per share                        | USD         | 0.08     | 0.18     | 0.08     | 0.26     | 0.12     |
| Other<br>financial<br>key<br>figures      |             |          |          |          |          |          |
| Production cost                           | USD/boe     | 12.7     | 11.6     | 12.4     | 12.2     | 12.2     |
| Net interest-bearing debt (NIBD)          | USD million | 5<br>209 | 4<br>637 | 4<br>336 | 5<br>209 | 4<br>336 |
| Leverage ratio (NIBD/EBITDAX)             |             | 0.9      | 0.8      | 0.8      | 0.9      | 0.8      |
| Dividend per share                        | USD         | 0.12     | 0.11     | 0.11     | 0.23     | 0.22     |
| Production                                |             |          |          |          |          |          |
| Total production                          | kboepd      | 288      | 272      | 287      | 280      | 293      |
| -<br>Oil                                  | kboepd      | 180      | 160      | 162      | 170      | 166      |
| -<br>Gas                                  | kboepd      | 92       | 96       | 103      | 94       | 107      |
| -<br>NGL                                  | kboepd      | 16       | 16       | 22       | 16       | 20       |
| Sales                                     |             |          |          |          |          |          |
| Total sales                               | mmboe       | 26.0     | 23.8     | 25.1     | 49.8     | 51.0     |
| -<br>Crude oil                            | mmboe       | 17.1     | 15.0     | 15.1     | 32.1     | 29.6     |
| -<br>Gas                                  | mmboe       | 7.7      | 8.0      | 7.9      | 15.8     | 17.1     |
| -<br>NGL                                  | mmboe       | 1.2      | 0.7      | 2.1      | 1.9      | 4.3      |
| Realised prices                           |             |          |          |          |          |          |
| -<br>Crude oil                            | USD/boe     | 68.5     | 75.6     | 84.8     | 71.8     | 84.5     |
| -<br>Gas                                  | USD/boe     | 78.8     | 86.7     | 70.4     | 82.9     | 68.4     |
| -<br>NGL                                  | USD/boe     | 42.8     | 54.1     | 43.8     | 47.0     | 47.5     |
| Average realised prices (volume weighted) |             | 70.4     | 78.7     | 76.8     | 74.4     | 76.1     |

| kboepd       | 330-360          |
|--------------|------------------|
| kboepd       | ~ 430            |
| USD/boe      | 11-12            |
|              | 2 300-<br>2 500  |
|              | ~ 380            |
|              | ~ 100            |
|              | 300              |
|              | 1<br>200         |
|              | ~ 1 200          |
|              |                  |
|              |                  |
| kboepd       | ~ 400            |
| kboepd       | 350-400          |
| USD/boe      | ~ 10             |
|              | 2 000 -<br>2 500 |
|              | 200 -<br>300     |
|              | ~ 150            |
|              | 1<br>200         |
| NIBD/EBITDAX | < 1.3x           |
|              |                  |
|              | stated)          |

<sup>1</sup> Assumed NOK/USD at 10.5

2 In real 2025 and NOK/USD at 10.5

<sup>3</sup> Per Annum

# <span id="page-5-0"></span>Operational review

Vår Energi's production of oil, liquids and natural gas averaged 288 kboepd in the second quarter of 2025. Production in the first half of the year averaged 280 kboepd, and with the main new project start-up's achieved the Company is on track to deliver full year 2025 production in the middle of the guided range of 330 to 360 kboepd. Fourth quarter 2025 production is expected to be around 430 kboepd.

Vår Energi's net production of oil, liquids and natural gas averaged 288 kboepd in the second quarter 2025, an increase of 6% from the previous quarter. First half 2025 production of 280 kboepd was around the bottom of the expected range, mainly due to the later start-up and slower ramp-up to plateau at Johan Castberg than initially planned. Strong operational performance continues on operated assets, with production efficiency better than target at 95% for the first half of 2025. The Company's main turnaround activities for 2025 were scheduled in the second quarter/early third quarter, with an impact of around 30 kboepd on second quarter 2025 production volumes.

Vår Energy plans to start-up nine new projects during 2025, adding around 180 kboepd production at peak levels. Four of these projects reached first production during the first half of 2025. Halten East started up in March, on time and within budget, and is expected to reach peak production of 20 kboepd net Vår Energi in the fourth quarter of 2025. Johan Castberg achieved first oil in March and ramped up to plateau production of 66 kboepd net Vår Energi in June. First production through the Jotun FPSO at the Balder field was achieved in June in line with guidance, peak production levels of 70 kboepd net Vår Energi are expected to be reached during September. Ormen Lange Phase III (subsea compression) started up in June ahead of schedule and below budget, when ramped up, the production contribution is around 5 kboepd net to Vår Energi. The remaining five projects are all on track to start-up before the end of 2025.

#### Production split first half of 2025

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Current production potential is above 350 kboepd and fourth quarter 2025 production is now estimated to be around 430 kboepd, in line with the previous guidance of over 400 kboepd.

Production costs for the first half of 2025 were USD 12.2 per boe, with a guidance range of USD 11-12 per boe for the full year 2025. The first half of 2025 was impacted by start-up of new fields, and seasonal maintenance activities. The Company expects that production costs will reduce to around USD 10 per boe in the fourth quarter of 2025 through the ramp up of lower cost barrels from the new projects and continuous cost improvements.

The Company's significant resource base and comprehensive early phase project portfolio including the recent sanctions supports sustainable production of 350-400 kboepd towards 2030. The Company is progressing around 30 early phase projects accounting for net 2C contingent resources of around 600 mmboe and expects to sanction over 10 projects during 2025. Four projects have been sanctioned year to date, amongst these, Balder Phase VI, a fast-track development operated by Vår Energi that will contribute with high value production through the Jotun FPSO already in late 2026. Fram Sør, a subsea tie-back development to Troll C took a final investment decision in the second quarter, developing 116 mmboe gross<sup>1</sup> resources.

The Company has made three commercial exploration successes so far in 2025, with the recent Vår Energi operated Vidsyn well in the Fenja area and Equinor operated Drivis Tubåen well in the Johan Castberg area. The recent Goliat Ridge discoveries are being matured as a fast-track subsea development with flexibility to include potential future discoveries, and two appraisal wells are planned in the Goliat Ridge later this year, Goliat North and Zagato North.

The expected exploration spend for 2025 is increased to around USD 380 million, as a result of successful wells.

In light of the volitile markets, the Company has taken a proactive approach and has used the flexibility in the business, with around 65% of future capital spend uncommitted<sup>2</sup> , to reduce spend by around USD 500 million for the period 2025 – 2026. Vår Energi will utilise the volatility to make the Company even more efficient and competitive. These reductions will be achieved by utilising the flexibility the Company has in the early phase project portfolio, improvements and optimising the operational and exploration activities. The reduced spend levels will have no impact on the Company's plan to sustain production at 350 – 400 kboepd towards 2030.

<sup>1</sup>Vår Energi working interest 40% <sup>2</sup>Average over period 2025-2030

| Production (kboepd) | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 | Q2 2024 | 1H 2025 | 1H 2024 |
|---------------------|---------|---------|---------|---------|---------|
| Balder Area         | 63      | 64      | 54      | 64      | 54      |
| Barents Sea         | 36      | 26      | 29      | 31      | 30      |
| North Sea           | 85      | 92      | 105     | 88      | 107     |
| Norwegian Sea       | 104     | 90      | 99      | 97      | 102     |
| Total Production    | 288     | 272     | 287     | 280     | 293     |

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As part of Vår Energi's hub strategy, the Company identifies strategic focus areas that provide a framework for evaluating exploration and development opportunities, maximising the use of existing infrastructure and optimising value creation throughout the asset portfolio.

### Balder Area

| Production (kboepd) | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 | Q4 2024 | Q3 2024 | Q2 2024 |
|---------------------|---------|---------|---------|---------|---------|
| Balder/Ringhorne    | 27      | 25      | 25      | 24      | 26      |
| Grane/Svalin        | 10      | 12      | 11      | 10      | 8       |
| Breidablikk         | 26      | 27      | 24      | 19      | 19      |
| Total Balder Area   | 63      | 64      | 60      | 53      | 54      |

Performance from the Balder Area was strong with production of 63 kboepd in the second quarter, a decrease of 2% compared to the first quarter, driven by planned turnaround activities at Balder and Ringhorne, which was offset by strong performance from the Breidablikk field and increased production from Ringhorne due to new wells coming on stream. The Balder field production efficiency was 91% in first half of 2025, including a successfully conducted planned turnaround.

Average production for the first half of 2025 was 64 kboepd, and further production increase is expected for the second half of the year due to Jotun FPSO ramping up to peak production. Five new wells are expected to be brought onstream from Breidablikk/Grane in the second half of the year, which will further increase the overall production from the hub.

#### Projects

The Balder X project has progressed its final commissioning in the quarter and successfully started production through the Jotun FSPO in June as planned. All 14 production wells have been completed and will be brought onstream during the ramp-up period and are expected to reach peak production during September.

The Jotun FPSO will deliver around 80 kboepd gross1,2 at peak, unlocking gross proved plus probable (2P) reserves of around 150 mmboe1,2 . In addition, the drilling of six new wells as part of Balder Phase V project progresses as planned, with the first well expected to commence production the fourth quarter 2025. Additionally, the Balder Phase VI project was sanctioned in the second quarter, ahead of original plan with anticipated first oil by end 2026, with an internal rate of return (IRR) above 35% and breakeven price below USD 35 per boe. Together these projects will capture gross proved plus probable (2P) reserves in the range of 45-50 mmboe<sup>2</sup> .

Further early phase projects are also being progressed at pace to maximise the production capacity of the Jotun FPSO in the years to come. The Balder Next project is targeting to develop the next phase for the Balder field and unlock significant contingent resources. The project consists of taking the Balder Floating Production Unit (FPU) to shore for decommissioning, targeted in 2028. Selected wells producing through Balder FPU will be transferred to the Jotun FPSO. In addition, production will be accelerated as part of the Jotun FPSO debottlenecking project to increase production capacity on the FPSO, as well as developing new production wells. Combined this gives a production from the Balder field area in the range 70-80 kboepd gross<sup>2</sup> towards 2030. The decommissioning of Balder FPU is expected to reduce operating costs by approximately USD 130 million gross<sup>2</sup> per annum and to reduce CO<sup>2</sup> emissions by around 80,000 tonnes gross<sup>2</sup> per year.

The above projects are steps to ensure high value barrels from the Balder area towards 2045 and beyond.

<sup>1</sup> Balder Phase V and VI not included <sup>2</sup> Vår Energi working interest 90%

Barents Sea

| Production (kboepd) | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 | Q4 2024 | Q3 2024 | Q2 2024 |
|---------------------|---------|---------|---------|---------|---------|
| Goliat              | 13      | 14      | 14      | 15      | 14      |
| Johan Castberg      | 20      | -       | -       | -       | -       |
| Snøhvit             | 4       | 13      | 16      | 17      | 16      |
| Total Barents Sea   | 36      | 26      | 30      | 32      | 29      |

Average production in the Barents Sea was 36 kboepd in the second quarter, up 38% from the first quarter due to start-up of Johan Castberg. The Goliat field had a production efficiency in the first half of 2025 of 94%, impacted by planned maintenance activities in the second quarter. Two planned infill oil producers were successfully completed at the Goliat field in the quarter, with results in line with expectations. In addition, 4D seismic acquisition over the Goliat field is ongoing, which will support the development of future in-fill drilling plans.

Johan Castberg reached plateau levels in June, with 66 kboepd net to Vår Energi. The field will be producing for more than 30 years, contributing to significant growth and value creation, with expected pay-back time in less than 2 years from start-up. The project has completed eighteen of the thirty planned development wells. The drilling program is scheduled to be completed by end of 2026.

Snøhvit has executed a planned turnaround in second quarter, commenced in late April, and production is expected to started up in end of July.

Average production for the first six months of the year was 31 kboepd, and further production increase is expected for the second half of the year due to Johan Castberg production reaching plateau production levels and the Snøhvit planned turnaround.

### North Sea

#### Projects

The Johan Castberg area is highly prospective, and several new discoveries made in recent years are already being matured, including an extensive infill drilling program planned to be sanctioned in 2025. The Johan Castberg Cluster 1 development project consisting of two phases, Isflak and Snøfonn/Skavl, is targeting sanctioning of the first phase, Isflak, in the fourth quarter 2025. In total, there are between 250 and 550 million barrels of additional gross unrisked recoverable resources identified in the area.

Snøhvit is progressing the next plateau extension project "Snøhvit Future" that entails both onshore compression and electrification of the Hammerfest LNG onshore facility. The start of onshore compression is planned for late 2028 and the plant will be electrified with power from the grid in 2029.

| Production (kboepd) | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 | Q4 2024 | Q3 2024 | Q2 2024 |
|---------------------|---------|---------|---------|---------|---------|
| Ekofisk Area        | 15      | 21      | 23      | 22      | 19      |
| Snorre              | 17      | 16      | 17      | 18      | 14      |
| Gjøa Area           | 15      | 15      | 18      | 17      | 21      |
| Gudrun              | 7       | 6       | 6       | 5       | 7       |
| Statfjord Area      | 10      | 12      | 12      | 14      | 12      |
| Fram                | 12      | 13      | 15      | 15      | 18      |
| Sleipner Area       | 3       | 3       | 4       | 5       | 8       |
| Other               | 5       | 5       | 5       | 6       | 5       |
| Total North Sea     | 85      | 92      | 100     | 102     | 105     |

Production from North Sea was 85 kboepd in the second quarter, an 8% reduction from previous quarter mainly due to a planned turnaround in the Ekofisk area and lower well capacity from the Fram area.

Vår Energi's operated assets have continued to perform strongly with the Gjøa area achieving 97% production efficiency in the first half of 2025.

Average production for the first six months of the year was 88 kboepd in line with expectations.

Restoration of Sleipner B production after the fire in 2024 is ongoing and it is expected that the production will start up partly in September 2025 and full production to be resumed in the first half of 2027. The after-tax cash impact is compensated by insurance coverage, which covers the lost production at a predefined price for up to twelve months.

#### Projects

Fram Sør, Gudrun Low Pressure Project and Snorre Gas Export have been sanctioned in 2025. Fram Sør will develop 116 mmboe gross proved plus probable (2P) reserves<sup>1</sup> and consists of several discoveries combined into one development project that will export oil and gas via the Troll C platform. The development will bring highly valuable barrels on stream by connecting new infrastructure to existing facilities. Fram Sør has strong economics and fulfils Vår Energi's investment criteria for new developments. The Fram area continues to offer compelling potential for value creation. Building on recent discoveries, Mulder and Rhombi, a series of new exploration targets are set to be drilled in 2025 and 2026, unlocking potential further upside<sup>1</sup> .

The Gjøa subsea projects are being matured towards final investment decision, aiming to improve the overall business case and to ensure alignment across the discoveries. The current plan is to make a project concept selection by end 2025 and with the target to sanction the project in 2026. The project consists of the Ofelia, Kyrre, Gjøa North and Cerisa discoveries, with up to 110 mmboe in estimated gross recoverable resources<sup>2</sup> .

In the Ekofisk area the Ekofisk PPF (Previously Produced Fields) project is being matured towards an investment decision within year end 2025. While the Eldfisk North project is planning a final investment decision during third quarter 2025.

<sup>1</sup> Vår Energi working interest 40%

<sup>2</sup>Vår Energi working interest 30% in Cerisa and Gjøa North, 40% in Ofeila and Kyrre

### Norwegian Sea

| Production (kboepd) | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 | Q4 2024 | Q3 2024 | Q2 2024 |
|---------------------|---------|---------|---------|---------|---------|
|                     |         |         |         |         |         |
| Åsgard area         | 36      | 32      | 33      | 23      | 37      |
| Mikkel              | 10      | 10      | 8       | 5       | 9       |
| Tyrihans            | 13      | 13      | 11      | 8       | 14      |
| Halten Øst          | 11      | 1       | -       | -       | -       |
| Ormen Lange         | 6       | 8       | 9       | 8       | 8       |
| Fenja               | 11      | 12      | 15      | 13      | 17      |
| Njord Area          | 9       | 6       | 5       | 4       | 7       |
| Other               | 9       | 8       | 7       | 7       | 9       |
| Total Norwegian Sea | 104     | 90      | 88      | 70      | 99      |

In the Norwegian Sea production for the second quarter was 104 kboepd, a 15% increase from the previous quarter. Average production for the first half of 2025 was 97 kboepd, in line with expectations.

The increased production in the quarter was mainly due to Halten East project coming on stream in March 2025, expecting to provide Vår Energi with net production of around 20 kboepd at peak expected in the fourth quarter of 2025. The field holds gross reserves of around 100 mmboe<sup>1</sup>, and the area has additional unrisked gross recoverable resource potential of 100-200 mmboe for future development.

<sup>3</sup> Vår Energi 24.6% working interest

# Exploration

The Company's exploration program continues to deliver successful results, with three commercial discoveries so far in 2025 from the 11 exploration wells drilled, continuing the Company's leading exploration track record on the NCS. The three discoveries contain net recoverable resources in the range of 40 to 60 mmboe and all will be developed as subsea tie-back projects and will add high value barrels. A further 9 exploration wells are planned to be completed in 2025. The expected exploration spend for 2025 is increased to around USD 380 million, as a result of successful wells.

The Vår Energi operated Vidsyn exploration well in licence PL586, close to the Fenja field, in the Norwegian Sea is assessed as a commercial discovery in July. The discovery could open up new opportunities in neighbouring segments of the Vidsyn ridge, which will be further assessed with an appraisal campaign, targeting up to a potential of up to 100 mmboe gross. The gross recoverable resources for the Vidsyn well are estimated in the range of 25 to 40 mmboe<sup>1</sup> .

The Equinor operated Drivis Tubåen exploration well in licence PL 532, close to Johan Castberg, in the Barents Sea was a commercial discovery. The gross recoverable

resources are assumed to be in the range of 9 to 15 mmboe<sup>2</sup> . The exploration program close to Johan Castberg is key to unlock the prospective resources, ensuring the capacity of the newly started facility is utilised at full towards 2030 and beyond.

At Goliat, the Company has formally initiated an early phase project to progress the recent discoveries in the Goliat Ridge³, the close proximity to Goliat FPSO provides opportunity for a fast track, low emission, cost-efficient development adding high value barrels. The discoveries continue to demonstrate the potential of the Goliat ridge, with estimated gross discovered and prospective recoverable resources of above 200 mmboe. The drilling of two further appraisal wells is planned to start in the third quarter this year. A new 3D seismic survey was acquired in the second quarter over the Goliat Ridge area to support development studies.

The Aker BP operated Rondeslottet exploration well in licence PL1005, the Equinor operated Lit exploration well in licence PL169, the Equinor operated Garantiana NW well in licence PL 554 and the OMV operated Hoffmann exploration well in licence PL1194 were concluded in June/July 2025 , all

were dry wells. The Equinor operated Skred exploration well in licence PL 532 was classified as a non-commercial gas discovery.

<sup>1</sup> Vår Energi working interest 75% <sup>2</sup> Vår Energi working interest 30% <sup>3</sup> Vår Energi working interest 65%

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# <span id="page-12-0"></span>Health, safety, security and the environment (HSSE)

| Key HSSE indicators, operated activity                       | Unit                 | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 | Q4 2024 | Q3 2024 | Q2 2024 |
|--------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------|---------|---------|---------|---------|---------|
|                                                              |                      |         |         |         |         |         |
| Serious incident frequency (SIF Actual)1<br>12M rolling avg  | Per mill. exp. Hours | 0.0     | 0.0     | 0.1     | 0.1     | 0.1     |
| Serious incident frequency (SIF)1<br>12M rolling avg         | Per mill. exp. Hours | 0.4     | 0.3     | 0.3     | 0.3     | 0.3     |
| Total recordable injury frequency (TRIF)2<br>12M rolling avg | Per mill. exp. Hours | 2.7     | 3.3     | 3.5     | 3.1     | 2.8     |
| Significant spill to sea                                     | Count                | 0       | 0       | 0       | 0       | 0       |
| Process safety events Tier 1 and 23                          | Count                | 0       | 0       | 0       | 0       | 1       |
| emissions intensity (equity share)4,5<br>CO2                 | kg CO2/boe           | 10.7    | 9.8     | 9.5     | 10.0    | 10.1    |

Vår Energi's commitment to safety remains strong with the ambition to be the safest operator on the NCS. The Company continues to enforce the safety tools and improvement initiatives proven to be effective, in close collaboration with our partners and contractors. During the second quarter the Company continued the positive performance with no actual serious incidents nor

incidents with a serious potential. Recordable injuries in the second quarter are of lower potential and have seen an improved level in over the last months versus the rolling 12 months average. The Company extracts learnings from incidents to avoid similar events in the future.

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<sup>1</sup>SIF: Serious incident and near-misses per million worked hours. Includes actual and potential consequence. SIF Actual: incidents that have an actual serious consequence.

<sup>2</sup>TRIF: Personal injuries requiring medical treatment per million worked hours. Reporting boundaries SIF & TRIF: Health and safety incident data is reported for company sites as well as contracted drilling rigs, flotels, vessels, projects, and modifications, and transportation of personnel, using a risk-based approach.

<sup>3</sup>Classified according to IOGP RP 456.

<sup>4</sup>Direct Scope 1 emissions of CO2 (net equity share) of Company portfolio (operated and partner operated) kg of CO2 per produced barrel of oil equivalent. <sup>5</sup>Emission numbers are preliminary until the EU ETS verification is completed by end of the first quarter 2025.

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### ESG and decarbonisation

Vår Energi has industry leading ESG performance and is ranked amongst the top 15% in the global oil and gas industry by Sustainalytics and was with that once again awarded with the badge "2025 Sustainalytics ESG top rated Industry". Since March 2024, the Company has been included in the Oslo Stock Exchange ESG index as the only oil and gas company. The Company is also the only operator on the NCS with an ISO 50001:2018 energy management certification.

Vår Energi has a clear path to more than 50% GHG<sup>1</sup> emissions reduction for its scope 1 emissions by 2030<sup>2</sup> from three main levers, electrification with power from shore, portfolio optimisation and energy management. In addition to emission reductions, Vår Energi is also on the path to become carbon neutral in net equity operational emissions by 2030 through carbon removals in the voluntary carbon market for residual emissions and have entered into flexible agreements to achieve this. Vår Energi has zero scope 2 (market based) emissions<sup>3</sup> in first half of 2025, this is achieved through energy efficiencies and purchase of

guarantees of origin from renewable sources for the residual scope 2 emissions

In the second quarter of 2025 scope 1 net equity CO2 emissions intensity was 10.7 kg CO2 per boe, versus 9.8 kg CO2 per boe in the first quarter 2025. For the first half of 2025 scope 1 net equity CO2 emissions intensity was around 10.3 kg CO2 per boe. This level of emissions intensity is in line with the Company guidance for 2025 and is in the top quartile of world industry performance. For the second quarter and first half of 2025 the operated methane emission intensity for Vår Energi is 0.02%<sup>4</sup> , well below the Near Zero levels<sup>5</sup> .

Vår Energi has a value driven approach towards creating future optionality through CCS<sup>6</sup> , and the Company is the operator of both the Iroko (40%) and Trudvang (40%) licences on the NCS. For the latter, operatorship was transferred to Vår Energi during first quarter 2025.

#### <sup>1</sup>Greenhouse gas

<sup>2</sup>Baseline year 2005

<sup>3</sup>Vår Energi's share of operations where the Company is the operator <sup>4</sup>Emitted CH<sup>4</sup> vs exported gas <sup>5</sup>Near zero below 0.2% as per OGCI definition

6 Carbon capture and storage (CCS)

# <span id="page-14-0"></span>Financial review

### Key figures

| Key figures (USD million)       | Q2 2025    | Q1 2025  | Q2 2024  | 1H 2025    | 1H 2024    |
|---------------------------------|------------|----------|----------|------------|------------|
| Total income                    | 1<br>849   | 1<br>871 | 1<br>940 | 3<br>720   | 3<br>896   |
| Production costs                | (395)      | (305)    | (346)    | (700)      | (728)      |
| Other operating expenses        | (43)       | (43)     | (48)     | (86)       | (32)       |
| EBITDAX                         | 1 411      | 1 524    | 1 546    | 2 934      | 3 135      |
| Exploration expenses            | (70)       | (69)     | (56)     | (139)      | (89)       |
| EBITDA                          | 1 341      | 1 455    | 1 490    | 2 795      | 3 046      |
| Depreciation and amortisation   | (587)      | (458)    | (498)    | (1<br>045) | (1<br>000) |
| Impairment loss and reversals   | 441        | (24)     | -        | 417        | -          |
| Net financial income/(expenses) | (38)       | (33)     | (26)     | (71)       | (44)       |
| Net exchange rate gain/(loss)   | 78         | 339      | 65       | 417        | (120)      |
| Profit/(loss) before taxes      | 1 234      | 1 279    | 1 032    | 2 513      | 1 882      |
| Income tax (expense)/income     | (1<br>018) | (826)    | (810)    | (1<br>843) | (1<br>560) |
| Profit/(loss) for the period    | 217        | 453      | 222      | 670        | 322        |

Total income in the second quarter amounted to USD 1 849 million, a decrease of USD 22 million compared to the previous quarter due to lower prices being offset by higher sales. Volumes sold increased by 9% to 26.0 mmboe in the quarter due to higher production. Realised crude price decreased by 9% in the quarter to USD 68 per boe while realised gas price decreased by 9% in the quarter to USD 79 per boe.

Production cost in the second quarter amounted to USD 395 million, an increase of USD 90 million compared to the previous quarter.

The average production cost per barrel produced increased to USD 12.7 per boe in the quarter, compared to USD 11.6 per boe in the previous quarter mainly driven by start-up of new fields and seasonal planned maintenance activities. Second quarter 2025 increased by USD 0.3 per boe, compared to second quarter of 2024.

Exploration expenses in the second quarter increased to USD 70 million compared to USD 69 million in the previous quarter mainly due to increased dry well cost.

Depreciation and amortisation in the second quarter amounted to USD 587 million, an increase compared to the previous quarter due to higher depreciation rates driven by Halten East and Johan Castberg coming on stream.

Impairment loss and reversals in the quarter of USD 441 million was related to an impairment reversal of USD 510 million pre-tax on Balder due to changes in reserves and technical goodwill impairments on Njord, Gjøa and Snøhvit. Net impairment reversal in the quarter amounts to USD 42 million post-tax.

Net exchange rate gain in the second quarter amounted to USD 78 million, due to strengthened NOK versus USD offset by the weakening of NOK towards the EUR.

Profit before taxes in the second quarter amounted to USD 1 234 million compared to USD 1 279 million in the previous quarter. Income tax expense in the second quarter amounted to USD 1 018 million, an increase of USD 192 million compared to the previous quarter.

The effective tax rate for the quarter was 82%, above the marginal tax rate of 78% due to impairment of technical goodwill partly offset by exchange rate gain taxed at 22%.

Net result for the period amounted to USD 217 million, a decrease of USD 236 million compared to the previous period mainly due to higher tax expense in the quarter.

### <span id="page-16-0"></span>Revenues and prices

| Total income (USD million)   | Q2 2025  | Q1 2025  | Q2 2024  | 1H 2025  | 1H 2024  |
|------------------------------|----------|----------|----------|----------|----------|
| Revenue from crude oil sales | 1<br>170 | 1<br>136 | 1<br>282 | 2<br>305 | 2<br>504 |
| Revenue from gas sales       | 607      | 659      | 558      | 1<br>265 | 1<br>170 |
| Revenue from NGL sales       | 51       | 39       | 91       | 90       | 202      |
| Hedge                        | -        | -        | 2        | -        | 7        |
| Total Petroleum Revenues     | 1 828    | 1 833    | 1 933    | 3 661    | 3 882    |
|                              |          |          |          |          |          |
| Other<br>Operating Income    | 21       | 38       | 7        | 60       | 14       |
| Total Income                 | 1 849    | 1 871    | 1 940    | 3 720    | 3 896    |
|                              |          |          |          |          |          |
| Sales volumes (mmboe)        |          |          |          |          |          |
| Sales of crude               | 17.1     | 15.0     | 15.1     | 32.1     | 29.6     |
| Sales of gas                 | 7.7      | 8.0      | 7.9      | 15.8     | 17.1     |
| Sales of NGL                 | 1.2      | 0.7      | 2.1      | 1.9      | 4.3      |
| Total Sales Volumes          | 26.0     | 23.8     | 25.1     | 49.8     | 51.0     |
|                              |          |          |          |          |          |
| Realised prices (USD/boe)    |          |          |          |          |          |
| Crude oil                    | 68       | 76       | 85       | 72       | 85       |
| Gas                          | 79       | 87       | 70       | 83       | 68       |
| NGL                          | 43       | 54       | 44       | 47       | 47       |
| Average realised prices      | 70       | 79       | 77       | 74       | 76       |

Vår Energi obtained an average realised price of USD 70 per boe in the quarter.

The realised gas price of USD 79 per boe in the second quarter was a result of the sales mix during the period, which included contracts with fixed prices and contracts linked to both short and long-term indexation. The fixed price contracts represented 25% of second quarter gas volumes sold at an average price of USD 92 per boe, substantially above the spot market reference price.

Vår Energi continues to execute fixed price transactions. As of 30 June 2025, the Company has entered into a transactions of approximately 18% of the gas production for the third quarter of 2025 has been sold on a fixed price basis at an average price around USD 90 per boe.

At the end of the second quarter, Vår Energi has hedged approximately 100% of the post-tax crude oil production until year end of 2025, with put options at a strike price of USD 50 per boe.

### <span id="page-17-0"></span>Consolidated statement of financial position

| USD million                           | 30 Jun 2025 | 31 Mar 2025 | 31 Dec 2024 |
|---------------------------------------|-------------|-------------|-------------|
| Goodwill                              | 3<br>323    | 3<br>247    | 2<br>988    |
| Property, plant and equipment         | 19<br>951   | 18<br>144   | 16<br>737   |
| Other non-current assets              | 985         | 1<br>047    | 876         |
| Cash and cash equivalents             | 718         | 661         | 279         |
| Other current assets                  | 1<br>248    | 1<br>051    | 988         |
| Total assets                          | 26 224      | 24 149      | 21 868      |
|                                       |             |             |             |
| Equity                                | 972         | 1<br>009    | 833         |
| Interest-bearing loans and borrowings | 5<br>908    | 5<br>270    | 5<br>137    |
| Deferred tax liabilities              | 12<br>362   | 11<br>286   | 10<br>501   |
| Asset retirement obligations          | 3<br>920    | 3<br>617    | 3<br>389    |
| Taxes payable                         | 1<br>183    | 1<br>178    | 682         |
| Other liabilities                     | 1<br>878    | 1<br>788    | 1<br>327    |
| Total equity and liabilities          | 26 224      | 24 149      | 21 868      |
|                                       |             |             |             |
| Cash and cash equivalents             | 718         | 661         | 279         |
| Revolving credit facilities           | 2<br>750    | 2<br>005    | 1<br>030    |
| Total available liquidity             | 3 468       | 2 666       | 1 309       |
|                                       |             |             |             |
| Net interest-bearing debt (NIBD)      | 5<br>209    | 4<br>637    | 4<br>870    |
| EBITDAX 4 quarters rolling            | 5<br>702    | 5<br>837    | 5<br>902    |
| Leverage ratio (NIBD/EBITDAX)         | 0.9         | 0.8         | 0.8         |

Total assets at the end of the second quarter amounted to USD 26 224 million, an increase from USD 24 149 million at the end of the previous quarter. Non-current assets were USD 24 258 million and current assets were USD 1 965 million at the end of the second quarter.

Total equity amounted to USD 972 million at the end of the second quarter, corresponding to an equity ratio of about 4%.

Net interest-bearing debt (NIBD<sup>1</sup> ) at the end of the second quarter was USD 5 209 million, an increase of USD 572 million from the previous quarter.

As a result, total available liquidity amounted to USD 3 468 million at the end of the second quarter, compared to USD 2 666 million at the end of the previous quarter. Undrawn credit facilities at the end of the second quarter were USD 2 750 million and total cash and cash equivalents were USD 718 million. The Company maintains a strong financial position with a leverage ratio (NIBD/EBITDAX) of 0.9x at the end of the second quarter, well within the guided target of below 1.3x through the cycle.

<sup>1</sup>NIBD has been changed to include accrued interest and exclude lease liability and restricted cash to align with covenants in the revolving credit facilities agreement. Please see the Alternative performance measures (APMs) section of the report for detailed descriptions of the Company's APMs.

# <span id="page-18-0"></span>Consolidated statement of cash flow

| USD million                              | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025  | Q2 2024 | 1H 2025    | 1H 2024    |
|------------------------------------------|---------|----------|---------|------------|------------|
|                                          |         |          |         |            |            |
| Cash flow from operating activities      | 766     | 1<br>322 | 711     | 2<br>088   | 1<br>720   |
| Cash flow used in investing activities   | (781)   | (626)    | (784)   | (1<br>408) | (2<br>822) |
| Cash flow from financing activities      | 56      | (349)    | (327)   | (293)      | 708        |
| Effect of exchange rate fluctuation      | 16      | 35       | (7)     | 51         | (25)       |
| Change in cash and cash equivalents      | 41      | 347      | (400)   | 388        | (395)      |
| Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | 718     | 661      | 315     | 718        | 315        |
|                                          |         |          |         |            |            |
| Net cash flows from operating activities | 766     | 1 322    | 711     | 2 088      | 1 720      |
| CAPEX                                    | 761     | 595      | 773     | 1<br>357   | 1<br>467   |
| Free cash flow                           | 4       | 727      | (62)    | 731        | 253        |
|                                          |         |          |         |            |            |
| Capex coverage (CFFO)/Capex)             | 1.0     | 2.2      | 0.9     | 1.5        | 1.2        |

Cash flow from operating activities (CFFO) post-tax was USD 766 million in the second quarter, a decrease of USD 557 million from the previous quarter. This was mainly due to two tax instalments paid in the quarter and negative working capital movements. The negative working capital movements are related to higher receivables at end of the second quarter compared to the first quarter.

Net cash used in investing activities was USD 781 million in the quarter, whereof USD 692 million was related to PP&E expenditures. Investments in the Balder Area and at Johan Castberg represented around 56% of these expenditures.

Net cash outflow from financing activities amounted to USD 56 million in the quarter. Cash outflow in the quarter consisted of interest paid of USD 117 million, dividends paid of USD 300 million, partly offset by net inflow of bond issue and payment of RCF of USD 505 million.

Free cash flow (FCF) was USD 4 million in the quarter, compared to USD 727 million in the previous quarter. The decrease is mainly driven by lower cash flow from operations, due to higher tax payment and negative working capital impact in the second quarter combined with higher PP&E expenditures. The capex coverage was 1.0 in the second quarter, down from 2.2 in the previous quarter.

### <span id="page-19-0"></span>Report for the first half 2025

|                                         | Unit        | 1H 2025    | 1H 2024    |
|-----------------------------------------|-------------|------------|------------|
|                                         |             |            |            |
| Net petroleum production                | kboepd      | 280        | 293        |
| Total Income                            | USD million | 3<br>720   | 3<br>896   |
| Operating profit                        | USD million | 2<br>167   | 2<br>046   |
| Profit before taxes                     | USD million | 2<br>513   | 1<br>882   |
| Net profit                              | USD million | 670        | 322        |
| Net interest-bearing debt               | USD million | 5<br>209   | 4<br>336   |
| Net cash flow from operating activities | USD million | 2<br>088   | 1<br>720   |
| Net cash used in investing activities   | USD million | (1<br>408) | (2<br>822) |
| Net cash from financing activities      | USD million | (293)      | 708        |

During the first six months of 2025, Vår Energi reported total income of USD 3 720 million, compared to USD 3 896 million in the first six months of 2024. The decrease was mainly driven by lower sales due to lower production and lower realised crude prices partly offset by higher realised gas prices.

Production in the first half of 2025 was 280 kboepd compared to 293 kboepd in the first half of 2024. The decrease was mainly due to reduced production in the North Sea and Norwegian sea areas.

Average realised crude prices decreased to USD 71.8 per boe, compared to USD 84.5 per boe in the first half of 2024, while the average realised gas price increased to USD 82.9 per boe, compared to USD 68.4 per boe in the first half of 2024.

Production cost in the first half of 2025 was USD 12.2 per boe stable compared to USD 12.2 per boe in the first half of 2024.

Operating profit for the first half of 2025 was USD 2 167 million, an increase from USD 2 046 million in the first half of 2024. The increase was mainly due to reversal of impairment of 417 in 2025. Net profit in the first half of 2025 was USD 670 million compared to USD 322 million in the first half of 2024.

Net interest-bearing debt at the end of the first half of 2025 was USD 5 208 million compared to USD 4 336 million in the first half of 2024.

Net cash flow from operating activities in the first half of 2025 was USD 2 088 million compared to USD 1 720 million in the first half 2024.

Net cash used in investing activities was USD 1 408 million in the first half of 2025 compared to USD 2 822 million in the first half of 2024, the decrease was mainly due to the Neptune Energy acquisition in 2024.

Net cash outflow from financing activities was USD 293 million in the first half of 2025 compared to a cash inflow of USD 708 million in the first half of 2024.

# <span id="page-20-0"></span>Outlook

Vår Energi has an ambition to deliver value-driven growth to support attractive and resilient long-term dividend distributions.

The Company's full year production guidance for 2025 is 330- 360 kboepd and for the fourth quarter 2025 is around 430 kboepd.

For 2025, the Company expects development capex between USD 2 300 and 2 500 million, around USD 380 million in exploration capex and around USD 100 million in abandonment capex. Production cost is expected to be between USD 11 and 12 per boe in 2025, reducing to around USD 10 per boe in the fourth quarter 2025.

Vår Energi's material cash flow generation and investment grade balance sheet support attractive dividend distributions. Vår Energi has a full year 2025 and 2026 dividend guidance of USD 1.2 billion<sup>1</sup> . Vår Energi's dividend policy is 25-30% of CFFO after tax over the cycle.

To ensure continuous access to capital at competitive cost, retaining investment grade credit ratings is a priority for Vår Energi. As such, the Company targets a NIBD/EBITDAX of below 1.3x through the cycle.

#### Transactions with related parties

For details on transactions with related parties, see note 24 in the Financial Statements.

#### Subsequent events

See note 26 in the Financial Statements.

#### Risks and uncertainties

Vår Energi is exposed to a variety of risks associated with its oil and gas operations on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS). Factors such as exploration, reserve and resource estimates, and projections for capital and operating costs are subject to inherent uncertainties. Additionally, the production performance of operated and partner operated oil and gas fields exhibit variability over time and is also affected by planned and unplanned maintenance and turnaround activities. A high activity level on the NCS create challenges for resource availability and may influence the planned progress and costs of Vår Energi's ongoing development projects, which encompass advanced engineering work, extensive procurement activities, and complex construction endeavors.

The Company is also exposed to a variety of risks typically associated with the oil and gas sector such as fluctuations in commodity prices, exchange rates, interest rates, and capital requirements.

Increasing geopolitical tensions have introduced an elevated level of uncertainty into the energy landscape, affecting supply chains and contributing to global economic volatility. Sudden geopolitical developments can influence energy markets, potentially impacting regulatory environments, trade agreements, and geopolitical stability in regions critical to Vår Energi's operations. These uncertainties may impact the predictability of market conditions, affecting both short-term decision-making and long-term strategic planning.

Recent tensions over trade tariffs increase and potential impacts on global demand introduced additional uncertainties and increased further the level of volatility in the financial market, affecting commodity prices, exchange rates and interest rates.

Climate change mitigation is impacting our operations and business with the introduction of new regulations and taxes on CO<sup>2</sup> emissions aiming to impact the demand for regular fossil fuels. Additionally, the cost of capital may increase as investors modify their behavior in response to these transformative trends. The company is managing the climate related transition risks by making its business strategies more resilient. The Company's operational, financial, strategic, compliance risks and the mitigation of these risks are described in the annual report for 2024, available on [www.varenergi.no.](http://www.varenergi.no/)

<sup>1</sup> Remaining 2025 dividend payments will be based on audited interim balance sheet

# <span id="page-21-0"></span>Alternative performance measures (APMs)

In this interim report, in order to enhance the understanding of the Group's performance and liquidity, Vår Energi presents certain alter-native performance measures ("APMs") as defined by the European Securities and Markets Authority ("ESMA") in the ESMA Guidelines on Alternative Performance Measures 2015/1057.

Vår Energi presents the APMs: Capex, Capex Coverage, EBITDAX, EBITDAX Margin, Free Cash Flow, NIBD and NIBD/EBITDAX Ratio.

The APMs are not measurements of performance under IFRS ("GAAP") and should not be considered to be an alternative to: (a) operating revenues or operating profit (as determined in accordance with GAAP), as a measure of Vår Energi's operating performance; or (b) any other measures of performance under GAAP. The APM presented herein may not be indicative of Vår Energi's historical operating results, nor is such measure meant to be predictive of the Group's future results.

Vår Energi believes that the APMs described herein are commonly reported by companies in the markets in which it competes and are widely used in comparing and analysing performance across companies within its industry.

The APMs used by Vår Energi are set out below (presented in alphabetical order):

- "Capex" is defined by Vår Energi as expenditures on property, plant and equipment (PP&E) and expenditures on exploration and evaluation assets as presented in the cash flow statements within cash flow from investing activities.
- "Capex Coverage" is defined by Vår Energi as cash flow from operating activities as presented in the cash flow statements ("CFFO"), as a ratio to Capex.
- "EBITDAX" is defined by Vår Energi as profit/(loss) for the period before income tax (expense)/income, net financial items, net exchange rate gain/(loss),

depreciation and amortisation, impairments and exploration expenses.

- "EBITDAX margin" is defined by Vår Energi as EBITDAX and EBITDA as a percentage of total income, respectively.
- "EBITDAX 4 quarters rolling" EBITDAX of the last four quarters
- "Free cash flow" ("FCF") is defined by Vår Energi as CFFO less CAPEX.
- "Net interest-bearing debt" or "NIBD" is defined by Vår Energi as interest-bearing loans and borrowings including accrued interest ("Total interest-bearing debt" or "TIBD") less unrestricted cash and cash equivalents<sup>1</sup> .
- "NIBD/EBITDAX" is defined by Vår Energi as NIBD as a ratio of EBITDAX.

<sup>1</sup>The Company's definition of NIBD is changed to align with covenants in the revolving credit facilities agreement, accrued interests are included and lease liabilities and restricted cash are excluded.

# Responsibility Statement

The Board of Directors and the CEO confirm that to the best of our knowledge the interim financial statement for the first half of 2025 have been prepared in accordance with IFRS, as adopted by the EU, IAS 34 Interim financial reporting, and requirements in accordance with the Norwegian Accounting Act, and gives a true and fair view of the Company's assets, liabilities, financial positions, and results for the period.

The Board of Directors and the CEO certify that the financial report for the first six months ended 30 June 2025 gives a true and fair view of the Company's business performance, major related party transactions, and describes the principal risks and uncertainties that the Company faces.

### Sandnes, 21 July 2025 Signed electronically

Thorhild Widvey Chair

Liv Monica Bargem Stubholt Deputy Chair

Francesco Gattei Director

Guido Brusco Director

Francesca Rinaldi Director

Claudia Almadori Director

Ole Johan Gillebo Director

Fabio Ignazio Romeo Director

Martha Skjæveland

Lilli Sahlman Fagerdal Director, employee elected

representative

Director, employee elected representative

Carl Anders Olof Kjörling Director, employee elected representative

Jan Inge Nesheim Director, employee elected representative

Nicholas John Robert Walker Chief Executive Officer

# <span id="page-23-0"></span>Financial statements with note disclosures

|         | Unaudited consolidated statement of comprehensive income | 25 | Note 12 | Impairment                                           | 39 |
|---------|----------------------------------------------------------|----|---------|------------------------------------------------------|----|
|         | Unaudited consolidated balance sheet statement           | 26 | Note 13 | Trade receivables                                    | 41 |
|         | Unaudited consolidated statement of changes in equity    | 27 | Note 14 | Other current receivables and financial assets       | 41 |
|         | Unaudited consolidated statement of cash flows           | 28 | Note 15 | Financial instruments                                | 41 |
| Notes   |                                                          | 30 | Note 16 | Cash and cash equivalents                            | 43 |
| Note 1  | Summary of IFRS accounting principles                    | 30 | Note 17 | Share capital and shareholders                       | 43 |
| Note 2  | Business combination                                     | 30 | Note 18 | Hybrid capital                                       | 43 |
| Note 3  | Income                                                   | 32 | Note 19 | Financial liabilities and borrowings                 | 44 |
| Note 4  | Production costs                                         | 33 | Note 20 | Asset retirement obligations                         | 45 |
| Note 5  | Other operating expenses                                 | 33 | Note 21 | Other current liabilities                            | 45 |
| Note 6  | Exploration expenses                                     | 34 | Note 22 | Commitments, provisions and contingent consideration | 46 |
| Note 7  | Financial items                                          | 34 | Note 23 | Lease agreements                                     | 46 |
| Note 8  | Income taxes                                             | 35 | Note 24 | Related party transactions                           | 47 |
| Note 9  | Intangible assets                                        | 37 | Note 25 | Licence ownerships                                   | 48 |
| Note 10 | Tangible assets                                          | 38 | Note 26 | Subsequent events                                    | 48 |
| Note 11 | Right of use assets                                      | 39 |         |                                                      |    |

### <span id="page-24-0"></span>Unaudited consolidated statement of comprehensive income

| USD million, except earnings per share data                                                      | Note        | Q2 2025      | Q1 2025    | Q2 2024    | 1H 2025      | 1H 2024      |
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------|--------------|------------|------------|--------------|--------------|
| Petroleum revenues                                                                               | 3           | 1<br>827.6   | 1<br>833.1 | 1<br>933.3 | 3<br>660.7   | 3<br>882.1   |
| Other operating income                                                                           |             | 21.4         | 38.2       | 6.8        | 59.6         | 13.6         |
| Total income                                                                                     |             | 1 849.0      | 1 871.3    | 1 940.1    | 3 720.3      | 3 895.8      |
| Production costs                                                                                 | 4           | (395.3)      | (304.7)    | (346.4)    | (700.0)      | (728.2)      |
| Exploration expenses                                                                             | 6 , 9       | (69.7)       | (69.3)     | (55.8)     | (139.0)      | (89.0)       |
| Depreciation and amortisation                                                                    | 10 , 11     | (587.1)      | (458.3)    | (497.8)    | (1<br>045.4) | (1<br>000.4) |
| Impairment losses and reversal                                                                   | 9 , 10 , 12 | 440.8        | (23.9)     | (0.0)      | 416.9        | (0.0)        |
| Other operating expenses                                                                         | 5           | (43.1)       | (42.9)     | (48.0)     | (85.9)       | (32.3)       |
| Total operating expenses                                                                         |             | (654.4)      | (899.0)    | (948.0)    | (1<br>553.4) | (1<br>849.9) |
| Operating profit/(loss)                                                                          |             | 1 194.6      | 972.4      | 992.2      | 2 166.9      | 2 045.8      |
| Net financial income/(expenses)                                                                  | 7           | (37.9)       | (32.7)     | (25.7)     | (70.6)       | (44.4)       |
| Net exchange rate gain/(loss)                                                                    | 7           | 77.7         | 338.9      | 65.4       | 416.6        | (119.5)      |
| Profit/(loss) before taxes                                                                       |             | 1 234.4      | 1 278.6    | 1 031.9    | 2 513.0      | 1 881.9      |
| Income tax (expense)/income                                                                      | 8           | (1<br>017.7) | (825.7)    | (810.0)    | (1<br>843.4) | (1<br>559.9) |
| Profit/(loss) for the period                                                                     |             | 216.7        | 452.9      | 221.8      | 669.6        | 321.9        |
| Attributable to:                                                                                 |             |              |            |            |              |              |
| Holders of ordinary shares                                                                       |             | 216.7        | 391.6      | 221.8      | 608.3        | 306.3        |
| Dividends paid on hybrid capital                                                                 | 18          | -            | 61.3       | -          | 61.3         | 15.6         |
| Profit / (loss) for the period                                                                   |             | 216.7        | 452.9      | 221.8      | 669.6        | 321.9        |
| Other comprehensive income (items that may be reclassified subsequently to the income statement) |             |              |            |            |              |              |
|                                                                                                  |             |              |            |            |              |              |
| Currency translation differences                                                                 |             | 42.1         | 57.8       | 13.0       | 99.9         | (85.1)       |
| Net gain/(loss) on options used for hedging                                                      |             | 4.0          | (1.6)      | (5.3)      | 2.3          | (10.0)       |
| Other comprehensive income for the period, net of tax                                            |             | 46.1         | 56.2       | 7.7        | 102.3        | (95.0)       |
| Total comprehensive income                                                                       |             | 262.9        | 509.0      | 229.5      | 771.8        | 226.9        |
| Earnings per share                                                                               |             |              |            |            |              |              |
| EPS basic and diluted                                                                            | 17          | 0.08         | 0.18       | 0.08       | 0.26         | 0.12         |

### <span id="page-25-0"></span>Unaudited consolidated balance sheet statement

| USD million                                    | Note    | 30 Jun 2025 | 31 Mar 2025 | 31 Dec 2024 | 30 Jun 2024 |
|------------------------------------------------|---------|-------------|-------------|-------------|-------------|
|                                                |         |             |             |             |             |
| ASSETS                                         |         |             |             |             |             |
| Non-current assets                             |         |             |             |             |             |
| Intangible assets                              |         |             |             |             |             |
| Goodwill                                       | 9       | 3<br>322.7  | 3<br>246.7  | 2<br>987.8  | 3<br>328.2  |
| Capitalised exploration wells                  | 9       | 482.1       | 457.2       | 404.9       | 345.6       |
| Other intangible assets                        | 9       | 154.9       | 255.4       | 241.9       | 262.7       |
| Tangible fixed assets                          |         |             |             |             |             |
| Property, plant and equipment                  | 10      | 19<br>950.7 | 18<br>143.5 | 16<br>737.1 | 16<br>876.7 |
| Right of use assets                            | 11      | 303.4       | 295.5       | 198.1       | 32.5        |
| Financial assets                               |         |             |             |             |             |
| Investment in shares                           |         | 1.1         | 0.7         | 0.7         | 0.8         |
| Other non-current assets                       |         | 43.4        | 38.2        | 30.8        | 12.1        |
| Total non-current assets                       |         | 24 258.3    | 22 437.0    | 20 601.3    | 20 858.5    |
|                                                |         |             |             |             |             |
| Current assets                                 |         |             |             |             |             |
| Inventories                                    |         | 280.5       | 272.3       | 241.4       | 240.8       |
| Trade receivables                              | 13 , 24 | 462.3       | 242.1       | 373.2       | 443.4       |
| Other current receivables and financial assets | 14      | 504.8       | 536.4       | 373.4       | 385.2       |
| Cash and cash equivalents                      | 16      | 717.6       | 661.2       | 278.9       | 314.8       |
| Total current assets                           |         | 1 965.3     | 1 711.9     | 1 266.8     | 1 384.2     |
|                                                |         |             |             |             |             |
| TOTAL ASSETS                                   |         | 26 223.5    | 24 149.0    | 21 868.2    | 22 242.7    |

| USD million                           | Note | 30 Jun 2025 | 31 Mar 2025 | 31 Dec 2024 | 30 Jun 2024 |
|---------------------------------------|------|-------------|-------------|-------------|-------------|
|                                       |      |             |             |             |             |
| EQUITY AND LIABILITIES                |      |             |             |             |             |
| Equity                                |      |             |             |             |             |
| Share capital                         | 17   | 46.0        | 46.0        | 46.0        | 46.0        |
| Share premium                         |      | -           | -           | -           | 218.2       |
| Hybrid capital                        | 18   | 799.5       | 799.5       | 799.5       | 799.5       |
| Other equity                          |      | 126.8       | 163.4       | (12.9)      | 372.3       |
| Total equity                          |      | 972.3       | 1 008.8     | 832.5       | 1 435.9     |
| Non-current liabilities               |      |             |             |             |             |
| Interest-bearing loans and borrowings | 19   | 5<br>832.1  | 5<br>198.7  | 5<br>082.2  | 4<br>588.8  |
| Deferred tax liabilities              | 8    | 12<br>362.2 | 11<br>286.1 | 10<br>500.9 | 10<br>342.9 |
| Asset retirement obligations          | 20   | 3<br>796.9  | 3<br>512.7  | 3<br>283.7  | 3<br>332.4  |
| Pension liabilities                   |      | 11.1        | 21.0        | 15.5        | 23.8        |
| Lease liabilities, non-current        | 23   | 175.1       | 174.7       | 141.5       | 53.1        |
| Other non-current liabilities         |      | 440.1       | 405.0       | 115.0       | 119.0       |
| Total non-current liabilities         |      | 22 617.5    | 20 598.2    | 19 138.8    | 18 460.0    |
| Current liabilities                   |      |             |             |             |             |
| Asset retirement obligations, current | 20   | 123.0       | 104.7       | 105.2       | 80.6        |
| Accounts payables                     | 24   | 442.6       | 392.9       | 356.1       | 370.3       |
| Taxes payable                         | 8    | 1<br>182.6  | 1<br>178.3  | 681.7       | 1<br>175.6  |
| Interest-bearing loans, current       | 19   | 76.3        | 71.7        | 54.7        | 53.9        |
| Lease liabilities, current            | 23   | 126.0       | 124.7       | 70.4        | 21.3        |
| Other current liabilities             | 21   | 683.3       | 669.7       | 628.8       | 645.1       |
| Total current liabilities             |      | 2 633.7     | 2 542.0     | 1 896.8     | 2 346.8     |
|                                       |      |             |             |             |             |
| Total liabilities                     |      | 25 251.2    | 23 140.2    | 21 035.7    | 20 806.8    |
|                                       |      |             |             |             |             |
| TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES          |      | 26 223.5    | 24 149.0    | 21 868.2    | 22 242.7    |

### <span id="page-26-0"></span>Unaudited consolidated statement of changes in equity

|                                   |               |               |                | Other equity |             |               |              |
|-----------------------------------|---------------|---------------|----------------|--------------|-------------|---------------|--------------|
|                                   |               |               |                |              | Translation |               |              |
| USD million                       | Share capital | Share premium | Hybrid Capital | Other equity | differences | Hedge reserve | Total equity |
| Balance as of 1 January 2024      | 46.0          | 758.2         | 799.5          | 622.6        | (443.5)     | (14.7)        | 1 768.0      |
| Profit/(loss) for the period      | -             | -             | 15.6           | 306.3        | -           | -             | 321.9        |
| Other comprehensive income/(loss) | -             | -             | -              | -            | (85.1)      | (10.0)        | (95.0)       |
| Total comprehensive income/(loss) | -             | -             | -              | 306.3        | (85.1)      | (10.0)        | 226.9        |
| Dividends paid                    | -             | (540.0)       | (15.6)         | -            | -           | -             | (555.6)      |
| Share-based payment               | -             | -             | -              | (3.4)        | -           | -             | (3.4)        |
| Other                             | -             | -             | -              | (10.9)       | -           | 10.9          | -            |
| Balance as of 30 June 2024        | 46.0          | 218.2         | 799.5          | 914.7        | (528.5)     | (13.8)        | 1 435.9      |
| Balance as of 1 July 2024         | 46.0          | 218.2         | 799.5          | 914.7        | (528.5)     | (13.8)        | 1 435.9      |
| Profit/(loss) for the period      | -             | -             | -              | 5.2          | -           | -             | 5.2          |
| Other comprehensive income/(loss) | -             | -             | -              | 0.4          | (74.6)      | 1.7           | (72.4)       |
| Total comprehensive income/(loss) | -             | -             | -              | 5.6          | (74.6)      | 1.7           | (67.2)       |
| Dividends paid                    | -             | (218.2)       | -              | (321.8)      | -           | -             | (540.0)      |
| Share-based payments              | -             | -             | -              | 3.8          | -           | -             | 3.8          |
| Other                             | -             | -             | -              | (0.5)        | -           | 0.5           | -            |
| Balance as of 31 December 2024    | 46.0          | -             | 799.5          | 601.7        | (603.1)     | (11.6)        | 832.5        |
| Balance as of 1 January 2025      | 46.0          | -             | 799.5          | 601.7        | (603.1)     | (11.6)        | 832.5        |
| Profit/(loss) for the period      | -             | -             | 61.3           | 608.3        | -           | -             | 669.6        |
| Other comprehensive income/(loss) | -             | -             | -              | -            | 99.9        | 2.3           | 102.2        |
| Total comprehensive income/(loss) | -             | -             | 61.3           | 608.3        | 99.9        | 2.3           | 771.8        |
| Dividends paid                    | -             | -             | (61.3)         | (570.0)      | -           | -             | (631.3)      |
| Share-based payments              | -             | -             | -              | (0.8)        | -           | -             | (0.8)        |
| Other                             | -             | -             | -              | 0.0          | -           | -             | 0.0          |
| Balance as of 30 June 2025        | 46.0          | -             | 799.5          | 639.3        | (503.2)     | (9.2)         | 972.3        |

### <span id="page-27-0"></span>Unaudited consolidated statement of cash flows

| USD million                                                                  | Notes   | Q2 2025    | Q1 2025    | Q2 2024    | 1H 2025      | 1H 2024      |
|------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------|------------|------------|------------|--------------|--------------|
|                                                                              |         |            |            |            |              |              |
| Cash flow from operating activities                                          |         |            |            |            |              |              |
| Profit / (loss) before income taxes                                          |         | 1<br>234.4 | 1<br>278.6 | 1<br>031.9 | 2<br>513.0   | 1<br>881.9   |
| Adjustments to reconcile profit before tax to net cash flows:                |         |            |            |            |              |              |
| -<br>Depreciation and amortisation                                           | 10 , 11 | 587.2      | 458.3      | 497.9      | 1<br>045.4   | 1<br>000.4   |
| -<br>Impairment loss/(reversal)                                              | 9 , 10  | (440.8)    | 23.9       | -          | (416.9)      | -            |
| -<br>(Gain) / loss on sale and retirement of assets                          | 5       | 1.1        | 5.3        | 0.1        | 6.4          | 0.2          |
| -<br>Expensed capitalised dry wells                                          | 6 , 9   | 57.1       | 51.9       | 35.8       | 108.9        | 54.2         |
| -<br>Accretion expenses (asset retirement obligation)                        | 7 , 20  | 36.7       | 32.8       | 29.5       | 69.5         | 57.8         |
| -<br>Unrealised (gain) / loss on foreign currency transactions and balances  | 7       | (51.4)     | (351.8)    | (68.5)     | (403.2)      | 117.7        |
| -<br>Realised foreign exchange (gain) / loss related to financing activities |         | (32.6)     | (20.7)     | 1.8        | (53.4)       | 3.3          |
| -<br>Other non-cash items and reclassifications                              |         | (3.5)      | 7.7        | 29.2       | 4.3          | (88.4)       |
| Working capital adjustments:                                                 |         |            |            |            |              |              |
| -<br>Changes in inventories, accounts payable and receivables                |         | (178.9)    | 154.7      | 46.8       | (24.2)       | 95.0         |
| -<br>Changes in other current balance sheet items                            | 14 , 21 | 60.6       | (105.2)    | 64.1       | (44.6)       | 23.6         |
| Income taxes paid                                                            | 8       | (504.3)    | (213.0)    | (957.9)    | (717.3)      | (1<br>425.9) |
| Net cash flow from operating activities                                      |         | 765.7      | 1 322.4    | 710.7      | 2 087.9      | 1 719.8      |
| Cash flow from investing activities                                          |         |            |            |            |              |              |
| Expenditures on exploration and evaluation assets                            | 9       | (71.1)     | (72.5)     | (85.1)     | (143.7)      | (135.4)      |
| Expenditures on property, plant and equipment                                | 10      | (690.2)    | (522.7)    | (687.5)    | (1<br>212.9) | (1<br>331.2) |
| Payment for decommissioning of oil and gas fields                            | 20      | (19.9)     | (31.2)     | (11.3)     | (51.1)       | (25.1)       |
| Proceeds from sale of assets (sales price)                                   |         | -          | 0.0        | -          | -            | -            |
| Net cash used on business combination                                        | 2       | -          | -          | 0.0        | -            | (1<br>330.7) |
| Net cash flow from investing activities                                      |         | (781.3)    | (626.4)    | (783.9)    | (1 407.7)    | (2 822.4)    |

### Unaudited consolidated statement of cash flows - continued

| USD million                                            | Note    | Q2 2025    | Q1 2025    | Q2 2024 | 1H 2025      | 1H 2024    |
|--------------------------------------------------------|---------|------------|------------|---------|--------------|------------|
|                                                        |         |            |            |         |              |            |
| Cash flow from financing activities                    |         |            |            |         |              |            |
| Dividends paid                                         |         | (300.0)    | (270.0)    | (270.0) | (570.0)      | (540.0)    |
| Dividends distributed to hybrid owners                 | 18      | -          | (61.3)     | -       | (61.3)       | (15.6)     |
| Net proceeds from bond issue                           | 15 , 19 | 1<br>500.0 | 1<br>088.6 | -       | 2<br>588.6   | -          |
| Net proceeds/(payments) of revolving credit facilities | 15 , 19 | (995.0)    | (989.1)    | 75.0    | (1<br>984.1) | 1<br>475.0 |
| Payment of principal portion of lease liability        | 23      | (32.1)     | (26.7)     | (24.6)  | (58.7)       | (49.1)     |
| Interest paid                                          |         | (116.6)    | (90.4)     | (106.9) | (207.0)      | (162.5)    |
| Net cash flow from financing activities                |         | 56.3       | (348.9)    | (326.5) | (292.5)      | 707.8      |
|                                                        |         |            |            |         |              |            |
| Net change in cash and cash equivalents                |         | 40.7       | 347.1      | (399.8) | 387.7        | (394.8)    |
|                                                        |         |            |            |         |              |            |
| Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period         |         | 661.2      | 278.9      | 721.6   | 278.9        | 734.9      |
| Effect of exchange rate fluctuation on cash            |         | 15.8       | 35.2       | (7.1)   | 51.0         | (25.3)     |
| Cash and cash equivalents, end of period               |         | 717.7      | 661.2      | 314.8   | 717.6        | 314.8      |

### <span id="page-29-0"></span>Notes

#### (All figures in USD million unless otherwise stated)

The unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements for the period ended 30 June 2025 have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting. Thus, the interim financial statements do not include all information required by IFRSs and should be read in conjunction with the 2024 annual financial statements. The interim financial statements reflect all adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair statement of the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the dates and interim periods presented. Interim period results are not necessarily indicative of results of operations or cash flows for an annual period. These interim financial statements have not been subject to review or audit by independent auditors.

These interim financial statements were authorised for issue by the Company Board of Directors on 21 July 2025.

#### <span id="page-29-1"></span>Note 1 Summary of IFRS accounting principles

The accounting principles adopted in the preparation of the interim condensed financial statements are consistent with those followed in the preparation of the annual financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024. None of the amendments to IFRS Accounting Standards effective from 1 January 2025 has had a significant impact on the condensed interim financial statements. Vår Energi has not early adopted any standard, interpretation or amendment that has been issued but is not yet effective.

#### Note 2 Business combination

On 31 January 2024, Vår Energi completed the acquisition of Neptune Energy Norway AS (renamed Vår Energi Norge AS at completion of the transaction). The transaction was announced on 23 June 2023.

Vår Energi paid a cash consideration of USD 2.1 billion, and the transaction was financed through available liquidity and credit facilities. The acquired assets, all located on the NCS, are complementary to Vår Energi's current portfolio and highly cash generative with low production cost and limited near-term investments. The transaction also strengthens Vår Energi's position in all existing hub areas and combine two strong organisations with extensive NCS experience.

The acquisition date for accounting purposes is 1 January 2024. The acquisition is regarded as a business combination and has been accounted for in accordance with IFRS 3. A purchase price allocation (PPA) has been performed as of 1. January 2024 to allocate the consideration to fair value of the assets and liabilities in Neptune Energy Norway AS.

| USD million                 | 31 Jan 2024 |
|-----------------------------|-------------|
|                             |             |
| Value of cash consideration | 2<br>106.8  |

Each identifiable asset and liability are measured at fair value on the acquisition date based on guidance in IFRS 13. The standard defines fair value as the price that would be received when selling an asset or paid transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. This definition emphasises that fair value is a market-based measurement and not an entity-specific measurement. When measuring fair value Vår Energi has applied the assumptions that market participants would use under current market conditions (including assumptions regarding risk) when valuing the specific asset or liability.

Acquired property, plant and equipment has been valued using the income approach. Trade receivables have been recognised at full contractual amounts due as they relate to large and credit-worthy customers, and there have been no significant uncollectible amounts in Neptune Energy Norway AS historically.

#### Note 2 Business combination - continued

For accounting purposes, the recognised amounts of assets and liabilities assumed as at the date of the acquisition were as follows:

| USD million                                     | 01 Jan 2024 |
|-------------------------------------------------|-------------|
| Goodwill                                        | 1<br>529.9  |
| Other intangible assets                         | 192.5       |
| Property, plant and equipment                   | 1<br>976.3  |
| Right of use assets                             | 10.5        |
| Other non-current assets                        | 8.2         |
| Inventories                                     | 19.5        |
| Trade receivables                               | 174.2       |
| Other current receivables and financial assets  | 191.4       |
| Cash and cash equivalents                       | 776.1       |
| Total assets                                    | 4 878.6     |
| Deferred tax liabilities                        | 1<br>120.9  |
| Asset retirement obligation                     | 368.3       |
| Pension liabilities                             | 23.6        |
| Lease liabilities, non-current                  | 7.0         |
| Other non-current liabilities                   | 284.8       |
| Accounts payable                                | 81.7        |
| Taxes payable                                   | 705.9       |
| Lease liabilities, current                      | 3.5         |
| Other current liabilities                       | 176.2       |
| Total liabilities                               | 2 771.9     |
| Net assets and liabilities recognised           | 2<br>106.8  |
| Fair value of consideration paid on acquisition | 2 106.8     |

The goodwill of USD 1 530 million arises principally because of the following factors:

1. The ability to capture synergies that can be realised from managing a larger portfolio of both acquired and existing fields on the Norwegian Continental Shelf, including workforce ("residual goodwill").

2. The requirement to recognise deferred tax assets and liabilities for the difference between the assigned fair values and the tax bases of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination. Licences under development and licences in production can only be sold in a market after tax, based on a decision made by the Norwegian Ministry of Finance pursuant to the Petroleum Taxation Act Section 10. The assessment of fair value of such licences is therefore based on cash flows after tax. Nevertheless, in accordance with IAS 12 para 15 and 19, a provision is made for deferred tax corresponding to the tax rate multiplied by the difference between the acquisition cost and the tax base. The offsetting entry to this deferred tax is goodwill. Hence, goodwill arises as a technical effect of deferred tax ("technical goodwill").

None of the goodwill recognised will be deductible for tax purposes.

| USD million                                                  | 01 Jan 2024 |
|--------------------------------------------------------------|-------------|
| Goodwill related to synergies -<br>residual goodwill         | 218.9       |
| Goodwill as a result of deferred tax -<br>technical goodwill | 1<br>310.9  |
| Net goodwill from the acquisition of Neptune Norway          | 1 529.9     |

In first quarter 2025 a reallocation of the PPA value has been performed due to new information available. The PP&E has been decreased by USD 24 million, Goodwill has been increased by USD 66 million, Other non-current liabilities has been increased by USD 252 million and Deferred tax has been decreased by USD 210 million compared to fourth quarter of 2024.

The purchase price allocations above are final and based on currently available information about fair values as of the acquisition date, in accordance with guidance in IFRS 3.

#### <span id="page-31-0"></span>Note 3 Income

| Petroleum revenues (USD million)     | Note | Q2 2025    | Q1 2025    | Q2 2024    | 1H 2025    | 1H 2024    |
|--------------------------------------|------|------------|------------|------------|------------|------------|
|                                      |      |            |            |            |            |            |
| Revenue from crude oil sales         |      | 1<br>169.6 | 1<br>135.7 | 1<br>281.8 | 2<br>305.2 | 2<br>503.7 |
| Revenue from gas sales               |      | 606.7      | 658.8      | 558.0      | 1<br>265.4 | 1<br>169.5 |
| Revenue from NGL sales               |      | 51.4       | 38.7       | 91.4       | 90.1       | 201.8      |
| Gains from hedging                   | 14   | -          | -          | 2.1        | -          | 7.2        |
| Total petroleum revenues             |      | 1 827.7    | 1 833.1    | 1 933.3    | 3 660.7    | 3 882.1    |
|                                      |      |            |            |            |            |            |
| Sales of crude (boe million)         |      | 17.1       | 15.0       | 15.1       | 32.1       | 29.6       |
| Sales of gas (boe million)           |      | 7.7        | 8.0        | 7.9        | 15.8       | 17.1       |
| Sales of NGL (boe million)           |      | 1.2        | 0.7        | 2.1        | 1.9        | 4.3        |
|                                      |      |            |            |            |            |            |
| Other operating income (USD million) |      | Q2 2025    | Q1 2025    | Q2 2024    | 1H 2025    | 1H 2024    |
|                                      |      |            |            |            |            |            |
| Gain/(loss) from sale of assets      |      | 0.0        | 0.0        | 1.3        | 0.0        | 3.0        |
| Partner share of lease cost          |      | 11.0       | 11.0       | 3.2        | 22.0       | 6.4        |
| Other operating income               |      | 10.4       | 27.3       | 2.3        | 37.6       | 4.2        |
| Total other operating income         |      | 21.4       | 38.2       | 6.8        | 59.6       | 13.6       |

#### <span id="page-32-0"></span>Note 4 Production Costs

| USD million                                | Note | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 | Q2 2024 | 1H 2025 | 1H 2024 |
|--------------------------------------------|------|---------|---------|---------|---------|---------|
|                                            |      |         |         |         |         |         |
| Cost of operations                         |      | 222.5   | 176.0   | 214.9   | 398.5   | 420.9   |
| Transportation and processing              |      | 56.7    | 53.3    | 61.2    | 110.0   | 127.7   |
| Environmental taxes                        |      | 39.7    | 41.3    | 32.6    | 81.0    | 70.2    |
| Insurance premium                          |      | 14.8    | 14.0    | 16.0    | 28.8    | 31.5    |
| Production cost based on produced volumes  |      | 333.7   | 284.5   | 324.7   | 618.3   | 650.2   |
|                                            |      |         |         |         |         |         |
| Back-up cost shuttle tankers               |      | 16.0    | (4.6)   | 4.2     | 11.4    | 5.1     |
| Changes<br>in over/(underlift)             |      | 40.0    | 17.0    | 8.9     | 57.0    | 54.0    |
| Premium expense for crude put options      | 15   | 5.5     | 7.8     | 8.6     | 13.3    | 18.9    |
| Production cost based on sold volumes      |      | 395.3   | 304.7   | 346.4   | 700.0   | 728.2   |
|                                            |      |         |         |         |         |         |
| Total produced volumes (boe million)       |      | 26.2    | 24.5    | 26.1    | 50.7    | 53.3    |
| Production cost per boe produced (USD/boe) |      | 12.7    | 11.6    | 12.4    | 12.2    | 12.2    |

#### <span id="page-32-1"></span>Note 5 Other operating expenses

| USD million                                | Note | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 | Q2 2024 | 1H 2025 | 1H 2024 |
|--------------------------------------------|------|---------|---------|---------|---------|---------|
|                                            |      |         |         |         |         |         |
| R&D expenses                               |      | 8.8     | 7.5     | 11.0    | 16.2    | 18.2    |
| Pre-production costs                       |      | 14.0    | 18.0    | 12.6    | 32.0    | 24.4    |
| Guarantee fee decommissioning obligation   |      | 4.1     | 4.3     | 4.2     | 8.4     | 9.5     |
| Administration expenses                    |      | 8.5     | 10.9    | 8.0     | 19.5    | 18.4    |
| Legal provisions                           |      | 4.6     | -       | -       | 4.6     | -       |
| Integration cost                           |      | -       | -       | 6.0     | -       | 14.3    |
| Value adjustment contingent considerations | 22   | -       | -       | -       | -       | (59.0)  |
| Other expenses                             |      | 3.1     | 2.1     | 6.3     | 5.2     | 6.4     |
| Total other operating expenses             |      | 43.1    | 42.9    | 48.0    | 85.9    | 32.3    |

#### <span id="page-33-0"></span>Note 6 Exploration expenses

| USD million                | Note | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 | Q2 2024 | 1H 2025 | 1H 2024 |
|----------------------------|------|---------|---------|---------|---------|---------|
| Seismic                    |      | 2.5     | 5.2     | 12.7    | 7.6     | 19.3    |
| Area fee                   |      | 4.4     | 3.9     | 2.0     | 8.4     | 5.0     |
| Dry well expenses          | 9    | 57.1    | 51.9    | 35.8    | 108.9   | 54.2    |
| Other exploration expenses |      | 5.7     | 8.3     | 5.3     | 14.0    | 10.6    |
| Total exploration expenses |      | 69.7    | 69.3    | 55.8    | 139.0   | 89.0    |

Dry well expenses in the second quarter of 2025 are associated with exploration wells in PL 1005 (Rondeslottet), PL 169 (Lit and Svalin M Sør), PL 532 (Skred), PL 554 (Garantiana NW) and PL 1194 (Hoffmann).

#### Note 7 Financial items

| USD million                                        | Note | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 | Q2 2024 | 1H 2025 | 1H 2024 |
|----------------------------------------------------|------|---------|---------|---------|---------|---------|
| Interest income                                    |      | 7.3     | 4.6     | 4.2     | 11.9    | 14.9    |
| Interests on debts and borrowings                  | 19   | (87.1)  | (81.9)  | (87.5)  | (169.0) | (165.0) |
| Interest on lease debt                             |      | (3.9)   | (3.9)   | (1.1)   | (7.8)   | (2.4)   |
| Capitalised<br>interest cost, development projects |      | 92.2    | 86.0    | 89.8    | 178.2   | 169.7   |
| Amortisation of fees and expenses                  |      | (3.5)   | (2.4)   | (2.2)   | (5.9)   | (4.4)   |
| Accretion expenses (asset retirement obligation)   | 20   | (36.7)  | (32.8)  | (29.5)  | (69.5)  | (57.8)  |
| Other financial expenses                           |      | (2.9)   | (2.3)   | (1.5)   | (5.2)   | (2.1)   |
| Change in fair value of hedges (ineffectiveness)   | 15   | (3.2)   | (0.0)   | 2.1     | (3.3)   | 2.9     |
| Net financial income/(expenses)                    |      | (37.9)  | (32.7)  | (25.7)  | (70.6)  | (44.4)  |
| Unrealised exchange rate gain/(loss)               |      | 51.4    | 351.8   | 68.5    | 403.2   | (117.7) |
| Realised exchange rate gain/(loss)                 |      | 26.3    | (12.9)  | (3.0)   | 13.4    | (1.9)   |
| Net exchange rate gain/(loss)                      |      | 77.7    | 338.9   | 65.4    | 416.6   | (119.5) |
| Net financial items                                |      | 39.8    | 306.2   | 39.7    | 346.0   | (164.0) |

Vår Energi's functional currency is NOK, whilst interest bearing loans and bonds are in USD and EUR. The strengthening of NOK during the second quarter of 2025 resulted in net exchange gain of USD 78 million.

#### <span id="page-34-0"></span>Note 8 Income taxes

| USD million                                                     | Q2 2025    | Q1 2025 | Q2 2024 | 1H 2025    | 1H 2024    |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------|------------|---------|---------|------------|------------|
|                                                                 |            |         |         |            |            |
| Current period tax payable/(receivable)                         | 422.5      | 644.0   | 502.6   | 1<br>066.5 | 1<br>005.3 |
| Prior period adjustment to current tax                          | 32.3       | (7.3)   | 0.6     | 25.0       | 0.5        |
| Current tax expense/(income)                                    | 454.8      | 636.7   | 503.2   | 1<br>091.5 | 1<br>005.8 |
| Change in current year deferred tax                             | 594.9      | 189.0   | 306.9   | 784.0      | 554.1      |
| Prior period adjustments to deferred tax                        | (32.1)     | -       | -       | (32.1)     | -          |
| Deferred tax expense/(income)                                   | 562.9      | 189.0   | 306.9   | 751.9      | 554.1      |
| Tax expense/(income) in profit and loss                         | 1 017.7    | 825.7   | 810.0   | 1 843.4    | 1 559.9    |
| Effective tax rate in %                                         | 82%        | 65%     | 79%     | 73%        | 83%        |
| Tax expense/(income) in put option used for hedging and pension | 1.2        | (0.2)   | (1.7)   | 1.0        | (3.0)      |
| Tax expense/(income) in other comprehensive income              | 1<br>018.8 | 825.5   | 808.4   | 1<br>844.4 | 1<br>557.0 |

| Reconciliation of tax expense                                                                            | Tax rate | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 | Q2 2024 | 1H 2025    | 1H 2024    |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------|---------|---------|---------|------------|------------|
|                                                                                                          |          |         |         |         |            |            |
| Marginal (78%) tax rate on profit/loss before tax                                                        | 78%      | 962.9   | 997.3   | 804.9   | 1<br>960.2 | 1<br>467.9 |
| Tax effect of uplift                                                                                     | 71,8%    | (3.9)   | (4.4)   | (6.9)   | (8.3)      | (12.4)     |
| Impairment of goodwill                                                                                   | 78%      | 55.1    | 20.4    | -       | 75.5       | -          |
| Tax effects of items taxed at other than marginal (78%) tax rate1                                        | 56%      | 3.2     | (163.7) | 19.4    | (160.5)    | 163.1      |
| Other permanent differences, prior period adjustments and change in estimates of uncertain tax positions | 78%      | 0.4     | (23.9)  | (7.3)   | (23.5)     | (58.7)     |
| Tax expense/(income)                                                                                     |          | 1 017.7 | 825.7   | 810.0   | 1 843.4    | 1 559.9    |

<sup>1</sup> The items taxed at other than marginal (78%) tax rate are mainly interests and fluctuations in currency exchange rate on the company's external borrowings.

#### Note 8 Income taxes - continued

| Deferred tax asset/(liability)                           | Note | Q2 2025       | Q1 2025       | Q2 2024      | 1H 2025       | 1H 2024      |
|----------------------------------------------------------|------|---------------|---------------|--------------|---------------|--------------|
|                                                          |      |               |               |              |               |              |
| Deferred tax asset/(liability) at beginning of period    |      | (11<br>286.1) | (10<br>500.9) | (9<br>890.5) | (10<br>500.9) | (8<br>943.0) |
| Change in current year deferred tax                      |      | (594.9)       | (189.0)       | (306.9)      | (784.0)       | (554.1)      |
| Prior period adjustments                                 |      | 32.1          | -             | -            | 32.1          | -            |
| Deferred taxes on business combinations2                 | 2    | -             | 209.6         | -            | 209.6         | (1<br>304.2) |
| Deferred taxes recognised directly in OCI or equity      |      | (1.2)         | 0.2           | 1.7          | (1.0)         | 3.0          |
| Currency translation effects                             |      | (512.1)       | (805.9)       | (147.2)      | (1<br>318.0)  | 455.5        |
| Net deferred tax asset/(liability) as of closing balance |      | (12 362.2)    | (11 286.1)    | (10 342.9)   | (12 362.2)    | (10 342.9)   |

| Tax payable                                                                | Q2 2025      | Q1 2025   | Q2 2024      | 1H 2025      | 1H 2024      |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------|-----------|--------------|--------------|--------------|
|                                                                            |              |           |              |              |              |
| Tax payable at beginning of period                                         | (1<br>178.3) | (681.7)   | (1<br>606.5) | (681.7)      | (964.4)      |
| Current period payable taxes                                               | (422.5)      | (644.0)   | (502.6)      | (1<br>066.5) | (1<br>005.3) |
| Payable taxes related to business combinations<br>2                        | -            | -         | -            | -            | (705.9)      |
| Net tax payments                                                           | 504.3        | 213.0     | 957.9        | 717.3        | 1<br>425.9   |
| Prior period adjustments and change in estimate of uncertain tax positions | (32.3)       | 7.3       | (0.6)        | (25.0)       | (0.5)        |
| Currency translation effects                                               | (53.8)       | (73.0)    | (23.8)       | (126.7)      | 74.6         |
| Net tax payable as of closing balance                                      | (1 182.6)    | (1 178.3) | (1 175.6)    | (1 182.6)    | (1 175.6)    |

2Acquisition of Neptune Energy Norge in Q1 2024.

#### <span id="page-36-0"></span>Note 9 Intangible assets

| USD million                                      | Note | Goodwill     | Other<br>intangible<br>assets | Capitalised<br>exploration<br>wells | Total        | USD million                                    | Note | Goodwill     | Other<br>intangible<br>assets | Capitalised<br>exploration<br>wells | Total        |
|--------------------------------------------------|------|--------------|-------------------------------|-------------------------------------|--------------|------------------------------------------------|------|--------------|-------------------------------|-------------------------------------|--------------|
|                                                  |      |              |                               |                                     |              |                                                |      |              |                               |                                     |              |
| Cost as of 1 January 2025                        |      | 5 249.5      | 242.8                         | 404.9                               | 5 897.1      | Cost as of 1 April 2025                        |      | 5 704.1      | 256.5                         | 457.2                               | 6 417.7      |
| Additions                                        |      | -            | -                             | 72.5                                | 72.5         | Additions                                      |      | -            | -                             | 71.1                                | 71.1         |
| Additions through business combination           | 2    | 66.4         | -                             | -                                   | 66.4         | Additions through business combination         | 2    | -            | -                             | -                                   | -            |
| Reclassification                                 |      | -            | (1.6)                         | (1.8)                               | (3.4)        | Reclassification                               |      | -            | (111.8)                       | (10.3)                              | (122.1)      |
| Expensed exploration wells                       | 6    | -            | -                             | (51.9)                              | (51.9)       | Expensed exploration wells                     | 6    | -            | -                             | (57.1)                              | (57.1)       |
| Disposals                                        |      | (2.2)        | (3.0)                         | -                                   | (5.3)        | Disposals                                      |      | -            | (0.5)                         | -                                   | (0.5)        |
| Currency translation effects                     |      | 390.5        | 18.4                          | 33.5                                | 442.3        | Currency translation effects                   |      | 257.1        | 12.0                          | 21.2                                | 290.3        |
| Cost as of 31 March 2025                         |      | 5 704.1      | 256.5                         | 457.2                               | 6 417.7      | Cost as of 30 June 2025                        |      | 5 961.2      | 156.1                         | 482.1                               | 6 599.4      |
| Depreciation and impairment as of 1 January 2025 |      | (2<br>261.6) | (0.9)                         | -                                   | (2<br>262.5) | Depreciation and impairment as of 1 April 2025 |      | (2<br>457.4) | (1.1)                         | -                                   | (2<br>458.5) |
| Depreciation                                     |      | -            | (0.1)                         | -                                   | (0.1)        | Depreciation                                   |      | -            | -                             | -                                   | -            |
| Impairment reversal/(loss)                       |      | (23.9)       | -                             | -                                   | (23.9)       | Impairment reversal/(loss)                     | 12   | (70.7)       | -                             | -                                   | (70.7)       |
| Currency translation effects                     |      | (171.9)      | (0.1)                         | -                                   | (171.9)      | Currency translation effects                   |      | (110.5)      | (0.1)                         | -                                   | (110.5)      |
| Depreciation and impairment as of 31 March 2025  |      | (2 457.4)    | (1.1)                         | -                                   | (2 458.5)    | Depreciation and impairment as of 30 June 2025 |      | (2 638.5)    | (1.2)                         | -                                   | (2 639.7)    |
| Net book value as of 31 March 2025               |      | 3 246.7      | 255.4                         | 457.2                               | 3 959.2      | Net book value as of 30 June 2025              |      | 3 322.7      | 154.9                         | 482.1                               | 3 959.7      |

Other intangible assets include exploration potentials acquired through business combinations and measured according to the successful efforts method.

#### <span id="page-37-0"></span>Note 10 Tangible assets

| Net book value as of 31 March 2025               |      | 12 313.0                              | 5 765.6                          | 65.0                                         | 18 143.5   |  |
|--------------------------------------------------|------|---------------------------------------|----------------------------------|----------------------------------------------|------------|--|
| Depreciation and impairment as of 31 Dec 2024    |      | (8 881.2)                             | (41.9)                           | (67.0)                                       | (8 990.1)  |  |
| Currency translation effects                     |      | (615.1)                               | (3.0)                            | (4.6)                                        | (622.6)    |  |
| Impairment reversal / (loss)                     | 12   | -                                     | -                                | -                                            | -          |  |
| Depreciation                                     |      | (437.4)                               | -                                | (6.3)                                        | (443.6)    |  |
| Depreciation and impairment as of 1 January 2025 |      | (7 828.7)                             | (38.9)                           | (56.2)                                       | (7 923.9)  |  |
| Cost as of 31 March 2025                         |      | 21 194.2                              | 5 807.5                          | 132.0                                        | 27 133.6   |  |
| Currency translation effects                     |      | 1<br>352.1                            | 551.6                            | 9.0                                          | 1<br>912.7 |  |
| Disposals                                        |      | -                                     | -                                | -                                            | -          |  |
| Reclassification                                 |      | 2<br>662.6                            | (2<br>641.5)                     | -                                            | 21.1       |  |
| Additions through business combinations          | 2    | (39.0)                                | -                                | -                                            | (39.0)     |  |
| Estimate change asset retirement cost            | 20   | (30.9)                                | -                                | -                                            | (30.9)     |  |
| Additions                                        |      | 148.1                                 | 451.7                            | 8.9                                          | 608.7      |  |
| Cost as of 1 January 2025                        |      | 17 101.3                              | 7 445.6                          | 114.1                                        | 24 661.0   |  |
| USD million                                      | Note | Wells and<br>production<br>facilities | Facilities under<br>construction | Other<br>property,<br>plant and<br>equipment | Total      |  |
|                                                  |      |                                       |                                  |                                              |            |  |

|                                                |      |                         |                  | Other                  |            |
|------------------------------------------------|------|-------------------------|------------------|------------------------|------------|
|                                                |      | Wells and<br>production | Facilities under | property,<br>plant and |            |
| USD million                                    | Note | facilities              | construction     | equipment              | Total      |
|                                                |      |                         |                  |                        |            |
| Cost as of 1 April 2025                        |      | 21 194.2                | 5 807.5          | 132.0                  | 27 133.6   |
| Additions                                      |      | 347.7                   | 428.7            | 6.0                    | 782.4      |
| Estimate change asset retirement cost          | 20   | 122.1                   | -                | -                      | 122.1      |
| Additions through business combinations        | 2    | -                       | -                | -                      | -          |
| Reclassification                               |      | 3<br>934.6              | (3<br>791.7)     | -                      | 142.9      |
| Disposals                                      |      | -                       | -                | (0.6)                  | (0.6)      |
| Currency translation effects                   |      | 937.9                   | 296.1            | 6.0                    | 1<br>240.0 |
| Cost as of 30 June 2025                        |      | 26 536.5                | 2 740.5          | 143.3                  | 29 420.4   |
|                                                |      |                         |                  |                        |            |
| Depreciation and impairment as of 1 April 2025 |      | (8 881.2)               | (41.9)           | (67.0)                 | (8 990.1)  |
| Depreciation                                   |      | (565.8)                 | -                | (7.3)                  | (573.1)    |
| Impairment reversal / (loss)                   | 12   | 467.5                   | 44.0             | -                      | 511.5      |
| Currency translation effects                   |      | (412.8)                 | (2.1)            | (3.2)                  | (418.1)    |
| Depreciation and impairment as of 30 June 2025 |      | (9 392.3)               | 0.0              | (77.5)                 | (9 469.8)  |
|                                                |      |                         |                  |                        |            |
| Net book value as of 30 June 2025              |      | 17 144.3                | 2 740.6          | 65.8                   | 19 950.7   |

Capitalised interests for facilities under construction were USD 92 million in the second quarter 2025 compared to USD 86 million in the first quarter 2025.

Rate used for capitalisation of interests was 6.45% in the second quarter 2025, compared to 6.39% in the first quarter 2025.

#### <span id="page-38-1"></span><span id="page-38-0"></span>Note 11 Right of use assets

|                                                  |          | Rigs,<br>helicopters |           |         |
|--------------------------------------------------|----------|----------------------|-----------|---------|
|                                                  |          | and supply           |           |         |
| USD million                                      | Offices  | vessels              | Warehouse | Total   |
| Cost as at 1 January 2025                        | 73.5     | 247.4                | 18.7      | 339.6   |
| Additions                                        | -        | 107.9                | 0.0       | 107.9   |
| Reclassification                                 | -        | (17.7)               | (0.0)     | (17.7)  |
| Currency translation effects                     | 5.9      | 25.2                 | 2.0       | 33.1    |
| Cost as at 31 March 2025                         | 79.4     | 362.9                | 20.7      | 463.0   |
| Depreciation and impairment as at 1 January 2025 | (26.0)   | (102.8)              | (12.7)    | (141.5) |
| Depreciation                                     | (1.7)    | (12.4)               | (0.4)     | (14.5)  |
| Currency translation effects                     | (2.4)    | (7.5)                | (1.6)     | (11.5)  |
| Depreciation and impairment as at 31 March 2025  | (30.1)   | (122.7)              | (14.7)    | (167.5) |
| Net book value as at 31 March 2025               | 49.3     | 240.2                | 6.0       | 295.5   |
| Cost as at 1 April 2025                          | 79.4     | 362.9                | 20.7      | 463.0   |
| Additions                                        | 2.1      | 28.0                 |           | 30.1    |
| Reclassification                                 |          | (20.7)               | -<br>-    | (20.7)  |
| Currency translation effects                     | -<br>3.7 | 15.4                 | 1.0       | 20.1    |
| Cost as at 30 June 2025                          | 85.2     | 385.6                | 21.7      | 492.5   |
| Depreciation and impairment as at 1 April 2025   | (30.1)   | (122.7)              | (14.7)    | (167.5) |
| Depreciation                                     | (1.9)    | (11.7)               | (0.5)     | (14.1)  |
| Currency translation effects                     | (1.4)    | (5.4)                | (0.7)     | (7.5)   |
| Depreciation and impairment as at 30 June 2025   | (33.4)   | (139.8)              | (15.9)    | (189.1) |
| Net book value as at 30 June 2025                | 51.9     | 245.7                | 5.8       | 303.4   |

#### Note 12 Impairments

#### Impairment testing

Impairment tests of individual cash-generating units (CGUs) are performed annually and quarterly when impairment triggers are identified. Impairment testing of fixed assets and related intangible assets was performed as of 30 June 2025.

Key assumptions applied for impairment testing purposes as of 30 June 2025 are based on Vår Energi's macroeconomic assumptions. Below is an overview of the key assumptions applied:

#### Prices

The oil and gas prices are based on the forward curve for the next three-year period and from the fourth year the oil and gas prices are based on the company's long-term price assumptions. Vår Energi's long term oil price assumption is 75 USD/bbl (real 2024) and long-term gas price assumption is €29/MWh (real 2024), unchanged compared to the assumed prices per 31 March 2025.

#### The nominal oil prices (USD/bbl) applied in the impairment tests are as follows:

| Year | 31 Dec 2024 | 31 Mar 2025 | 30 Jun 2025 |
|------|-------------|-------------|-------------|
|      |             |             |             |
| 2025 | 74.0        | 72.7        | 66.8        |
| 2026 | 74.5        | 72.9        | 68.9        |
| 2027 | 78.5        | 77.3        | 75.1        |

The nominal gas prices (USD/boe) applied in the impairment tests are as follows:

| Year | 31 Dec 2024 | 31 Mar 2025 | 30 Jun 2025 |
|------|-------------|-------------|-------------|
|      |             |             |             |
| 2025 | 83.1        | 75.2        | 67.9        |
| 2026 | 65.6        | 61.7        | 65.0        |
| 2027 | 59.1        | 55.7        | 58.8        |

#### Note 12 Impairments - continued

#### Oil and gas reserves

Future cash flows are calculated based on expected production profiles and estimated proven, probable and risked possible reserves.

| Year mmboe     | 31 Dec 2024 | 31 Mar 2025 | 30 Jun 2025 |
|----------------|-------------|-------------|-------------|
| 2025 -<br>2029 | 611         | 585         | 565         |
| 2030 -<br>2034 | 311         | 316         | 323         |
| 2035 -<br>2039 | 160         | 162         | 166         |
| 2040 -<br>2060 | 132         | 134         | 135         |

#### Future expenditure

Future capex, opex and abex are calculated based on expected production profiles and the best estimate of related cost.

#### Discount rate

The post tax nominal discount rate used is 8.0 percent, unchanged vs. 31 March 2025.

| Currency rates | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 onwards |
|----------------|------|------|------|--------------|
| NOK/USD        | 10.1 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 10.0         |
| NOK/Euro       | 11.8 | 11.6 | 11.2 | 10.7         |

The long-term currency rates are unchanged vs. previous quarter.

#### Inflation

Inflation for 2025 is assumed to be 3% and then 2% in future years. Unchanged vs. assumptions per 31 March 2025.

#### Impairments charge/reversal

The impairment testing as of 30 June 2025 identified an impairment reversal for Balder CGU of USD 511.4 million, largely attributed to additional reserves from new planned infill wells and updated profiles. Goodwill impairment for Njord, Gjøa, and Snøhvit was recorded at USD 70.6 million, mainly resulting from lower shortterm commodity prices.

| Cash generating unit (USD million) | Net carrying<br>calue | Recoverable<br>amount | Impairment /<br>reversal (-) | Goodwill | PP&E    | Deferred tax<br>impact |
|------------------------------------|-----------------------|-----------------------|------------------------------|----------|---------|------------------------|
| Balder area                        | 1<br>561.4            | 1<br>673.9            | (511.4)                      | -        | (511.4) | 399.0                  |
| Njord area                         | 660.7                 | 621.3                 | 39.4                         | 39.4     | -       | -                      |
| Gjøa area                          | 184.6                 | 164.6                 | 20.0                         | 20.0     | -       | -                      |
| Snøhvit                            | 652.7                 | 641.5                 | 11.2                         | 11.2     | -       | -                      |
| Total                              |                       |                       | (440.8)                      | 70.6     | (511.4) | 399.0                  |

Impairment allocated

#### Sensitivity analysis

The table below shows how the impairment or reversal of impairment of assets and technical goodwill would be affected by changes in the various assumptions, given that the remaining assumptions are constant.

The sensitivities are created for illustration purposes, based on a simplified method and assumes no changes in other input factors. Significant reductions in oil and gas prices or production profiles are likely to result in changes to business plans, field cut-off as well as other factors used when estimating an asset's recoverable amount. Changes in such input factors may reduce the actual impairment amount compared to the illustrative sensitivity below.

|                                           |                 | Change in impairment after |                            |  |
|-------------------------------------------|-----------------|----------------------------|----------------------------|--|
| Assumption USD million                    | Change          | Increase in<br>assumptions | Decrease in<br>assumptions |  |
| Short and long term prices of oil and gas | +/-25%          | (311)                      | 4<br>096                   |  |
| Production profile                        | +/-<br>5%       | (302)                      | 661                        |  |
| Discount rate                             | +/-<br>1% point | 372                        | (86)                       |  |

#### Climate related risks

The climate related risk assessment is generally described in the company's annual report. Impairment testing includes a step up of CO<sup>2</sup> tax/fees from current levels to approximately NOK 2 371 per ton in 2030 (real 2025).

#### <span id="page-40-0"></span>Note 13 Trade receivables

| USD million                             | Note | 30 Jun 2025 | 31 Mar 2025 | 31 Dec 2024 | 30 Jun 2024 |
|-----------------------------------------|------|-------------|-------------|-------------|-------------|
|                                         |      |             |             |             |             |
| Trade receivables -<br>related parties  | 24   | 508.4       | 422.3       | 448.9       | 508.9       |
| Trade receivables -<br>external parties |      | 180.9       | 153.2       | 181.7       | 184.9       |
| Sale of trade receivables               |      | (227.0)     | (333.4)     | (257.4)     | (250.4)     |
| Total trade receivables                 |      | 462.3       | 242.1       | 373.2       | 443.4       |

Vår Energi has Credit Discount Agreements with several banks. Under the arrangements the ownership, including credit risk, of invoices for oil and gas sales are transferred to the respective banks, and the receivables to which the payments relate are derecognised from Vår Energi's balance sheet. Payments to the banks are made when Vår Energi receives payments from the customers.

Trade receivables are presented net of payments received from the banks for the sold invoices, as Vår Energi has retained the right to receive payments from the customers and obligation to pay these cash flows to the banks without material delay, but only to the extent Vår Energi collects the payments from the customers.

#### <span id="page-40-1"></span>Note 14 Other current receivables and financial assets

| USD million                                          | Note | 30 Jun 2025 | 31 Mar 2025 | 31 Dec 2024 | 30 Jun 2024 |
|------------------------------------------------------|------|-------------|-------------|-------------|-------------|
|                                                      |      |             |             |             |             |
| Net underlift of hydrocarbons                        |      | 247.9       | 278.6       | 223.1       | 186.7       |
| Net receivables from joint operations                |      | 170.2       | 158.6       | 121.1       | 108.9       |
| Prepaid expenses                                     |      | 78.6        | 93.4        | 16.8        | 71.7        |
| Commodity<br>derivatives -<br>financial assets       | 15   | 6.7         | 7.2         | 17.2        | 16.3        |
| Other receivables                                    |      | 1.5         | (1.5)       | (4.8)       | 1.7         |
| Total other current receivables and financial assets |      | 504.8       | 536.4       | 373.4       | 385.2       |

#### <span id="page-40-2"></span>Note 15 Financial instruments

#### Derivative financial instruments

Vår Energi uses derivative financial instruments to manage exposures in fluctuations in interest rates and commodity prices.

In May 2023 interest rate swaps were entered into for the same amount as the EUR 600 million Senior Note. Under the swaps, the Company receives a fixed amount equal to the coupon payment for the EUR senior notes and pays a floating rate to the swap providers. The interest rate swaps are accounted for as a fair value hedge. Interest swaps are reflected at fair value with fair value changes to be accounted for as other financial income/expenses. Bond debt is initially recognised at nominal value. The carrying value is adjusted to reflect changes in interest level with fair value changes accounted for as other financial income/expenses. Inefficiencies in hedging are measured and booked against fair value of bond debt and accounted for as other financial income/expenses (note 7).

As of 30 June 2025, Vår Energi had the following volumes of commodity derivatives in place with the following strike prices:

| Hedging instruments                                         | Volume (no of options outstanding at<br>balance sheet date) in million (bbl) | Exercise price<br>(USD per bbl)  |
|-------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------|
| Brent crude oil put options 30.06.2025, exercisable in 2025 | 12.9                                                                         | 50                               |
| Hedging instruments                                         | Volume (no of options outstanding at<br>balance sheet date) in million (MWH) | Excercise price<br>(EUR per MWH) |
| Gas TTF long put options 30.06.2025, exercisable in 2025    | 0.1                                                                          | 25                               |
| Gas TTF short call options 30.06.2025, exercisable in 2025  | -0.1                                                                         | 100                              |

#### Brent crude put options – financial assets

.

| USD million                                      | Note | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 | 2024   |
|--------------------------------------------------|------|---------|---------|--------|
|                                                  |      |         |         |        |
| The beginning of the period                      |      | 7.2     | 17.2    | 11.0   |
| Additions through business combinations          |      | -       | -       | 25.2   |
| New derivatives                                  |      | -       | -       | 31.9   |
| Realised hedges exercised                        | 3    | -       | -       | (9.2)  |
| Change in fair value realised                    |      | (2.4)   | (0.4)   | (21.5) |
| hedges<br>Change in fair value unrealised hedges |      | 1.9     | (9.6)   | (20.2) |
| The end of the period                            |      | 6.7     | 7.2     | 17.2   |

#### Note 15 Financial instruments - continued

#### As of 30 June 2025, the fair value of outstanding commodity derivatives assets is USD 6.7 million.

Unrealised gains and losses are recognised in OCI. Note that the cost price (time value agreed at the inception of the contracts) for the options is paid at the time of realisation (time of exercise or expiration) and that this deferred payment is presented as current liabilities in the balance sheet, see below table.

#### Brent crude put options – deferred premiums

| USD million                             | Note | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 | 2024   |
|-----------------------------------------|------|---------|---------|--------|
| The beginning of the period             |      | (24.1)  | (31.9)  | (29.8) |
| Additions through business combinations |      | -       | -       | (2.6)  |
| Settlement                              | 4    | 5.5     | 7.8     | 32.5   |
| New Brent crude put options             |      | -       | -       | (31.9) |
| FX-effect                               |      | 0.0     | 0.0     | (0.1)  |
| The end of the period                   |      | (18.6)  | (24.1)  | (31.9) |

The full intrinsic value ("in the money value") of the options at the time of expiry, if any, is presented in petroleum revenues. The premiums paid for the put options are accounted for as cost of hedging and recycled from OCI to the income statement in the period in which the hedged revenues are realised and presented as production costs.

#### Commodity Derivatives - financial liabilities

| USD million                                                          | Note | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 | 2024         |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------|------|---------|---------|--------------|
| The beginning of the period                                          |      | (0.0)   | (0.1)   | -            |
| Additions through business combinations<br>Realised hedges exercised | 3    | -<br>-  | -<br>-  | (8.0)<br>1.4 |
| Change in fair value realised                                        |      | 0.0     | 0.0     | 3.6          |
| hedges<br>Change in fair value unrealised hedges                     |      | (0.0)   | 0.1     | 2.9          |
| The end of the period                                                |      | (0.0)   | (0.0)   | (0.1)        |

As of 30 June 2025, the fair value of outstanding commodity derivatives liabilities are USD (0.0) million. Unrealised gains and losses are recognised in OCI.

#### Change in Hedge Reserve

| Note | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 | 2024   |
|------|---------|---------|--------|
|      | 16.9    | 14.8    | 18.8   |
|      | -       | -       | (14.6) |
| 3    | -       | -       | 7.8    |
|      | (3.2)   | (7.4)   | (14.5) |
| 7    | -       | -       | (0.0)  |
|      | (1.9)   | 9.5     | 17.3   |
|      | 11.8    | 16.9    | 14.8   |
|      |         |         |        |

#### After tax balance as of 30 June 2025 is USD 9.3 million.

#### Reconciliation of liabilities arising from financing activities

The table below shows a reconciliation between the opening and the closing balances in the statement of financial position for liabilities arising from financing activities.

|                                 |             | Non-cash changes |                                          |            |                       |             |
|---------------------------------|-------------|------------------|------------------------------------------|------------|-----------------------|-------------|
| USD million                     | 31 Dec 2024 | Cash flows       | Amortisation<br>/ Accretion/<br>Accruals | Currency   | Fair<br>Value<br>Adj. | 30 Jun 2025 |
|                                 |             |                  |                                          |            |                       |             |
| Long-term interest-bearing debt | 1<br>970.0  | (1<br>984.1)     | -                                        | 14.1       | -                     | -           |
| Bond USD Senior Notes           | 2<br>500.0  | 1<br>500.0       | -                                        |            |                       | 4<br>000.0  |
| Bond EUR Senior Notes           | 640.7       | 1<br>088.6       | -                                        | -<br>163.3 | -<br>5.1              | 1<br>897.6  |
| Subord. EUR Fixed Rate          | 808.5       | -                | 0.4                                      | 1.2        |                       | 810.1       |
| Prepaid loan expenses           | (37.5)      | (43.3)           | 5.8                                      | (1.1)      | -                     | (76.1)      |
| Accrued interests               | 54.7        | (44.0)           | 65.6                                     |            | -                     | 76.3        |
| Totals including hybrid         | 5 936.4     | 517.1            | 71.8                                     | -<br>177.5 | -<br>5.1              | 6 707.8     |

#### <span id="page-42-0"></span>Note 16 Cash and cash equivalents

| USD million                              | 30 Jun 2025 | 31 Mar 2025 | 31 Dec 2024 | 30 Jun 2024 |
|------------------------------------------|-------------|-------------|-------------|-------------|
|                                          |             |             |             |             |
| Bank deposits, unrestricted              | 699.7       | 633.3       | 266.6       | 306.4       |
| Bank deposit, restricted, employee taxes | 17.8        | 27.9        | 12.3        | 8.4         |
| Total bank deposits                      | 717.6       | 661.2       | 278.9       | 314.8       |

#### <span id="page-42-1"></span>Note 17 Share capital and shareholders

As of 30 June 2025, the total share capital of the company is USD 46 million or NOK 399 million. The share capital is divided into 2 496 406 246 ordinary shares and 4 Class B shares. Each share has a nominal value of NOK 0.16. The ordinary shares represent NOK 399 424 999.36 of the total share capital, while the Class B shares represent NOK 0.64 of the total share capital.

All shares rank pari passu and have equal rights in all respects, including voting rights, dividends and other distributions, except for the class B shares with respect to board appointments. Four members to the board, will be elected by the general meeting with a simple majority among the votes cast for Class B shares. Such number to be reduced if the holder of the Class B shares holds less shares of the Company.

Vår Energi ASA's share saving program gives employees the opportunity to buy shares in Vår Energi ASA through monthly salary deductions. If the shares are retained for two full calendar years with continuous employment after the end of the saving year, the employees will be awarded a bonus share for each share they have purchased. This will be settled by Vår Energi ASA buying shares in the market. The award is treated as equity settled. The dilutive effect of equity settled shares under the share saving program is immaterial to the EPS calculation.

| USD million                                              | Q2 2025  | Q1 2025  | Q2 2024  | YTD 2025 | YTD 2024 |
|----------------------------------------------------------|----------|----------|----------|----------|----------|
| Profit (loss) attributable to ordinary equity holders    | 216.7    | 452.9    | 221.8    | 669.6    | 321.9    |
| EPS adj. for calc. interest/dividend on hybrid capital * | (16.7)   | (15.3)   | (13.7)   | (32.0)   | (29.6)   |
| Number of shares (in millions)                           | 2<br>496 | 2<br>496 | 2<br>496 | 2<br>496 | 2<br>496 |
| Earnings per share in USD basic and diluted              | 0.08     | 0.18     | 0.08     | 0.26     | 0.12     |

#### <span id="page-42-2"></span>Note 18 Hybrid capital

Vår Energi ASA has issued EUR 750 million of subordinated fixed rate reset securities due on the 15th of November 2083. This is broadening the Company's funding sources and investor base and is reinforcing the balance sheet with a new layer of capital. Vår Energi has the right to defer coupon payments and ultimately decide not to pay at maturity. Deferred coupon payments become payable, however, if the Company decides to pay dividends to the shareholders.

| Maturity                               | 2083                            |                                     |        |  |  |
|----------------------------------------|---------------------------------|-------------------------------------|--------|--|--|
| Type                                   | Subordinated                    |                                     |        |  |  |
| Financial classification               | Equity (99 %)                   |                                     |        |  |  |
| Carrying Amount                        | EUR 744 million                 |                                     |        |  |  |
| Notional Amount                        | EUR 750 million                 |                                     |        |  |  |
| Issued                                 | 15 Nov 2023                     |                                     |        |  |  |
| Maturing                               | 15 Nov 2083                     |                                     |        |  |  |
| Quoted in                              | Luxembourg                      |                                     |        |  |  |
| First redemption at par                | 15 Nov 2028                     |                                     |        |  |  |
| Coupon until first reset date          |                                 | 7.862% fixed rate until 15 Feb 2029 |        |  |  |
| Margin Step-ups                        |                                 | +0.25% points from 15 Feb 2034 and  |        |  |  |
|                                        | +0.75% points after 15 Feb 2049 |                                     |        |  |  |
| Deferral of interest payment           | Optional                        |                                     |        |  |  |
| USD million                            | Equity                          | Debt                                | Total  |  |  |
| Balance as of 31 Dec 2024              | 799.5                           | 9.0                                 | 808.5  |  |  |
| Profit/loss allocated to Hybrid owners | 61.3                            | -                                   | 61.3   |  |  |
| Non-cash changes                       | -                               | 1.6                                 | 1.6    |  |  |
| Interest classified as dividend        | (61.3)                          | -                                   | (61.3) |  |  |
| Balance as of 30 Jun 2025              | 799.5                           | 10.6                                | 810.1  |  |  |

#### <span id="page-43-0"></span>Note 19 Financial liabilities and borrowings

#### Interest-bearing loans and borrowings

| USD million                                                          | Coupon/int. Rate | Maturity | 30 Jun 2025 | 31 Mar 2025 | 31 Dec 2024 | 30 Jun 2024 |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------|----------|-------------|-------------|-------------|-------------|
|                                                                      |                  |          |             |             |             |             |
| Bond USD Senior Notes (22/27)                                        | 5.00%            | 05-2027  | 500.0       | 500.0       | 500.0       | 500.0       |
| Bond USD Senior Notes (22/28)                                        | 7.50%            | 01-2028  | 1<br>000.0  | 1<br>000.0  | 1<br>000.0  | 1<br>000.0  |
| Bond USD Senior Notes (22/32)                                        | 8.00%            | 11-2032  | 1<br>000.0  | 1<br>000.0  | 1<br>000.0  | 1<br>000.0  |
| Bond USD Senior Notes (25/30)                                        | 5.875 %          | 05-2030  | 750.0       | -           | -           | -           |
| Bond USD Senior Notes (25/35)                                        | 6.50%            | 05-2035  | 750.0       | -           | -           | -           |
| Bond EUR Senior Notes (23/29)                                        | 5.50%            | 05-2029  | 725.6       | 664.4       | 640.7       | 645.1       |
| Bond EUR Senior Notes (25/31)                                        | 3.875 %          | 03-2031  | 1<br>172.0  | 1<br>081.5  | -           | -           |
| Subord.EUR<br>Fixed Rate Sec(23/83)                                  | 7.862 %          | 11-2083  | 10.6        | 9.6         | 9.0         | 9.0         |
| RCF Working capital facility                                         | 1.08%+SOFR+CAS   | 05-2025  | -           | 975.0       | 1<br>475.0  | 1<br>475.0  |
| RCF Liquidity facility                                               | 1.13%+SOFR+CAS   | 05-2025  | -           | 20.0        | 495.0       | -           |
| RCF Working capital facility                                         | 1.00%+SOFR +CAS  | 05-2028  | -           | -           | -           | -           |
| RCF Liquidity facility                                               | 0.95%+SOFR +CAS  | 05-2030  | -           | -           | -           | -           |
| Prepaid loan expenses                                                |                  |          | (76.1)      | (51.9)      | (37.5)      | (40.3)      |
| Accrued interests                                                    |                  |          | 76.3        | 71.7        | 54.7        | 53.9        |
| Total interest-bearing loans and borrowings                          |                  |          | 5 908.4     | 5 270.4     | 5 136.9     | 4 642.7     |
|                                                                      |                  |          |             |             |             |             |
| Of which current and non-current:                                    |                  |          |             |             |             |             |
| Interest-bearing loans, current                                      |                  |          | 76.3        | 71.7        | 54.7        | 53.9        |
| Interest-bearing loans and borrowings non-current                    |                  |          | 5<br>832.1  | 5<br>198.7  | 5<br>082.2  | 4<br>588.8  |
|                                                                      |                  |          |             |             |             |             |
| Bond EUR Senior Notes (23/29):<br>Fair value of hedge related to EUR |                  |          |             |             |             |             |
| senior notes<br>Hedge inefficiency related to EUR                    |                  |          | 21.2        | 17.4        | 19.1        | 3.3         |
| senior notes                                                         |                  |          | 1.3         | (1.9)       | (1.8)       | (0.4)       |
| Bond EUR Senior Notes net including FV hedge                         |                  |          | 703.2       | 648.9       | 623.3       | 642.3       |
| Credit facilities - Utilised and unused amount                       |                  |          |             |             |             |             |
| USD million                                                          |                  |          | 30 Jun 2025 | 31 Mar 2025 | 31 Dec 2024 | 30 Jun 2024 |
|                                                                      |                  |          |             |             |             |             |
| Drawn amount credit facility                                         |                  |          | -           | 995.0       | 1<br>970.0  | 1<br>475.0  |

Undrawn amount credit facilities 2 750.0 2 005.0 1 030.0 1 525.0

Vår Energi ASA has five senior USD notes and two senior EUR notes outstanding. The senior notes are registered on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange ("LuxSE") and coupon payments are made semi-annually for the USD notes and annually for the EUR notes. The senior notes have no financial covenants. The fair value of the bonds as of 30 June was USD 6 176 million.

In March 2025, Vår Energi ASA issued EUR 1000 million Senior Notes maturing in 2031. In May 2025, the Company issued two tranches of USD Senior Notes of 750 million each, maturing in 2030 and 2035 respectively.

The liability of Vår Energi ASA's EUR 750 million Subordinated Fixed Rate Reset Securities due in 2083 is reflected as interest bearing debt. For more details on the EUR Fixed Rate Reset Security, see note 18.

In May 2025, the Company refinanced its' unsecured revolving credit facilities by signing a new agreement totaling USD 2.75 billion, split over a USD 1000 million working capital facility and a USD 1750 million liquidity facility maturing in 2028 and 2030 respectively with the option to extend for additional two years at the lenders' discretion.

The facilities have covenants covering leverage (net interest-bearing debt to 12 months rolling EBITDAX not to exceed 3.5) and interest coverage (EBITDA to 12 months rolling interest expenses shall exceed 5) which will be tested at the end of each calendar quarter. The interest rate payable for each of the facilities is determined by timing and the company's credit rating taking the aggregate of the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) and the Credit Adjustment Spread (CAS) and adding the applicable margin for the present period as shown in the table.

#### <span id="page-44-0"></span>Note 20 Asset retirement obligations

| USD million                                       | Note | Q2 2025     | Q1 2025     | 2024        |
|---------------------------------------------------|------|-------------|-------------|-------------|
|                                                   |      |             |             |             |
| Beginning of period                               |      | 3 617.4     | 3 388.9     | 3 295.1     |
| Additions through business combinations           | 2    | -           | -           | 371.5       |
| Change in estimate                                | 10   | 11.1        | 57.9        | 373.2       |
| Change in discount rate                           | 10   | 111.4       | (88.7)      | (204.2)     |
| Accretion discount                                | 7    | 36.7        | 32.8        | 115.7       |
| Payment for decommissioning of oil and gas fields |      | (19.9)      | (31.2)      | (66.8)      |
| Disposals                                         |      | -           | -           | (103.8)     |
| Currency translation effects                      |      | 163.2       | 257.8       | (391.7)     |
| Total asset retirement obligations                |      | 3 919.9     | 3 617.4     | 3 388.9     |
|                                                   |      |             |             |             |
| Short-term                                        |      | 123.0       | 104.7       | 105.2       |
| Long-term                                         |      | 3<br>796.9  | 3<br>512.7  | 3<br>283.7  |
|                                                   |      |             |             |             |
| Breakdown by decommissioning period               |      | 30 Jun 2025 | 30 Mar 2025 | 31 Dec 2024 |
|                                                   |      |             |             |             |
| 2024-2030                                         |      | 235.1       | 209.1       | 216.5       |
| 2031-2040                                         |      | 2<br>230.1  | 2<br>083.9  | 1<br>949.2  |
| 2041-2061                                         |      | 1<br>454.7  | 1<br>324.4  | 1<br>223.3  |

The estimate is based on executing a concept for abandonment in accordance with the Petroleum Activities Act and international regulations and guidelines. The calculations assume an inflation rate of 3% in 2025 and 2% in future years and discount rates between 3.5% - 3.8% per 30 June 2025. The assumptions for inflation rates were unchanged while the discount rates were decreased from 3.8% - 4.1% per 31 March 2025. The discount rates are based on risk-free interest without addition of credit margin.

Second quarter 2025 payment for decommissioning of oil and gas fields (abex) is mainly related to Statfjord, Ekofisk, Goliat and Balder area.

Vår Energi has a retirement obligation as a shipper in Gassled booked to other non-current liabilities in the balance sheet statement. Vår Energi has accrued USD 92.4 million for this purpose per 30 June 2025, compared to USD 86.5 million per 31 March 2025..

#### Note 21 Other current liabilities

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| USD million                                  | Note | 30 Jun 2025 | 31 Mar 2025 | 31 Dec 2024 | 30 Jun 2024 |
|----------------------------------------------|------|-------------|-------------|-------------|-------------|
|                                              |      |             |             |             |             |
| Net overlift from hydrocarbons               |      | 216.2       | 230.4       | 162.5       | 136.7       |
| Net payables to joint operations             |      | 408.4       | 327.5       | 365.5       | 425.1       |
| Employee payables and accrued public charges |      | 21.7        | 68.3        | 47.5        | 20.5        |
| Contingent Consideration, current            |      | -           | -           | -           | 22.2        |
| Commodity derivaties                         | 15   | 18.6        | 24.1        | 31.9        | 33.9        |
| Other payables                               |      | 18.4        | 19.5        | 21.4        | 6.7         |
| Total other current liabilities              |      | 683.3       | 669.7       | 628.8       | 645.1       |

The liability for oil put options relates to cost of oil put options that under the purchase agreement is due for payment at the time of settlement of the option (exercise/expiry) and is not a measure of fair value.

#### <span id="page-45-0"></span>Note 22 Commitments, provisions and contingent consideration

The company has significant contractual commitments for capital and operating expenditures from its participation in operated and partner operated exploration, development and production projects.

During the normal course of its business, the company will be involved in disputes, including tax disputes. The company makes accruals for probable liabilities related to litigation and claims based on management's best judgment and in line with IAS37 and IAS12.

After disagreement between the participants in the Breidablikk Unit, the Ministry Energy decided on the apportionment of the Breidablikk field on 29 June 2021, the decision was confirmed by the King in Counsel on 8 October 2021. Based on this tract participation Vår Energi's equity in the Breidablikk field was 34.4%. Vår Energi claimed that the Company had received approximately 5% less than the Company was entitled to. Sør-Rogaland District Court rejected Vår Energi's claim on 30 January 2024. Gulating Appeal Court rejected the appeal in decision 6 June 2025. The deadline for an appeal to the Supreme Court is 21 August 2025.

Oslo District Court on 18 January 2024 delivered a decision in a case where Greenpeace and Natur og Ungdom had sued the Norwegian State represented by the Ministry of Energy. The Court concluded that the government's approvals of the respective Plan for Development and Operation ("PDO") for the three fields; Breidablikk, Tyrving and Yggdrasil are invalid due to insufficient impact assessments of climate effects of CO2 emissions related to the use of produced petroleum by the end user. The Court further granted a temporary injunction prohibiting the State from granting these fields any further approvals that require a valid PDO approval until the matter is resolved. Vår Energi is not a party to this dispute, but the outcome may have implications for Vår Energi as a licensee holding 34.4% interests in the Breidablikk field. The Ministry has appealed to the Borgarting Court of Appeal. The appeal will be heard in September 2025.

The Court of Appeal dismissed the motion for a temporary injunction for the three fields, and this decision was appealed to the Supreme Court. On 11 April 2025 the Supreme Court ruled that the Court of Appeal had not applied a correct understanding of the law in its reasoning and referred the matter concerning the temporary injunction back to the Court of Appeal. Until the Court of Appeal decides otherwise, the temporary injunction established by the Court in the first instance is suspended. There are no effects on the Financial Statements related to this court case.

#### Note 23 Lease agreements

| USD million                                | Note | Q2 2025     | Q1 2025     | 2024        |
|--------------------------------------------|------|-------------|-------------|-------------|
|                                            |      |             |             |             |
| Opening Balance lease debt                 |      | 299.4       | 211.9       | 116.9       |
| New lease debt in period                   |      | 30.1        | 107.9       | 178.3       |
| Additions through<br>business combinations | 2    | -           | -           | 10.5        |
| Payments of lease debt                     |      | (32.1)      | (26.7)      | (83.3)      |
| Lease debt derecognised in the period      |      |             | -           | 1.0         |
| Interest expense on lease debt             |      | -<br>3.9    | 3.9         | 5.4         |
| Currency exchange differences              |      | (0.2)       | 2.3         | (17.0)      |
| Total lease debt                           |      | 301.1       | 299.4       | 211.9       |
|                                            |      |             |             |             |
| Breakdown                                  |      | 30 Jun 2025 | 31 Mar 2025 | 31 Dec 2024 |
|                                            |      |             |             |             |
| Short-term                                 |      | 126.0       | 124.7       | 70.4        |
| Long-term                                  |      | 175.1       | 174.7       | 141.5       |
| Total lease debt                           |      | 301.1       | 299.4       | 211.9       |
|                                            |      |             |             |             |
| Lease debt split by activities             |      | 30 Jun 2025 | 31 Mar 2025 | 31 Dec 2024 |
|                                            |      |             |             |             |
| Offices                                    |      | 61.3        | 58.3        | 55.7        |
| Rigs, helicopters and supply vessels       |      | 233.7       | 234.7       | 149.9       |
| Warehouse                                  |      | 6.1         | 6.3         | 6.3         |
| Total                                      |      | 301.1       | 299.4       | 211.9       |

Vår Energi has entered into lease agreements for drilling rigs, supply vessels, and warehouses supporting operation at Balder, Gjøa and Goliat, where the most significant lease is the rig COSL Prospector operating in the Barents Sea. The group also has leases for offices in Sandnes, Florø, Oslo and Hammerfest, with the most significant contract being the main office building in Vestre Svanholmen 1, Sandnes.

During second quarter 2025 one new lease of parking spaces has been included in lease debt. In addition, the rig COSL Prospector has been updated to include 6 additional months of the optional period. See note 11 for the Right of use assets.

#### <span id="page-46-0"></span>Note 24 Related party transactions

Vår Energi has a number of transactions with other wholly owned or controlled companies by the shareholders. The related party transactions reported are with entities owned or controlled by the majority ultimate shareholder of Vår Energi, Eni SpA.. Revenues are mainly related to sale of oil, gas and NGL while the expenditures are mainly related to technical services, seconded personnel, insurance, guarantees and rental cost.

| Current assets              |             |             |             |             |
|-----------------------------|-------------|-------------|-------------|-------------|
| USD million                 | 30 Jun 2025 | 31 Mar 2025 | 31 Dec 2024 | 30 Jun 2024 |
|                             |             |             |             |             |
| Trade receivables           |             |             |             |             |
| Eni<br>Trade & Biofuels SpA | 485.7       | 341.9       | 376.6       | 430.8       |
| Eni SpA                     | 22.0        | 79.8        | 71.7        | 69.5        |
| Eni Global Energy Markets   | -           | -           | -           | 6.9         |
| Other                       | 0.8         | 0.6         | 0.6         | 1.8         |
| Total trade receivables     | 508.4       | 422.3       | 448.9       | 508.9       |

| Current liabilities      |             |             |             |             |
|--------------------------|-------------|-------------|-------------|-------------|
| USD million              | 30 Jun 2025 | 31 Mar 2025 | 31 Dec 2024 | 30 Jun 2024 |
|                          |             |             |             |             |
| Account payables         |             |             |             |             |
| Eni Trade & Biofuels SpA | 20.7        | 13.9        | 21.3        | 7.7         |
| Eni SpA                  | 1.2         | 2.6         | 10.4        | 7.8         |
| Eni<br>International BV  | 8.8         | 4.4         | 17.1        | 8.5         |
| Other                    | 0.4         | 0.9         | 0.8         | 0.5         |
| Total account payables   | 31.1        | 21.8        | 49.6        | 24.6        |

All receivables are due within 1 year.

#### Sales revenue USD million Q2 2025 Q1 2025 Q2 2024 1H 2025 1H 2024 Eni Trade & Biofuels SpA 1 139.4 1 169.4 1 351.1 2 308.8 2 524.6 Eni SpA 197.8 235.9 196.9 433.7 391.3 Eni Global Energy Markets 0.3 - 14.7 0.3 36.9 Other - - - - - Total 1 337.5 1 405.4 1 562.7 2 742.8 2 952.8

| Operating and capital expenditures |         |         |         |         |         |
|------------------------------------|---------|---------|---------|---------|---------|
| USD million                        | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 | Q2 2024 | 1H 2025 | 1H 2024 |
| Eni Trade & Biofuels SpA           | 16.3    | (3.5)   | 4.8     | 12.7    | 10.3    |
| Eni SpA                            | 1.7     | (1.4)   | 1.8     | 0.3     | 7.9     |
| Eni International BV               | 4.1     | 4.3     | 4.2     | 8.4     | 9.5     |
| Other                              | 0.1     | 0.5     | 2.0     | 0.6     | 2.5     |
| Total                              | 22.2    | (0.2)   | 12.8    | 22.0    | 30.1    |

#### Note 25 Licence ownerships

Vår Energi has the following changes in the license portfolio since 31 December 2024.

| Licences | WI%    | Operator             |
|----------|--------|----------------------|
| 044 D    | 13.1 % | ConocoPhillips       |
| 229 I    | 65%    | Vår Energi           |
| 554 F    | 30%    | Equinor Energy       |
| 636 D    | 30%    | Vår Energi           |
| 1194 C   | 30%    | OMV Norge            |
| 1218 B   | 20%    | Aker BP              |
| 1246     | 17.2 % | Equinor Energy       |
| 1254     | 40%    | Vår Energi           |
| 1260     | 45%    | Vår Energi           |
| 1262     | 20%    | Wellesley Petroleum  |
| 1263     | 20%    | INPEX Idemitsu Norge |
| 1265     | 40%    | Equinor Energy       |
| 1268     | 30%    | Aker BP              |
| 1269     | 30%    | Equinor Energy       |
| 1274     | 20%    | OMV Norge            |
| 1275     | 50%    | Vår Energi           |
|          |        |                      |
|          |        |                      |

| Licences/Fields      | WI%    | Operator       |
|----------------------|--------|----------------|
| Licence transactions |        |                |
| 107 B                | 22.5 % | Equinor Energy |
| 107 D                | 22.5 % | Equinor Energy |
| 820 S                | 44%    | Vår Energi     |
| 820 SB               | 44%    | Vår Energi     |
| 956                  | 65%    | Vår Energi     |
| EXL007               | 40%    | Vår Energi CCS |

#### <span id="page-47-0"></span>Note 26 Subsequent events

Vår Energi has elected to sell part of its gas on a fixed price/forward basis. Per 30 June 2025 Vår Energi has sold approximately 18% of the gas production for the third quarter in 2025 at around USD 90 pr boe.

The exploration wells Skred (PL532), Garantiana NW(PL554) and Hoffmann (PL1194) have been finalized and concluded dry in July 2025. In the financial statement per 30 June 2025 USD 25.7 million related to these wells has been expensed.

# Industry terms

| Term   | Definition/description                              | Term         | Definition/description                                                                                                                          |
|--------|-----------------------------------------------------|--------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| boepd  | Barrels of oil equivalent per day                   | NGL          | Natural gas liquids                                                                                                                             |
| boe    | Barrels of oil equivalent                           | NOD          | Norwegian Offshore<br>Directorate                                                                                                               |
| bbl    | Barrels                                             | OSE          | Oslo Stock Exchange                                                                                                                             |
| CFFO   | Cash flow from operations                           | PDO          | Plan for Development and Operation                                                                                                              |
| E&P    | Exploration and Production                          | PIO          | Plan for Installation and Operations                                                                                                            |
| FID    | Final investment decision                           | PRM          | Permanent reservoir monitoring                                                                                                                  |
| FPSO   | Floating, production, storage and offloading vessel | PRMS         | Petroleum Resources Management System                                                                                                           |
| HAP    | High activity period                                | scf          | Standard cubic feet                                                                                                                             |
| HSEQ   | Health, Safety, Environment and Quality             | sm3          | Standard cubic meters                                                                                                                           |
| HSSE   | Health, Safety, Security and Environment            | SPT          | Special petroleum tax                                                                                                                           |
| IG     | Investment grade                                    | SPS          | Subsea production system                                                                                                                        |
| kboepd | Thousands of barrels of oil equivalent per day      | SURF         | Subsea umbilicals, riser and flowlines                                                                                                          |
| mmbls  | Millions of barrels                                 | 1P reserves  | The quantities of petroleum which can be estimated with reasonable certainty to be                                                              |
| mmboe  | Millions of barrels of oil equivalents              |              | commercially<br>recoverable, also referred to as "proved reserves".                                                                             |
| mmscf  | Millions of standard cubic feet                     | 2C resources | The quantities of petroleum estimated to be potentially recoverable from<br>known accumulations, also<br>referred to as "contingent resources". |
| MoF    | Ministry of Finance                                 | 2P reserves  | Proved plus probable reserves consisting of 1P reserves plus those                                                                              |
| MoE    | Ministry of Energy                                  |              | additional reserves, which are less likely to be recovered than 1P reserves.                                                                    |
| NCS    | Norwegian Continental Shelf                         |              |                                                                                                                                                 |

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Vår Energi – Second quarter report 2025 [ABOUT VÅR ENERGI](#page-1-0) [HIGHLIGHTS](#page-3-0) [KEY METRICS AND TARGETS](#page-4-0) [OPERATIONAL REVIEW](#page-5-0) [FINANCIAL REVIEW](#page-14-0) [FINANCIAL STATEMENTS](#page-23-0) [NOTES](#page-29-0)