Quarterly Report • Oct 22, 2025
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Q3 2025
Aker BP delivered another strong quarter in Q3 2025, demonstrating operational excellence, disciplined cost control, and continued progress on key growth projects. Production remained stable, supported by high uptime and safe execution across the portfolio. The company achieved a major milestone with the Omega Alfa oil discovery in the Yggdrasil area – one of the largest on the Norwegian Continental Shelf in the past decade. Aker BP's robust financial position and resilient cash flow underpin its commitment to shareholder returns while enabling continued investment in future growth.
"In the third quarter, we continued to demonstrate stable and efficient operations across a diverse portfolio. Our growth projects progressed as planned, while our teams maintained high uptime, a strong safety record, and industry-leading low emissions."
"The Omega Alfa discovery was a clear highlight this quarter. As one of the largest oil finds on the Norwegian Continental Shelf in the past decade, it underscores the strength of our exploration strategy and our collaborative approach with partners. The discovery significantly expands the resource base for Yggdrasil and supports our ambition to grow production well into the next decade."
"Our financial position remains robust. Strong cash flow and disciplined capital allocation enable continued investment in future growth, advancement of major development projects, and delivery of attractive, resilient dividends to our shareholders."
Forward-looking statements in this report reflect current views about future events and are, by their nature, subject to significant risks and uncertainties because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that may or may not occur in the future and may not be within our control. All figures are presented in USD unless otherwise stated, and figures in brackets apply to the previous quarter.
| UNIT | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q3 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INCOME STATEMENT | ||||
| Total income | USD million | 2 599 | 2 584 | 2 858 |
| EBITDA | USD million | 2 262 | 2 223 | 2 612 |
| Net profit/loss | USD million | 285 | (324) | 173 |
| Earnings per share (EPS) | USD | 0.45 | (0.51) | 0.27 |
| CASH FLOW STATEMENT | ||||
| Cash flow from operations | USD million | 2 023 | 1 240 | 2 757 |
| Cash flow from investments | USD million | (1 871) | (2 199) | (1 402) |
| Cash flow from financing | USD million | (547) | (645) | (491) |
| Net change in cash and cash equivalent | USD million | (395) | (1 603) | 864 |
| OTHER FINANCIAL KEY FIGURES | ||||
| Net interest-bearing debt1 | USD million | 6 071 | 5 663 | 3 352 |
| Leverage ratio1 | 0.49 | 0.43 | 0.22 | |
| Dividend per share | USD | 0.63 | 0.63 | 0.60 |
| PRODUCTION AND SALES | ||||
| Net petroleum production | mboepd | 414.0 | 415.0 | 414.7 |
| Over/underlift | mboepd | (17.9) | (1.1) | (23.4) |
| Net sold volume | mboepd | 396.1 | 413.8 | 391.3 |
| - Liquids | mboepd | 340.0 | 356.2 | 345.0 |
| - Natural gas | mboepd | 56.1 | 57.7 | 46.4 |
| REALISED PRICES | ||||
| Liquids | USD/boe | 70.3 | 66.9 | 80.3 |
| Natural gas | USD/boe | 63.3 | 68.7 | 63.5 |
| AVERAGE EXCHANGE RATES | ||||
| USDNOK | 10.10 | 10.30 | 10.71 | |
| EURUSD | 1.17 | 1.13 | 1.10 |
1From first quarter 2025, accrued interest on bonds is presented as short-term bond debt and thus included in the definition of Net interest-bearing debt. Comparative figures have been adjusted accordingly.
| (USD MILLION) | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q3 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total income | 2 599 | 2 584 | 2 858 |
| EBITDA | 2 262 | 2 223 | 2 612 |
| EBIT | 1 475 | 915 | 1 695 |
| Pre-tax profit | 1 426 | 852 | 1 627 |
| Net profit/loss | 285 | (324) | 173 |
| EPS (USD) | 0.45 | (0.51) | 0.27 |
Total income for the third quarter amounted to USD 2,599 million (2,584 million in the previous quarter). Sold volumes fell by four percent to 396.1 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day (mboepd). The average realised price for liquids rose by five percent to USD 70.3 (66.9) per barrel oil equivalent (boe), while the average price for natural gas declined by eight percent to USD 63.3 (68.7) per boe.
Production expenses for oil and gas sold amounted to USD 246 (285) million, mainly reflecting changes in over- and underlift. The average production cost per barrel produced was USD 7.6 (7.3). See note 2 for further details on production expenses. Exploration expenses totalled USD 72 (60) million.
Depreciation was USD 615 (591) million, or USD 16.1 (15.7) per boe. Impairments were USD 173 (717) million, relating to technical goodwill on Johan Sverdrup and the Valhall area. For further details, see note 7.
Operating profit for the quarter was USD 1,475 million (915 million).
Net financial expenses were USD 48 (63) million, primarily due to currency losses from a weaker dollar, partly offset by gains on currency derivatives. For more details, see note 4.
Profit before taxes was USD 1,426 (852) million. Tax expense was USD 1,141 (1,176) million, giving an effective tax rate of 80 (138) percent. For further details on tax, see note 5.
Net profit for the quarter was USD 285 million, compared to a net loss of USD 324 million in the previous quarter.
| (USD MILLION) | 30.09.2025 | 30.06.2025 | 31.12.2024 | 30.09.2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goodwill | 11 679 | 11 851 | 12 757 | 12 757 |
| Property, plant and equipment (PP&E) | 24 025 | 22 421 | 20 238 | 19 803 |
| Other non-current assets | 3 482 | 3 501 | 3 033 | 3 362 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 2 344 | 2 745 | 4 147 | 4 147 |
| Other current assets | 2 647 | 2 358 | 2 018 | 1 625 |
| Total assets | 44 175 | 42 877 | 42 193 | 41 693 |
| Equity | 11 738 | 11 851 | 12 691 | 12 477 |
| Bank and bond debt1 | 7 665 | 7 627 | 7 498 | 6 739 |
| Other long-term liabilities | 20 617 | 19 386 | 17 651 | 17 488 |
| Tax payable | 1 646 | 1 781 | 2 434 | 2 904 |
| Other current liabilities1 | 2 508 | 2 232 | 1 920 | 2 085 |
| Total equity and liabilities | 44 175 | 42 877 | 42 193 | 41 693 |
| Net interest-bearing debt2 | 6 071 | 5 663 | 4 026 | 3 352 |
| Leverage ratio2 | 0.49 | 0.43 | 0.30 | 0.22 |
1The company changed its presentation in the first quarter 2025. Accrued interest on bonds is now presented as short-term bond debt, whereas before 2025 it was classified under other current liabilities. Comparative figures have been adjusted accordingly.
At the end of the third quarter, total assets stood at USD 44.2 (42.9) billion, of which non-current assets were USD 39.2 (37.8) billion.
Equity was USD 11.7 (11.9) billion, corresponding to an equity ratio of 27 (28) percent.
Bond debt amounted to USD 7.7 (7.6) billion, while the company's bank facilities remained undrawn. Other long-term liabilities were USD 20.7 (19.4) billion.
Tax payable was USD 1.6 (1.8) billion.
At the end of the third quarter, the company's total available liquidity was USD 5.6 (6.0) billion, comprising USD 2.3 (2.7) billion in cash and cash equivalents, USD 0.3 (0.3) billion in financial investments, and USD 3.0 (3.0) billion in undrawn credit facilities.
2From first quarter 2025, accrued interest on bonds is presented as short-term bond debt and thus included in the definition of Net interest-bearing debt. Comparative figures have been adjusted accordingly.
| (USD MILLION) | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q3 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash flow from operations | 2 023 | 1 240 | 2 757 |
| Cash flow from investments | (1 871) | (2 199) | (1 402) |
| Cash flow from financing | (547) | (645) | (491) |
| Net change in cash & cash equivalents | (395) | (1 603) | 864 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 2 344 | 2 745 | 4 147 |
Net cash flow from operating activities was USD 2,023 (1,240) million in the quarter, primarily reflecting lower tax payments. Net cash used for investment activities amounted to USD 1,871 (2,199) million, including USD 1,765 (1,799) million in investments in fixed assets.
Net cash outflow from financing activities was USD 547 (645) million, with dividend payments of USD 398 (398) million as the main item in the third quarter.
The General Meeting has authorised the Board to approve the distribution of dividends pursuant to section 8-2 (2) of the Norwegian Public Limited Companies Act.
In the third quarter 2025, Aker BP paid a dividend of USD 0.63 per share. The Board has resolved to pay USD 0.63 per share in the fourth quarter, with disbursement scheduled for on or about 4 November 2025. The Aker BP shares will trade ex-dividend on 27 October 2025.
Aker BP employs a range of hedging instruments to manage economic exposure:
All derivatives are marked to market, with changes in value recognised in the income statement.
Aker BP delivered strong operational performance across its portfolio in the third quarter of 2025. Net production averaged 414 mboepd, supported by high production efficiency and stable operations. Key assets such as Johan Sverdrup, Valhall, Alvheim, and Skarv maintained robust uptime. Notably, Ula achieved its highest production efficiency in recent years.
All major development projects progressed according to plan:
Exploration activity was high, with total spend of USD 151 million. The Omega Alfa campaign resulted in one of Norway's largest oil discoveries in a decade, adding 96–134 mmboe to the Yggdrasil area.
Across all areas, Aker BP continued to deliver on its strategic priorities – safe operations, efficient execution, and value creation through growth and resource maturation.
| KEY FIGURES | AKER BP INTEREST | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 | Q4 2024 | Q3 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Production, mboepd | ||||||
| Alvheim (incl. KEG) | 80% | 43.0 | 40.0 | 42.0 | 43.6 | 37.6 |
| Bøyla (incl. Frosk) | 80% | 2.6 | 3.0 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 4.2 |
| Skogul | 65% | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.6 | 1.5 | 2.2 |
| Tyrving | 61.188% | 9.4 | 14.9 | 17.6 | 12.9 | 3.2 |
| Vilje | 46.904% | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| Volund | 100% | 1.2 | 1.4 | 1.8 | 2.6 | 1.2 |
| Total production | 58.5 | 61.6 | 68.3 | 66.3 | 49.5 | |
| Production efficiency | 99% | 98% | 99% | 97% | 90% |
Production from the Alvheim area averaged 59 mboepd net to Aker BP in the third quarter, down from 62 mboepd in the previous quarter due to natural decline. Operational performance remained strong, with production efficiency improving to 98.9 percent.
The drilling of a new infill well was successfully completed. Tie-in activities are underway and first production is expected in October. Work is ongoing to mature additional IOR opportunities and infill targets.
| KEY FIGURES | AKER BP INTEREST | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 | Q4 2024 | Q3 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Production, mboepd | ||||||
| Edvard Grieg Area (incl. Solveig) | 65% | 29.1 | 35.9 | 35.5 | 36.6 | 39.4 |
| Ivar Aasen (incl. Hanz) | 36.1712% | 7.4 | 10.3 | 12.1 | 13.5 | 10.8 |
| Total production | 36.5 | 46.2 | 47.6 | 50.1 | 50.1 | |
| Production efficiency | 73% | 96% | 95% | 95% | 93% |
Production from the Grieg Aasen area was 36 mboepd net to Aker BP in the third quarter, with production efficiency at 73.5 percent, down from 96.4 percent in the second quarter. The decline was primarily driven by the planned turnaround, along with reduced output due to tuning and finalisation of compressor upgrade activities.
At Hanz, production remains shut in to allow for placement of final pipeline covers over the Symra/Hanz pipelines.
The 2025 IOR campaign at Edvard Grieg has been completed. Well A-9 was brought online in August, and A-19 is scheduled to start production in October.
Planning for the 2026 IOR campaign at Ivar Aasen is progressing as expected, with rig arrival planned for summer 2026.
The Utsira High project comprises two subsea tiebacks – Symra to the Ivar Aasen platform and Solveig Phase 2 to the Edvard Grieg platform – with first oil expected in 2026.
The project advanced according to plan during the quarter. Main subsea installation work at both Solveig and Symra has been completed, marking a key milestone.
During the three-week shutdown of the Edvard Grieg and Ivar Aasen platforms, modification work was executed as planned. The main modifications at Edvard Grieg for the Utsira High project are now complete.
Drilling operations at Symra are ongoing, with the first well successfully completed.
| KEY FIGURES | AKER BP INTEREST | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 | Q4 2024 | Q3 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Production, mboepd | ||||||
| Total production | 31.5733% | 232.9 | 237.8 | 236.3 | 239.3 | 237.2 |
The Johan Sverdrup field delivered strong performance in the third quarter, with continued high production efficiency, low operating costs, an excellent safety record, and minimal emissions. Aker BP's share of production averaged 233 mboepd for the period.
Drilling activities at the field centre continued, with one well completed alongside planned maintenance. The rig will proceed to drill two retrofit multilateral wells (RMLT), adding branches to existing production wells.
Phase 3 of the Johan Sverdrup development, sanctioned in the second quarter, is progressing according to plan. The scope includes two new subsea templates and eight additional wells, with start-up scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2027.
| KEY FIGURES | AKER BP INTEREST | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 | Q4 2024 | Q3 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Production, mboepd | ||||||
| Total production | 23.835% | 29.5 | 31.9 | 34.8 | 35.2 | 23.8 |
| Production efficiency | 96% | 99% | 98% | 96% | 64% |
Skarv delivered robust operational performance in the third quarter of 2025, supported by stable operations and the effective execution of planned activities. Net production averaged 29.5 mboepd, down from the previous quarter due to planned downtime and natural decline. Production efficiency was 96 percent, slightly lower than the prior quarter due to a planned annual emergency shutdown test.
The Skarv Satellites Project, which includes the tie-back of the Alve Nord, Idun Nord, and Ørn discoveries to the Skarv FPSO, progressed according to plan. Activity levels remained high throughout the quarter, with multiple subsea facility and pipeline installation campaigns completed, and the production drilling campaign initiated. The first two wells at Idun Nord were successfully drilled during the period.
Preparations are underway for the upcoming flotel period in 2026. The flotel is scheduled to arrive at Skarv in the first quarter and will provide offshore accommodation and support for personnel during the intensive hook-up and commissioning phase.
Early-phase evaluations of additional tie-back projects and infill wells advanced during the quarter. The E-Prospect, Lunde, Storjo/Kaneljo, and Adriana/Sabina discoveries are all being considered as potential future tie-back candidates to the Skarv FPSO.
| KEY FIGURES | AKER BP INTEREST | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 | Q4 2024 | Q3 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Production, mboepd | ||||||
| Ula | 80% | 5.1 | 2.6 | 3.7 | 4.3 | 3.4 |
| Tambar | 55% | 4.6 | 4.0 | 1.8 | 1.2 | 0.7 |
| Oda | 15% | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 1.0 |
| Total production | 10.3 | 7.0 | 6.2 | 6.4 | 5.2 | |
| Production efficiency | 91% | 56% | 81% | 80% | 60% |
Net production from the Ula area averaged 10 mboepd in the third quarter of 2025, up from 7 mboepd in the previous quarter. The increase reflects strong performance from the production wells and high operational efficiency, which reached 91 percent.
Production from the Ula area is planned to cease by 2028. A decommissioning project is underway, progressing toward a concept select decision. This work is being carried out in parallel with ongoing efforts to optimise late-life production.
| KEY FIGURES | AKER BP INTEREST | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 | Q4 2024 | Q3 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Production, mboepd | ||||||
| Valhall | 90% | 37.2 | 25.4 | 39.2 | 42.8 | 40.2 |
| Hod | 90% | 9.0 | 5.0 | 8.9 | 9.1 | 8.7 |
| Total production | 46.2 | 30.4 | 48.1 | 51.9 | 48.9 | |
| Production efficiency | 92% | 59% | 92% | 94% | 90% |
Net production from the Valhall area averaged 46 mboepd in the third quarter, up from 30 mboepd in the previous quarter. The increase was primarily due to the planned one-month shutdown in June for maintenance and project activities. Production efficiency reached 92 percent.
The Valhall PWP-Fenris project continued to progress according to plan during the third quarter. Fabrication and construction activities are advancing on schedule, and offshore modifications to existing Valhall facilities are ongoing. The offshore hook-up scope for the bridge has commenced, and the final offshore subsea campaign for the season—covering spool metrology and umbilical preparations—was successfully completed.
Drilling of the fourth Fenris well was finalised during the quarter, concluding a successful campaign for the Fenris production wells. Strong geological results across all four wells have helped reduce volume uncertainty.
At Valhall PWP, drilling operations commenced during the quarter following the installation of the jacket and pre-drilling deck in June.
The PWP-Fenris development will modernise the Valhall hub and bring the Fenris gas discovery on stream, with first production expected in 2027.
The Yggdrasil area, operated by Aker BP in partnership with Equinor and Orlen Upstream Norway, is estimated to hold approximately 800 mmboe in recoverable resources. Through continued exploration and reservoir maturation, Aker BP aims to increase this to over one billion barrels.
The development includes:
All facilities will be powered from shore, enabling very low greenhouse gas emissions. First production is expected in 2027.
The project progressed according to plan in the third quarter:
Construction and assembly activities are advancing across multiple sites:
• At Stord, the Hugin A topside is taking shape, with the wellbay module arriving from Dubai during the quarter.
The third quarter marked the start of long-term production drilling in the Yggdrasil area, with two rigs now operating in the Hugin and Munin licences.
The East Frigg Beta/Epsilon discovery, made in May 2023, has now been integrated into the Yggdrasil development and will be tied back to Hugin A via a subsea template, already installed on the seabed.
The area continues to demonstrate strong exploration potential. In the third quarter, Aker BP successfully completed the Omega Alfa exploration campaign in the North Sea, resulting in a significant oil discovery with estimated recoverable volumes of 96–134 mmboe. At the end of the quarter, drilling of the Natrudstilen prospect was ongoing.
In January 2024, Oslo District Court ruled that the Ministry of Energy's approvals of the PDOs for the Breidablikk, Tyrving, and Yggdrasil fields were invalid due to procedural errors specifically, the failure to assess end-user combustion emissions. A temporary injunction initially halted the issuance of new permits based on these PDOs.
The ruling and injunction were appealed by the Norwegian state to the Borgarting Court of Appeal, which in March 2024 decided to defer enforcement of the injunction, allowing permitting activities to continue. In October 2024, the Court of Appeal lifted the injunction. This decision was subsequently appealed by environmental organisations to the Supreme Court, which heard the case in March 2025 and issued its ruling in April. The Supreme Court returned the question of the temporary injunction to the Court of Appeal for renewed consideration.
The Borgarting Court of Appeal is scheduled to hear the case in the first week of September 2025, with a ruling expected in October.
On 2 June 2025, Greenpeace filed a new petition for a temporary injunction with the Oslo District Court. The petition was dismissed, as the court deemed it to be a repetition of the claim already pending before the Court of Appeal.
This latest ruling has no impact on the validity of Aker BP's PDO approvals. The company is not a party to the case. Tyrving commenced production in September 2024, and the Yggdrasil project continues to progress according to plan.
Total exploration spend in the third quarter amounted to USD 151 million (USD 110 million in Q2 2025), with USD 72 million (USD 60 million) recognised as exploration expenses. These figures include costs related to dry wells, seismic data, area fees, field evaluation, and geological and geophysical work.
The Omega Alfa campaign in the North Sea resulted in one of Norway's largest oil discoveries in a decade, adding 96-134 mmboe to the Yggdrasil area. Five targets were drilled via a multilateral well in licences PL873, PL873B, and PL1249, operated by Aker BP with ownership shares of 38–48 percent.
Other exploration activities in the quarter included:
In July, Aker BP entered into an agreement with Japex Norge AS to strengthen its North Sea portfolio. The transaction includes a swap of a 10 percent interest in the Alve Nord development (PL127C) and a 3.5 percent interest in the Verdande development (PL127/PL127DS) in exchange for Japex's Northern North Sea assets and a cash consideration of USD 14 million. Aker BP will acquire a 15 percent interest in the Kjøttkake discovery (PL1182S), increasing its total share to 45 percent, a 10 percent interest in the Kveikje discovery (PL293B/PL293CS), and a 20 percent interest in PL1212S. The effective date is 1 January 2025. The transaction was completed in October and is thus not included in the Q3 figures.
HSSE is always the number one priority in all of Aker BP's activities. The company strives to ensure that all its operations, drilling campaigns and projects are carried out under the highest HSSE standards.
| KEY HSSE INDICATORS | UNIT | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 | Q4 2024 | Q3 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total recordable injury frequency (TRIF) L12M | Per mill. working hours |
1.7 | 2.3 | 1.9 | 1.8 | 2.0 |
| Serious incident frequency (SIF) L12M | Per mill. working hours |
0.2 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.7 |
| Acute spill | Count | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Process safety events Tier 1 and 2 | Count | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| GHG emissions intensity, equity share (scope 1&2) | Kg CO2e/boe | 2.9 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.5 | 2.4 |
The twelve-month rolling average for Total Recordable Injury Frequency (TRIF) declined to 1.7 following four reported incidents in the second quarter. Of these, three were classified as lost-time injuries and one required medical treatment without resulting in employee absence.
The Serious Incident Frequency (SIF) increased to 0.2 as there were two incidents during the third quarter. A fall, which also counted as a TRIF case, with potential fatality, and a dropped-object incident with similar potential but no actual harm.
All incidents are routinely investigated to identify root causes and improve safety standards.
Aker BP recorded one minor spill in the quarter. The spill occurred during installation of a subsea template and was caused by a leaking bleed-off valve, resulting in water-based hydraulic control fluid being spilled to sea.
No process safety events were reported in the third quarter.
Aker BP's greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions intensity for the third quarter was 2.9 (2.8) kg CO2e per boe.
While the broader geopolitical and macroeconomic environment remains uncertain, Aker BP is well positioned to navigate volatility. With a robust balance sheet, substantial liquidity, industry-leading low costs, and a portfolio of resilient, low break-even, high-return investments, the company continues to deliver strong performance.
The Board is confident that Aker BP is well equipped to manage the current environment while remaining firmly focused on longterm value creation for its shareholders.
Aker BP has updated its financial guidance for 2025 as follows (previous guidance in brackets):
• Production: 410–425 mboepd (400–420 mboepd)
• Production cost: USD ~7 per boe (unchanged)
• Capex: USD ~6.5 billion (unchanged)
• Exploration spend: USD ~500 million (USD ~450 million) • Abandonment spend: USD ~100 million (unchanged)
• Dividend: USD 0.63 per share per quarter, annualised at USD 2.52 per share (unchanged)
Forward-looking statements in this report reflect current views about future events and are, by their nature, subject to significant risks and uncertainties because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that may or may not occur in the future and may not be within our control. All figures are presented in USD unless otherwise stated, and figures in brackets apply to the previous quarter.
| Group | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 | Q2 | Q3 | 01.0130.09. | |||
| (USD million) | Note | 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 |
| Petroleum revenues | 2,528.7 | 2,533.4 | 2,822.4 | 8,212.1 | 9,217.1 | |
| Other income | 69.9 | 50.7 | 35.2 | 171.3 | 94.6 | |
| Total income | 1 | 2,598.5 | 2,584.1 | 2,857.6 | 8,383.4 | 9,311.7 |
| Production expenses | 2 | 246.2 | 285.1 | 186.1 | 809.7 | 687.3 |
| Exploration expenses | 3 | 71.9 | 59.8 | 40.0 | 239.0 | 215.8 |
| Depreciation | 6 | 614.7 | 591.4 | 613.9 | 1,897.1 | 1,794.3 |
| Impairments | 6,7 | 172.5 | 716.7 | 303.5 | 1,077.8 | 386.2 |
| Other operating expenses | 18.3 | 15.8 | 19.2 | 48.5 | 43.4 | |
| Total operating expenses | 1,123.6 | 1,668.8 | 1,162.8 | 4,072.1 | 3,127.0 | |
| Operating profit/loss | 1,474.9 | 915.3 | 1,694.9 | 4,311.3 | 6,184.7 | |
| Interest income | 28.5 | 35.3 | 42.8 | 106.4 | 115.2 | |
| Other financial income | 51.4 | 155.2 | 68.1 | 510.3 | 153.4 | |
| Interest expenses | 16.2 | 18.3 | 24.2 | 46.2 | 79.8 | |
| Other financial expenses | 112.2 | 235.2 | 154.4 | 668.3 | 376.8 | |
| Net financial items | 4 | -48.5 | -63.0 | -67.8 | -97.9 | -188.0 |
| Profit/loss before taxes | 1,426.4 | 852.3 | 1,627.1 | 4,213.4 | 5,996.7 | |
| Tax expense (+)/income (-) | 5 | 1,140.9 | 1,176.3 | 1,453.7 | 3,935.8 | 4,730.8 |
| Net profit/loss | 285.5 | -324.0 | 173.4 | 277.6 | 1,265.9 | |
| Weighted average no. of shares outstanding basic and diluted | 630,465,201 | 631,458,608 | 630,786,689 | 631,290,842 | 631,077,878 | |
| Basic and diluted earnings/loss USD per share | 0.45 | -0.51 | 0.27 | 0.44 | 2.01 |
| Group | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 | Q2 | Q3 | 01.0130.09. | |||
| (USD million) | Note | 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 |
| Profit/loss for the period | 285.5 | -324.0 | 173.4 | 277.6 | 1,265.9 | |
| Total comprehensive income/loss in period | 285.5 | -324.0 | 173.4 | 277.6 | 1,265.9 |
| Group | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (USD million) | Note | 30.09.2025 | 30.06.2025 | 31.12.2024 | 30.09.2024 |
| ASSETS | |||||
| Intangible assets | |||||
| Goodwill | 6 | 11,678.8 | 11,851.3 | 12,756.6 | 12,756.6 |
| Capitalised exploration expenditures | 6 | 580.1 | 502.1 | 420.4 | 486.1 |
| Other intangible assets | 6 | 1,791.7 | 1,840.5 | 1,937.6 | 1,990.8 |
| Tangible fixed assets | |||||
| Property, plant and equipment | 6 | 24,024.6 | 22,421.3 | 20,238.4 | 19,802.6 |
| Right-of-use assets | 6 | 935.7 | 969.0 | 578.8 | 673.4 |
| Financial assets | |||||
| Long-term receivables | 81.4 | 79.5 | 69.0 | 80.7 | |
| Other non-current assets | 24.1 | 24.6 | 22.6 | 104.7 | |
| Long-term derivatives | 13 | 68.9 | 85.7 | 5.0 | 26.1 |
| Total non-current assets | 39,185.3 | 37,774.0 | 36,028.4 | 35,921.0 | |
| Inventories | |||||
| Inventories | 476.6 | 425.8 | 305.9 | 255.3 | |
| Financial assets | |||||
| Trade receivables | 755.3 | 645.3 | 914.9 | 676.4 | |
| Other short-term receivables | 8 | 1,020.0 | 869.4 | 796.4 | 668.6 |
| Financial investments | 9 | 300.0 | 300.0 | - | - |
| Short-term derivatives | 13 | 94.6 | 117.4 | 0.3 | 24.5 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | |||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 10 | 2,343.6 | 2,745.5 | 4,146.9 | 4,147.4 |
| Total current assets | 4,990.1 | 5,103.3 | 6,164.5 | 5,772.0 | |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 44,175.4 | 42,877.3 | 42,192.9 | 41,693.0 |
| Group | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (USD million) | Note | 30.09.2025 | 30.06.2025 | 31.12.2024 | 30.09.2024 |
| EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | |||||
| Equity | |||||
| Share capital | 84.3 | 84.3 | 84.3 | 84.3 | |
| Share premium | 12,946.6 | 12,946.6 | 12,946.6 | 12,946.6 | |
| Other equity | -1,292.7 | -1,180.2 | -339.9 | -554.2 | |
| Total equity | 11,738.3 | 11,850.8 | 12,691.1 | 12,476.8 | |
| Non-current liabilities | |||||
| Deferred taxes | 5 | 15,445.4 | 14,446.9 | 12,990.0 | 12,363.2 |
| Long-term abandonment provision | 12 | 4,476.6 | 4,199.0 | 4,147.7 | 4,584.6 |
| Long-term bonds | 11 | 7,362.7 | 7,455.5 | 7,336.8 | 6,577.7 |
| Long-term derivatives | 13 | - | 0.1 | 55.3 | 1.2 |
| Long-term lease debt | 15 | 695.1 | 739.8 | 458.0 | 538.1 |
| Other non-current liabilities | - | - | - | 1.0 | |
| Total non-current liabilities | 27,979.9 | 26,841.3 | 24,987.8 | 24,065.7 | |
| Current liabilities | |||||
| Trade creditors | 459.2 | 254.1 | 329.1 | 355.3 | |
| Short-term bonds | 11 | 302.6 | 171.9 | 160.8 | 161.4 |
| Accrued public charges and indirect taxes | 45.9 | 36.7 | 40.8 | 37.1 | |
| Tax payable | 5 | 1,646.4 | 1,781.0 | 2,433.6 | 2,903.8 |
| Short-term derivatives | 13 | 2.1 | 1.6 | 151.7 | 28.0 |
| Short-term abandonment provision | 12 | 94.9 | 92.8 | 131.7 | 125.4 |
| Short-term lease debt | 15 | 353.8 | 340.8 | 217.7 | 222.1 |
| Other current liabilities | 14 | 1,552.3 | 1,506.4 | 1,048.5 | 1,317.5 |
| Total current liabilities | 4,457.2 | 4,185.3 | 4,514.0 | 5,150.5 | |
| Total liabilities | 32,437.1 | 31,026.6 | 29,501.7 | 29,216.2 | |
| TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 44,175.4 | 42,877.3 | 42,192.9 | 41,693.0 |
| Other equity | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other comprehensive income | ||||||||
| Share | Other paid-in | Actuarial | Foreign currency translation |
Accumulated | Total other | |||
| (USD million) | Share capital | premium | capital | gains/losses | reserves | deficit | equity | Total equity |
| Equity as of 31.12.2023 | 84.3 | 12,946.6 | 573.1 | -0.2 | 179.8 | -1,421.6 | -668.8 | 12,362.2 |
| Dividend distributed | - | - | - | - | - | -758.4 | -758.4 | -758.4 |
| Profit/loss for the period | - | - | - | - | - | 1,092.6 | 1,092.6 | 1,092.6 |
| Purchase of treasury shares | - | - | - | - | - | -12.2 | -12.2 | -12.2 |
| Share-based payments | - | - | - | - | - | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Equity as of 30.06.2024 | 84.3 | 12,946.6 | 573.1 | -0.2 | 179.8 | -1,099.2 | -346.4 | 12,684.5 |
| Dividend distributed | - | - | - | - | - | -379.2 | -379.2 | -379.2 |
| Profit/loss for the period | - | - | - | - | - | 173.4 | 173.4 | 173.4 |
| Purchase of treasury shares | - | - | - | - | - | -2.2 | -2.2 | -2.2 |
| Share-based payments | - | - | - | - | - | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Equity as of 30.09.2024 | 84.3 | 12,946.6 | 573.1 | -0.2 | 179.8 | -1,307.0 | -554.2 | 12,476.8 |
| Dividend distributed | - | - | - | - | - | -379.2 | -379.2 | -379.2 |
| Profit/loss for the period | - | - | - | - | - | 561.8 | 561.8 | 561.8 |
| Sale of treasury shares | - | - | - | - | - | 31.4 | 31.4 | 31.4 |
| Share-based payments | - | - | - | - | - | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Other comprehensive income for the period | - | - | - | 0.1 | - | - | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Equity as of 31.12.2024 | 84.3 | 12,946.6 | 573.1 | -0.1 | 179.8 | -1,092.7 | -339.9 | 12,691.1 |
| Dividend distributed | - | - | - | - | - | -796.3 | -796.3 | -796.3 |
| Profit/loss for the period | - | - | - | - | - | -7.8 | -7.8 | -7.8 |
| Purchase of treasury shares | - | - | - | - | - | -36.8 | -36.8 | -36.8 |
| Share-based payments | - | - | - | - | - | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Equity as of 30.06.2025 | 84.3 | 12,946.6 | 573.1 | -0.1 | 179.8 | -1,933.1 | -1,180.2 | 11,850.8 |
| Dividend distributed | - | - | - | - | - | -398.2 | -398.2 | -398.2 |
| Profit/loss for the period | - | - | - | - | - | 285.5 | 285.5 | 285.5 |
| Share-based payments | - | - | - | - | - | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Equity as of 30.09.2025 | 84.3 | 12,946.6 | 573.1 | -0.1 | 179.8 | -2,045.5 | -1,292.7 | 11,738.3 |
| Group | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 | Q2 | Q3 | 01.0130.09. | ||||
| (USD million) | Note | 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | |
| CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES | |||||||
| Profit/loss before taxes | 1,426.4 | 852.3 | 1,627.1 | 4,213.4 | 5,996.7 | ||
| Taxes paid | 5 | -295.3 | -1,571.2 | -458.2 | -2,584.3 | -3,597.9 | |
| Taxes refunded | 5 | - | 0.2 | 34.3 | 0.2 | 34.3 | |
| Depreciation | 6 | 614.7 | 591.4 | 613.9 | 1,897.1 | 1,794.3 | |
| Impairment | 6,7 | 172.5 | 716.7 | 303.5 | 1,077.8 | 386.2 | |
| Expensed capitalised dry wells | 3,6 | 24.2 | 28.2 | 3.8 | 127.5 | 114.8 | |
| Accretion expenses related to abandonment provision | 4,12 | 47.9 | 47.1 | 46.0 | 141.1 | 139.5 | |
| Total interest expenses | 4 | 16.2 | 18.3 | 24.2 | 46.2 | 79.8 | |
| Changes in unrealised gain/loss in derivatives | 1,4 | 46.7 | -88.3 | -59.9 | -356.4 | 131.5 | |
| Foreign currency exchange on bonds, tax payable and cash and | |||||||
| cash equivalents | 28.8 | 173.2 | 56.8 | 423.4 | -87.6 | ||
| Changes in inventories and trade creditors/receivables | 44.3 | 128.8 | 585.9 | 119.0 | 210.7 | ||
| Changes in other working capital items | -95.5 | 351.6 | -15.2 | 285.3 | 166.4 | ||
| Changes in other balance sheet items, and other non-cash items | -8.3 | -8.0 | -5.6 | -18.2 | -8.8 | ||
| NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES | 2,022.6 | 1,240.1 | 2,756.5 | 5,372.1 | 5,360.0 | ||
| CASH FLOW FROM INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES | |||||||
| Payment for removal and decommissioning of oil fields | 12 | -9.7 | -32.1 | -66.5 | -64.7 | -191.8 | |
| Disbursements on investments in fixed assets (excluding capitalised interest) | 6 | -1,764.9 | -1,799.5 | -1,257.5 | -4,868.4 | -3,501.6 | |
| Disbursements on investments in capitalised exploration expenditures | 6 | -96.0 | -66.9 | -77.5 | -260.1 | -255.4 | |
| Investments in financial assets | 9 | - | -300.0 | - | -300.0 | - | |
| NET CASH FLOW FROM INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES | -1,870.5 | -2,198.5 | -1,401.6 | -5,493.3 | -3,948.8 | ||
| CASH FLOW FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES | |||||||
| Net drawdown/repayment/fees related to revolving credit facility | - | - | -1.5 | - | -1.5 | ||
| Repayment of bonds | - | - | - | -63.6 | - | ||
| Net proceeds from bond issue | - | - | - | - | 806.6 | ||
| Interest paid (including interest element of lease payments) | -67.8 | -150.8 | -66.9 | -285.7 | -207.0 | ||
| Payments on lease debt related to investments in fixed assets | -31.0 | -23.6 | -11.1 | -68.3 | -41.7 | ||
| Payments on other lease debt | -49.7 | -35.4 | -30.5 | -129.6 | -76.8 | ||
| Paid dividend Net purchase/sale of treasury shares |
-398.2 - |
-398.2 -36.8 |
-379.2 -2.2 |
-1,194.5 -36.8 |
-1,137.6 -14.4 |
||
| NET CASH FLOW FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES | -546.7 | -644.8 | -491.4 | -1,778.5 | -672.4 | ||
| Net change in cash and cash equivalents | -394.6 | -1,603.3 | 863.5 | -1,899.7 | 738.9 | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents at start of period | 2,745.5 | 4,282.9 | 3,233.3 | 4,146.9 | 3,388.4 | ||
| Effect of exchange rate fluctuation on cash and cash equivalents | -7.3 | 65.9 | 50.5 | 96.3 | 20.1 | ||
| CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD | 10 | 2,343.6 | 2,745.5 | 4,147.4 | 2,343.6 | 4,147.4 | |
| SPECIFICATION OF CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD | |||||||
| Bank deposits, cash and cash equivalents | 2,313.1 | 2,716.6 | 4,125.1 | 2,313.1 | 4,125.1 | ||
| Restricted bank deposits | 30.5 | 28.9 | 22.3 | 30.5 | 22.3 | ||
| CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD | 10 | 2,343.6 | 2,745.5 | 4,147.4 | 2,343.6 | 4,147.4 |
(All figures in USD million unless otherwise stated)
These unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements ('interim financial statement') have been prepared in accordance with the IFRS® Accounting Standards as adopted by the EU IAS 34 'Interim Financial Reporting', thus the interim financial statements do not include all information required by IFRS and should be read in conjunction with the group's 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 been subject to a review in accordance with the International Standard on Review Engagements 2410 Review of Interim Financial Information Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity.
These interim financial statements were authorised for issue by the company's board of directors on 21 October 2025.
The accounting principles used for this interim report are consistent with those used in the company's 2024 annual financial statements, except for certain changes in presentation. Accrued interest on bonds is now presented as short-term bond debt, whereas before 2025 it was classified under other current liabilities. Additionally, the last line item in the cash flow statement, previously (before 2025) referred to as 'changes in other balance sheet items', has been divided into three new line items to provide more detailed information regarding cash flow. Comparative figures have been adjusted accordingly.
In preparing these interim financial statements, management has made judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, income and expense. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The significant judgements made by management in applying the group's accounting policies and the key sources of estimation uncertainty are in all material respects the same as those that were applied in the group's 2024 annual financial statements.
| Group | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 | Q2 | Q3 | 01.0130.09. | ||
| Breakdown of petroleum revenues (USD million) | 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 |
| Sales of liquids | 2,199.2 | 2,169.7 | 2,548.0 | 7,028.3 | 8,307.7 |
| Sales of gas | 326.7 | 360.5 | 271.0 | 1,174.3 | 898.7 |
| Tariff income | 2.7 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 9.5 | 10.7 |
| Total petroleum revenues | 2,528.7 | 2,533.4 | 2,822.4 | 8,212.1 | 9,217.1 |
| Sales of liquids (boe million) | 31.3 | 32.4 | 31.7 | 99.2 | 101.1 |
| Sales of gas (boe million) | 5.2 | 5.2 | 4.3 | 16.1 | 15.8 |
| Other income (USD million) | |||||
| Realised gain (+)/loss (-) on commodity derivatives | -3.8 | -2.4 | -0.0 | -7.3 | 0.3 |
| Unrealised gain (+)/loss (-) on commodity derivatives | -2.9 | 3.9 | -0.8 | -0.5 | -1.0 |
| Other income1) | 76.6 | 49.3 | 36.0 | 179.1 | 95.3 |
| Total other income | 69.9 | 50.7 | 35.2 | 171.3 | 94.6 |
1) The figure includes partner coverage of assets recognised on gross basis in the balance sheet and used in operated activity.
| Group | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 | Q2 | Q3 | 01.0130.09. | |||||
| Breakdown of production expenses (USD million) | 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | |||
| Cost of operations | 201.1 | 195.4 | 185.9 | 575.2 | 533.8 | |||
| Shipping and handling | 72.9 | 62.6 | 53.5 | 200.3 | 185.6 | |||
| Environmental taxes | 16.9 | 16.2 | 10.8 | 47.3 | 35.4 | |||
| Production expenses based on produced volumes | 290.9 | 274.2 | 250.3 | 822.8 | 754.8 | |||
| Adjustment for over (+)/underlift (-) | -44.7 | 10.9 | -64.1 | -13.1 | -67.4 | |||
| Production expenses based on sold volumes | 246.2 | 285.1 | 186.1 | 809.7 | 687.3 | |||
| Total produced volumes (boe million) | 38.1 | 37.8 | 38.2 | 115.6 | 119.3 | |||
| Production expenses per boe produced (USD/boe) | 7.6 | 7.3 | 6.6 | 7.1 | 6.3 |
| Group | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 | Q2 | Q3 | 01.0130.09. | ||||
| Breakdown of exploration expenses (USD million) | 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | ||
| Seismic | 15.6 | 2.4 | 8.9 | 26.2 | 21.7 | ||
| Area fee | 3.2 | 4.8 | 4.3 | 12.3 | 10.2 | ||
| Field evaluation | 10.3 | 9.4 | 10.3 | 25.2 | 28.3 | ||
| Dry well expenses1) | 24.2 | 28.2 | 3.8 | 127.5 | 114.8 | ||
| G&G and other exploration expenses | 18.6 | 15.0 | 12.7 | 47.9 | 40.8 | ||
| Total exploration expenses | 71.9 | 59.8 | 40.0 | 239.0 | 215.8 |
1) Dry well expenses in Q3 2025 are mainly related to Skrustikke and Narvi.
| Group | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 | Q2 | Q3 | 01.0130.09. | ||
| (USD million) | 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 |
| Interest income | 28.5 | 35.3 | 42.8 | 106.4 | 115.2 |
| Realised gains on derivatives | 49.7 | 77.7 | 7.0 | 153.1 | 51.9 |
| Change in fair value of derivatives | 1.7 | 77.5 | 61.0 | 356.9 | 4.8 |
| Net currency gains | - | - | - | - | 96.1 |
| Other financial income | - | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
| Total other financial income | 51.4 | 155.2 | 68.1 | 510.3 | 153.4 |
| Interest expenses | 84.8 | 93.5 | 68.3 | 267.0 | 183.6 |
| Interest on lease debt | 13.7 | 12.4 | 9.5 | 35.1 | 28.6 |
| Amortised loan costs1) | 7.3 | 7.7 | 11.7 | 22.9 | 34.8 |
| Capitalised borrowing costs, development projects | -89.7 | -95.2 | -65.4 | -278.9 | -167.2 |
| Total interest expenses | 16.2 | 18.3 | 24.2 | 46.2 | 79.8 |
| Net currency loss | 25.6 | 188.2 | 60.5 | 452.9 | - |
| Realised loss on derivatives | 0.2 | 0.0 | 47.3 | 74.1 | 100.3 |
| Change in fair value of derivatives | 38.5 | - | 0.4 | - | 135.4 |
| Accretion expenses related to abandonment provision | 47.9 | 47.1 | 46.0 | 141.1 | 139.5 |
| Other financial expenses | -0.0 | -0.0 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 1.6 |
| Total other financial expenses | 112.2 | 235.2 | 154.4 | 668.3 | 376.8 |
| Net financial items | -48.5 | -63.0 | -67.8 | -97.9 | -188.0 |
1) The figure mainly consists of the amortisation of the difference between fair value and nominal value on the bonds acquired in the Lundin transaction in 2022.
| Group | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 | Q2 | Q3 | 01.0130.09. | ||
| Tax for the period (USD million) | 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 |
| Current year tax payable/receivable | 141.8 | 200.4 | 781.3 | 1,503.3 | 3,024.2 |
| Change in current year deferred tax | 998.6 | 975.9 | 671.8 | 2,432.0 | 1,771.5 |
| Prior period adjustments | 0.5 | -0.0 | 0.7 | 0.5 | -64.9 |
| Tax expense (+)/income (-) | 1,140.9 | 1,176.3 | 1,453.7 | 3,935.8 | 4,730.8 |
| Group | |||||
| 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | |||
| Calculated tax payable (-)/tax receivable (+) (USD million) | Q3 | 01.0130.06. | 01.0131.12. | ||
| Tax payable/receivable at beginning of period | -1,781.0 | -2,433.6 | -3,599.9 | ||
| Current year tax payable/receivable | -141.8 | -1,361.5 | -3,883.1 | ||
| Net tax payment/refund | 295.3 | 2,288.8 | 4,727.5 | ||
| Prior period adjustments and change in estimate of uncertain tax positions | -0.6 | 23.9 | 50.4 | ||
| Currency movements of tax payable/receivable | -18.3 | -298.6 | 271.4 | ||
| Net tax payable (-)/receivable (+) | -1,646.4 | -1,781.0 | -2,433.6 | ||
| Group | |||||
| 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | |||
| Deferred tax liability (-)/asset (+) (USD million) | Q3 | 01.0130.06. | 01.0131.12. | ||
| Deferred tax liability/asset at beginning of period | -14,446.9 | -12,990.0 | -10,592.3 | ||
| Change in current year deferred tax | -998.6 | -1,433.4 | -2,398.3 | ||
| Prior period adjustments | 0.1 | -23.4 | 0.5 |
| Group | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 | Q2 | Q3 | 01.0130.09. | ||
| Reconciliation of tax expense (USD million) | 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 |
| 78% tax rate on profit/loss before tax | 1,112.6 | 664.8 | 1,269.2 | 3,286.6 | 4,677.7 |
| Tax effect of uplift | -143.3 | -136.7 | -98.2 | -378.0 | -267.3 |
| Permanent difference on impairment | 134.6 | 559.1 | 236.8 | 840.7 | 301.2 |
| Foreign currency translation of monetary items other than USD | 18.4 | 143.3 | 46.9 | 342.7 | -73.4 |
| Foreign currency translation of monetary items other than NOK | 9.2 | 17.3 | 5.1 | 67.3 | -16.7 |
| Tax effect of financial and other 22% items | 39.6 | -29.7 | 24.3 | -82.9 | 152.8 |
| Currency movements of tax balances | -14.7 | -49.2 | -20.9 | -135.0 | 27.9 |
| Other permanent differences, prior period adjustments and change in | -15.6 | 7.4 | -9.4 | -5.7 | -71.4 |
| estimate of uncertain tax positions | |||||
| Tax expense (+)/income (-) | 1,140.9 | 1,176.3 | 1,453.7 | 3,935.8 | 4,730.8 |
Deferred tax charged to other comprehensive income - - 0.0 Net deferred tax liability (-)/asset (+) -15,445.4 -14,446.9 -12,990.0
The financial statements of the company are presented in USD, its functional currency. However, as per statutory regulations, current taxes are calculated as if NOK was the functional currency. Consequently, when determining taxable income, currency gains and losses from the financial statements are replaced with the translation effect of monetary items other than NOK. Tax balances are maintained in NOK and converted to USD using the period-end exchange rate. These adjustments can influence the effective tax rate, due to fluctuations in the exchange rate between NOK and USD.
| Property, plant and equipment | Assets under | Production facilities |
Fixtures and fittings, office |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (USD million) | development | including wells | machinery | Total |
| Book value 31.12.2024 | 7,530.7 | 12,654.9 | 52.9 | 20,238.4 |
| Acquisition cost 31.12.2024 | 7,564.7 | 23,436.6 | 307.9 | 31,309.1 |
| Additions | 3,158.8 | 95.7 | 13.8 | 3,268.3 |
| Disposals/retirement | - | - | - | - |
| Reclassification | 21.2 | -0.3 | 13.5 | 34.4 |
| Acquisition cost 30.06.2025 | 10,744.7 | 23,532.1 | 335.1 | 34,611.9 |
| Accumulated depreciation and impairments 31.12.2024 | 34.0 | 10,781.7 | 255.0 | 11,070.7 |
| Depreciation | - | 1,108.7 | 11.1 | 1,119.9 |
| Impairment/reversal (-) | - | - | - | - |
| Disposals/retirement depreciation | - | - | - | - |
| Accumulated depreciation and impairments 30.06.2025 | 34.0 | 11,890.4 | 266.1 | 12,190.6 |
| Book value 30.06.2025 | 10,710.7 | 11,641.6 | 69.0 | 22,421.3 |
| Acquisition cost 30.06.2025 | 10,744.7 | 23,532.1 | 335.1 | 34,611.9 |
| Additions | 1,867.5 | 190.1 | 37.5 | 2,095.1 |
| Disposals/retirement | - | - | - | - |
| Reclassification | 8.0 | 0.1 | 19.7 | 27.7 |
| Acquisition cost 30.09.2025 | 12,620.2 | 23,722.2 | 392.3 | 36,734.7 |
| Accumulated depreciation and impairments 30.06.2025 | 34.0 | 11,890.4 | 266.1 | 12,190.6 |
| Depreciation | - | 512.2 | 7.3 | 519.5 |
| Impairment/reversal (-) | - | - | - | - |
| Disposals/retirement depreciation | - | - | - | - |
| Accumulated depreciation and impairments 30.09.2025 | 34.0 | 12,402.6 | 273.5 | 12,710.1 |
| Book value 30.09.2025 | 12,586.2 | 11,319.6 | 118.8 | 24,024.6 |
Production facilities, including wells, are depreciated in accordance with the unit-of-production method. Office machinery, fixtures and fittings etc. are depreciated using the straight-line method over their useful life, i.e. 3-5 years. Estimated future removal and decommissioning costs are included as part of cost of production facilities or fields under development.
| (USD million) | Drilling Rigs | Boats | Office | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book value 31.12.2024 | 521.0 | 30.8 | 25.8 | 1.2 | 578.8 |
| Acquisition cost 31.12.2024 | 618.5 | 51.2 | 74.8 | 2.3 | 746.8 |
| Additions | 439.6 | = | 70.3 | 0.7 | 510.7 |
| Allocated to abandonment activity | -1.8 | = | - | - | -1.8 |
| Disposals/retirement | = | - | - | - | - |
| Reclassification | -55.3 | - | - | - | -55.3 |
| Acquisition cost 30.06.2025 | 1,001.1 | 51.2 | 145.1 | 3.0 | 1,200.4 |
| Accumulated depreciation and impairments 31.12.2024 | 97.5 | 20.4 | 49.0 | 1.1 | 168.0 |
| Depreciation | 51.9 | 3.3 | 8.2 | 0.1 | 63.5 |
| Impairment/reversal (-) | = | = | = | - | - |
| Disposals/retirement depreciation | = | - | - | - | - |
| Accumulated depreciation and impairments 30.06.2025 | 149.4 | 23.8 | 57.2 | 1.1 | 231.5 |
| Book value 30.06.2025 | 851.7 | 27.5 | 87.9 | 1.9 | 969.0 |
| Acquisition cost 30.06.2025 | 1,001.1 | 51.2 | 145.1 | 3.0 | 1,200.4 |
| Additions 1) | = | = | 47.0 | - | 47.0 |
| Allocated to abandonment activity | - | - | = | - | - |
| Disposals/retirement | - | - | - | - | - |
| Reclassification 2) | -34.1 | = | = | - | -34.1 |
| Acquisition cost 30.09.2025 | 967.0 | 51.2 | 192.1 | 3.0 | 1,213.4 |
| Accumulated depreciation and impairments 30.06.2025 | 149.4 | 23.8 | 57.2 | 1.1 | 231.5 |
| Depreciation | 39.5 | 1.7 | 5.0 | 0.0 | 46.2 |
| Impairment/reversal (-) | - | - | - | - | - |
| Disposals/retirement depreciation | - | - | - | - | - |
| Accumulated depreciation and impairments 30.09.2025 | 188.9 | 25.4 | 62.1 | 1.2 | 277.7 |
| Book value 30.09.2025 | 778.1 | 25.8 | 130.0 | 1.8 | 935.7 |
<sup>1) Mainly related to new Stavanger office.
Right-of-use assets are depreciated linearly over the lifetime of the related lease contract.
$^{2)}$ Reclassified to tangible and intangible assets in line with the activity of the right-of-use asset.
| Capitalised | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| exploration | Other intangible assets | ||||
| (USD million) | Goodwill | expenditures | Depreciated | Not depreciated | Total |
| Book value 31.12.2024 | 12,756.6 | 420.4 | 1,247.7 | 689.9 | 1,937.6 |
| Acquisition cost 31.12.2024 | 15,014.1 | 674.7 | 2,568.5 | 825.4 | 3,393.9 |
| Additions | - | 164.1 | - | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Disposals/retirement/expensed dry wells | - | -103.3 | - | - | - |
| Reclassification | - | 20.9 | - | - | - |
| Acquisition cost 30.06.2025 | 15,014.1 | 756.4 | 2,568.5 | 827.4 | 3,395.9 |
| Accumulated depreciation and impairments 31.12.2024 | 2,257.5 | 254.4 | 1,320.8 | 135.5 | 1,456.3 |
| Depreciation | - | - | 99.1 | - | 99.1 |
| Impairment/reversal (-) | 905.2 | - | - | - | - |
| Disposals/retirement depreciation | - | - | - | - | - |
| Accumulated depreciation and impairments 30.06.2025 | 3,162.8 | 254.4 | 1,419.9 | 135.5 | 1,555.4 |
| Book value 30.06.2025 | 11,851.3 | 502.1 | 1,148.6 | 691.9 | 1,840.5 |
| Acquisition cost 30.06.2025 | 15,014.1 | 756.4 | 2,568.5 | 827.4 | 3,395.9 |
| Additions | - | 96.0 | - | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Disposals/retirement/expensed dry wells | - | -24.2 | - | - | - |
| Reclassification | - | 6.3 | - | - | - |
| Acquisition cost 30.09.2025 | 15,014.1 | 834.5 | 2,568.5 | 827.5 | 3,396.1 |
| Accumulated depreciation and impairments 30.06.2025 | 3,162.8 | 254.4 | 1,419.9 | 135.5 | 1,555.4 |
| Depreciation | - | - | 48.9 | - | 48.9 |
| Impairment/reversal (-) | 172.5 | - | - | - | - |
| Disposals/retirement depreciation | - | - | - | - | - |
| Accumulated depreciation and impairments 30.09.2025 | 3,335.3 | 254.4 | 1,468.8 | 135.5 | 1,604.3 |
| Book value 30.09.2025 | 11,678.8 | 580.1 | 1,099.7 | 692.1 | 1,791.7 |
Other intangible assets include both planned and producing projects on various fields. The producing projects are depreciated in line with the unit-of-production method for the applicable field.
| Group | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 | Q2 | Q3 | 01.0130.09. | ||
| Depreciation in the income statement (USD million) | 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 |
| Depreciation of tangible fixed assets | 519.5 | 514.4 | 545.7 | 1,639.4 | 1,596.0 |
| Depreciation of right-of-use assets | 46.2 | 30.2 | 21.9 | 109.7 | 60.2 |
| Depreciation of other intangible assets | 48.9 | 46.8 | 46.3 | 148.0 | 138.2 |
| Total depreciation in the income statement | 614.7 | 591.4 | 613.9 | 1,897.1 | 1,794.3 |
| Impairment in the income statement (USD million) | |||||
| Impairment/reversal of tangible fixed assets | - | - | - | - | - |
| Impairment/reversal of other intangible assets | - | - | - | - | - |
| Impairment/reversal of capitalised exploration expenditures | - | - | - | - | - |
| Impairment of goodwill | 172.5 | 716.7 | 303.5 | 1,077.8 | 386.2 |
| Total impairment in the income statement | 172.5 | 716.7 | 303.5 | 1,077.8 | 386.2 |
Impairment tests of individual cash-generating units are performed when impairment/reversal triggers are identified, and goodwill is tested for impairment at least annually. In Q3 2025, impairment tests have been performed for fixed assets and related intangible assets, including technical goodwill.
Impairment is recognised when the book value of an asset or a cash-generating unit, including associated goodwill, exceeds the recoverable amount. Correspondingly, a reversal of impairment is recognised when the recoverable amount exceeds the book value. Prior period impairment of goodwill is not subject to reversal. The recoverable amount is the higher of the asset's fair value less cost to sell and value in use. The impairment testing for Q3 has been performed in accordance with the fair value method (level 3 in the fair value hierarchy) and based on discounted cash flows. The expected future cash flow is discounted to the net present value by applying a discount rate after tax that reflects the current market valuation of the time value of money, and the specific risk related to the asset. The discount rate is derived from the weighted average cost of capital (WACC) for a market participant. Cash flows are projected for the estimated lifetime of the fields, which may extend beyond five years.
For producing licences and licences in the development phase, recoverable amount is estimated based on discounted future after tax cash flows. Below is an overview of the key assumptions applied for impairment testing purposes as of 30 September 2025.
Future price level is a key assumption and has significant impact on the net present value. Forecasted oil and gas prices are based on management's estimates and available market data. Information about market prices in the near future can be derived from the futures contract market. The information about future prices is less reliable on a long-term basis, as there are fewer observable market transactions going forward. In the impairment test, the oil and gas prices are therefore based on the forward curve from the beginning of Q4 2025 to the end of Q3 2028. From Q4 2028, the oil and gas prices are based on the company's long-term price assumptions. Long-term oil and gas price assumptions are unchanged from previous quarter.
The nominal oil prices applied in the impairment test are as follows:
| 2025 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominal oil prices (USD/boe) | Q3 | Q2 |
| 2025 | 66.8 | 66.5 |
| 2026 | 65.0 | 64.8 |
| 2027 | 65.0 | 65.2 |
| 2028 | 69.4 | 72.7 |
| From 2029 (in real 2025 terms) | 75.0 | 75.0 |
The nominal gas prices applied in the impairment test are as follows:
| 2025 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominal gas prices (GBP/therm) | Q3 | Q2 |
| 2025 | 0.81 | 0.84 |
| 2026 | 0.80 | 0.85 |
| 2027 | 0.77 | 0.78 |
| 2028 | 0.74 | 0.77 |
| From 2029 (in real 2025 terms) | 0.76 | 0.76 |
Future cash flows are calculated on the basis of expected production profiles and estimated proven and probable reserves including potentially additional risked volumes.
Future capex, opex and abandonment cost are calculated based on the expected production profiles and the best estimate of the related cost. The cost profiles include an estimated impact of the currently high cost escalation in the industry.
The post-tax nominal discount rate applied is 8.8 percent, consistent with the rate used in Q2 2025.
| 2025 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| USD/NOK | Q3 | Q2 |
| 2025 | 10.00 | 10.07 |
| 2026 | 10.02 | 10.06 |
| 2027 | 10.07 | 10.07 |
| 2028 | 10.08 | 10.03 |
| From 2029 | 10.00 | 10.00 |
The long-term currency rate is unchanged from previous quarter.
The long-term inflation rate is assumed to be 2.0 percent. The currently high cost escalation in the industry is reflected in the cash flows rather than in the inflation rate.
The technical goodwill recognised in previous business combinations is allocated to each CGU for the purpose of impairment testing. Hence, the impairment test of technical goodwill is included in the impairment testing of assets, and the technical goodwill is written down before the asset. The carrying value of the assets is the sum of tangible assets, intangible assets and technical goodwill as of the assessment date. In line with the methodology described in the annual report, deferred tax (from the date of acquisitions) reduces the net carrying value prior to the impairment charges. When deferred tax liabilities from the acquisitions decreases as a result of depreciation, more goodwill is as such exposed for impairment. This may lead to future impairment charges even though other assumptions remain stable.
Below is an overview of the impairment charge and the carrying value per cash generating unit where impairment has been recognised in Q3 2025:
| Johan Sverdrup | ||
|---|---|---|
| Cash-generating unit (USD million) | Valhall CGU | CGU |
| Net carrying value | 7,890.6 | 8,755.9 |
| Recoverable amount | 7,816.7 | 8,657.3 |
| Impairment/reversal (-) | 73.9 | 98.6 |
| Allocated as follows: | ||
| Technical goodwill | 73.9 | 98.6 |
| Other intangible assets/licence rights | - | - |
| Tangible fixed assets | - | - |
The impairment in Q3 is mainly related to decrease of deferred tax liabilities as described above, in addition to updated cost and production profiles.
The table below shows how the recorded impairment or reversal of impairment for the current period would be affected by changes in the various assumptions, given that the remaining assumptions are constant. The figures in the table below are in all material respect related to impairment of technical goodwill, which would have no impact on deferred tax.
| Change in impairment after | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Increase in | Decrease in | ||||
| Assumption (USD million) | Change | assumptions | assumptions | ||
| Oil and gas price forward period | +/- 50% | -172.5 | 2,842.6 | ||
| Oil and gas price long-term | +/- 20% | -172.5 | 2,442.9 | ||
| Production profile (reserves) | +/- 5% | -172.5 | 484.0 | ||
| Discount rate | +/- 1% point | 193.4 | -172.5 | ||
| Currency rate USD/NOK | +/- 2.0 NOK | -172.5 | 1,242.6 | ||
| Inflation | +/- 1% point | -172.5 | 416.0 |
| Group | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (USD million) | 30.09.2025 | 30.06.2025 | 31.12.2024 | 30.09.2024 |
| Prepayments | 553.0 | 502.7 | 390.8 | 344.2 |
| VAT receivable | 14.9 | 31.6 | 45.6 | 18.3 |
| Underlift of petroleum | 116.0 | 56.7 | 97.9 | 111.6 |
| Other receivables, mainly balances with licence partners | 336.1 | 278.4 | 262.1 | 194.5 |
| Total other short-term receivables | 1,020.0 | 869.4 | 796.4 | 668.6 |
| Group | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (USD million) | 30.09.2025 | 30.06.2025 | 31.12.2024 | 30.09.2024 | |
| Notes | 300.0 | 300.0 | - | - | |
| Financial investments | 300.0 | 300.0 | - | - |
In the second quarter of 2025, the company invested USD 300 million in liquid Notes. This investment will enhance returns on surplus cash while maintaining liquidity. The Notes have a maturity period of three years, with an option for the company to redeem them by providing three months' notice. The interest rate is based on SOFR plus a 0.55 percent margin. The Notes are rated A+ and are considered to have low credit risk.
| Group | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breakdown of cash and cash equivalents (USD million) | 30.09.2025 | 30.06.2025 | 31.12.2024 | 30.09.2024 | |
| Bank deposits | 2,213.1 | 2,716.6 | 4,125.8 | 4,125.1 | |
| Restricted bank deposits1) | 30.5 | 28.9 | 21.2 | 22.3 | |
| Cash equivalents2) | 100.0 | - | - | - | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 2,343.6 | 2,745.5 | 4,146.9 | 4,147.4 | |
| Undrawn RCF facility | 2,950.0 | 2,950.0 | 3,400.0 | 3,400.0 |
1) Mainly related to tax deduction account.
The RCF is undrawn as at 30 September 2025 and the remaining unamortised fees of USD 9.9 million related to the facility are therefore included in other noncurrent assets.
The senior unsecured Revolving Credit Facility (RCF) was established in May 2019 and currently consists of two tranches:
(1) Working Capital Facility with a committed amount of USD 1.3 billion until May 2026 (USD 1.4 billion until May 2025) and,
(2) Liquidity Facility with a committed amount of USD 1.65 billion until May 2026 (USD 2.0 billion until May 2025).
The interest rate for the Working Capital Facility is Term SOFR plus a margin of 1.00 percent and for the Liquidity Facility Term SOFR plus a margin of 0.75 percent.
In 2023, Aker BP signed a new USD 1.8 billion RCF. The new facility will have a forward date (availability date) at the same time as the existing RCF expires in 2026 and has a maturity in 2029. The facility includes one extension option with potential final maturity in 2030. The interest rate for the new facility is Term SOFR plus a margin of 0.85 percent.
Drawing under the Liquidity Facility and the new RCF will add a utilisation fee. A commitment fee of 35 percent of applicable margin is paid on the undrawn part of the Working Capital Facility and Liquidity Facility. For the new RCF, the commitment fee will not apply until the availability date in 2026.
The financial covenants are as follows:
The financial covenants in the group's current debt facilities exclude the effects from IFRS 16, and therefore cannot be directly derived from the group's financial statements. See reconciliations of Alternative Performance Measures for detailed information.
As at 30 September 2025, the Leverage Ratio is 0.49 and Interest Coverage Ratio is 43.7 (see APM section for further details).
In October 2025, Aker BP reached an agreement with a syndicate of banks to refinance its existing credit facilities into a new Revolving Credit Facility. The new facility will consist of two tranches. The first is a USD 2 billion Liquidity tranche maturing in 2030, including two extension options that could potentially extend the final maturity to 2032. The second tranche is a Working Capital tranche of minimum USD 1 billion, set to expire in 2028, with an extension option that may extend the maturity to 2029. The interest rates for both tranches are Term SOFR plus a margin of 0.85 percent. The transaction is expected to be signed by the end of October.
2) In the third quarter of 2025, the company invested USD 100 million in a financial instrument with Bank of America as the counterparty, which locks in a price differential that generates an implied return corresponding to Term SOFR plus a 0.30% margin. The contracts are rated A+, considered to carry low credit risk, and can be cancelled at any time without mark-to-market exposure and at no cost.
| Outstanding | Group | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior unsecured bonds (USD million) | amount | 30.09.2025 | 30.06.2025 | 31.12.2024 | 30.09.2024 |
| Senior Notes 2.875% (Sep 20/Jan 26)2) | USD 95.5 mill | - | - | 95.0 | 128.8 |
| Senior Notes 2.000% (Jul 21/Jul 26)2) | USD 104.8 mill | - | 101.9 | 100.5 | 674.0 |
| Senior Notes 5.600% (Jun 23/Jun 28) | USD 500 mill | 498.0 | 497.8 | 497.5 | 497.3 |
| Senior Notes 1.125% (May 21/May 29) | EUR 750 mill | 877.9 | 876.2 | 776.0 | 836.3 |
| Senior Notes 3.750% (Jan 20/Jan 30) | USD 1,000 mill | 996.6 | 996.4 | 996.0 | 995.8 |
| Senior Notes 4.000% (Sep 20/Jan 31) | USD 750 mill | 746.9 | 746.8 | 746.5 | 746.3 |
| Senior Notes 3.100% (Jul 21/Jul 31) | USD 1,000 mill | 891.8 | 887.2 | 877.9 | 873.2 |
| Senior Notes 4.000% (May 24/May 32) | EUR 750 mill | 874.2 | 872.4 | 772.0 | 832.5 |
| Senior Notes 6.000% (Jun 23/Jun 33) | USD 1,000 mill | 994.3 | 994.1 | 993.7 | 993.5 |
| Senior Notes 5.125% (Oct 24/Oct 34)1) | USD 750 mill | 742.9 | 742.7 | 742.0 | - |
| Senior Notes 5.800% (Oct 24/Oct 54)1) | USD 750 mill | 740.2 | 740.1 | 739.7 | - |
| Long-term bonds - book value | 7,362.7 | 7,455.5 | 7,336.8 | 6,577.7 | |
| Long-term bonds - fair value | 7,326.1 | 7,315.3 | 7,080.0 | 6,555.7 | |
| Senior Notes 3.000% (Jan 20/Jan 25)2) 3) | USD 63.6 mill | - | - | 63.5 | 95.2 |
| Senior Notes 2.875% (Sep 20/Jan 26)2) | USD 95.5 mill | 95.4 | 95.2 | - | - |
| Senior Notes 2.000% (Jul 21/Jul 26)2) | USD 104.8 mill | 102.6 | - | - | - |
| Accrued interest bonds4) | 104.7 | 76.7 | 97.3 | 66.2 | |
| Short-term bonds - book value | 302.6 | 171.9 | 160.8 | 161.4 | |
| Short-term bonds - fair value | 302.5 | 171.3 | 160.8 | 161.0 |
1) In October 2024 the company issued two new US bonds:
The fair values of these bonds were lower than the principal value at the time of repurchase. Adjusted for expensed amortised cost, this resulted in a net loss of USD 5.7 million presented as other financial expense in Q4 2024.
Interest is paid on a semi-annual basis, except for the EUR Senior Notes which are paid on an annual basis. None of the bonds have financial covenants.
- USD 750 million aggregate principal amount of 5.125% Senior Notes due 2034
- USD 750 million aggregate principal amount of 5.800% Senior Notes due 2054
2) Parts of the proceeds from the new bonds were used to repurchase the following principal amounts:
- USD 31.9 million on USD Senior Notes 3.000% (Jan 2025)
- USD 34.2 million on USD Senior Notes 2.875% (Jan 2026)
- USD 602.3 million on USD Senior Notes 2.000% Senior Notes (Jul 2026)
3) The bond was redeemed in January 2025.
4) Prior to 2025 accrued interest on bonds was presented as other current liabilities, but is presented as short-term bonds from Q1 2025. Previous periods have been adjusted accordingly.
| Group | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | |
| (USD million) | Q3 | 01.0130.06. | 01.0131.12. |
| Provisions as of beginning of period | 4,291.9 | 4,279.4 | 4,554.7 |
| Incurred removal cost | -9.7 | -56.8 | -227.3 |
| Accretion expense | 47.9 | 93.2 | 184.1 |
| Impact of changes to discount rate | 136.9 | -114.9 | -358.0 |
| Change in estimates and new provisions | 104.6 | 91.0 | 126.0 |
| Total provision for abandonment liabilities | 4,571.6 | 4,291.9 | 4,279.4 |
| Short-term | 94.9 | 92.8 | 131.7 |
| Long-term | 4,476.6 | 4,199.0 | 4,147.7 |
The nominal pre-tax discount rate (risk-free) at end of Q3 is between 3.6 percent and 4.7 percent, depending on the timing of the expected cashflows.The corresponding range at end of Q2 2025 was 3.8 percent to 4.9 percent. The calculations assume an inflation rate of 2.0 percent.
| Group | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (USD million) | 30.09.2025 | 30.06.2025 | 31.12.2024 | 30.09.2024 | |
| Unrealised gain on interest rate swaps | 5.1 | 3.5 | - | - | |
| Unrealised gain currency contracts | 63.8 | 82.2 | 5.0 | 26.1 | |
| Long-term derivatives included in assets | 68.9 | 85.7 | 5.0 | 26.1 | |
| Unrealised gain commodity derivatives | 6.8 | 10.1 | - | - | |
| Unrealised gain currency contracts | 87.8 | 107.2 | 0.3 | 24.5 | |
| Short-term derivatives included in assets | 94.6 | 117.4 | 0.3 | 24.5 | |
| Total derivatives included in assets | 163.4 | 203.1 | 5.2 | 50.6 | |
| Unrealised losses interest rate swaps | - | - | 7.1 | - | |
| Unrealised losses currency contracts | - | 0.1 | 48.1 | 1.2 | |
| Long-term derivatives included in liabilities | - | 0.1 | 55.3 | 1.2 | |
| Unrealised losses commodity derivatives | 1.2 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 0.8 | |
| Unrealised losses currency contracts | 0.9 | 0.3 | 151.1 | 27.2 | |
| Short-term derivatives included in liabilities | 2.1 | 1.6 | 151.7 | 28.0 | |
| Total derivatives included in liabilities | 2.1 | 1.7 | 207.0 | 29.2 |
The group uses various types of financial hedging instruments. Commodity derivatives may be used to hedge the price risk of oil and gas and foreign exchange derivatives are used to hedge the group's currency exposure, mainly in NOK, EUR and GBP.
The derivative portfolio is revalued on a mark to market basis, with changes in value recognised in the income statement. The nature of the derivative instruments and the valuation method are consistent with the disclosed information in the annual financial statements as of 31 December 2024. All derivatives are measured at fair value on a recurring basis (level 2 in the fair value hierarchy).
As of 30 September 2025, the company has hedged approximately 40 percent of its estimated post-tax oil price exposure for the fourth quarter of 2025 through the purchase of put options with a strike price of USD 65 per barrel. With regard to FX, the company's hedging programme currently covers 75-90 percent of planned NOK expenditures until end of 2027, at average USD/NOK rates between 10.5 and 11.0. In addition, accrued tax liabilities are hedged on a continuous basis.
| Group | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breakdown of other current liabilities (USD million) | 30.09.2025 | 30.06.2025 | 31.12.2024 | 30.09.2024 |
| Balances with licence partners | 171.2 | 106.9 | 61.0 | 117.2 |
| Share of other current liabilities in licences | 1,110.4 | 1,165.6 | 771.3 | 882.9 |
| Overlift of petroleum | 29.7 | 15.0 | 24.7 | 45.2 |
| Accrued interest1) | 34.7 | 32.1 | 25.7 | 24.7 |
| Payroll liabilities and other provisions | 206.2 | 186.9 | 165.8 | 247.5 |
| Total other current liabilities | 1,552.3 | 1,506.4 | 1,048.5 | 1,317.5 |
1) Prior to 2025 accrued interest on bonds was presented as other current liabilities, but is presented as short-term bonds from Q1 2025. Previous periods have been adjusted accordingly.
The incremental borrowing rate applied in discounting of the nominal lease debt is between 2.5 percent and 6.9 percent, dependent on the duration of the lease and when it was initially recognised.
| Group | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | ||
| (USD million) | Q3 | 01.0130.06. | 01.0131.12. | |
| Lease debt as of beginning of period | 1,080.7 | 675.6 | 704.2 | |
| New leases and remeasurements2) | 47.0 | 510.7 | 149.9 | |
| Payments of lease debt1) | -94.4 | -138.6 | -197.2 | |
| Lease debt derecognised | - | - | -14.5 | |
| Interest expense on lease debt | 13.7 | 21.4 | 38.1 | |
| Currency exchange differences | 1.9 | 11.6 | -4.8 | |
| Total lease debt | 1,048.8 | 1,080.7 | 675.6 | |
| Short-term | 353.8 | 340.8 | 217.7 | |
| Long-term | 695.1 | 739.8 | 458.0 | |
| 1) Payments of lease debt split by activities (USD million): | ||||
| Investments in fixed assets | 36.3 | 44.3 | 65.4 | |
| Abandonment activity | 0.0 | 2.3 | 26.2 | |
| Operating expenditures | 2.7 | 4.7 | 7.6 | |
| Exploration expenditures | 7.5 | 24.3 | 31.6 | |
| Other income | 47.8 | 63.0 | 66.5 | |
| Total | 94.4 | 138.6 | 197.2 |
2) New leases and remeasurements in Q3 2025 are mainly related to new Stavanger office.
| Group | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | |
| Nominal lease debt maturity breakdown (USD million): | Q3 | 01.0130.06. | 01.0131.12. |
| Within one year | 396.0 | 385.5 | 247.5 |
| Two to five years | 652.9 | 733.7 | 480.7 |
| After five years | 161.3 | 106.9 | 1.9 |
| Total | 1,210.2 | 1,226.1 | 730.1 |
The identified leases have no significant impact on the group's financing, loan covenants or dividend policy. The group does not have any residual value guarantees. Extension options are included in the lease liability when, based on management's judgement, it is reasonably certain that an extension will be exercised.
During the normal course of its business, the group will be involved in disputes, including tax disputes. The group has made accruals for probable liabilities related to litigation and claims based on management's best judgment and in line with IAS 37 and IAS 12.
The group has not identified any events with significant accounting impacts that have occurred between the end of the reporting period and the date of this report that require accounting recognition or disclosure in these interim financial statements.
| Total number of licences | 30.09.2025 | 30.06.2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Aker BP as operator | 135 | 138 |
| Aker BP as partner | 56 | 53 |
| Changes in production licences in which Aker BP is the operator: | Changes in production licences in which Aker BP is a partner: | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licence: | 30.09.2025 | 30.06.2025 Licence: | 30.09.2025 | 30.06.2025 | |
| PL 10421) | 0.000% | 40.000% | PL 9352) | 0.000% | 20.000% |
| PL 11021) | 0.000% | 55.000% | PL 10421) | 40.000% | 0.000% |
| PL 1102B1) | 0.000% | 55.000% | PL 11021) | 20.000% | 0.000% |
| PL 1102B1) | 20.000% | 0.000% | |||
| PL 1102C1) | 20.000% | 0.000% | |||
| Total | - | 3 Total | 4 | 1 |
1) Part of asset transactions
2) Relinquished or Aker BP has withdrawn from the licence
Aker BP may disclose alternative performance measures as part of its financial reporting as a supplement to the financial statements prepared in accordance with IFRS. Aker BP believes that the alternative performance measures provide useful supplemental information to management, investors, security analysts and other stakeholders and are meant to provide an enhanced insight into the financial development of Aker BP's business operations and to improve comparability between periods.
In the second quarter of 2025 leverage ratio was revised so that financial investments are deducted when calculating net interest-bearing debt. This approach aligns with the leverage ratio definition used for the financial covenants in the company's Revolving Credit Facility. The definition of free cash flow was also adjusted to reflect the financial investment.
Abandonment spend (abex) is payment for removal and decommissioning of oil fields1)
Available liquidity is the sum of cash and cash equivalents, financial investments and undrawn RCF facility
Capex is disbursements on investments in fixed assets1)
Depreciation per boe is depreciation divided by number of barrels of oil equivalents produced in the corresponding period
Dividend per share (DPS) is dividend paid in the quarter divided by number of shares outstanding
EBITDA is short for earnings before interest and other financial items, taxes, depreciation and amortisation and impairments
EBITDAX is short for earnings before interest and other financial items, taxes, depreciation and amortisation, impairments and exploration expenses
Equity ratio is total equity divided by total assets
Exploration spend (expex) is exploration expenses plus additions to capitalised exploration wells less dry well expenses1)
Free cash flow (FCF) is net cash flow from operating activities less net cash flow from investment activities, adjusted for investments in financial assets
Interest coverage ratio is calculated as twelve months rolling EBITDA, divided by interest expenses, excluding any impacts from IFRS 16
Leverage ratio is calculated as net interest-bearing debt divided by twelve months rolling EBITDAX, excluding any impacts from IFRS 16
Net interest-bearing debt is book value of current and non-current interest-bearing debt less financial investments and cash and cash equivalents
Operating profit/loss is short for earnings/loss before interest and other financial items and taxes
Production cost per boe is production expenses based on produced volumes, divided by number of barrels of oil equivalents produced in the corresponding period (see note 2)
1) Includes payments of lease debt as disclosed in note 15.
| Q3 | Q2 | Q3 | 01.0130.09. | 01.0130.09. | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (USD million) | Note | 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 |
| Abandonment spend | ||||||
| Payment for removal and decommissioning of oil fields | 9.7 | 32.1 | 66.5 | 64.7 | 191.8 | |
| Payments of lease debt (abandonment activity) | 15 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 8.0 | 2.4 | 26.0 |
| Abandonment spend | 9.7 | 32.5 | 74.5 | 67.1 | 217.8 | |
| Depreciation per boe | ||||||
| Depreciation | 6 | 614.7 | 591.4 | 613.9 | 1,897.1 | 1,794.3 |
| Total produced volumes (boe million) | 2 | 38.1 | 37.8 | 38.2 | 115.6 | 119.3 |
| Depreciation per boe | 16.1 | 15.7 | 16.1 | 16.4 | 15.0 | |
| Dividend per share | ||||||
| Paid dividend | 398.2 | 398.2 | 379.2 | 1,194.5 | 1,137.6 | |
| Number of shares outstanding | 630.5 | 631.5 | 630.8 | 631.3 | 631.1 | |
| Dividend per share | 0.63 | 0.63 | 0.60 | 1.89 | 1.80 | |
| Capex Disbursements on investments in fixed assets (excluding capitalised interest) |
1,764.9 | 1,799.5 | 1,257.5 | 4,868.4 | 3,501.6 | |
| Payments of lease debt (investments in fixed assets) | 15 | 36.3 | 28.5 | 11.1 | 80.6 | 49.3 |
| CAPEX | 1,801.2 | 1,828.0 | 1,268.6 | 4,949.1 | 3,550.8 | |
| EBITDA | ||||||
| Total income | 1 | 2,598.5 | 2,584.1 | 2,857.6 | 8,383.4 | 9,311.7 |
| Production expenses | 2 | -246.2 | -285.1 | -186.1 | -809.7 | -687.3 |
| Exploration expenses | 3 | -71.9 | -59.8 | -40.0 | -239.0 | -215.8 |
| Other operating expenses | -18.3 | -15.8 | -19.2 | -48.5 | -43.4 | |
| EBITDA | 2,262.1 | 2,223.4 | 2,612.2 | 7,286.2 | 8,365.3 | |
| EBITDAX | ||||||
| Total income | 1 | 2,598.5 | 2,584.1 | 2,857.6 | 8,383.4 | 9,311.7 |
| Production expenses Other operating expenses |
2 | -246.2 -18.3 |
-285.1 -15.8 |
-186.1 -19.2 |
-809.7 -48.5 |
-687.3 -43.4 |
| EBITDAX | 2,334.0 | 2,283.2 | 2,652.2 | 7,525.2 | 8,581.0 | |
| Equity ratio | ||||||
| Total equity | 11,738.3 | 11,850.8 | 12,476.8 | 11,738.3 | 12,476.8 | |
| Total assets | 44,175.4 | 42,877.3 | 41,693.0 | 44,175.4 | 41,693.0 | |
| Equity ratio | 27% | 28% | 30% | 27% | 30% | |
| Exploration spend | ||||||
| Disbursements on investments in capitalised exploration expenditures | 96.0 | 66.9 | 77.5 | 260.1 | 255.4 | |
| Exploration expenses | 3 | 71.9 | 59.8 | 40.0 | 239.0 | 215.8 |
| Dry well | 3 | -24.2 | -28.2 | -3.8 | -127.5 | -114.8 |
| Payments of lease debt (exploration expenditures) | 15 | 7.5 | 11.6 | 13.5 | 31.8 | 22.9 |
| Exploration spend | 151.2 | 110.1 | 127.3 | 403.4 | 379.3 |
| Q3 | Q2 | Q3 | 01.0130.09. | 01.0130.09. | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (USD million) | Note | 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 |
| Interest coverage ratio | ||||||
| Twelve months rolling EBITDA | 10,003.9 | 10,354.1 | 11,539.6 | 10,003.9 | 11,539.6 | |
| Twelve months rolling EBITDA, impacts from IFRS 16 | 15 | -144.2 | -112.3 | -62.3 | -144.2 | -62.3 |
| Twelve months rolling EBITDA, excluding impacts from IFRS 16 | 9,859.7 | 10,241.7 | 11,477.3 | 9,859.7 | 11,477.3 | |
| Twelve months rolling interest expenses | 4 | 348.5 | 332.1 | 240.1 | 348.5 | 240.1 |
| Twelve months rolling amortised loan cost | 4 | 31.0 | 35.4 | 46.3 | 31.0 | 46.3 |
| Twelve months rolling interest income | 4 | 154.1 | 168.3 | 157.2 | 154.1 | 157.2 |
| Net interest expenses | 225.5 | 199.2 | 129.3 | 225.5 | 129.3 | |
| Interest coverage ratio | 43.7 | 51.4 | 88.8 | 43.7 | 88.8 | |
| Leverage ratio | ||||||
| Long-term bonds | 11 | 7,362.7 | 7,455.5 | 6,577.7 | 7,362.7 | 6,577.7 |
| Short-term bonds | 11 | 302.6 | 171.9 | 161.4 | 302.6 | 161.4 |
| Other interest-bearing debt | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 10 | 2,343.6 | 2,745.5 | 4,147.4 | 2,343.6 | 4,147.4 |
| Financial investments | 9 | 300.0 | 300.0 | - | 300.0 | - |
| Net interest-bearing debt excluding lease debt | 5,021.8 | 4,581.8 | 2,591.8 | 5,021.8 | 2,591.8 | |
| Twelve months rolling EBITDAX | 10,353.7 | 10,671.9 | 11,822.4 | 10,353.7 | 11,822.4 | |
| Twelve months rolling EBITDAX, impacts from IFRS 16 | 15 | -143.4 | -111.3 | -61.5 | -143.4 | -61.5 |
| Twelve months rolling EBITDAX, excluding impacts from IFRS 16 | 10,210.3 | 10,560.6 | 11,760.9 | 10,210.3 | 11,760.9 | |
| Leverage ratio1) | 0.49 | 0.43 | 0.22 | 0.49 | 0.22 | |
| Net interest-bearing debt | ||||||
| Long-term bonds | 11 | 7,362.7 | 7,455.5 | 6,577.7 | 7,362.7 | 6,577.7 |
| Short-term bonds | 11 | 302.6 | 171.9 | 161.4 | 302.6 | 161.4 |
| Other interest-bearing debt | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Long-term lease debt | 15 | 695.1 | 739.8 | 538.1 | 695.1 | 538.1 |
| Short-term lease debt | 15 | 353.8 | 340.8 | 222.1 | 353.8 | 222.1 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 10 | 2,343.6 | 2,745.5 | 4,147.4 | 2,343.6 | 4,147.4 |
| Financial investments | 9 | 300.0 | 300.0 | - | 300.0 | - |
| Net interest-bearing debt1) | 6,070.6 | 5,662.5 | 3,352.0 | 6,070.6 | 3,352.0 | |
| Available liquidity | ||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 10 | 2,343.6 | 2,745.5 | 4,147.4 | 2,343.6 | 4,147.4 |
| Financial investments | 9 | 300.0 | 300.0 | - | 300.0 | - |
| Undrawn RCF facility | 10 | 2,950.0 | 2,950.0 | 3,400.0 | 2,950.0 | 3,400.0 |
| Available liquidity | 5,593.6 | 5,995.5 | 7,547.4 | 5,593.6 | 7,547.4 | |
| Free cash flow | ||||||
| Net cash flow from operating activities | 2,022.6 | 1,240.1 | 2,756.5 | 5,372.1 | 5,360.0 | |
| Net cash flow from investment activities | -1,870.5 | -2,198.5 | -1,401.6 | -5,493.3 | -3,948.8 | |
| Investments in financial assets | - | 300.0 | - | 300.0 | - | |
| Free cash flow | 152.0 | -658.4 | 1,355.0 | 178.8 | 1,411.3 |
1) Prior to 2025 accrued interest on bonds was presented as other current liabilities, but is presented as short-term bonds from Q1 2025. Previous periods have been adjusted accordingly.
Operating profit/loss see Income Statement
Production cost per boe see note 2

To the Shareholders of Aker BP ASA
We have reviewed the accompanying condensed consolidated statement of financial position of Aker BP ASA as at 30 September 2025, and the related condensed consolidated income statement, the statement of comprehensive income, the statement of changes in equity and the statement of cash flows for the three-month and nine-month period then ended, and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory notes. Management is responsible for the preparation of this interim financial information in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on this interim financial information based on our review.
We conducted our review in accordance with International Standard on Review Engagements 2410 Review of Interim Financial Information Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity. A review of interim financial information consists of making inquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (ISAs), and consequently does not enable us to obtain assurance that we would become aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion.
Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the accompanying consolidated interim financial information is not prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting.
Stavanger, 21 October 2025 PricewaterhouseCoopers AS
Gunnar Slettebø
State Authorised Public Accountant

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