Earnings Release • Jul 12, 2019
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Aker BP ASA
12 July 2019
This Document includes and is based, inter alia, on forward-looking information and statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ. These statements and this Document are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about global economic conditions, the economic conditions of the regions and industries that are major markets for Aker BP ASA's lines of business. These expectations, estimates and projections are generally identifiable by statements containing words such as "expects", "believes", "estimates" or similar expressions. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expectations include, among others, economic and market conditions in the geographic areas and industries that are or will be major markets for Aker BP ASA's businesses, oil prices, market acceptance of new products and services, changes in governmental regulations, interest rates, fluctuations in currency exchange rates and such other factors as may be discussed from time to time in the Document. Although Aker BP ASA believes that its expectations and the Document are based upon reasonable assumptions, it can give no assurance that those expectations will be achieved or that the actual results will be as set out in the Document. Aker BP ASA is making no representation or warranty, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy, reliability or completeness of the Document, and neither Aker BP ASA nor any of its directors, officers or employees will have any liability to you or any other persons resulting from your use.
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Production in line with plan High maintenance activity P&A completed ahead of plan
Drilling faster with dual operations Reduced financing cost after refinancing
Exploration success Johan Sverdrup and Valhall Flank West on track for first oil in Q4
| Key figures | Q2-19 | Q1-19 | Q2-18* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Production | mboepd | 127.3 | 158.7 | 157.8 |
| Sales | mboepd | 140.7 | 162.0 | 151.3 |
| Realized liquids price | USD/bbl | 69.3 | 63.9 | 73.9 |
| Realized gas price | USD/scm | 0.16 | 0.24 | 0.28 |
| Total income | USDm | 785 | 836 | 925 |
| EBITDA | USDm | 522 | 539 | 698 |
| Operating profit | USDm | 354 | 287 | 516 |
| Net profit | USDm | 62 | 10 | 128 |
| Effective tax rate | USDm | 77% | 96% | 74% |
| EPS | USD | 0.17 | 0.03 | 0.36 |
| DPS | USD | 0.52 | 0.52 | 0.31 |
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6
simultaneous drilling operations 17
exploration wells in 2019
development projects in installation mode
127 300
boe per day production in Q2 2
projects safely executed in 2019 Exploration update

High success rate and efficient execution
• Safe and highly efficient drilling

Building momentum for an area development


Drilling faster and faster

Precision maneuvering two wellbores with a separation of 10 meters simultaneously
| License | Prospect | Operator | Aker BP share |
Est. spud |
Pre-drill mmboe |
Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PL869 | Froskelår Main | Aker BP | 60 % | Q1 | 45 - 153 |
Discovery 60-130 mmboe |
| PL857 | Gjøkåsen | Equinor | 20 % | Q1 | 26 - 1427 |
Dry |
| PL033 | Hod Deep West | Aker BP | 90 % | Q1 | 2 - 22 |
Dry |
| PL869 | Froskelår NE | Aker BP | 60 % | Q2 | 7 23 - |
Discovery 2-10 mmboe |
| PL916 | JK | Aker BP | 40 % | Q2 | 100 - 420 |
Dry |
| PL814 | Freke-Garm | Aker BP | 40 % | Q2 | 16 81 - |
Dry |
| PL777 | Hornet | Aker BP | 40 % | Q2 | 14 137 - |
Dry |
| PL502 | Klaff | Equinor | 22 % | Q2 | 50 372 - |
Ongoing |
| PL869 | Rumpetroll | Aker BP | 60 % | Q2 | 45 148 - |
Ongoing |
| PL442 | Liatårnet | Aker BP | 90 % | Q2 | 39 331 - |
Discovery 80-200 mmboe |
| PL942 | Ørn | Equinor | 30 % | Q3 | 8 40 - |
|
| PL762 | Vågar | Aker BP | 20 % | Q3 | 63 130 - |
|
| PL782S | Busta | Conoco | 20 % | Q3 | 54 199 - |
|
| PL019C | Kark | Aker BP | 60 % | Q3 | 15 48 - |
|
| PL986 | Nipa | Aker BP | 30 % | Q3 | 35 115 - |
NEW: Added in Q2 |
| PL838 | Shrek | PGNIG | 30 % | Q4 | 10 22 - |
|
| PL1008 | Nidhogg | Aker BP | 60 % | Q4 | 26 70 - |
NEW: Added in Q2 |
Operational update


2017 2018 2019-Q1 2019-Q2


Production efficiency





Removal of Valhall QP






Production efficiency


Production efficiency

Production (mboepd)
Ula Tambar Oda



On track
Photo: Equinor / Arne Reidar Mortensen 19

Financial review


| USD million | Q2 2019 | Q1 2019 | Q2 2018* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total operating income | 785 | 836 | 925 |
| Production costs | 198 | 200 | 151 |
| Other operating expenses |
4 | 7 | 1 |
| EBITDAX | 583 | 629 | 773 |
| Exploration expenses | 60 | 90 | 75 |
| EBITDA | 522 | 539 | 698 |
| Depreciation | 168 | 183 | 183 |
| Impairment losses | - | 69 | - |
| Operating profit/loss (EBIT) | 354 | 287 | 516 |
| Net financial items |
(86) | (37) | (22) |
| Profit/loss before taxes | 268 | 249 | 494 |
| Tax (+) / Tax income (-) | 206 | 239 | 366 |
| Net profit/loss | 62 | 10 | 128 |
| EPS (USD) | 0.17 | 0.03 | 0.36 |

| Assets | 30.06.19 | 31.03.19 | 31.12.18* | Equity and liabilities | 30.06.19 | 31.03.19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goodwill | 1,791 | 1,791 | 1,860 | Equity | 2,664 | 2,799 | |
| Other intangible assets |
2,522 | 2,483 | 2,433 | Other provisions for liabilities incl. P&A (long) |
2,560 | 2,505 | |
| Property, plant and equipment |
6,300 | 5,954 | 5,746 | Deferred tax |
1,991 | 1,867 | |
| Right-of-use asset | 239 | 225 | Bonds and bank debt | 2,635 | 2,226 | ||
| Receivables and other assets | 522 | 534 | 614 | Lease debt | 375 | 369 | |
| Calculated tax receivables |
17 | 15 | 11 | Other current liabilities incl. P&A | 829 | 784 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents |
102 | 114 | 45 | Tax payable | 439 | 567 | |
| Total Assets |
11,493 | 11,117 | 10,709 | Total Equity and liabilities |
11,493 | 11,117 |

USD million

USD million

The instalments for 2019 are based on company estimates, and are converted from NOK using an exchange rate of 8.5. The amounts payable in 2020 will be adjusted based on actual income for FY2019.
| Actual per 2019-6M | Updated 2019 guidance1) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Production2) | 142.9 mboepd | 155-160 mboepd | ||
| Capex3) | USD 740 million | USD 1.6-1.7 billion (previous USD ~1.6 billion) |
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| Exploration spend | USD 278 million | USD ~550 million (previous USD ~500 million) |
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| Abandonment spend | USD 62 million | USD ~100 million (previous USD ~150 million) |
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| Production cost per boe4) | USD 14.3 | USD ~12.5 | ||
| Dividends | USD 375 million | USD 750 million |

3) Excl. capitalized interest, incl. payments on lease debt 4) Per produced boe

Safe and efficient operations
Excellent project execution
Keep momentum on improvement agenda
Leverage technology to drive value creation
High exploration and appraisal activity

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