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Aker BP

Earnings Release Feb 10, 2023

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Fourth quarter 2022 & strategy update

10 February 2023 Aker BP ASA

Disclaimer

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2022 – a transformational year for Aker BP

The E&P company of the future

Highlights fourth quarter 2022

High production 432 mboepd above guidance

Low cost 7.2 USD/boe in line with guidance

Johan Sverdrup Phase 2 First oil achieved 15 December

Low emissions 3.1kg CO2/boe lowest in the industry

Production efficiency 95 %

across operated assets

High prices 96 USD/boe avg. realized hydrocarbon price New projects

10 PDOs submitted in December

Lundin integration #OneTeam From 1 October 2022

Dividend 0.525 USD/share in Q4 – USD 2.0 in 2022

4

Aker BP – a reliable energy supplier

Gas production operated by Aker BP billion cubic metres (gross)

Aker BP oil sales to European buyers million barrels (net)

Our strategic priorities

Aker BP leads the industry transformation as the E&P company of the future

Return maximum value to our shareholders and our society

Operate safely and efficiently

Safety is our priority number one

Injury frequency (TRIF)

Q1-20 Q2-20 Q3-20 Q4-20 Q1-21 Q2-21 Q3-21 Q4-21 Q1-22 Q2-22 Q3-22 Q4-22

Strong operational performance

Oil and gas production per area

1,000 barrels oil equivalent per day (mboepd)

Production efficiency

Capacity utilisation (operated assets)

Production cost in line with guidance

Targeting USD ~7 per boe Breakdown of Q4-22 production cost

Decarbonise our business

Aker BP's decarbonization strategy to net zero

Net zero across operations by 2030 Aker BP's targets

Scope 1 + 2 Scope 3
Avoid Reduce Neutralise Upstream scope 3 Carbon intensity <4 kg CO
e/boe
1.
2
reduction through
procurement
Methane intensity < 0.1 %
2.
Electrification of Improve energy Carbon removal Support new industries
and drive technology
development
Scope 2 emissions ~0 from 2023
3.
brownfield assets efficiency in rigs offsets for hard Absolute CO
emissions reduced with
4.
2
and portfolio
rotation
and operated
to-abate
assets
emissions
Explore potential of CCS 50% by 2030 and ~100% by 2050
Net zero across operations by 2030
5.

Create value through decarbonisation

Strong progress on decarbonisation in 2022

Emission intensity

Kg CO2 /boe

Main drivers for the reduction

  • Increased ownership in low-emission assets following the Lundin transaction
  • Edvard Grieg and Ivar Aasen electrified as part of Johan Sverdrup Phase 2 project
  • Only partially reflected in Q4-22
  • Full-year reduction expected to be >200 000 tonnes
  • Successful energy efficiency projects
  • Delivered reductions of 73 000 tonnes (target was 10 000)

Aker BP – a global leader in low CO2 emissions

Net emission intensity, 2022

Kg CO2 /boe equity share

Clear pathway to reduce absolute emissions close to zero

Aker BP high level CO2 emissions forecast of operated assets

Gross operated scope 1&2 emissions Million t CO2

1) Relative to our baseline 2) Based on current business plan and could change based on economic cut-off 15

Deliver high-return projects on quality, time and cost

Strong 2022 project deliveries

Hod delivered in record speed

▪ First oil in April – less than two years after FID

Production start Johan Sverdrup Phase 2

▪ Increases gross plateau production capacity from 535 to 720 mboepd with an aim increase to 755 mboepd

Four tie-back projects in execution

  • Frosk first oil 2023
  • Hanz first oil 2024
  • Kobra East & Gekko first oil 2024
  • Tyrving1) PDO submitted first oil 2025

Ten PDOs and one PIO submitted in December

Aker BP project overview

Asset area Field development Aker BP
ownership
Gross/net volume Net capex estimate PDO submission Production
start
Kobra
East & Gekko
80.0% 50/40 mmboe USD 0.9bn 2021 2024
Alvheim Frosk 80.0% 10/8 mmboe USD 0.2bn 2021 2023
Tyrving 61.3% 25/15 mmboe USD 0.4bn 2022 2025
Hanz 35.0% 20/7 mmboe USD 0.2bn 2021 2024
Edvard Grieg & Symra 50.0% USD 1.8bn Dec-22 2027
Ivar Aasen Troldhaugen 80.0% 124/79 mmboe 2026
Solveig Phase II 65.0% 2026
Alve
North
68.1% 119/51 mmboe USD 1.0bn Dec-22 2027
Skarv Idun
North
23.8% 2027
Ørn 30.0% 2027
Valhall
PWP
90.0% USD 5.5bn Dec-22 2027
Valhall Fenris 77.8% 230/187 mmboe 2027
Hugin 87.7% USD 10.7bn Dec-22 2027
Yggdrasil Munin 50.0% 650/413 mmboe 2027
Fulla 47.7% 2027

Grow production by executing our projects

Planning to produce around 525 mboepd in 2028

Production outlook

mboepd

Ten PDOs submitted in December

  • Net resources of 730 mmboe
  • The projects lift Aker BP's production by 250-300 mboepd in 2028
  • Low CO2 emission intensity
  • Full-cycle portfolio break even oil price of USD 35-40 per barrel 1)
  • Average payback time of 1-2 years at an oil price of USD 65 per barrel

Alliances with leading suppliers – with proven track record

The cornerstone of project planning and execution

Alliances established with leading suppliers

  • Covering majority of capital spend
  • Subsea, Fixed Facilities, Modifications and Drilling
  • One team Common goals Shared incentives

Proven track record of alliance model since 2016

  • 14 subsea tie-backs
  • Two fixed platforms
  • More than 100 wells completed
  • Significant modifications scope

Key benefits

  • Access to capacity and competence
  • Improved efficiency
  • Drive continuous improvement

Aker BP's key principles for successful project execution

Execution through alliances and incentive-based contracts

Capacity secured with alliance partners

Signed contracts with all major yards in Norway

Close and early collaboration to ensure capacity, construction quality and efficiency

  • PWP Topside Fabrication/Integration
  • Hugin A Topside Fabrication/ Integration

  • Fenris Topside and Jacket

  • Hugin B Topside and Jacket
  • Hugin A and PWP Jackets

  • Hugin A Utility Module Lower Part

  • Fulla Subsea Manifolds
  • PWP Pre-fab Modifications

  • Hugin A and PWP Flares

  • SSP Subsea Manifolds
  • SSP Pre-Fab Modifications

▪ Munin Topside Fabrication/ ▪ PWP Bridge Integration

Aibel Haugesund Rosenberg Worley Stavanger Leirvik Stord Nymo Grimstad/Eydehavn

▪ PWP Utility Module ▪ PWP Wellbay Module

  • Hugin A Living Quarter
  • Hugin B Helideck
  • Hugin B Emergency Shelter

Establish the next wave of profitable growth options

Exploration strategy

Uniquely positioned on the NCS

  • 2 nd largest in Norway with ~200 licences
  • Operator for ~70%

Targeting 250 mmboe by 2027

  • Drill 10-15 exploration wells per year
  • 80/20 near-field/new areas

New ways of working

  • Combining two strong teams
  • Investing in technology and digitalisation

2022 – a successful exploration year

Aker BP discovered most resources on the NCS in 2022

Preliminary estimates of 2022 discoveries*

mmboe (Aker BP share)

Two discoveries in the Skarv area

  • Newt and Storjo East
  • Follow-up potential
  • Future tie-backs to Skarv FPSO

Lupa – large discovery in the Barents sea

  • 50% ownership
  • Long-term development solution
  • Could unlock area potential

2023 exploration program

Licence Prospect Operator Aker BP
share
Pre-drill
mmboe
Status
PL867 Gjegnalunden Aker BP 80% 3
-
124
Tech. disc
PL265 P-Graben Equinor 27% 8
-
33
Dry
PL1141 Styggehøe Aker BP 70% 10
-
41
Q1
PL554 Angulata Equinor 30% 8
-
64
Drilling
PL919 Ve Aker BP 80% 6
-
14
Q1
PL211CS Dvalin N Wintershall Dea 15% 29
-
66
Q1
PL873/442 Øst Frigg Beta/Epsilon Aker BP 44% 18
-
45
Q2
PL1005 Rondeslottet* Aker BP 40% Q2
PL442 Frigg Gamma Delta / Ypsilon Aker BP 88% 9
-
22
Q2
PL1148 Carmen Wellesley 10% 22
-
172
Q3
PL929 Ofelia Neptune 10% 28
-
45
Q3
PL956 Ringhornet
Ty
Vår 20% 7
-
39
Q3
PL272B Krafla Mid Statfjord Equinor 50% 10
-
59
Q3
PL261 Storjo West Aker BP 70% 10
-
20
Q4
PL1170 Ferdinand Aker BP 35% 49
-
117
Q4
PL932 Kaldafjell Aker BP 40% 19
-
145
Q4
PL917 Magellan Vår 40% 16
-
54
Q4

Significant upside potential around existing assets

Reserves and resources billion boe

  • Skarv: Exploration opportunities (ILX) and development of tight reservoirs
  • Edvard Grieg/Ivar Aasen: Infills, ILX and basement upside enabled by 4D seismic
  • Johan Sverdrup: Infill drilling to extend plateau and accelerate production
  • Valhall: Infill enabled by lower drilling cost and new completion technology
  • Alvheim & Yggdrasil: Infill and ILX enabled by 4D seismic and lower drilling costs
  • Wisting: Exploring for upside potential

Value creation through M&A and organic growth

The making of a NCS champion

* Average daily production Q4 2022

Return maximum value to our shareholders and our society

Financial highlights fourth quarter 2022

Sales of oil and gas

Volume sold mboepd

Total income USD million

Realised prices USD/boe

Q4-21 Q1-22 Q2-22 Q3-22 Q4-22

Production cost

Based on produced volumes

Capital spend below guidance

Capex, expex and abex, USD billion

  • Stronger USD than anticipated
  • Some activities phased to 2023
  • Strong cost performance in execution

Income statement

Fourth quarter 2022

USD million Q4 2022 Q3 2022 Change Comment Comments
Total income 3 826 restated
4 866
-1 040 1
Production costs 286 236 50 2
Other operating expenses 16 9 7
EBITDAX 3 523 4 621 -1 098
Exploration expenses 32 85 -53
EBITDA 3 491 4 536 -1 045
Depreciation 641 594 47 3
Impairments 636 55 581 4
Operating profit (EBIT) 2 214 3 887 -1 673
Net financial items (37) (174) 137
Profit/loss before taxes 2 177 3 713 -1 536
Tax
(+) / Tax income (-)
2 064 2 949 -885 5, 6
Net profit / loss 112 763 -651
EPS (USD) 0.18 1.21 -1.03
    1. Realised prices down ~25% from Q3
    1. USD 7.2 (7.3) per boe produced
    1. USD 16.1 (15.7) per boe
    1. Wisting USD 499 million and Edvard Grieg USD 137 million (of which USD 377 million in goodwill)
    1. High effective tax rate 95% due to impairment of goodwill without deferred tax
    1. Tax payable USD 2 170 million, deferred tax USD -112 million

In addition, other comprehensive income (OCI) includes a positive forex translation effect of USD 1 308 million

Statement of financial position

Assets 31.12.22 30.09.22
restated
31.12.21
restated
Comment
PP&E 15 887 15 307 10 214 1
Goodwill 13 935 13 193 1 647
Other non-current
assets
2 984 3 057 1 863
Cash and equivalent 2 756 3 042 1 971
Other current assets 2 000 2 015 1 012
Total
Assets
37 562 36 613 16 708 2
Equity and liabilities
Equity 12 428 11 320 2 197
Financial debt 5 279 5 198 3 577
Abandonment provisions 4 166 4 185 5 172 1
Other long-term liabilities 9 557 9 193 3 385
Tax payable 5 084 5 419 1 497 3
Other current liabilities 1 049 1 299 879
Total
Equity and liabilities
37 562 36 613 16 708

Comments

    1. Change in accounting principle for Abandonment provisions increases the present value of the liability, with an offsetting entry on PP&E (previous periods have been restated accordingly)
    1. Total assets have generally increased due to the consolidation of ABP Norway in NOK functional currency (including PPA values) and the weakening of USD against NOK during Q4
    1. Tax payments of USD 2 955 million in the quarter

Cash flow

Fourth quarter 2022

USD million

Actual performance vs guidance

Second half 2022 – post Lundin completion

Guidance Actual
Production (mboped) 410-4201) 422
Opex (USD/boe) ~7 7.2
Capex (USDbn) 1.2 1.0
Exploration (USDbn) 0.3 0.2
Abandonment (USDbn) 0.1 0.03

1) Original production guidance was 410-435 mboepd. This was narrowed in to 410-420 mboepd in October due to more precise estimate for startup of Johan Sverdrup Phase 2.

Capital allocation priorities

Aker BP's financial frame – designed to drive value creation and shareholder return

Maintain financial flexibility

Net interest-bearing debt

BBB Baa2 BBB

Grow production with robust high return projects

Production outlook

Robust and profitable project portfolio

\$35-40/bbl

Project portfolio break-even oil price

~25%

Project portfolio IRR at \$65/bbl oil price

1-2 years

Project portfolio payback at \$65/bbl oil price

Investing in robust and profitable projects

In an investment-friendly tax system

Aker BP est. capex after tax

  • Around 85% of the planned capex is related to projects subject to the temporary tax system with 86.9% tax deduction
  • The rest is subject to ordinary tax system with 78% tax deduction

The Norwegian petroleum tax system

Supportive for investments

Ordinary tax system Temporary tax system

Capex Yr 1 Yr 2 Yr 3 Yr 4 Yr 5 Yr 6 Total Capex Tax deduction

  • The temporary tax system was introduced summer 2020 to stimulate investments1)
  • Applicable for projects with PDO submitted by end-2022
  • Involves a capex uplift which is deducted from special petroleum tax
  • Hence 86.9% of capex is deductible, while marginal tax on income remains 78%

Strong and resilient cash flow as basis for dividend growth

Financing cost 0 5 10 15 20 Sources Uses USD billion, accumulated \$90/bbl \$65/bbl Dividend capacity and debt repayment Cash flow from operations after tax Investments1 \$40/bbl

Aker BP value creation plan 2023-2028

  • Low cost production gives resilient dividend capacity
  • Distributions shall reflect the capacity through the cycle
  • ~10% dividend growth in 2023
  • Quarterly USD 0.55 per share
  • Ambition to grow dividend by minimum 5% per year

2023 guidance

2022
actuals
2023
guidance
Production (mboped) 309
(H2-22: 422)
430-460
Opex (USD/boe) 8.7
(H2-22: 7.2)
7.0-8.0
Capex (USDbn) 1.6 3.0-3.5
Exploration (USDbn) 0.4 0.4-0.5
Abandonment (USDbn) 0.1 0.1-0.2

Tax guidance

Tax payments - Sensitivity for 2023 USD million

Process for tax payments

  • Tax for the year is paid in six bimonthly instalments, starting in August, plus final settlement
  • Initial tax estimate for the year is made in Q2, the Aug-Dec instalments are then fixed in NOK
  • Option for voluntary additional payment in October normally only relevant if the initial estimate was too low
  • At year-end, the upcoming Feb-Jun instalments may be adjusted to reflect latest estimate
  • Final settlement in December the following year

Assumptions for H2-23 sensitivity analysis

  • Brent price assumption reflects average for 2023
  • Gas prices fixed at 25 \$/mmbtu
  • USDNOK 9.5

Summary – Executing on our strategic priorities

Return maximum value to our shareholders and our society

Appendix

World-class oil and gas portfolio

Large scale, low risk assets on the Norwegian Continental Shelf

Yggdrasil Hugin, Fulla and Munin

Gross volume estimate 650 mmboe

Aker BP (operator) 87.7% / 47.7% / 50.0%

Production start est. 2027

Net capex est. (nominal) USD 10.7bn

Valhall PWP-Fenris

Gross volume estimate 230 mmboe
Aker BP (operator) 90.0% / 77.8%
Production start est. 2027
Net capex est. (nominal) USD 5.5bn

Skarv satelites

Alve Nord, Idun Nord and Ørn

Gross volume estimate 119 mmboe Aker BP (operator) 68.1% / 23.8% / 30.0% Production start est. 2027 Net capex est. (nominal) USD 1.0bn

Utsira High

Symra, Solveig fase 2 and Troldhaugen

Gross volume estimate 124 mmboe
Aker BP (operator) 50.0% / 65.0% / 80.0%
Production start est. 2026/27
Net capex est. (nominal) USD 1.8bn

53

Alvheim projects

Kobra East & Gekko, Frosk and Tyrving

Gross volume estimate 85 mmboe
Aker BP (operator) 80.0% / 80.0% / 61.3%
Production start est. 2023-25
Net capex est. (nominal) USD 1.5bn

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