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Aker BP — Interim / Quarterly Report 2021
Oct 28, 2021
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Third Quarter 2021
28 October 2021


Disclaimer
- This Document includes and is based, inter alia, on forward-looking information and statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ.
- These statements and this Document are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about global economic conditions, the economic conditions of the regions and industries that are major markets for Aker BP ASA's lines of business.
- These expectations, estimates and projections are generally identifiable by statements containing words such as "expects", "believes", "estimates" or similar expressions.
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- 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.
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Highlights
Third quarter 2021
Strong results
– Higher oil and gas prices and stable operations
Project portfolio progressing well
– NOAKA resource estimate upgraded
Unique financial position
– Increasing dividends


per boe 1)
Key performance indicators
oil equivalents per day
Third quarter 2021
injury frequency (TRIF) 1)
| SAFETY FIRST |
PRODUCTION VOLUME |
PRODUCTION COST |
PRODUCTION EFFICIENCY |
EMISSIONS INTENSITY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 | 210 | 9.0 \$ |
90 % |
4.4 kg |
| Total recordable | thousand barrels of | per boe | Aker BP operated | CO emissions 2 |
produced
1) 12 months rolling average
assets, gross

Production performance
Oil and gas production (mboepd) Production efficiency (percent)



HSSE performance



1) Total recordable injuries per million exp. hours, rolling 12 months average
2) Kg CO2 emissions per barrel of oil equivalents produced, rolling 12 months average

Capital discipline
Production cost (USD/boe) Capital spend (USD million)



Development projects
- Ærfugl phase 2 approaching completion
- Frosk PDO submitted
- NOAKA concept selected resources upgraded
- King Lear included in Valhall NCP scope
- Garantiana postponed


Progressing and optimizing the project portfolio
| Area | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alvheim | Kobra Frosk Trell & Trine |
East & Gekko | |||||
| Ivar Aasen | Hanz | ||||||
| NOAKA | NOA Fulla Krafla |
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| Skarv | Ærfugl phase 2 Skarv satellites (Ørn, Shrek, Alve |
Nord, Idun Nord) |
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| Valhall | Hod Valhall infill drilling Valhall NCP + King Lear |
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| Other | Johan Sverdrup phase 2 (Equinor operated) |
Garantiana | (Equinor operated) | ||||
| Project planning | Project execution | Concept select | Final investment decision |

NOAKA development concept selected – resources upgraded
~600 mmboe resources (gross)
USD ~10 bn capex (gross, real)
~\$30/bbl break-even
2027 first oil
Aker BP interest
NOA: 87.7% Fulla: 47.7% Krafla: 50.0%




NOAKA – development concept overview




Exploration 2021
| Licence | Prospect | Operator | Aker BP share |
Pre-drill mmboe |
Status | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PL 533 | Bask | 1 | Lundin | 35 % | Dry | ||
| PL 554 | Garantiana W | 2 | Equinor | 30 % | Discovery 8-23 mmboe | ||
| PL 722 | Shenzhou | 3 | Equinor | 20 % | Dry | ||
| 3 Q |
PL 442 | Liatårnet | 4 | Aker BP | 90 % | Appraisal | Volume reduced |
| PL 858 | Stangnestind | 5 | Aker BP | 40 % | Non-commercial | ||
| PL 167 | Lille Prinsen | 6 | Lundin | 10 % | Appraisal | 12-60 mmboe confirmed | |
| PL 006C | Gomez | 7 | DNO | 35 % | Discovery, volume TBC | ||
| PL 981 | Merckx Ty | 8 | Lundin | 40 % | Dry | ||
| PL 1041 | Lyderhorn | 9 | Aker BP | 55 % | 6 - 14 |
Planned start in Q4 | |
| PL 906 | Mugnetind1) | 10 | Aker BP | 50 % | 10 - 40 |
Drilling |

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Financial review
Oil and gas sales
Third quarter 2021
Volumes sold
mmboe

Liquids Natural gas

Total income
USD million
Liquids Natural gas Other
Liquids \$71.5 +7% Natural gas Realised prices USD per boe
\$91.3 +103%

Production cost
Third quarter 2021
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Unit production cost USD per boe
First nine months 2021 \$8.9
Full-year guidance \$8.5-9.0
(higher end)
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15
20
25

Income statement


Income statement
| USD million | Q3 2021 | Q2 2021 | Change | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total income | 1 563 | 1 124 | +39% | 1 |
| Production costs | 209 | 158 | +32% | 2 |
| Other operating expenses | 7 | 9 | ||
| EBITDAX | 1 347 | 957 | +41% | |
| Exploration expenses | 97 | 102 | -4% | 3 |
| EBITDA | 1 250 | 855 | +46% | |
| Depreciation | 247 | 240 | ||
| Impairments | 154 | - | ||
| Operating profit (EBIT) | 849 | 614 | +38% | |
| Net financial items | (47) | (62) | ||
| Profit/loss before taxes | 802 | 552 | +45% | |
| Tax (+) / Tax income (-) | 596 | 399 | ||
| Net profit / loss | 206 | 154 | +34% | |
| EPS (USD) | 0.57 | 0.43 |
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- Higher volume sold due to increased production and overlift, combined with higher oil and gas prices
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- Driven by increased volume and sales mix – overlift in Q3 was dominated by higher-cost barrels which also carry an element of depreciation
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- Mainly driven by field evaluation (USD 43m) and dry well expenses (USD 38m)
Cash flow
Third quarter 2021
USD million

1) Including payments on lease debt which are classified as financing activities in the statement of cash flow
2) Net cash flow from operating activities and investment activities including payments on lease debt
3) Includes interest paid, fees related to RCF, and FX effect on cash held



Statement of financial position
USD million
| Assets | 30.09.21 | 30.06.21 | 31.12.20 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodwill | 1 647 | 1 647 | 1 647 |
| Other intangible assets |
1 779 | 1 873 | 2 043 |
| Property, plant and equipment |
7 667 | 7 630 | 7 266 |
| Right-of-use asset | 105 | 116 | 133 |
| Receivables and other assets | 963 | 834 | 793 |
| Cash and cash equivalents |
1 421 | 975 | 538 |
| Total Assets |
13 582 | 13 076 | 12 420 |
| Equity and liabilities | 30.09.21 | 30.06.21 | 31.12.20 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equity | 2 128 | 2 030 | 1 987 |
| Other provisions for liabilities incl. P&A (long) |
2 639 | 2 681 | 2 650 |
| Deferred tax |
3 142 | 3 050 | 2 642 |
| Bonds and bank debt | 3 595 | 3 615 | 3 969 |
| Lease debt | 158 | 179 | 216 |
| Other current liabilities incl. P&A | 930 | 923 | 792 |
| Tax payable | 990 | 597 | 163 |
| Total Equity and liabilities |
13 582 | 13 076 | 12 420 |
Superior financial flexibility
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Net interest-bearing debt
Excl. leases, USD million
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Liquidity available USD million

Capital allocation priorities
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- Maintain financial capacity and investment grade credit rating
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- Allocate capital to investments in profitable projects
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- Return value creation to stakeholders

Returning value creation
Dividend considerations across oil price scenarios Aker BP dividends

Consider extra shareholder distributions

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2
3
Grow distributions in line with value creation Deliver on profitable investment plan Maintain financial capacity & Investment grade

Reassess investment plan and distribution level to sustain financial robustness



Cash tax sensitivity
USD million

1) Estimated payments of current tax on income for fiscal year 2021 for Aker BP at various oil price scenarios (average Brent for the full year), assuming USDNOK 8.5. Tax payments for 2H-21 were fixed in June. The payments in 1H-22 will be adjusted after year-end to reflect actual 2021 results. Potential payments related to uncertain tax cases are excluded.

Guidance summary
| 2021 guidance |
PRODUCTION 210-220 mboepd (lower end) |
CAPITAL SPEND 2.1-2.2 USD billion (down from 2.2-2.3) |
PRODUCTION COST 8.5-9.0 USD/boe (higher end) |
DIVIDENDS 488 USD million (up from 450) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9M-2021 | 210.2 | 1.5 | 8.9 | 338 |
| actuals | mboepd | USD billion | USD/boe | USD million |

Concluding remarks
Priorities
Building a leading E&P company
Drive operational performance
- Maximize production efficiency
- Safe operations with low cost and emissions
Invest in profitable project portfolio
- Aiming to sanction ~600 mmboe by end-2022
- Execute projects on time, cost and quality
Maintain superior financial flexibility
- Preserve unique financial position
- Return value to stakeholders
Hanna Tronstad Drilling supervisor Aker BP



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