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Aker BP — Interim / Quarterly Report 2026
May 7, 2026
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Interim / Quarterly Report
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First quarter 2026
7 May 2026
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Highlights
- Strong operational and financial performance
- Symra on stream ahead of schedule
- Project execution progressing well
- Accelerated start-up targeted for Skarv Satellites
- Robust cash flow supported by high prices

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Strong operational performance
High efficiency – low cost – low carbon

Production
mboepd / production efficiency (%)

Production cost
USD/boe

Emissions
kg CO₂e/boe
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Delivering on our strategy
~35% production growth from 2026 to 2028 will contribute significantly to the cash generation
- Distinct capabilities driving E&P operator excellence
- World-class assets with industry-leading performance
- Large opportunity set with clear pathway for profitable growth
- Financial frame designed to maximise value creation and shareholder return

Maintaining production above 500 mboepd into the 2030s
1) Includes producing fields, ongoing projects, and mature non-sanctioned projects, as well as ordinary IOR/infill activities.
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Field developments driving growth and value creation
Net volume ~840 mmboe & net capex USD ~3.3 billion after tax. Payback in 1-2 years on portfolio
Yggdrasil
Net ~450 mmboe
- New area hub with several discoveries
- East Frigg discovery added to project. Omega Alfa still in planning. Significant exploration upside potential.
- Capex (pre-tax) USD 12.1bn

Valhall PWP/Fenris
Net ~220 mmboe
- Modernising Valhall field centre and enabling development of Fenris gas field
- New well at Fenris and 4 IOR wells at Valhall added to project
- Capex (pre-tax) USD 7.0bn

Tie-back projects at Alvheim, Skarv and Eiga
Net ~170 mmboe
- Nine tie-backs to existing infrastructure – six of which already completed
- Low break-even, high returns, rapid payback
- Capex (pre-tax) USD 3.5 bn



Volumes at Yggdrasil shown excluding Omega Alfa discovery (gross 96-134 mmboe)
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Two subsea tie-backs successfully on stream this year
Aker BP proves yet again its edge in project execution on the NCS

Strong partnerships enabling developments with safe deliveries, high quality and fast execution
January - Solveig Phase 2 on stream
- On schedule
- Subsea tie-back to Edvard Grieg
- ~40 million barrels in total
April - Symra on stream
- Nine months ahead of original schedule
- Subsea tie-back to Ivar Aasen
- ~60 million barrels in total
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Delivering highly profitable tie-backs at accelerated pace
In total ~170 mmboe net to Aker BP with excellent economics

50%
IRR @ $70/boe
10 months
Payback time¹
USD 27/boe
Breakeven oil price²
1) Oil price USD 70/boe 2) 10% discounting rate
The major development projects on track
- Construction, subsea installation and commissioning activities at peak
- Installed Hugin B jacket
- Installed Fenris topside
- Drilling operations underway at all projects
- Robust investment plan unchanged

2026 exploration programme
Focused on near-infrastructure opportunities
| Licence | Prospect | Operator | Aker BP share | Gross volume (mmboe) | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johan Sverdrup | Tonjer | Equinor | 32% | 10 - 20 | Discovery |
| PL1148 | Carmen appraisal | Wellesley | 10% | Ongoing | |
| PL7825 | Linga | Equinor | 40% | 10 - 50 | Ongoing |
| PL1153 | Alpehumle | Aker BP | 40% | 10 - 190 | Q2-26 |
| PL979 | Svarteknippa | Aker BP | 60% | 10 - 60 | Q2-26 |
| PL1042 | MG | Equinor | 40% | 10 - 110 | Q3-26 |
| PL 167 | Symra Ph2 appraisal | Aker BP | 50% | Q3-26 | |
| PL1102 | Lindesnes East | Equinor | 20% | 15 - 50 | Q3-26 |
| PL984 | Norma appraisal | DNO | 10% | Q3-26 | |
| PL 929 | Anabelle | Vår Energi | 10% | 15 -75 | Q4-26 |
| PL1139 | Freke North | Aker BP | 70% | 25 - 90 | Q4-26 |

PL1177 (Schrøder) has been rescheduled to 2027
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Oil market impacted by Middle East situation
Reduced supply has caused sharp increase in near-term prices

Brent dated vs front month contract
USD/barrel

Aker BP realised oil price vs front month contract
USD/barrel
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Q1 2026 financial performance

Produced and sold volume (1,000 boepd)
Net cash flow from operations (USD bn)

Production cost (USD per boe)
Adj. Cash flow from investments¹ (USD bn)


$82 per boe (63)
Net realised price
$0.3 (-0.7)
FCF per share
$0.66 (0.63)
Dividend per share
$5.4 bn ($5.9)
Total available liquidity
1) Adjusted for Investments in financial assets in Q2-25
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Sales of oil and gas

Volume sold
mboepd

Realised prices
USD/boe

Total income
USD million
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Income statement
USD million
| Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before impairment | Impairments | Actual | Before impairment | Impairments | Actual | |
| Total income | 3 026 | 3 026 | 2 560 | 2 560 | ||
| Production expenses | 297 | 297 | 365 | 365 | ||
| Other operating expenses | 19 | 19 | 21 | 21 | ||
| EBITDAX | 2 710 | 2 710 | 2 174 | 2 174 | ||
| Exploration expenses | 48 | 48 | 105 | 105 | ||
| EBITDA | 2 662 | 2 662 | 2 069 | 2 069 | ||
| Depreciation | 530 | 530 | 677 | 677 | ||
| Impairments | (522) | (522) | 944 | 944 | ||
| Operating profit (EBIT) | 2 132 | 2 653 | 1 392 | (944) | 449 | |
| Net financial items | 71 | 71 | (55) | (55) | ||
| Profit / loss before taxes | 2 203 | 2 724 | 1 337 | (944) | 394 | |
| Tax (+) / Tax income (-) | 1 615 | 351 | 1 966 | 899 | (360) | 539 |
| Net profit / loss | 588 | 758 | 439 | (145) | ||
| EPS (USD) | 0.93 | 1.20 | 0.69 | (0.23) | ||
| Effective tax rate | 73% | 72% | 67% | 137% |
406 mboepd (431)
Oil and gas sales
$82 per boe (63)
Net realised price
$7.7 per boe (7.9)
Production cost
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Cash flow statement
USD million
| Q1-26 | Q4-25 | Q3-25 | Q2-25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Op. CF before tax and WC changes | 2 799 | 2 175 | 2 369 | 2 331 |
| Net taxes paid | (315) | (458) | (295) | (1 571) |
| Changes in working capital | (471) | (131) | (51) | 480 |
| Cash flow from operations | 2 013 | 1 586 | 2 023 | 1 240 |
| Adj. Cash flow from investments^{1} | (1 808) | (2 013) | (1 871) | (1 899) |
| Free cash flow | 205 | (427) | 152 | (658) |
| Investments in financial assets | - | - | - | (300) |
| Net debt drawn/repaid | (96) | 988 | - | - |
| Dividends | (418) | (398) | (398) | (398) |
| Interest, leasing & misc. | (160) | (165) | (149) | (247) |
| Cash flow from financing | (674) | 426 | (547) | (645) |
| Net change in cash | (469) | (1) | (395) | (1 603) |
| Cash at end of period | 1 862 | 2 344 | 2 344 | 2 745 |
$2.0 bn (1.6)
Cash flow from operations
$0.3 (-0.7)
FCF per share
$0.66 (0.63)
Dividend per share
1) Definition: Adjusted for Investments in financial assets in Q2-25
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Balance sheet
USD million
| Assets | 31.03.26 | 31.12.25 | 31.03.25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PP&E | 26 655 | 25 451 | 21 091 |
| Goodwill | 11 268 | 11 268 | 12 568 |
| Other non-current assets | 3 579 | 2 943 | 3 063 |
| Cash and cash equivalent | 1 862 | 2 344 | 4 283 |
| Other current assets | 3 082 | 2 801 | 2 293 |
| Total Assets | 46 445 | 44 806 | 43 297 |
| Equity and liabilities | 31.03.26 | 31.12.25 | 31.03.25 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Equity | 11 566 | 11 226 | 12 609 |
| Financial debt | 8 579 | 8 666 | 7 532 |
| Deferred taxes | 17 164 | 16 001 | 13 470 |
| Other long-term liabilities | 5 420 | 5 289 | 4 701 |
| Tax payable | 1 576 | 1 053 | 3 049 |
| Other current liabilities | 2 141 | 2 571 | 1 935 |
| Total Equity and liabilities | 46 445 | 44 806 | 43 297 |
$5.4 bn (5.9)
Total available liquidity
25% (25%)
Equity ratio
0.69 (0.63)
Leverage ratio
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2026 guidance unchanged
| | Q1-2026
actuals | 2026
guidance |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Production
mboepd | 398 | 370-400 |
| Production cost
USD/boe | 7.7 | ~8.0 |
| Capex
USD billion | 1.6 | 6.2-6.7 |
| Exploration
USD million | 66 | ~400 |
| Abandonment
USD million | 4 | ~100 |

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Investments on track
In a supportive fiscal regime
Aker BP est. capex before and after tax¹
USD billion


¹) All capex related to "Base production and ongoing/planned named projects" are included. USDNOK 10.0 assumed for 2026-2028 ²) Value of FX derivative positions per end-March corresponding to pre-tax capex of around USD 300m and USD 475m for 2026 and 2027, respectively.
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Resilient dividend growth
USD 0.6615 paid in the quarter
Dividends
USD per share

- Low-cost production and cash flow provide resilient dividend capacity
- Distributions reflect capacity through the cycle
- Ambition to grow the dividend with minimum 5% per year through the current investment cycle
- Planned dividend of USD 2.646 per share in 2026 (5% growth)
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Near-term tax payments

Sensitivity for H2-2026
USD million
Payment schedule
- Ten tax instalments per year with no payment in January and July
H2-26 sensitivity analysis
- Oil price: USD 70 and 90 per barrel
- Gas price: USD 15.0 per MMBtu
- USDNOK: 9.50
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Resilient cash flow and leverage profile across oil price scenarios

Cumulative free cash flow¹
USD billion

Leverage ratio²
After dividends
Illustrative calculations. 2023 - 2025 as reported. Production profile, capex and opex as indicated at the Strategy Update 11 February 2026. USDNOK 10.0 assumed 1) Free cash flow: Net cash flow from operating activities less Net cash flow from investment activities. 1H-26 scenario = USD 90/boe 2) Leverage ratio: Net interest-bearing debt divided by EBITDAX last 12 months, excluding effects of IFRS16 Leasing. Assuming a
5\%
annual increase in dividend 2026-2028
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Disciplined capital allocation
Balancing financial strength, growth and shareholder returns
1 Financial capacity
Maintain financial flexibility and an investment grade credit profile
5.4bn
Available liquidity¹ (USD)
0.7
Leverage ratio²
BBB
Credit rating
2 Profitable growth
Allocate capital to high-return, low break-even projects

3 Shareholder returns
Resilient and growing dividend in line with long-term value creation

1) Available liquidity includes cash and cash equivalents, financial investments and undrawn RCF 2) Leverage ratio: Net interest-bearing debt / EBITDAX (LTM), excluding IFRS16 leases
Concluding remarks
The strategy is delivering results
- High efficiency – low cost – low emissions
- Strong track record for tiebacks continues
Priorities from here
- Efficient operations and project execution
- Productivity transformation
Growing value for shareholders
- Capital allocation framework designed to maximise long-term shareholder value

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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.
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.
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