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Investor Presentation May 24, 2024

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First quarter 2024 Presentation

Carl K. Arnet, CEO Knut Sæthre, CFO Lin Espey, COO

24 May 2024

Disclaimer

This Presentation has been produced by BW Energy Limited exclusively for information purposes. This presentation may not be redistributed, in whole or in part, to any other person.

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Q1 Highlights

  • Net production from Gabon and Brazil of ~27,300 barrels per day
  • First oil from Hibiscus South in early March, five months after initial discovery
  • Second Hibiscus South well confirms northern extension with good reservoir quality
  • Substantial oil discovery on the northern flank of the Hibiscus field
  • Executed USD 150 million sale-leaseback for the MaBoMo facility with 10-year term in April
  • Q1 2024 EBITDA of USD 109.7 million with a net profit of USD 47.4 million
  • 3 liftings totalling ~1.9 million barrels to BW Energy in Gabon and Brazil
  • USD ~150 million cash position
  • Golfinho prepayment facility extended and increased to USD 120 million

Production stabilised at higher level pending new wells and ESP delivery

• Strong reservoir performance in Hibiscus, but ESP challenges continue to defer MaBoMo production

Zero-harm objective for people and environment

Minimising impact to environment

Working for local society

Sound governance

  • No LTIs recorded to date in 2024
  • No environmental incidents to date in 2024
  • Supports local communities by investing in operated areas in to foster growth and development

Dussafu

Production update

  • Q1 net production ~1.66 million barrels, equal to ~18,260 bbls/day
  • OPEX at USD ~23 per barrel, down from Q4 2023 on operational efficiency and production growth
  • Progressing ESP solution
    • ‒ Three conventional ESP systems ordered and will be installed shortly as per the work-over schedule
    • ‒ Additional four conventional systems are expected to be delivered in Q3 2024 and will be installed as per the workover schedule
  • Presently, the FPSO is shut down for annual maintenance

Dussafu net production kbbls/day

Expanding successful Hibiscus development

  • First oil from DHBSM-1H well in early March, less than five months after discovery in November 2023
    • ‒ Producing ~7,800 barrels per day on ESP
  • DHBSM-2P pilot confirming extension into the northern part of the field with good reservoir quality, increasing reserve estimates
  • Substantial oil discovery in the DHIBM-7P pilot, appraising the northern flank of the Hibiscus field
    • ‒ First example of a common Gamba-Dentale hydrocarbon accumulation in Hibiscus field and indications of a notable increase to oil in place and gross recoverable reserves
  • Low-cost and low-risk expansions to production and reserve base and confirmation of the significant potential of the Dussafu licence

Completing Hibiscus / Ruche drilling program

  • Discussing a significant extension of the drilling rig contract
  • Complete two production wells (DHBSM-2H and DHIBM-7H)
  • Execute planned workovers to replace existing equipment with conventional ESPs, increasing Dussafu production to the BW Adolo nameplate capacity
  • Drill Bourdon (Prospect B) as the fourth appraisal prospect of this drilling campaign

MaBoMo and Borr Norve on site in Gabon

Golfinho

Stable production with step-up in 2027

  • Q1 production ~0.82 million barrels, equal to ~9,030 bbls/day
    • ‒ Production cost (excluding royalties) averaged USD 48 per barrel
  • Progressing Golfinho infill development plan towards 2024 FID
    • ‒ Low risk oil and gas targets in mature area
      • GLF-50 gas well and GLF-51 oil well
    • ‒ Expected doubling of production and lower OPEX per barrel from 2027
    • ‒ Significant positive impact on reserves
    • ‒ In process of securing long-lead items and rig slots

Maromba

Maromba development progressing towards FID and execution

  • Development concept based on dry tree wellhead platform and FPSO
    • ‒ Revised plan expected completed end H1 2024
  • MoU signed with Cosco Shipping Heavy Industry for FPSO upgrade
    • ‒ FPSO BW Maromba (ex. Polvo) is at yard in China, preparing for upgrades
  • Expected peak annual oil production of 30-40,000 bbls/day
    • ‒ New concept supports future low-cost development phases and production upside potential
  • Final investment decision remains subject to conclusion of project financing activities

Kudu

Kudu exploration program supported by recent major oil discovery

  • Major high quality oil discovery (10 billion barrels in place) announced 60 km downdip from Kudu by Galp
  • 3D seismic processing ongoing with good data quality
    • ‒ Additional data secured over adjacent area
    • ‒ Completion expected in Q3 2024 considering additional data points and recent discoveries
  • Secured long-lead items for a 2025 exploration program
    • ‒ Exploring rig availability
  • Progressing concept development for Kudu gas-topower project

Q1 2024 financials

Adding financial flexibility

  • Golfinho prepayment facility extended and increased to USD 120 million
    • ‒ From originally USD 80 million
    • ‒ Fully drawn at the end of the period
  • MaBoMo lease financing frees up net USD 110 million of liquidity to BW Energy
    • ‒ Funding of growth strategy including continuing Gabon development projects
    • ‒ Sale-leaseback signed with Minsheng Financial Leasing Co
    • ‒ A 10-year lease term with an option to repurchase the unit from the end of year seven

Income statement – Q1

In Millions of USD
Income Statement Q1 2024 Q4 2023 Change
Operating revenue 185.0 240.2 (55.2)
Gain/(Loss) from oil derivatives (3.3) 9.4 (12.6)
Operating expenses (72.0) (116.1) 44.1
EBITDA 109.7 133.4 (23.7)
Depreciation (27.5) (31.4) 3.9
Depreciation -
ROU
(7.7) (9.2) 1.5
Amortisation (1.6) (2.5) 0.8
Gain/(Loss) sale fixed assets 0.2 0.1 0.1
Impairment assets (0.3) 0.3
Other expenses (36.7) (43.3) 6.7
Operating profit/(loss) 73.1 90.1 (17.0)
Interest income 1.5 2.2 (0.6)
Interest expense (2.9) 4.3 (7.2)
Lease liability interest expense (3.5) (4.4) 0.9
Gain/(Loss) on financial instruments 1.0 (1.4) 2.4
Accretion asset retirement obligation (2.5) (3.0) 0.5
Other financial items (5.5) 1.2 (6.7)
Net financial income/(expense) (11.9) (1.1) (10.8)
Profit/(loss) before tax 61.1 89.0 (27.8)
Income tax expense (13.8) (8.8) (5.0)
Net profit/(loss) for the period 47.4 80.2 (32.8)

• 3 liftings of 1.9 million barrels vs. 4 liftings of 2.7 million barrels in the previous quarter

  • Contingent payment for Golfinho cluster
  • Deferred tax asset recognized in Q4

Balance sheet

In Millions of USD

Assets Q1 2024 Q4 2023 Change
Property and other equipment 3.6 3.5 0.1
Right-of-use assets 101.2 108.9 (7.7)
E&P tangible assets 1,078.4 1,050.9 27.5
Intangible assets 263.1 255.3 7.7
Other non-current assets 46.4 41.9 4.6
Total non-current assets 1,460.4 1,460.4 32.2
Inventories 58.1 33.5 24.6
Trade receivables and other current assets 113.9 52.3 61.5
Cash and cash equivalents 150.1 194.2 44.1
Total current assets 322.0 280.0 42.0
Total Assets 1,814.6 1,740.4 74.2
Equity and liabilities Q1 2024 Q4 2023 Change
Shareholders' equity 744.9 697.6 47.3
Total equity 744.9 697.6 47.3
Interest-bearing debt 292.6 292.6 0.3
Deferred tax liabilities 11.8 11.7 0.1
Asset retirement obligations 226.7 224.0 2.7
Other long-term liabilities 45.4 67.4 (22.0)
Long-term lease liabilities 99.5 108.6 (9.1)
Derivatives -
Long-term
0.5 0.4 0.1
Total non-current liabilities 676.8 704.7 (27.9)
Trade and other payables 231.8 219.6 12.2
Short-term lease liabilities 37.9 38.0 (0.1)
Tax liabilities 2.2 0.6 1.6
Derivatives -
Short-term
1.1 1.1
Interest-bearing current debt 119.9 79.9 40.0
Total current liabilities 393.0 338.1 54.8
Total liabilities 1,069.7 1,042.8 26.9
Total equity and liabilities 1,814.6 1,740.4 74.2
  • Hibiscus/Ruche development, Maromba project
  • Golfinho crude oil inventory
  • Dussafu March lifting and DMO delivery

  • Mainly due to USD 20 million contingent payment made to Petrobras

  • Increase in Dussafu accruals related to drilling program
  • Increased prepayment facility in Brazil to USD 120 million

Cash flow overview Q1 2024

Lifting schedule and hedging

  • Dussafu
    • ‒ Two Q1 liftings in March
      • Totaling ~1.4 million barrels net to BW Energy
      • Average realised price USD 83 per barrel
    • ‒ One lifting in Q2 of ~730,000 in May net to BW Energy
  • Golfinho
    • ‒ One lifting in Q1
      • 490,000 barrels in February at USD 82 per barrel
    • ‒ Two liftings in Q2 2024
      • ~500,000 barrels lifted in April at USD ~90 per barrel
      • One lifting of ~500,000 planned in June
  • Hedging of commodities
    • ‒ 4.2 million barrels hedged for 2024 and 2025
      • Mix of puts, zero cost collars and swaps

Quarterly liftings schedule to BW Energy

Gabon Brazil

Summary

2024 production guidance maintained

Net
production1
Total 10 –
12 million
barrels
Production
cost
USD 30 –
35 per
barrel
Net Capex2
USD 280 –
330
million
Increase reflecting additional
Hibiscus wells optimising rig
utilisation while awaiting
ESPs
G&A USD 22 –
24 million

23 1) Reflects net production from Dussafu (73.5% Working Interest) and Golfinho (100% WI) 2) Excludes projects pending sanction

Increased diversification and step-change in production

Production Complete ESP change-out and maximise Dussafu output

First oil from Hibiscus South in March, completing second

well later 2024
Exploration Drill Bourdon appraisal well

Complete 3D seismic
evaluation to assess Kudu potential

and prepare for exploration program
Development Complete Hibiscus / Ruche drilling campaign

Sanction Golfinho infill wells

Finalise Maromba
development plan and financing

Progress Kudu gas-to-power project
Corporate Fund investments through strong operational cash flow

supported by debt facilities and lease financing
Intention to pay dividend of up to
50%
of
net profit with

Dussafu and Maromba in full operation

Q&A

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