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Investor Presentation Feb 28, 2024

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Fourth quarter and full year 2023 Presentation

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

28 February 2024

Disclaimer

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Q4 Highlights

  • Gross production from Gabon and Brazil of ~33,000 barrels per day, up 20% from Q3
  • Achieved combined production milestone of 50,000 operated barrels in October
  • Completed acquisition of FPSO Cidade de Vitória
  • Discovery of Hibiscus South
  • MoU signed with Cosco Shipping Heavy Industry for FPSO BW Maromba upgrade
  • Q4 2023 EBITDA of USD 133.4 million with a net profit of USD 80.2 million
  • 4 liftings totalling 2.7 million barrels to BW Energy in Gabon and Brazil
  • USD 99.3 million of net cash flows from operating activities
  • USD 194 million cash position

2023 Achievements

  • 1) Operating revenue and gains/losses from derivatives
  • 2) Non-IFRS financial measure based on Adjusted Net Income to exclude infrequent and/or non-cash items, e.g. transaction costs, unrealised results from derivatives, deferred tax, and equitybased compensation cost. The reported ROE for the year 2023, prior to these adjustments, is 12.8%

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Reached 50 kbbls / day gross production in October 2023

• 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

  • Hibiscus / Ruche brought to first oil without recordable lost time incidents (LTI)
  • Two LTIs recorded in 2023 related to subcontractors
  • No environmental incidents in 2023
  • Supports local communities by investing in operated areas in to foster growth and development

Net reserves and resources update1

Dussafu (MMBOE)
31 Dec 2023 31 Dec 2022
Category 1P 2P 3P 1P 2P 3P
Reserves 48.9 69.4 88.9 47.8 70.7 91.1
1C 2C 3C 1C 2C 3C
Contingent resources 18.4 33.7 55.4 14.0 28.5 50.2
Golfinho Cluster3 (MMBOE)
31 Dec 2023
Category 1P 2P 3P
Reserves 29.4 40.3 58.3
1C 2C 3C
Contingent resources 59.9 107.9 190.8
Maromba (MMBOE)
30 Apr 2022
Category 1P 2P 3P
Reserves 71.3 100.1 132.2
1C 2C 3C
Contingent resources 25.2 38.7 63.7
Kudu (MMBOE)
30 Jun 2022
Category 1C 2C 3C
Contingent resources2 90.5 161.5 309.2 development pending
resources2
Contingent
16.0 28.9 45.9 development on
hold

1) The hydrocarbon volumes shown include crude oil and natural gas. Volumes are expressed in millions of barrels of oil equivalent (mmboe).

2) Contingent Development Pending and Development On Hold

3) Includes 100% WI in the Golfinho and Camarupim clusters and 65% WI in BM-ES-23

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2024 guidance

Net Total 10 –
production1 12 million barrels
Production USD 30 –
cost 35 per barrel
Net Capex2 USD 250 –
300 million
G&A USD 22 –
24 million

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

Dussafu

Production update

  • Q4 net production ~1.52 million barrels, equal to ~16,500 bbls/day
  • OPEX stable at USD ~28 per barrel compared to Q3
  • Progressing ESP solution
    • ‒ Recovered ESPs sent to manufacturer for diagnosis
    • ‒ Three conventional ESP systems ordered and under delivery
  • YTD1Dussafu net production ~16,200 bbls/day
    • ‒ Two Hibiscus wells producing after ESP change-out in early Q1
    • ‒ One well on natural flow, one well pending recompletion

Dussafu net production kbbls/day

Fast-tracking Hibiscus South to first oil

  • First oil expected in March
    • ‒ Less than five months after discovery in November 2023
  • DHBSM-1 well drilled with completion operations ongoing
  • Low-cost and low-risk expansion to production and reserve base
    • ‒ Gross recoverable 2P reserves of 6.6 million barrels1
  • Confirmation of the significant potential of the Dussafu license

Completing Hibiscus / Ruche drilling program

  • Aiming to bring total Dussafu production capacity up to BW Adolo nameplate of ~40,000 bbls/day
  • Remaining activities until rig contract ends late July 2024
    • ‒ Complete the Ruche well (DRM-3H); previously suspended pending delivery of alternative casing
    • ‒ Fifth Hibiscus well (DHBM-7H)
    • ‒ Complete ESP workovers
  • Drill Bourdon (Prospect B) as the second appraisal prospect, subject to available rig-time

MaBoMo and Borr Norve on site in Gabon

Lifting schedule

  • 2023 net production of ~4.6 million barrels with an annualised average OPEX of USD ~33 per barrel
  • Two Q4 liftings
    • ‒ ~960,000 barrels in October at USD 90 per barrel
    • ‒ ~720,000 barrels in December at USD 75 per barrel
  • Starting co-liftings with field partner in Q1 2024
    • ‒ Increased lifting frequency with more even revenue and cash-flow generation
    • ‒ BW Energy share ~80% of each co-lifting
  • Two co-liftings planned in Q1
    • ‒ ~950,000 barrels early March
    • ‒ ~650,000 barrels end March

Quarterly lifting schedule to BW Energy

Golfinho

Owner and operator of producing assets and FPSO in Brazil

  • Takeover of FPSO Cidade de Vitória from Saipem completed in November
  • Proven low-risk in-field development opportunities with short lead time and substantial long-term upside
  • Production exceeding expectations since takeover
  • Two defined infill well projects (GLF-51 oil well and GLF-50 gas well) expected to significantly increase production from 2027

Production and lifting update

  • Q4 production ~0.96 million barrels, equal to ~10,400 bbls/day, exceeding initial expectations
    • ‒ Production cost (excluding royalties) averaged USD 44 per barrel
  • Two liftings in Q4
    • ‒ 521,500 barrels in November at USD 84 per barrel
    • ‒ 500,000 barrels in December at USD 77 per barrel
    • ‒ Inventory of ~325,000 barrels at period-end
  • One lifting in Q1 2024
    • ‒ 490,000 barrels lifted in February

Quarterly lifting schedule to BW Energy

Maromba

Maromba development progressing towards FID and execution

  • Pivoted from subsea development to dry tree wellhead platform concept
    • ‒ Revised plan expected completed end H1 2024
  • MoU signed with Cosco Shipping Heavy Industry for FPSO upgrade
    • ‒ FPSO BW Maromba (ex. Polvo) arrived in China, preparing for upgrades
  • Expected peak annual oil production of 30-40,000 bbls/day
  • Final investment decision remains subject to conclusion of project financing activities

Kudu

Preparing for Kudu exploration program

  • 5,000 km2shallow-water license in in the attractive Orange Basin
    • ‒ Recent nearby discoveries highlights significant potential
  • Potential confirmed by 2023 3D survey
  • Ordering long-lead items for an exploration program
  • Progressing concept development for Kudu gas-topower project
    • ‒ Transformational project for Namibia's power situation with wide local stakeholder support, including political and regulatory bodies

Q3 Financials

Income statement

Income statement Q4 2023 Q3 2023 Change
Operating revenue 240.2 97.1 143.1
Gain/(Loss) from oil derivatives 9.4 (9.1) 18.5
Operating expenses (116.1) (38.2) (77.9)
EBITDA 133.4 49.7 83.7
Depreciation (31.4) (16.4) (14.9)
Depreciation -
ROU
(9.2) (6.2) (3.0)
Amortisation (2.5) (1.0) (1.4)
Gain/(Loss) sale fixed assets 0.1 0.1
Impairment assets (0.3) (0.3)
Other expenses (43.3) (23.7) (19.7)
Operating profit/(loss) 90.1 26.1 64.0
Interest income 2.2 2.5 (0.3)
Interest expense 4.3 (5.1) 9.4
Lease liability interest expense (4.4) (4.7) 0.3
Gain/(Loss) on financial instruments (1.4) 1.1 (2.5)
Other financial items (1.8) (2.4) 0.6
Net financial income/(expense) (1.1) (8.6) 7.5
Profit/(loss) before tax 89.0 17.5 71.5
Income tax expense (8.8) (17.0) 8.2
Net profit/(loss) for the period 80.2 0.5 79.8

• EBITDA increased due to 4 liftings in Q4 compared to 1 in Q3

• Reduction due to deferred tax asset in Brazil resulting from accumulated tax losses

Income statement – FY 2023

Income statement 2023 2022
Operating revenue 500.3 297.5
Gain/(Loss) from oil derivatives 7.0 (19.9)
Operating expenses (266.3) (123.4)
EBITDA 241.0 154.3
Depreciation (69.6) (28.5)
Depreciation -
ROU
(24.5) (27.4)
Amortisation (5.5) (4.2)
Gain/(Loss) sale fixed assets 0.1
Impairment assets (0.3)
Other expenses (99.8) (60.1)
Operating profit/(loss) 141.1 94.1
Interest income 8.3 1.7
Interest expense (5.1) (0.5)
Lease liability interest expense (16.6) (14.4)
Gain/(Loss) on financial instruments (0.1)
Other financial items (5.1) 2.9
Net financial income/(expense) (18.6) (10.3)
Profit/(loss) before tax 122.5 83.8
Income tax expense (41.5) (38.8)
Net profit/(loss) for the period 81.0 45.0

Balance sheet

Assets Q4 2023 Q3 2023 Change
Property and other equipment 3.5 0.9 2.6
Right-of-use assets 108.9 133.4 (24.5)
E&P tangible assets 1,050.9 815.0 235.9
Intangible assets 255.3 284.0 (28.7)
Other non-current assets 41.9 37.0 4.8
Total non-current assets 1,460.4 1,270.3 190.1
Inventories 33.5 40.8 (7.3)
Trade receivables and other current assets 52.3 73.4 (21.1)
Cash and cash equivalents 194.2 197.7 (3.5)
Total current assets 280.0 311.9 (31.8)
Total Assets 1,740.4 1,582.2 158.2
Equity and liabilities Q4 2023 Q3 2023 Change
Shareholders' equity 697.6 617.1 80.6
Total equity 697.6 617.1 80.6
Interest-bearing debt 292.6 292.3 0.3
Deferred tax liabilities 11.7 11.0 0.8
Asset retirement obligations 224.0 179.4 44.5
Other long-term liabilities 67.4 46.3 21.1
Long-term lease liabilities 108.6 94.4 14.2
Derivatives -
Long-term
0.4 2.0 (1.5)
Total non-current liabilities 704.7 625.3 79.3
Trade and other payables 219.6 170.1 49.6
Short-term lease liabilities 38.0 83.0 (45.1)
Tax liabilities 0.6 0.5 0.1
Derivatives -
Short-term
6.2 (6.2)
Interest-bearing current debt 79.9 79.9 0.0
Total current liabilities 338.1 339.8 (1.7)
Total liabilities 1,042.8 965.1 77.7
Total equity and liabilities 1,740.4 1,582.2 158.2

• Increase is due to continued investments in Dussafu, combined with acquisition of FPSO BW Maromba

  • Equity ratio of 40%
  • ARO increased due to Golfinho acquisition
  • Net interest-bearing debt (NIBD) of USD 178 million

Cash flow overview Q4 2023

Investment in assets

Summary

Production outlook

Net production estimate boe/day1

73.5% WI in the Dussafu licence 95.0% WI in the Maromba licence 100% WI in Golfinho licence

1) Management estimates

Increased diversification and step-change in production

Production Complete ESP solution and stabilise Dussafu output

First oil from Hibiscus South

Prepare Golfinho infill well campaign
Exploration Drill Bourdon appraisal well

Complete 3D seismic
evaluation to assess Kudu potential

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

Finalise Maromba
development plan and financing

Progress Kudu gas-to-power project
Corporate BW Group ownership increased to 74.4%

Fund investments through strong operational cash flow

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

Dussafu and Maromba in full operation

Q&A

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