
OKEA ASA
Presentation of first quarter 2023
4 May 2023
Cautionary statement
- This presentation contains forward looking information
- Forward looking information is based on management assumptions and analysis
- Actual experience may differ, and those differences may be material
- Forward looking information is subject to significant uncertainties and risks as they relate to events and/or circumstances in the future
- This presentation must be read in conjunction with the published financial reports of the company and the disclosures therein
- A full disclaimer is included at the end of this presentation
Statfjord 28% - transformational deal in world-class assets
Advancing to league of producers with more than 40,000 barrels per day in 2024

Statfjord B
- 28% WI in PL037 (Statfjord Area), world-class assets in 4 producing fields and a strong track record for IOR; enhancing OKEA's robustness and operational diversification
- Material increase in production volumes, reserves and resources with significant upside potential
- 41/8 mmboe 2P/2C volumes from current projects
- 14+ mmboe further upside potential identified by OKEA
- Further diversification of product mix as gas resource portion increases from 18% to 25%
- Initiation of cooperation between the two dedicated late-life operators on the NCS
- The transaction enhances OKEA's financial flexibility and requires no new financing
Net production*

NGL
Scale and diversification
Step change in asset base, production and reserves with significant upside
- Step change in production growth and diversification
- Increasing 2023 production by 60%
- Increasing 2P reserves by 68%
- 4 new producing fields in portfolio
- Additional 14+ mmboe upside potential on top of 2P and 2C identified by OKEA based on drilling beyond 2028 and cost reduction initiatives
- Improved product diversification with resources mix from assets acquired comprising ~50% crude oil, ~34% gas, and ~16% NGL

Change
* The acquired assets comprise four producing fields (Statfjord Unit, Statfjord Nord, Statfjord Øst Unit and Sygna Unit)
** 2C resources updated by additional 3 mmboe in the ASR report compared to the 4Q 2022 report. The ASR will be published in full together with the Annual Report 2022
Finding value where others divest
Delivering in line with strategy – more than double production volumes in 2024 compared to strategy launch in 2021

*2023 based on midpoint of guided production range. Figures include full-year production of acquired assets.
OKEA first quarter 2023 results
Highlights
• Operation
- Production of 22.2 kboepd
- Continued strong performance from Draugen, Ivar Aasen and Gjøa; production at Yme increasing following Beta Nord campaign
- Brage and Nova still producing below initial plan; mitigating actions partly completed
• Portfolio
- Acquisition of 28% WI in PL037 (Statfjord Area) from Equinor
- Hasselmus progressing according to schedule and production start expected in Q4 2023
- Four exploration licences (two operated) awarded in APA 2022
• Financials
- Record high operating income of NOK 2,954 million
- Yme impairment of NOK 94 million due to somewhat reduced reserves
- Cash and cash equivalents of NOK 1,634 million; remaining bond debt of NOK 1,255 million
- Dividend payment in March of 1 NOK/share; 1 NOK/share to be paid in June

Source: Subsea7
Quarterly key figures
(Previous quarter in brackets)

* Equity CO2 emissions stated on annualised basis
** Daily production from assets acquired from Wintershall Dea in Q4 2022 was based on November and December production divided by 92 days; actual daily production was 21.5 kboepd
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Production volume and reliability

Production reliability (%) – last 5 quarters


* Daily production from assets acquired from Wintershall Dea in Q4 2022 was based on November and December production divided by 92 days; actual daily production was 21.5 kboepd
Operational update

Draugen (op. WI 44.56%)
- Topside installation for the Hasselmus tieback progressing according to plan; start up expected in Q4 2023 with plateau production at 4.4 kboepd
- Lifetime extension application for Draugen from 2024 to 2040 submitted

Brage (op. WI 35.2%)
- Production impacted by reduced gas production from one well following turnaround in Q3 2022; continuous production optimisation has improved performance towards planned levels
- Brasse assessments for a potential tie-back to Brage ongoing

Gjøa (WI 12%)
- Steady production and 100% reliability in the quarter
- Hamlet discovery potential tie-back assessments ongoing; Aurora discovery – appraisal options under review

Yme (WI 15%)
- Beta Nord drilling campaign finalised in January; drilling at Gamma commenced in Q2 2023
- High-water cut in wells resulting in impairment; plateau production of ~5 kboepd net OKEA expected in mid-2023

Ivar Aasen (WI 9.2385%)
- Intervention campaign planned for Q2 2023
- Planned turnaround executed in the quarter with downtime of six days

- Production impacted by continuing challenges with water injectors; side track drilling in Q2 2023 expected to increase production
- New water injector to be drilled in 2024

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Financials
Oil and gas production, sales and revenues - per asset

Revenue (NOK million)

Realised price (USD per boe)

Realised liquids prices

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Gas market prices and sold volumes
Realised gas price exceeds market prices due to gains on fixed price contracts

Income statement
Figures in NOK million |
Q1 23 |
Q4 22 |
Q1 22 |
2022 |
operating income Total |
2 954 |
1 664 |
1 513 |
6 653 |
|
|
|
|
|
Production expenses |
-518 |
-522 |
-287 |
-1 616 |
Changes over/underlift in positions and inventory |
-793 |
222 |
3 3 |
297 |
| Depreciation |
-327 |
-270 |
-158 |
-769 |
(-) /reversal of Impairment impairment |
-94 |
-251 |
363 |
-498 |
Exploration , general and adm . expenses |
-51 |
-277 |
-115 |
-540 |
Profit / loss (-) from operating activities |
1 170 |
565 |
1 348 |
3 526 |
Net financial items |
-49 |
9 4 |
-61 |
-311 |
Profit / (-) before loss income tax |
1 121 |
659 |
1 287 |
3 215 |
Income taxes |
-894 |
-335 |
-1 074 |
-2 545 |
Net profit / loss (-) |
226 |
324 |
213 |
670 |
|
|
|
|
|
| EBITDA |
1 592 |
1 086 |
1 143 |
4 793 |
Q1 23 comments
Operating income
- Revenue from sales of petroleum products of NOK 2 929 million; includes net gain on forward gas contracts of NOK 117 million
- Other income amounted to NOK 25 million
Production expenses
• NOK 518 million, corresponds to 242 NOK/boe
Changes in over/underlift and inventory
- Two oil liftings at Draugen
- Volumes of oil lifted from Brage recognised at fair value
Impairment
• NOK 94 million impairment at Yme due to somewhat reduced reserves
Exploration, general and administrative expenses
- NOK 24 million in exploration expenses
- NOK 27 million in SG&A expenses
Net financial items
- Net currency loss of NOK 30 million
- Net expensed interest of NOK 21 million
Income taxes
• NOK 894 million; effective tax rate of 80%
Statement of financial position
| Figures in NOK million |
|
|
|
| Assets |
31.03.2023 |
31.12.2022 |
31.03.2022 |
| Goodwill |
1 292 |
1 297 |
805 |
| Oil and gas properties |
6 496 |
6 556 |
5 191 |
| Asset retirement reimbursement right |
3 760 |
3 662 |
2 833 |
| Trade and other receivables |
1 793 |
1 744 |
996 |
| Financial investments |
0 |
0 |
209 |
| Cash and cash equivalents |
1 634 |
1 104 |
2 470 |
| Other assets |
935 |
1 258 |
554 |
| Total assets |
15 911 |
15 621 |
13 057 |
|
|
|
|
| Total equity |
2 200 |
2 078 |
1 922 |
| Liabilities |
|
|
|
| Asset retirement obligations |
5 958 |
5 915 |
4 039 |
| Deferred tax liabilities |
2 594 |
2 835 |
2 091 |
| Interest bearing bond loans |
1 255 |
1 179 |
2 001 |
| Other interest bearing liabilities |
528 |
508 |
480 |
| Trade and other payables |
1 548 |
2 220 |
834 |
| Income tax payable |
1 429 |
477 |
1 364 |
| Other liabilties |
398 |
410 |
326 |
| Total liabilities |
13 710 |
13 543 |
11 135 |
| Total equity and liabilties |
15 911 |
15 621 |
13 057 |
Q1 23 comments
- Goodwill of NOK 1 292 million
- Cash and cash equivalents of NOK 1 634 million
- Tax payable NOK 1 429 million
- Interest-bearing bond loans of NOK 1 255 million
- Other interest-bearing liabilities of NOK 528 million related to financial lease of the Inspirer rig at Yme
- Asset retirement obligation of NOK 5 958 million partly offset by asset retirement reimbursement right of 3 760 million
Cash development Q1 2023

Dividends according to plan
Dividend of NOK 1.00 per share to be paid in June


The OKEA board has resolved to distribute NOK 1.00 per share in June
The OKEA board also reaffirms its intention to distribute NOK 1.00 per share in the two remaining quarters of 2023; in total NOK 4.00 per share intended distributed in 2023
Future dividend payments in 2023 are subject to an authorisation from the general meeting and may be revised due to changes in the market environment, company situation and/or value accretive opportunities available
Outlook
No changes in guidance
Production
Capex
Production guidance of 22–25 kboepd in 2023
- Ivar Aasen turnaround of 6 days completed in Q1
- Planned turnaround at Draugen with expected downtime of 21 days scheduled for Q2
- The guiding does not include production volumes from the acquisition of 28% in PL037 (Statfjord Area) from Equinor; expected production volumes net to OKEA for 2023 are indicatively 13-15 kboepd
Capex guidance of NOK 1,700–2,100 million in 2023
- Excludes capitalised interest and exploration capex
- Comprises completion of the Hasselmus project, Draugen power from shore, Brage infill drilling and other activities
- Capex guiding does not include capex related to the acquisition of 28% in PL037 (Statfjord Area) from Equinor

Summary
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