Investor Presentation • Jul 16, 2025
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16 July 2025
Second quarter 2025 (Figures in brackets refer to previous quarter)

The leading mid- and late-life operator on the Norwegian continental shelf

Production (kboepd)*

Production efficiency (%) – Q2 2024 to Q2 2025


5
*Production from Yme was included in the 2024 production volumes until the sales transaction closed in end of November 2024 (effective date 1 January 2024)
| Asset | WI | Operator | Key updates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Draugen | 44.56% | OKEA | > Good production performance > Scale squeeze to get D2 back in production was unsuccessful; the well remains shut in and further investigation is ongoing > Drilling of Garn West South sanctioned; expected drilling late 2025 and production medio 2026 |
| Brage | 35.20% | OKEA | > Strong operational performance with high production efficiency > Drilling of Sognefjord East production well successfully completed; production commenced in early July > Talisker exploration and production well spud in early July; expected production in the first quarter of 2026 |
| Statfjord area | 28.00% | Equinor | > Lower production mainly due to delays in drilling of new wells to offset decline > Collaboration with operator to improve drilling performance ongoing |
| Ivar Aasen | 9.24% | Aker BP | > High production efficiency > Lower volumes a result of adjustment of allocation of gas volumes relating to Hanz > IOR26 sanctioned; first oil expected in the fourth quarter of 2026 |
| 12.00% / 6.00% |
Vår Energi / Harbour Energy |
> Continued high production efficiency > A three week maintenance shutdown planned in August; include adjustments of processing facility to enhance production |
Gjøa/Nova



> Tie-back to Brage with substantial volumes and attractive economics
~USD 40/boe breakeven
reserves (gross)
(gross)
~600 mUSD CAPEX
24 mmboe recoverable



Production (kboepd) Sold volumes (kboepd)




Sold volumes and average NBP gas market prices – last five quarters

| Amounts in USD million | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 | Q2 2024 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total operating income | 206 | 271 | 241 | 1,050 |
| Production expenses | -74 | -62 | -82 | -309 |
| Changes in over/underlift positions and production inventory | -8 | -13 | 14 | 3 |
| Depreciation, depletion and amortisation | -58 | -57 | -66 | -268 |
| Impairment (-) / reversal of impairment | -32 | -12 | -25 | 41 |
| Exploration, general and administrative expenses | -27 | -14 | -23 | -54 |
| Profit/ loss (-) from operating activities | 7 | 114 | 59 | 463 |
| Net financial items | -3 | 8 | -2 | -37 |
| Profit/ loss (-) before income tax | 5 | 122 | 57 | 426 |
| Taxes (-) / tax income (+) | -26 | -101 | -49 | -390 |
| Net profit/ loss (-) | -21 | 21 | 8 | 36 |
| EBITDA | 98 | 183 | 151 | 690 |
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kvartalsrapporten)
| Amounts in USD million | 30.06.2025 | 31.03.2025 | 31.12.2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | |||
| Goodwill | 114 | 140 | 142 |
| Oil and gas properties | 721 | 659 | 597 |
| Asset retirement reimbursement right | 445 | 424 | 407 |
| Trade and other receivables | 155 | 166 | 183 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 423 | 343 | 289 |
| Other assets | 150 | 142 | 125 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 2,008 | 1,874 | 1,743 |
| Total equity | 112 | 128 | 98 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Asset retirement obligations | 935 | 890 | 837 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 159 | 140 | 111 |
| Interest bearing bond loans | 422 | 247 | 246 |
| Trade and other payables | 249 | 245 | 267 |
| Income tax payable | 98 | 186 | 143 |
| Other liabilities | 33 | 40 | 41 |
| Total liabilities | 1,896 | 1,747 | 1,645 |
| TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 2,008 | 1,874 | 1,743 |
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kvartalsrapporten)


1) Excess liquidity of USD 15 million was transferred from cash to money market funds during second quarter; increasing the balance from USD 24 million to USD 41 million incl. accrued interest
| Production | > Based on solid production during first half of 2025 and plans for the second half of the year, guidance for 2025 is narrowed towards the high end of the range: – New production guidance for 2025: 30 - 32 kboepd (previously 28 – 32 kboepd) > Based on sanctioning of new wells (Talisker at Brage/Garn West South at Draugen), guidance for 2026 is lifted 5 kboepd: – New production guidance for 2026: 31 - 35 kboepd (previously 26 – 30 kboepd) |
|---|---|
| Capex | > Based on sanctioning of Garn West South, guidance for 2025 is lifted by USD 30 - 40 million: – New capex guidance for 2025: USD 350 - 380 million (previously USD 310 - 350 million) – Capex guidance for 2026 is kept unchanged at USD 300 - 360 million Capex guidance does not include capitalised interest and exploration spending |
| Other | > Repayment of the OKEA04 bond with nominal value USD 125 million was settled in early July > First five tax instalments for 2025, payable in the second half of 2025, was estimated to USD 5-6 millions each > Dividend: The company is in a period of relatively high spending on organic investments near term which will add value over time. In line with the company's first capital allocation principle of maintaining a healthy balance sheet, dividend payments have been temporarily put on hold. The board will revert with a dividend plan when it considers to be in a position to distribute |



Continued strong production performance

Refinancing successfully completed; enhancing financial robustness

Sanctioning of new wells increases expected production volumes

Ambition to drill up to four exploration wells per year
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