(Trondheim, 16 July 2026) - In the second quarter of 2026, OKEA ASA (OSE: OKEA)
delivered operating income of USD 334 (239) million and EBITDA of USD 207 (129)
million. Lower forward prices at balance sheet date resulted in impairments of
USD 94 (reversal of 154) million with a net after tax impact of USD 27 (income
of 34) million. Net profit amounted to USD 14 (36) million. Total cash ended at
USD 355 (269) million, resulting in a net cash position of USD 59 (net debt of
26) million.
(Amounts in parentheses refer to previous quarter)
"We have completed planned maintenance shutdowns on three of our assets during
the second quarter. This resulted in production of 27.0 kboepd compared to 34.9
kboepd in previous quarter. High realised prices and hedging gains more than
offset the lower production, resulting in revenues of USD 334 million. This is
the highest for OKEA ever and represents an increase of 40% compared to previous
quarter. This also translated into a solid cash generation, ending the quarter
with a net cash positive position of USD 59 million. At Draugen, we are working
diligently to get the Garn West South well into production, which is now
expected in the third quarter. At Brage, concept selection for the Talisker West
discovery (23-44 mmboe) has been completed. This is an important step towards
getting the discovery into production already next year. Our development
projects are progressing according to plan and we continue to focus on what we
can control; safe, stable and efficient operations and project execution to grow
production while maintaining a robust balance sheet", stated OKEA CEO, Svein J.
Liknes.
Second quarter 2026 summary
Net production was 27.0 (34.9) kboepd and production efficiency was 83 (96)%.
The reduction was mainly due to planned maintenance shutdowns at Brage,
Statfjord B, and Ivar Aasen.
Revenues from sales of petroleum products amounted to USD 313 (264) million. The
increase was due to higher realised prices partly offset by lower sold volumes.
Sold volumes amounted to 34.4 (39.1) kboepd. The realised liquids price
comprises USD 116.9 (79.5) per boe for crude and USD 55.3 (46.4) per boe for
NGL. With NGLs constituting 20 (15)% of liquid volumes sold, the average
realised liquids price ended at USD 104.2 (74.2) per boe. The average realised
price for natural gas amounted to USD 88.1 (76.5) per boe.
Total operating income amounted to USD 334 (239) million, including other
operating income of USD 21 (loss of 25) million. Other operating income
comprises a net hedging gain of USD 15 (loss of 32) million and tariff income at
Gjøa and Statfjord of USD 6 (6) million.
Production expenses amounted to USD 89 (91) million, corresponding to USD 34.0
(26.7) per boe. The high unit cost was mainly a result of lower production and
higher cost relating to the maintenance shutdowns as well as an intervention
campaign on Draugen.
Changes in over-/underlift positions and production inventory resulted in an
expense of USD 28 (7) million, as sold volumes exceeded produced volumes.
Depreciation of oil and gas properties amounted to USD 47 (59) million. The
decrease was mainly due to the lower production.
Impairments amounted to USD 94 (reversal of 154) million. The impairments were a
result of reduced forward prices at balance sheet date and comprise a fixed
asset impairment at Statfjord of USD 86 million and a technical goodwill
impairment at Draugen of USD 8 million. Related post-tax expense was USD 27
(income 34) million.
Tax expense amounted to USD 51 (193) million and net profit after tax ended at
USD 14 (36) million.
The high operating income resulted in a solid cash flow from operations of USD
179 (70) million. Net cash flows from investment activities amounted to USD 77
(118) million and mainly related to production drilling at Draugen and
Statfjord, and the Bestla and Power from Shore development projects. The cash
balance ended at USD 296 (210) million. In addition to the cash balance, USD 59
(59) million were placed in money market funds classified as other assets.
Interest-bearing bond loans were USD 296 (295) million, which brings the net
cash position to USD 59 (net debt of 26) million.
Guidance
Due to deferral of production from Garn West South, production estimates for
2026 are reduced and tightened to 29-32 (31-35) kboepd, and production estimates
for 2027 are increased to 39-43 (37-41) kboepd.
Capex guidance for 2026 and 2027 remains unchanged, at USD 300-360 million and
USD 230-290 million respectively.
Webcast and audio conference
A presentation of the results with a Q&A session will be held today through a
webcast and audio conference starting 10:00 CEST. The presentation will be held
by Svein J. Liknes (CEO) and Birte Norheim (CFO).
The webcast can be followed at www.okea.no
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Dial in details for the audio conference:
NO: +47 2195 6342
DK: +45 7876 8490
SE: + 46 8 1241 0952
UK: +44 203 769 6819
US: +1 646-787-0157
PIN Code: 681934
For further information, please contact:
Stig Hognestad, VP Investor Relations
stig.hognestad@okea.no
+47 902 59 040
About OKEA
OKEA ASA is a leading mid- and late-life operator on the Norwegian continental
shelf (NCS). OKEA finds value where others divest and has an ambitious strategy
built on growth, value creation and capital discipline.
OKEA is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange (OSE:OKEA)
More information at www.okea.no
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