Sandnes, Norway, 2 July 2026: Vår Energi ASA (OSE:VAR, "Vår Energi") has been assigned a long-term issuer credit rating of BBB by Fitch Ratings ("Fitch"), with a stable outlook.
The rating highlights Vår Energi's strong financial position and resilience, and confirms the Company's solid investment grade profile. In addition, the rating reflects Vår Energi's strong operational performance, diversified asset base and financial resilience; underpinned by significant production growth following the completion of major development projects in 2025. The rating also recognises the Company's material resource base and strong future cash flow generation, supporting a resilient capital structure.
Carlo Santopadre, Chief Financial Officer of Vår Energi, said:
"This rating from Fitch recognises the progress we have made in delivering growth, strengthening our financial profile and building a diversified portfolio of producing assets and future opportunities. We remain committed to maintaining an investment grade profile through a robust balance sheet and a disciplined capital allocation to continue to deliver sustainable long-term value creation."
Vår Energi is also currently rated Baa3 by Moody's and BBB by S&P Global, both with a stable outlook.
Contact
Treasury
Rune Dreiem, SVP Finance and Treasury
+47 41085958
rune.dreiem@varenergi.no
Investor relations
Ida Marie Fjellheim, VP Investor Relations
+47 90509291
ida.fjellheim@varenergi.no
About Vår Energi
Vår Energi is a leading independent upstream oil and gas company on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS). To learn more, please visit varenergi.no.