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are expected to deliver industry-leading organic growth in coming years. In
Brazil, the Maromba development and the Golfinho Boost project progressed to
plan, with the remaining production platform financing milestone completed. In
Gabon, preparations advanced for MaBoMo phase 2 and final investment decision
(FID) on the Bourdon project. Supported by strong cash generation and a
resilient financial structure, BW Energy is well positioned to create
long-term shareholder value.
HIGHLIGHTS
(Numbers in parenthesis refer to Q4 2024 unless otherwise specified)
Strong performance
- Record high full-year production of 30 kbopd and competitive unit OPEX at
USD 20 per barrel
- Q4 2025 net production of 2.3 (3.1) million barrels (mmbbls), equal to 25.2
(33.6) kbopd
- Quarterly operating cost[1] of USD 21.3 (18.1) per barrel
Project portfolio on cost and schedule
- Mabomo Phase 2, Maromba and Golfinho Boost projects progressing according to
plan and within cost
- Bourdon moving towards final investment decision (FID)
- Kudu appraisal well confirmed presence of liquid hydrocarbons, further
analysis ongoing
Robust financial results
- Full-year 2025 EBITDA of USD 414.2 (2024: 457.4) million and net income of
133.1 (2024: 165.9) million
- Q4 2025 EBITDA of USD 37.1 (141.6) million and net profit of USD 3.3 (56.0)
million
- Q4 operating cash flow of USD 63.5 (117.7) million
- Cash position of USD 150.5 (221.8) million at 31 December
- Signed long-term project lease for the Maromba development rig covering USD
274 million of project capex
2026 guidance
- Production: 25-30 kbopd (9-11 mmbbls)
- Operating cost[1]: USD 20-24 per barrel
- CAPEX: USD 500-600 million
- G&A: USD 12-14 million
- Operating costs exclude royalties, tariffs, workovers, crude oil purchases
for domestic market obligations, production sharing costs in Gabon, and
incorporates the impact of IFRS 16 adjustments
Comment from the CEO of BW Energy, Carl K. Arnet:
"BW Energy delivers another strong year with record production, reduced unit
operating expenses and material progress on our portfolio of development
projects. This reflects disciplined execution of our strategy for long-term
value creation founded on safe, efficient operations, active cost management
and the efficient development of accretive projects across our diversified,
high-value asset base.
The key growth projects in Brazil are progressing well, with the Maromba
well-head platform recently arrived at the yard, commencing the planned
conversion work. In Gabon, we are set to start drilling on MaBoMo phase 2 in
the third quarter with first oil expected later in 2026, and the Bourdon
development is moving towards sanction, further supporting delivery of
industry-leading production growth to around 90,000 barrels per day in 2028.
During the fourth quarter, we completed the Maromba financing with a long-term
lease for the development rig acquisition and refurbishment which ensures a
highly efficient liquidity structure. Combined with strong underlying cash
generation, we are well positioned to deliver continued growth and long term
value for our shareholders."
FINANCIAL UPDATE
Net sold volumes in the quarter were 1.8 mmbbls (including 0.16 mmbbls of DMO
deliveries) (3.2 mmbbls) at an average realised price of USD 62.2/bbl (USD
72.6). Volumes sold were affected by a late lifting at Dussafu, occurring
after end of quarter. Total revenues were USD 123.8 (233.5) million and EBITDA
was USD 37.1 (141.6) million. The decrease in EBITDA was mainly due to the
lower realised prices and less volumes sold. Operating expenses were USD 86.7
(91.9) million, impacted by the extended maintenance activities on Golfinho.
Depreciation was USD 35.9 (57.1) million and operating profit in the quarter
was USD 1.2 million (USD 84.5) million. Net financial expense was USD 5.8
(11.7) million. Taxes resulted in a benefit of USD 7.9 million, compared to a
tax expense of USD 16.8 million in the fourth quarter 2024. Net profit was USD
3.3 million, compared to a profit of USD 56.0 million in the fourth quarter of
2024.
Total equity at 31 December 2025 was USD 1,001 (861.6) million and the equity
ratio was 40% (44%). Total available liquidity at 31 December 2025 amounted to
USD 365.5 (271.8) million, of which USD 150.5 (221.8) million in cash and USD
215.0 (50.0) million undrawn debt across various facilities.
Net cash inflow from operating activities was USD 63.5 (117.7) million in the
quarter, reflecting lower realised oil prices, maintenance and timing of one
lifting. Net cash outflow from investing activities was USD 139.0 (76.6)
million, mainly related to the Maromba development and the Kudu appraisal. Net
cash outflow from financing activities was USD 33.3 (29.1), reflecting net
debt proceeds offset by interest and lease payments.
For the full year 2025, net production to BW Energy amounted to 10.9 mmbbls,
equivalent to 29.9 thousand barrels of oil per day (kbopd), near the lower end
of the guided range of 11-12 mmbbls (30-32 kbopd). Net operational costs for
the full year ended at 20 USD/bbl, in the middle of the guided range of 19-21
USD/bbl. Full-year EBITDA was USD 414.2 (2024: 457.4) million and net income
was USD 133.1 (2024: 165.9) million. The full-year numbers are preliminary and
unaudited.
CORPORATE MATTERS
During the quarter, BW Energy signed a long-term lease agreement for Maromba
drilling and wellhead platform with Minsheng Financial Leasing Co. Ltd.
(MSFL), replacing the earlier short-term agreement. The new lease covers the
rig purchase and all costs required to make the wellhead platform ready for
drilling and production. This funds USD 274 million of the Maromba CAPEX, with
an efficient financing structure for the development phase followed by a
ten-year lease term at a fixed dayrate of USD 120,500 which commence upon
Maromba first oil.
BW Energy also announced a potential strategic entry offshore Angola through
an agreement targeting the acquisition of net 10% non-operated interest in
Block 14 and net 5% in Block 14K from Azule Energy as part of a consortium
with Maurel & Prom. Gross production from the combined blocks today are
approximately 40 kbopd, with a potential net to BW Energy at 4 kbopd. Current
producing reserves are estimated at 9.3 mmbbls net to BW Energy, with several
identified opportunities to further increase recoverable volumes.
The transaction carries a base cash consideration of USD 97.5 million net to
BW Energy, of which USD 6 million was paid in December, with the balance to be
settled at completion. There are additional contingent payments of up to USD
57.5 million upon the occurrence of specific upside events related to oil
price and production milestones. Completion is subject to regulatory
approvals, pre-emption rights and customary closing conditions, with closing
expected by mid-2026.
OPERATIONS
Gabon
Net production from the Dussafu licence averaged 22.4 kbopd, a decrease
compared to the year-ago period due to natural decline and downtime of an ESP
occurring late in the quarter. Dussafu production availability was 99.1%.
Quarterly operating cost amounted to USD 12.5/bbl (USD 11.7/bbl), reflecting
lower production compared to the year-ago period. For full-year 2025,
production averaged 24.4 (2024: 20.4) kbopd and operating cost was USD
12.9/bbl (2024: USD 16.2/bbl).
Brazil
Net production from the Golfinho field averaged 2.7 kbopd, or approximately
0.3 mmbbls for the quarter, down from 0.6 mmbbls in year-earlier period due to
longer-than-expected maintenance period, which was completed in November.
Production availability was 54% in the quarter. Operating cost averaged USD
93.8/bbl (USD 45.3/bbl). The increase reflects the extended maintenance
period. For the full-year 2025, production averaged 5.5 (2024: 7.2) kbopd and
operating cost was USD 51.1/bbl (2024: USD 44.0/bbl).
EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT
In Gabon, execution of the MaBoMo Phase 2 project in the Dussafu licence
progressed towards the planned drilling start in July 2026. The drilling
programme comprises four production wells, with two additional appraisal wells
under consideration. In addition, the Bourdon discovery progressed towards
final investment decision, based on three initial wells and a development
concept aligned with the MaBoMo development.
In Brazil, the Maromba development and the Golfinho Boost project progressed
to plan. The jack-up rig which will be converted to a combined wellhead and
drilling platform is at the yard in Dubai. Initial inspections were completed
and the conversion work has commenced.
In Namibia, the Kharas-1A appraisal well was completed in November, confirming
a working petroleum system with condensate and/or light oil. Further analysis
is ongoing to determine the extent of the system and to characterise reservoir
properties and appraisal options. BW Energy is in the process of establishing
next steps for the licence and preparations for a data room.
PRESENTATION AND MATERIAL
Please find attached the fourth quarter presentation which includes all
financial statements in its appendix. The presentation, excel data book and
webcast are all available on:
www.bwenergy.no/investors/reports-and-presentations
CONFERENCE CALL/WEBCAST
BW Energy will today hold a conference call followed by a Q&A hosted by CEO
Carl K. Arnet, COO Brice Morlot, and CFO Thomas Young at 14:00 CET.
You can follow the presentation via webcast and enter questions digitally
through:
Viewer registration Q4 2025:
Viewer Registration • Q4 2025
To call in and ask questions live, please use the following link to register
and receive a dial-in number:
https://event.loopup.com/SelfRegistration/registration.aspx?booking=uiJfECkr8KHb5rua0tbTwAyqwRYSwwdCTu6j3TZDpKA=&b=2389e96d-457b-46a8-bebb-fec356d5b031
For further information, please contact:
Martin Seland Simensen, VP Investor Relations
ir@bwenergy.no
About BW Energy:
BW Energy is a growth E&P company with a differentiated strategy targeting
proven offshore oil and gas reservoirs through low risk phased developments.
The Company has access to existing production facilities to reduce time to
first oil and cashflow with lower investments than traditional offshore
developments. The Company’s assets are 73.5% of the producing Dussafu Marine
licence offshore Gabon, 100% interest in the Golfinho and Camarupim fields, a
76.5% interest in the BM-ES-23 block, a 95% interest in the Maromba field in
Brazil, a 95% interest in the Kudu field in Namibia, all operated by BW
Energy. In addition, BW Energy holds approximately 6.96% of the common shares
in Reconnaissance Energy Africa Ltd. and a 20% non-operating interest in the
onshore Petroleum Exploration Licence 73 (“PEL 73”) in Namibia. Total net
2P+2C reserves and resources were 599 million barrels of oil equivalent at the
start of 2025.
This information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to section
5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.
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