Quarterly report Q1 2026
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Highlights and key figures
First quarter 2026
(Figures in brackets refer to previous quarter)
Production | Sold volumes | Operating income | ||
kboepd | kboepd | USD million | ||
34.9 | 39.1 | 239 | ||
(30.8) | (20.4) | (107) | ||
EBITDA | Cash from operations | Capital expenditure | ||
USD million | USD million | USD million | ||
129 | 70 | 84 | ||
(50) | (18) | (110) |
2 OKEA ASA Q1 2026
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Operational performance
Financial performance
Portfolio development
Production of 34.9 (30.8) kboepd; increase mainly due to Talisker East on stream at Brage
Production efficiency at 96 (91)%
Drilling of Garn West South production well completed; commissioning challenges push back expected start-up to the third quarter of 2026
TRIF decreased to 5.3 (6.0); no lost-time-injuries during the quarter
Petroleum revenues of USD 264 (103) million; increase mainly due to higher realised prices as well as an overlift
EBITDA of USD 129 (50) million
Reversal of impairment of USD 154 (impairment of 62) million mainly due to increased forward prices; related post-tax income of USD 34 (expense of 17) million
Net profit of USD 36 (loss of 18) million
Total cash balance of USD 269 (234) million
Recoverable resource estimates for Talisker West increased to 23-44 (16-33) mmboe; reducing expected break-even cost to less than 10 USD/boe
Divested 20% WI in Mistral (PL1119) for a fixed consideration of USD 30 million; in addition, a contingent consideration ensures that OKEA retains an upside given a commercial Mistral Nord discovery
Bestla and Power from Shore projects progressing according to plan
3 OKEA ASA Q1 2026
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Message from the CEO
I am pleased to report a strong start to 2026 with production in the first quarter of 34.9 kboepd. Sold volumes was as high as 39.1 kboepd during a period with increasing oil and gas prices. The high activity level is continuing and was managed without any serious incidents recorded in the quarter.
Following commencement of the Talisker East well in early January, production from Brage increased by 60% - a level not produced on Brage since 2012. In addition, through further subsurface maturation of the Talisker West Statfjord formation, recoverable resources (P50) have increased from 19 to 28 million barrels of oil equivalents (mmboe). The development concept remains unchanged and with the increase in volumes, expected break-even cost is reduced to less than 10 USD/boe.
At Draugen, the Garn West South production well was completed and rig released. Commissioning challenges has pushed back expected start-up to the third quarter of 2026.
We continue to optimise our exploration portfolio. In April, we entered into an agreement with Japex Norge AS to sell our 20% WI in Mistral (PL1119) for a fixed consideration of USD 30 million. The divestment strengthens OKEA's balance sheet and maintains focus on our core assets.
Our development projects are progressing to plan. At Bestla, pull-in of flow-lines to Brage is ongoing and construction of the onshore facilities for the Draugen Power from Shore project has been completed.
With an ongoing war in the Middle East, the global energy market has been highly volatile. We have delivered a strong quarter operationally and realised the highest prices since early last year. We keep our focus on the key tasks ahead and on what we can control to continue to create value for our shareholders.
Svein J. Liknes
Chief Executive Officer
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Financial review
Total operating income | 239 | 107 | 271 | 808 | • |
Total operating expenses | -15 | -165 | -158 | -843 | |
Profit/loss (-) before income tax | 230 | -60 | 122 | -33 | |
Net profit / loss (-) | 36 | -18 | 21 | -55 | • |
EBITDA 1 | 129 | 50 | 183 | 447 | |
EBITDAX | 136 | 56 | 192 | 491 | • |
NOK/USD period average exchange rate | 9.72 | 10.10 | 11.07 | 10.39 | • |
Statement of comprehensive income
Amounts in USD million
Q1 2026 Q4 2025
Q1 2025
2025
Total operating income of USD 239 (107) million comprises:
Revenues from sales of petroleum products of USD 264 (103) million. The increase was due to higher lifted crude volumes and increased market prices. Sold volumes amounted to 39,138 (20,419) boepd. Realised liquids prices comprises USD 79.5 (62.1) per boe for crude and USD
46.4 (40.9) per boe for NGL. With NGLs constituting 16% (45%) of liquids volumes sold in the quarter, the average realised liquids price ended at USD 74.2 (52.4) per boe. Average realised price for natural gas amounted to USD 76.5 (57.4) per boe.
Other operating income arrived at a net loss of USD 25 (income of 4) million, mainly driven by an unrealised hedging loss relating to collar hedges on crude, of USD 29 (gain of 1) million. The loss was driven by increased forward prices and was partly offset by tariff income at Gjøa and Statfjord of USD 6 (5) million.
Total operating expenses of USD 15 (165) million comprises:
Production expenses of USD 91 (87) million, corresponding to USD 26.7 (28.8) per boe. The increase in cost was driven by an intervention campaign at Draugen and preparations for maintenance campaigns scheduled for the second quarter on both Brage and Statfjord B. The reduction in cost per boe was a result of increased production.
Changes in over-/underlift positions and production inventory resulting in an expense of USD 7 (income of 39) million as sold volumes exceeded produced volumes.
Depreciation of oil and gas properties amounting to USD 59 (46) million. The increase was mainly due to higher production.
Reversal of previous impairments at Statfjord amounted to USD 154 (impairment of 62) million. The reversal was driven by increased forward prices.
Exploration and evaluation expenses of USD 8 (6) million.
General and administrative expenses of USD 5 (3) million.
Net profit of USD 36 (loss 18) million comprises:
Profit from operating activities of USD 224 (loss of 58) million.
Net financial income of USD 6 (expense of 2) million mainly driven by a net foreign exchange rate gain of USD 10 (loss of 1) million, partly offset by net accretion on asset retirement obligations and -rights.
Tax expense of USD 193 (income of 42) million.
Earnings per share amounted to USD 0.35 (loss of 0.17).
Statement of financial position
Amounts in USD million | 31.03.2026 | 31.12.2025 | 31.03.2025 |
Goodwill | 94 | 91 | 140 |
Oil and gas properties | 886 | 677 | 659 |
Other non-current assets | 499 | 487 | 459 |
Cash and cash equivalents | 210 | 252 | 343 |
Other current assets | 369 | 309 | 273 |
TOTAL ASSETS | 2,059 | 1,816 | 1,874 |
Equity | 95 | 57 | 128 |
Interest bearing bond loans | 295 | 295 | 247 |
Other long-term liabilities | 1,254 | 1,086 | 1,038 |
Income tax payable | 70 | 26 | 186 |
Other current liabilities | 344 | 352 | 276 |
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 2,059 | 1,816 | 1,874 |
NOK/USD exchange rate at the reporting date 9.75 10.08 10.55
Goodwill of USD 94 (91) million comprises USD 78 (75) million of technical goodwill and USD 17 (16) million of ordinary goodwill. The increase was due to foreign exchange rates at balance sheet date.
Oil and gas properties amounted to USD 886 (677) million. The increase was largely driven by the reversal of impairment at the Statfjord asset of USD 154 million. In addition, investments amounted to USD 84 (110) million, mainly relating to production drilling at Draugen and Statfjord as well as progress in the Bestla and Power from Shore development projects. These effects were partly offset by depreciation.
Other non-current assets of USD 499 (487) million mainly comprise asset retirement reimbursement rights of USD 445 (436) million relating to the obligation to Equinor, Shell and Harbour Energy to cover decommissioning costs for Statfjord, Draugen, Gjøa and Brage respectively. Capitalised exploration and evaluation assets amounted to USD 35 (33) million, while right-of-use assets amounted to USD 14 (13) million.
Cash and cash equivalents amounted to USD 210 (252) million.
Other current assets of USD 369 (309) million mainly comprise trade and other receivables of USD 202 (144) million, spare parts, equipment and inventory of USD 76 (79) million, placement of excess liquidity in money-market funds of USD 59 (57) million, and current portion of asset retirement reimbursement rights of USD 32 (29) million.
Interest bearing bond loans of USD 295 (295) million comprise the OKEA05 and OKEA06 bonds.
Other long-term liabilities of USD 1,254 (1,086) million mainly comprise asset retirement obligations of USD 994 (963) million which are partly offset by the asset retirement reimbursement rights outlined above. In addition, deferred tax liabilities amounted to USD 240
(104) million. The increase in deferred tax was driven by the reversal of asset impairments on Statfjord.
Income tax payable amounted to USD 70 (26) million.
Other current liabilities of USD 344 (352) million mainly comprise trade and other payables of USD 303 (308) million.
Amounts in USD million | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q1 2025 | 2025 |
(restated) | ||||
Cash and equivalents at the beginning of the period | 252 | 377 | 289 | 289 |
Net cash flow from / used in (-) operations | 70 | 18 | 137 | 325 |
Net cash flow from / used in (-) investments | -118 | -126 | -98 | -409 |
Net cash flow from / used in (-) financing activities | -1 | -15 | -7 | 9 |
Effect of exchange rate fluctuation on cash held | 8 | -3 | 22 | 37 |
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period | 210 | 252 | 343 | 252 |
Statement of cash flows
Net cash flows from operating activities amounted to USD 70 (18) million. The increase in cashflow from operations was mainly due to the higher income in the quarter, partly offset by changes in working capital of USD 45 (22) million.
Net cash flows from investment activities of USD -118 (-126) million mainly relate to investments in oil and gas properties of USD 117 (108) million. The investments mainly relates to production drilling and the Bestla and Power from Shore development projects.
Net cash flows from financing activities of USD -1 (-15) million includes interest paid of USD 0.5 (14) million.
Cash and cash equivalents ended at USD 210 (252) million. Reference is made to note 18 for further details. In addition to the cash balance, USD 59 (57) million was placed in money-market funds classified as other current assets.
Financial risk management
OKEA addresses financial risk by use of derivatives and fixed price contracts to manage exposures to fluctuations in commodity prices and foreign exchange rates.
Financial hedging arrangements on foreign exchange exposure, CO2 quotas and oil and gas options are recognised at market value on each balance sheet date.
Hedging positions on crude oil and gas production as per the date of this report:
Crude oil | Q2 2026 | Q3 2026 | Q4 2026 | Q1 2027 | |
Price [USD/bbl] (ceilings) | 75 - 122 | 75 - 85 | 75 - 80 | N/A | |
Price [USD/bbl] (floors) | 60 - 70 | 60 | 60 | N/A | |
Hedged share (net p/tax) | 74% | 75% | 53% | N/A | |
Gas | Q2 2026 | Q3 2026 | Q4 2026 | Q1 2027 | |
Price [USD/boe] (ceilings) | 105 - 185 | 105 - 185 | 121 - 298 | 121 - 298 | |
Price [USD/boe] (floors) | 57 - 90 | 57 - 90 | 60 - 98 | 60 - 98 | |
Hedged share (net p/tax) | 67% | 65% | 44% | 40% |
With an ongoing war in the Middle East, the global energy market has been highly volatile. At the reporting date, the company's collar based hedging portfolio carried a loss of USD 29 (gain of 1) million which was recognised in other income in the statement of comprehensive income. The loss was mainly driven by crude forwards trading above the upper bounds of the collars. The valuations reflect market conditions at the reporting date for all existing hedging positions.
The programme continues to provide downside protection for future revenues with certain limits on upsides.
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Operational review
Key operational figures
Produced volumes amounted to 34,888 (30,848) boepd. Production efficiency during the quarter was as high as 96 (91)%. The increase in production was mainly a result of start-up of the Talisker East well at Brage in January. In addition, Draugen and Statfjord both delivered increased production as a result of high production efficiency.
Production expenses amounted to USD 26.7 (28.8) per boe. The higher than average cost was driven by an intervention campaign on Draugen and preparations for maintenance campaigns to take place in the second quarter on both Brage and Statfjord B. These effects were somewhat offset by the increased production in the quarter.
Unit | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q1 2025 | 2025 | |
Total net production | Boepd | 34,888 | 30,848 | 34,233 | 32,098 |
3rd party volumes available for sale 2 | Boepd | -164 | -60 | -183 | -86 |
Change in O/U lift | Boepd | 4,414 | -10,368 | 5,016 | 133 |
Total net sold volume | Boepd | 39,138 | 20,419 | 39,066 | 32,146 |
Production expense per boe3 | USD | 26.7 | 28.8 | 18.6 | 23.7 |
Realised crude oil price | USD/boe | 79.5 | 62.1 | 77.7 | 71.7 |
Realised NGL price | USD/boe | 46.4 | 40.9 | 47.0 | 42.3 |
Realised liquids price | USD/boe | 74.2 | 52.4 | 72.8 | 65.5 |
Realised gas price | USD/boe | 76.5 | 57.4 | 84.4 | 69.9 |
Note, Production efficiency is calculated as actual production of main product divided by the total of actual production of main product, scheduled deferment and unscheduled deferment. Deferment is the reduction in production caused by a reduction in available production capacity.
QHSSE and ESG
Preventing harm to people's health and the environment is a key priority, and work to ensure safe working conditions is a continuous focus in OKEA.
With no serious incidents recorded in the quarter, SIF was reduced to 0.4 (0.5). There were no lost time injuries and one medical treatment incident which resulted in a reduction in TRIF to 5.3 (6.0).
There were no serious acute spills or hydrocarbon leakages from OKEA-operated assets during the quarter. GHG emissions intensity was 28 (31) kg CO2e per boe produced.
The share of females recruited was 38 (34)%.
Key QHSSE indicators | Unit | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | 2025 |
Total recordable injury frequency 12 M rolling avg | Per mill. work hours | 5.3 | 6.0 | 6.0 |
Serious incident frequency 12 M rolling avg | Per mill. work hours | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
Serious acute spills to to sea (A-B) | Count | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Hydrocarbon leakages (>0.1 kg/s) | Count | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Equity share GHG emissions intensity | Kg CO2 / boe | 28 | 31 | 29 |
Share of female recruitment last 12 months | Percent | 38 | 34 | 34 |
2 Net compensation volumes from Duva and Nova received and sold (tie-in to Gjøa)
3 Definitions of alternative performance measures are available on page 42 of this report
OKEA operated assets
Draugen (operator, 44.56%)
Unit | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q1 2025 | 2025 | |
Production | Boepd | 9,136 | 8,513 | 9,447 | 8,923 |
Change in O/U lift | Boepd | 1,932 | -4,792 | 1,520 | 659 |
Total net sold volume | Boepd | 11,068 | 3,722 | 10,967 | 9,582 |
Production efficiency % | 97% | 89% | 87% | 90% | |
The increase in production volumes reflects minimal downtime throughout the quarter with stable operations.
Drilling of the Garn West South production well was completed in the quarter. Commissioning challenges push back expected start-up to the third quarter of 2026.
The light-well intervention project on Draugen did not solve the scaling issues on the D2 well. Alternative solutions to get the well back in production are currently being assessed.
Brage (operator, 35.2%)
Unit | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q1 2025 | 2025 | |
Production | Boepd | 9,481 | 5,957 | 5,800 | 6,482 |
Change in O/U lift | Boepd | 2,682 | -1,515 | 2,882 | 413 |
Total net sold volume | Boepd | 12,163 | 4,442 | 8,682 | 6,895 |
Production efficiency % | 98% | 89% | 96% | 94% | |
Production efficiency increased to 98% and Brage delivered ~60% increase in production volumes following start-up of the Talisker East production well in January combined with strong operational performance.
Planning of a three week maintenance shutdown to start in May is ongoing.
The Bestla project continues to progress according to plan, with first production at Brage expected from early 2027.
Partner operated assets
Statfjord area (partner, 28%)
Unit | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q1 2025 | 2025 | |
Production | Boepd | 9,044 | 8,852 | 10,839 | 9,541 |
Change in O/U lift | Boepd | -394 | -2,655 | -2,330 | -396 |
Total net sold volume | Boepd | 8,650 | 6,197 | 8,508 | 9,146 |
Production efficiency % | 92% | 91% | 89% | 90% | |
The increase in production volumes was driven by higher uptime across all the Statfjord assets.
Drilling of the first oil hunter well has been completed. Due to low reservoir pressure, oil production from the well did not meet expectations. The oil hunter program will continue with two additional wells planned drilled, expected next year.
Planning of a maintenance shutdown at Statfjord B to take place in the second quarter is ongoing, expected to last about six weeks.
Gjøa G Nova (partner, 12% G 6%)
Unit | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q1 2025 | 2025 | |
Production | Boepd | 5,493 | 5,765 | 6,090 | 5,372 |
Change in O/U lift | Boepd | 1,218 | -159 | 22 | -337 |
Total net sold volume | Boepd | 6,711 | 5,606 | 6,112 | 5,035 |
Production efficiency % | 98% | 97% | 99% | 92% | |
Production efficiency remains strong. The reduction in production volumes was a result of natural decline. Planning of the subsea tie-back, Gjøa Nord, and infill wells at Nova are ongoing.
Several tie-in candidates are being evaluated for connection to Gjøa as a potential host, including the Gjøa Nord discovery within the Gjøa license, which passed DG2 in December 2025.
Ivar Aasen (partner, 9.2385%)
Unit | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q1 2025 | 2025 | |
Production | Boepd | 1,733 | 1,760 | 2,057 | 1,780 |
Change in O/U lift | Boepd | -1,188 | -1,307 | 2,740 | -292 |
Total net sold volume | Boepd | 545 | 453 | 4,797 | 1,489 |
Production efficiency % | 97% | 92% | 96% | 90% | |
Production efficiency remains high and production is stable.
The planned IOR26 campaign is scheduled to commence in the fourth quarter with drilling of four wells. Production from the first well is expected around year-end.
Development projects
Draugen - Power from Shore (operator, 44.56%)
The construction work for the onshore facility was completed and all large high-voltage components have arrived at site. Equipment installation and commissioning has commenced and is expected completed in 2026. Communication tests between Draugen and the Skardmyra onshore facility has been successfully completed. Offshore construction activities continue at full capacity.
The project will result in an average annual reduction of CO2 emissions of 200,000 tonnes from Draugen and 130,000 tonnes from Njord as well as an average annual reduction of NOx emissions of 1,250 tonnes from Draugen and 520 tonnes from Njord. The project is also expected to result in reduced production expenses, reduced amount of gas required for power generation, and will extend the economic life of the Draugen field. Project completion is expected in 2028.
Bestla (operator, 39.2788%)
The Bestla project is progressing according to plan with all key milestones on schedule. Drilling of the production wells were completed in the fourth quarter and marine subsea and topside installation activities have commenced.
All subsea deliverables remain on plan. In April the flow-lines pull-in to Brage was completed, with piping currently being deployed to connect flow-lines to Bestla. Preparations for the critical scope planned during the scheduled maintenance campaign at Brage in May, have also been completed.
The Bestla field is developed as a two-well tie-back to the Brage field and contains estimated gross recoverable reserves of 24 mmboe. Expected production is early 2027. Plateau production is expected within the first year of production with approximately 10 kboepd net to OKEA.
Exploration
Increased discovery estimate for Talisker West
The Talisker West discovery is located at the Brage field in the North Sea. Through further subsurface maturation of the Talisker Statfjord formation, recoverable resource estimates (P50) have increased from 19 to 28 million barrels of oil equivalents (mmboe). Total recoverable volume estimates from the Statfjord and Cook formations combined have increased to 23 - 44 mmboe, up from the previous estimate of 16 - 33 mmboe.
The development concept remains unchanged. With the increase in volumes, expected break-even cost has been reduced to less than 10 USD/boe. Production is expected in 2027.
Realising value from the Mistral discovery
In April, OKEA entered into a sale and purchase agreement with Japex Norge AS to sell its 20% WI in the Mistral (PL 1119) licence for a fixed consideration of USD 30 million. In addition, a contingent consideration ensures that OKEA retains an upside given a commercial Mistral Nord discovery. As a post-tax consideration, the positive net profit after tax impact of the transaction is estimated to USD 25 million. The gain will be recognized upon closing, which is expected by the end of the third quarter of 2026.
Update on key exploration projects:
OKEA farmed into the PL 1270 licence by entering into an agreement with DNO Norge AS for a 30% WI in the licence. Infrastructure is present in tie-back distance to Tyrihans. The transaction has been approved by the Ministry of Energy.
Effective 1 January 2026, OKEA swapped its 20% WI in PL 1260 containing the K2/Grieg prospect with 30% additional WI in PL 1255/1255B. OKEA aims to take over the operatorship, subject to partner and Ministry approval. Partners in the PL 1255/1255B licence include Equinor (30% WI), DNO Norge AS (20% WI) and OKEA ASA (50% WI post transaction). The transaction is subject to customary Ministry approvals.
The PL 1153 Alpehumle prospect (20% WI) is scheduled for spud in the second quarter of 2026. The well is operated by AkerBP.
The PL 1214 Kyllinglår prospect (28% WI) is scheduled for spud in the first quarter of 2027. The well is operated by Equinor and is planned drilled from existing infrastructure in the Statfjord Nord field.
The PL 1014 Arkenstone well (20% WI) is a high-risk/high-reward opportunity located in the Northern Norwegian Sea and operated by Equinor. The license partners continue to mature the exploration well design, and timing for drilling is being assessed.
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Guidance
Production
Production guidance remain unchanged:
2026: 31 - 35 kboepd
2027: 37 - 41 kboepd
Capex
Capex guidance remain unchanged:
2026: USD 300 - 360 million
2027: USD 230 - 290 million
Tax
Expected tax payments for Q2 2026 amounts to USD 25 million.
Dividends
The company is still in a period of relatively high spending on value accretive organic investments. In line with the company's first capital allocation principle of maintaining a healthy balance sheet, dividend payments have been temporarily put on hold during this period. The higher market prices combined with good progress on the Bestla project, and closing of the Mistral divestment are positives in the company's dividend assessments. The company will revert with a dividend plan when it considers to be in a position to distribute.
Outlook
The board of directors annually reviews OKEA's financial position, strategic direction and long-term priorities. OKEA remains committed to its vision of being the leading mid- and late-life operator on the Norwegian Continental Shelf, combining strong operational performance with disciplined growth and value creation to deliver competitive shareholder returns. Core to the strategy is:
Value creation from the existing portfolio: safe, efficient operations and structured opportunity maturation to maximise value from current assets.
Complementary exploration: building and high-grading the exploration portfolio to secure future optionality and long-term growth.
Selective mergers and acquisitions: value-accretive transactions that grow, strengthen and diversify the portfolio.
Capital discipline remains fundamental to the company, with investment decisions guided by robust financial criteria and clear capital-allocation principles. The company maintains a consistent ESG focus, emphasising safe operations, responsible resource management and reduced environmental impact across, in all phases of the company's business activities.
Subsequent events
In April OKEA entered into a SPA with Japex Norge AS, where OKEA is selling the 20% WI in Mistral (PL1119) for USD 30 million in fixed consideration. In addition, a contingent consideration ensures that OKEA retains an upside given a commercial Mistral Nord discovery. As a post-tax consideration, the positive net profit after tax impact of the transaction is estimated to USD 25 million. Closing is expected by the end of the third quarter of 2026.
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Financial statements with notes Q1 2026
Statement of comprehensive income
Amounts in USD '000, unaudited | Note | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q1 2025 | 2025 |
(audited) | |||||
Revenues from crude oil and gas sales | 6 | 263,779 | 102,758 | 266,395 | 783,684 |
Other operating income / loss (-) | 6, 25 | -24,873 | 4,371 | 5,051 | 24,417 |
Total operating income | 238,907 | 107,129 | 271,446 | 808,102 | |
Production expenses | 7 | -91,295 | -87,239 | -61,754 | -300,062 |
Changes in over / underlift positions and production inventory | 7 | -6,776 | 38,831 | -12,851 | -729 |
Exploration and evaluation expenses | 8 | -7,675 | -6,060 | -9,393 | -43,464 |
Depreciation, depletion and amortisation | 10, 11 | -58,922 | -46,229 | -57,263 | -225,422 |
Impairment (-) / reversal of impairment | 10, 11, 12 | 154,071 | -61,517 | -11,941 | -256,235 |
General and administrative expenses | 13 | -4,585 | -2,773 | -4,589 | -16,726 |
Total operating expenses | -15,184 | -164,987 | -157,791 | -842,638 | |
Profit / loss (-) from operating activities | 223,723 | -57,858 | 113,655 | -34,536 | |
Finance income | 14 | 8,296 | 8,899 | 7,155 | 32,845 |
Finance costs | 14 | -12,068 | -10,426 | -10,921 | -51,536 |
Net exchange rate gain / loss (-) | 14 | 9,871 | -694 | 12,239 | 20,352 |
Net financial items | 6,099 | -2,220 | 8,472 | 1,661 | |
Profit / loss (-) before income tax | 229,822 | -60,078 | 122,127 | -32,874 | |
Taxes (-) / tax income (+) | 9 | -193,431 | 42,399 | -100,799 | -21,793 |
Net profit / loss (-) | 36,391 | -17,679 | 21,327 | -54,668 | |
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Amounts in USD '000, unaudited Note | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q1 2025 | 2025 |
(audited) | ||||
Other comprehensive income, net of tax: | ||||
Items that may be reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent periods - foreign currency translation differences | 1,813 | -723 | -8,465 | 13,899 |
Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent periods - remeasurements pensions, actuarial gain / loss (-) | 0 | 110 | 0 | 110 |
Total other comprehensive income, net of tax | 1,813 | -613 | -8,465 | 14,009 |
Total comprehensive income / loss (-) | 38,204 | -18,292 | 29,793 | -40,659 |
Weighted average no. of shares outstanding basic | 103,910,350 | 103,910,350 | 103,910,350 | 103,910,350 |
Weighted average no. of shares outstanding diluted | 103,910,350 | 103,910,350 | 103,910,350 | 103,910,350 |
Earnings per share (USD per share) - Basic | 0.35 | -0.17 | 0.21 | -0.53 |
Earnings per share (USD per share) - Diluted | 0.35 | -0.17 | 0.21 | -0.53 |
Statement of financial position
Amounts in USD '000, unaudited | Note | 31.03.2026 | 31.12.2025 | 31.03.2025 |
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ASSETS | ||||
Non-current assets | ||||
Goodwill | 11,12 | 94,315 | 91,251 | 140,327 |
Exploration and evaluation assets | 11 | 34,876 | 32,512 | 38,070 |
Other intangible assets | 11 | 1,716 | 1,706 | 0 |
Oil and gas properties | 10 | 886,184 | 676,778 | 658,808 |
Furniture, fixtures and office equipment | 10 | 3,894 | 3,979 | 1,750 |
Right-of-use assets | 10 | 13,819 | 13,378 | 15,021 |
Asset retirement reimbursement right | 15 | 444,761 | 435,690 | 404,486 |
Total non-current assets | 1,479,565 | 1,255,295 | 1,258,461 | |
Current assets | ||||
Trade and other receivables | 17,25 | 201,671 | 144,243 | 166,026 |
Financial investments | 27 | 59,400 | 56,881 | 24,366 |
Spare parts, equipment and inventory | 20 | 75,902 | 78,707 | 63,117 |
Asset retirement reimbursement right, current | 15 | 32,280 | 28,983 | 19,945 |
Cash and cash equivalents | 18 | 209,765 | 251,509 | 342,553 |
Total current assets | 579,017 | 560,322 | 616,007 | |
TOTAL ASSETS | 2,058,583 | 1,815,617 | 1,874,469 | |
Statement of financial position - continues
Amounts in USD '000, unaudited | Note | 31.03.2026 | 31.12.2025 | 31.03.2025 |
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EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | ||||
Equity | ||||
Share capital | 16 | 1,229 | 1,229 | 1,229 |
Share premium | 180,615 | 180,615 | 180,615 | |
Other paid in capital | 2,166 | 2,166 | 2,166 | |
Retained earnings / loss (-) | -40,065 | -76,456 | -571 | |
Foreign currency translation differences | -48,542 | -50,355 | -55,789 | |
Total equity | 95,403 | 57,199 | 127,651 | |
Non-current liabilities | ||||
Asset retirement obligations | 19 | 993,568 | 962,571 | 869,102 |
Pension liabilities | 7,506 | 6,870 | 6,169 | |
Lease liability | 24 | 12,748 | 12,541 | 13,501 |
Deferred tax liabilities | 9 | 240,285 | 103,939 | 139,977 |
Other provisions | 26 | 0 | 0 | 9,567 |
Interest bearing bond loans | 22 | 295,427 | 295,224 | 246,512 |
Total non-current liabilities | 1,549,534 | 1,381,143 | 1,284,829 | |
Current liabilities | ||||
Trade and other payables | 21,25,26 | 302,882 | 307,819 | 244,552 |
Income tax payable | 9 | 69,737 | 25,548 | 185,802 |
Lease liability, current | 24 | 3,982 | 3,667 | 4,247 |
Asset retirement obligations, current | 19 | 32,362 | 29,042 | 21,082 |
Public dues payable | 4,681 | 11,199 | 6,306 | |
Total current liabilities | 413,645 | 377,274 | 461,989 | |
Total liabilities | 1,963,180 | 1,758,418 | 1,746,818 | |
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 2,058,583 | 1,815,617 | 1,874,469 | |
Statement of changes in equity
Amounts in USD `000 | Share capital | Share premium | Other paid in capital | Retained earnings/loss (-) | Translation adjustments | Total equity |
Equity at 1 January 2025 | 1,229 | 180,615 | 2,166 | -21,898 | -64,254 | 97,858 |
Net profit / loss (-) for the period | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21,327 | 0 | 21,327 |
Total other comprehensive income / loss (-) for the period | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8,465 | 8,465 |
Equity at 31 March 2025 | 1,229 | 180,615 | 2,166 | -571 | -55,789 | 127,651 |
Equity at 1 April 2025 | 1,229 | 180,615 | 2,166 | -571 | -55,789 | 127,651 |
Net profit / loss (-) for the period | 0 | 0 | 0 | -75,995 | -75,995 | |
Total other comprehensive income / loss (-) for the period | 0 | 0 | 0 | 110 | 5,434 | 5,544 |
Equity at 31 December 2025 | 1,229 | 180,615 | 2,166 | -76,456 | -50,355 | 57,199 |
Equity at 1 January 2026 | 1,229 | 180,615 | 2,166 | -76,456 | -50,355 | 57,199 |
Net profit / loss (-) for the period | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36,391 | 0 | 36,391 |
Total other comprehensive income / loss (-) for the period | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,813 | 1,813 |
Equity at 31 March 2026 | 1,229 | 180,615 | 2,166 | -40,065 | -48,542 | 95,403 |
Statement of cash flows
Amounts in USD `000, unaudited | Note | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q1 2025 | 2025 |
(restated) | (audited) | ||||
Cash flow from operating activities | |||||
Profit / loss (-) before income tax | 229,822 | -60,078 | 122,127 | -32,874 | |
Income tax paid/received | 9 | -16,718 | -12,117 | -49,690 | -180,443 |
Depreciation, depletion and amortization | 10, 11 | 58,922 | 46,229 | 57,263 | 225,422 |
Impairment / reversal of impairment | 10, 11, 12 | -154,071 | 61,517 | 11,941 | 256,235 |
Expensed exploration expenditures temporary capitalised | 8, 11 | 22 | -501 | 5,169 | 12,346 |
Accretion asset retirement obligations/reimbursement right - net | 14, 15, 19 | 4,569 | 3,975 | 2,975 | 14,784 |
Asset retirement costs from billing (net after reimbursement) | 15, 19 | -2,401 | -18 | -72 | -497 |
Gain from sales of licences | 6 | 0 | -300 | -110 | -846 |
Interest expense | 14 | 137 | 477 | 2,699 | 7,356 |
Gain / loss on financial investments | 14 | -611 | -5 | -54 | 17 |
Change in fair value contingent consideration | 6, 26 | 383 | 479 | 207 | -1,123 |
Change in trade and other receivables, and inventory | -47,089 | 9,732 | 38,123 | 54,729 | |
Change in trade and other payables and other current balance sheet items | 2,785 | -32,100 | -37,904 | -7,464 | |
Change in foreign exchange interest bearing debt and other non-current items | -6,226 | 1,202 | -15,331 | -22,320 | |
Net cash flow from / used in (-) operating activities | 69,526 | 18,492 | 137,343 | 325,321 | |
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Statement of cash flows - continues
Amounts in USD `000, unaudited | Note | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q1 2025 | 2025 |
(restated) | (audited) | ||||
Cash flow from investment activities | |||||
Investment in exploration and evaluation assets | 11 | -1,299 | -1,779 | -31,581 | -33,592 |
Investment in other intangible assets | 11 | 0 | -191 | 0 | -1,756 |
Business combinations, cash paid | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -6,944 |
Investment in oil and gas properties | 10, 14 | -117,022 | -107,631 | -70,871 | -337,949 |
Investment in furniture, fixtures and office machines | 10 | 0 | -1,321 | 0 | -3,260 |
Cash used on (-) / received from financial investments | 0 | -14,850 | 0 | -29,416 | |
Proceeds from sales of licences | 0 | 0 | 4,037 | 4,037 | |
Net cash flow from / used in (-) investment activities | -118,320 | -125,772 | -98,415 | -408,881 | |
Cash flow from financing activities | |||||
Net proceeds from borrowings | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 169,509 |
Repayment/buy-back of bond loans | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -127,053 |
Repayment of other interest bearing liabilities | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Interest paid | -462 | -14,213 | -5,999 | -30,417 | |
Payments of lease debt | 24 | -690 | -790 | -721 | -3,075 |
Net cash flow from / used in (-) financing activities | -1,153 | -15,003 | -6,720 | 8,963 | |
Net increase/ decrease (-) in cash and cash equivalents | -49,947 | -122,283 | 32,208 | -74,597 | |
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period | 251,509 | 376,518 | 288,807 | 288,807 | |
Effect of exchange rate fluctuation on cash held | 8,203 | -2,726 | 21,540 | 37,300 | |
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period | 209,765 | 251,509 | 342,553 | 251,507 | |
Notes to the interim financial statement
General and corporate information
These financial statements are the unaudited interim condensed financial statements of OKEA ASA for the first quarter of 2026.
OKEA ASA ("OKEA" or the "company") is a public limited liability company incorporated and domiciled in Norway, with its main office located in Trondheim. The company's shares are listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange under the ticker "OKEA".
OKEA is a leading mid- and late-life operator on the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS).
Basis of preparation
The interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting. The interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the annual financial statements for 2025. The annual financial statements for 2025 were prepared in accordance with IFRS® Accounting Standards (IFRS) as adopted by the European Union (EU) and in accordance with the additional requirements following the Norwegian Accounting Act.
All figures in the financial statements are presented in USD. OKEA's functional currency is NOK, however from Q1 2025 the company has presented its financial statements in USD.
For presentation purposes, balance sheet items are translated from functional currency to presentation currency using spot rates at the balance sheet date. Items recognised in profit or loss and other comprehensive income are translated from functional currency to presentation currency using average exchange rates for the periods presented, or exchange rates at transaction dates where these differ significantly. Historical exchange rates are used for share capital and share premium.
The interim financial statements were authorised for issue by the company's board of directors on 28 April 2026.
Accounting policies
The accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the interim financial statements are consistent with those followed in the preparation of the annual financial statements for 2025. New standards, amendments and interpretations to existing standards effective from 1 January 2026 did not have significant impact on the financial statements.
Critical accounting estimates and judgements
Preparation of the interim financial statements entails use of judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and the amounts recognised as assets and liabilities, income and expenses. The estimates, and associated assumptions, are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered as reasonable under the circumstances. The actual results may deviate from these estimates. The material assessments underlying the application of the company's accounting policies, and the main sources of uncertainty, are the same for the interim financial statements as for the annual accounts for 2025.
Business segments
The company's only business segment is development and production of oil and gas on the Norwegian continental shelf.
Income
Breafidown of petroleum revenuesOther operating incomeAmounts in USD `000
Q1 2026
Q4 2025
Q1 2025
2025
Sale of liquids
187,699
53,550
191,175
546,950
Sale of gas
76,081
49,208
75,220
236,734
Total petroleum revenues
263,779
102,758
266,395
783,684
Sale of liquids (boe)
2,528,107
1,021,035
2,624,367
8,346,651
Sale of gas (boe)
994,292
857,553
891,559
3,386,709
Total sale of petroleum in boe4
3,522,399
1,878,588
3,515,925
11,733,360
Amounts in USD `000
Q1 2026
Q4 2025
Q1 2025
2025
Gain / loss (-) from put/call options, oil
-27,513
175
-269
-209
Gain / loss (-) from put/call options, gas
-2,126
461
992
2,210
Gain / loss (-) from forward contracts, CO2 quotas
-2,119
448
-119
478
Change in fair value contingent consideration (see note 26)
-383
-479
-207
1,123
Tariff income
5,973
4,942
4,477
19,929
Sale of licences
0
300
110
846
Income/expense from commercial agreements
-59
-2,017
0
-2,017
Joint utilisation of logistics resources
1,353
540
66
2,058
Total other operating income/loss (-)
-24,873
4,371
5,051
24,417
4 Barrels of oil equivalents
Production expenses G changes in over/underlift positions and production inventory
Production expensesChanges in over-/underlift positions and production inventoryAmounts in USD `000
Q1 2026
Q4 2025
Q1 2025
2025
From licence billings - producing assets
78,191
77,216
50,261
254,043
Other production expenses (insurance, transport)
11,633
8,577
9,978
40,484
G&A expenses allocated to production expenses
1,472
1,445
1,516
5,535
Total production expenses
91,295
87,239
61,754
300,062
Amounts in USD `000
Q1 2026
Q4 2025
Q1 2025
2025
Changes in over-/underlift positions
375
30,132
-2,020
-2,550
Changes in production inventory
-7,152
8,699
-10,831
1,821
Changes in over-/underlift positions and production inventory
-6,776
38,831
-12,851
-729
Exploration and evaluation expenses
Amounts in USD `000
Q1 2026
Q4 2025
Q1 2025
2025
Share of exploration and evaluation expenses from participation in licences excluding dry well impairment, from billing
1,858
3,820
2,861
13,220
Share of exploration expenses from participation in licences, dry well write off, from billing
22
-501
5,169
12,346
Seismic and other exploration and evaluation expenses, outside billing
4,690
343
1,164
14,762
G&A expenses allocated to exploration expenses
1,105
2,398
199
3,135
Total exploration and evaluation expenses
7,675
6,060
9,393
43,464
Taxes
Income taxes recognised in the income statementReconciliation of income taxesAmounts in USD `000
Q1 2026
Q4 2025
Q1 2025
2025
Change in deferred taxes current year
-128,685
-10,791
-21,114
23,247
Taxes payable current year
-64,899
53,150
-79,598
-45,349
Tax payable adjustment previous year
4,720
40
-111
1,475
Change in deferred taxes previous year
-4,567
0
24
-1,166
Total taxes (-) / tax income (+) recognised in the income statement
-193,431
42,399
-100,799
-21,793
Specification of tax effects on temporary differences, tax losses and uplift carried forwardAmounts in USD `000
Q1 2026
Q4 2025
Q1 2025
2025
Profit / loss (-) before income taxes
229,822
-60,078
122,127
-32,874
Expected income tax at tax rate 78.004%
-179,270
46,863
-95,264
25,643
Permanent differences, including impairment of goodwill
-1,047
-3,665
-12,369
-53,824
Effect of uplift
1,198
1,207
1,351
5,491
Financial and onshore items
-14,465
-2,046
5,280
610
Change valuation allowance
0
0
517
-39
Adjustments previous year and other
153
40
-314
325
Total income taxes recognised in the income statement
-193,431
42,399
-100,799
-21,793
Effective income tax rate
84%
71% 83% (66%)
Specification of tax payableAmounts in USD `000
31.03.2026
31.12.2025
31.03.2025
Tangible and intangible non-current assets
-663,378
-499,711
-497,687
Provisions (net ARO), lease liability, pensions and gain/loss account
463,214
441,348
392,890
Interest bearing loans
-5,494
-3,253
-1,763
Current items (spareparts and inventory)
-34,626
-42,322
-33,418
Tax losses carried forward, onshore 22%
617
597
28
Valuation allowance (uncapitalised deferred tax asset)
-617
-597
-28
Total deferred tax assets / liabilities (-) recognised
-240,285
-103,939
-139,977
Total deferred tax assets / liabilities (-)Amounts in USD `000
Total
Tax payable at 1 January 2026
25,548
Tax paid
-16,718
Tax payable adjustment previous year
-4,720
Tax payable current year recognised in the income statement
64,899
Foreign currency translation effects
729
Tax payable at 31 March 2026
69,737
Amounts in USD `000
Total
Deferred tax assets / liabilities (-) at 1 January 2026
-103,939
Deferred tax current year recognised in the income statement
-128,685
Change in deferred taxes previous year
-4,567
Foreign currency translation effects
-3,095
Total deferred tax assets / liabilities (-) 31 March 2026
-240,285
Tangible assets and right-of-use assets
Oil and gas properties
Furniture,
Amounts in USD `000
Assets under development
Assets in production
fixtures and
office machines
Right of use
assets
Total
Cost at 1 January 2026
360,047
1,401,201
5,799
35,589
1,802,636
Additions
43,570
47,630
-18
459
91,641
Reclassification from exploration
0
-207
0
0
-207
Removal and decommissioning asset
839
-515
0
0
324
Disposals
0
0
0
0
0
Foreign currency translation effects
11,956
46,905
195
1,193
60,249
Cost at 31 March 2026
416,412
1,495,014
5,976
37,241
1,954,644
Accumulated depreciation and impairment at 1 January 2026
0
-1,084,470
-1,820
-22,211
-1,108,501
Depreciation
0
-58,150
-202
-525
-58,876
Impairment (-) and reversal of impairment
0
154,071
0
0
154,071
Additional depr. of IFRS 16 ROU assets presented net in the income statement from leasing contracts entered into as licence operator
0
0
0
58
58
Foreign currency translation effects
0
-36,694
-61
-744
-37,499
Accumulated depreciation and impairment at 31 March 2026
0
-1,025,242
-2,082
-23,422
-1,050,747
Carrying amount at 31 March 2026
416,412
469,772
3,894
13,819
903,897
Goodwill, exploration and evaluation assets and other intangible assets
Amounts in USD `000
Other intangible
assets
Exploration and evaluation
assets
Technical goodwill
Ordinary goodwill
Total goodwill
Cost at 1 January 2026
1,759
32,512
262,034
177,972
440,006
Additions
0
1,276
0
0
0
Disposals
0
0
0
0
0
Expensed exploration expenditures temporarily capitalised
0
0
0
0
0
Foreign currency translation effects
59
1,088
8,797
5,975
14,773
Cost at 31 March 2026
1,819
34,876
270,832
183,947
454,779
Accumulated depreciation at beginning of period
-54
0
0
0
0
Accumulated impairment at beginning of period
0
0
-186,977
-161,778
-348,755
Depreciation
-46
0
0
0
0
Impairment
0
0
0
0
0
Foreign currency translation effects
-2
0
-6,277
-5,431
-11,709
Accumulated depreciation and impairment at 31 March 2026
-102
0
-193,254
-167,210
-360,464
Carrying amount at 31 March 2026
1,716
34,876
77,577
16,737
94,315
Impairment / reversal of impairment
Tangible and intangible assets are tested for impairment / reversal of impairment whenever indicators are identified and at least on an annual basis. Impairment is recognised when the book value of an asset or cash generating unit exceeds the estimated recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the higher of the asset's fair value less costs to sell and value in use and is estimated based on discounted future cash flows. The discount rate applied represents the weighted average cost of capital (WACC).
Technical goodwill arises as an offsetting account to the deferred tax recognised in business combinations and is allocated to each Cash Generating Unit (CGU). Technical goodwill will be impaired during the life-time of the CGU and is a non-cash expense. As reserves are produced, depreciation of the oil and gas properties (CGU) reduces deferred tax and exposes technical goodwill for impairment.
Fair value assessments of the company's right-of-use (ROU) asset-portfolio are included in the impairment test.
Valuation of oil and gas properties and goodwill are inherently uncertain due to the judgemental nature of the underlying estimates.
Key assumptions applied in the impairment test at 31 March 2026 stated in real terms:Year
Oil USD/BOE
Gas GBP/
therm
Currency rates
USD/NOK
2026
91.8
1.22
9.8
2027
73.8
1.02
9.8
2028
71.9
0.76
9.9
2029
77.2
0.75
10.0
10.0
Change
Increase in assumption
Decrease in assumption
Increase in assumption
Decrease in assumption
Oil and gas price +/- 10%
-187,468
-1,472
-33,398
152,599
Oil and gas price forward period +/- 10%
-187,468
-97,523
-33,398
56,547
Currency rate USD/NOK +/- 1.0 NOK
-187,468
-78,950
-33,398
75,121
Discount rate +/- 1% point
-150,400
-142,574
3,671
11,497
Environmental cost (CO2 and
NOx) +/- 20%
-101,884
-187,468
52,187
-33,398
From 2030 77.3 0.75
Future capex, opex and abandonment cost are calculated based on expected production profiles and the best estimate of related cost. The nominal discount rate applied for estimating fair values is 10% post tax. The long-term inflation rate is assumed to be 2%.
Total cost for CO2 comprises Norwegian CO2 tax and cost of the EU Emission Trading System and is estimated to gradually increase from NOK 1,806 per tonne in 2025 towards a long term price of NOK 2,400 (real 2025) per tonne from 2030 and NOK 3,400 (real 2025) from 2035 in line with price estimates presented by the Norwegian authorities in 2025. NOx prices are estimated to increase from approximately NOK 18 per kg in 2025 to a level of approximately 27 NOK per kg from 2030.
Impairment testing of technical goodwill, ordinary goodwill, fixed assets and ROU assetsA reversal of impairments of oil and gas assets of USD 154 (impairment of 57) million on Statfjord were recorded in the quarter due to increased forward prices.
Amounts in USD `000
Q1 2026
Q4 2025
Technical goodwill
Oil & gas assets
Technical goodwill
Oil & gas assets
Statfjord
0
-154,070
0
56,814
Draugen
0
0
1,569
0
Gjøa/Nova
0
0
3,135
0
Total impairment
0
-154,070
4,704
56,814
No impairments on ordinary goodwill were required in the First quarter 2026.
SensitivitiesAlternative calculations of pre- Increase / decrease (-) of pre-
Amounts in USD `000
tax impairment/reversal (-)
tax impairment
Other assumptionsFor oil and gas reserves, future cash flows are calculated on the basis of expected production profiles and estimated proven and probable remaining reserves limited by economic cut-off.
General and administrative expenses
Amounts in USD `000
Q1 2026
Q4 2025
Q1 2025
2025
Salary and other employee benefits expenses
37,368
30,984
27,059
120,035
Consultants and other operating expenses
16,737
16,992
14,480
65,606
Allocated to operated licences
-46,944
-41,359
-35,235
-162,183
Allocated to exploration and production expenses
-2,577
-3,843
-1,714
-6,732
Total general and administrative expenses
4,585
2,773
4,589
16,726
Financial items
Amounts in USD `000
Q1 2026
Q4 2025
Q1 2025
2025
Interest income
1,522
3,273
2,179
11,498
Unwinding of discount asset retirement reimbursement right (indemnification asset)
6,163
5,622
4,922
21,365
Gain on financial investments
611
5
54
-17
Finance income
8,296
8,899
7,155
32,845
Interest expense and fees from loans and borrowings
-8,099
-7,411
-5,655
-28,067
Capitalised borrowing cost, development projects
7,210
6,934
2,956
20,711
Other interest expense
-66
-16
-1
-1,087
Unwinding of discount asset retirement obligations
-10,733
-9,597
-7,897
-36,148
Loss on buy-back/early redemption bond loan
0
0
0
-5,405
Other financial expense
-381
-335
-324
-1,540
Finance costs
-12,068
-10,426
-10,921
-51,536
Exchange rate gain / loss (-), interest-bearing loans and borrowings
10,400
-2,835
18,080
30,419
Net exchange rate gain / loss (-)
-528
2,141
-5,842
-10,067
Net exchange rate gain / loss (-)
9,871
-694
12,239
20,352
Net financial items
6,099
-2,220
8,472
1,661
Asset retirement reimbursement right
Amounts in USD `000
Total
Asset retirement reimbursement right at 1 January 2026 (indemnification asset)
464,673
Changes in estimates
12,665
Effect of change in the discount rate
-13,957
Asset retirement costs from billing, reimbursement from Shell and Harbour Energy
-40
Asset retirement costs from billing, paid by Equinor
-8,070
Unwinding of discount
6,163
Foreign currency translation effects
15,607
Asset retirement reimbursement right at 31 March 2026 (indemnification asset)
477,041
Of this:
Asset retirement reimbursement right, non-current
444,761
Asset retirement reimbursement right, current
32,280
Asset retirement reimbursement right at 31 March 2026 (indemnification asset)
477,041
Asset retirement reimbursement right consists of a receivable from the seller Shell from OKEA's acquisition of Draugen and Gjøa assets in 2018, a receivable from the seller Harbour Energy (previously Wintershall Dea) from OKEA's acquisition of the Brage asset in 2022, and a receivable from the seller Equinor from OKEA's acquisition of the Statfjord asset in 2023.
Receivable from the seller Shell from OKEA's acquisition of Draugen and Gjøa assets:The parties have agreed that the seller Shell will cover 80% of OKEA's share of total decommissioning costs for the Draugen and Gjøa fields up to a predefined post-tax cap amount of USD 87 million (2026 value) subject to Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustment. The present value of the expected payments is recognised as a pre-tax receivable from the seller.
In addition, the seller has agreed to pay OKEA a fixed amount of USD 51 million (2026 value) subject to a CPI adjustment according to a schedule based on the percentage of completion of the decommissioning of the Draugen and Gjøa fields.
The net present value of the receivable is calculated using a discount rate of 5.5% (5.3%).
Receivable from the seller Harbour Energy from OKEA's acquisition of the Brage asset:The parties have agreed that Harbour Energy will retain responsibility for 80% of OKEA's share of total decommissioning costs related to the Brage Unit, limited to an agreed pre-tax cap of USD 184 (2026 value) million subject to index regulation.
The netpresent value of the receivable is calculated using a discount rate of 5.7% (5.3%).
Receivable from the seller Equinor from OKEA's acquisition of the Statfjord assets:The parties have agreed that Equinor will retain responsibility for 100% of OKEA's share of total decommissioning costs related to Statfjord A.
The net present value of the receivable is calculated using a discount rate of 5.1% (4.8%).
Share capital
Ordinary shares
Outstanding shares at 1 January 2026 New shares issued during 2026
103,910,350
0
Number of outstanding shares at 31 March 2026
103,910,350
Nominal value NOK per share at 31 March 2026
0.10
Share capital NOK at 31 March 2026
10,391,035
Nominal value USD per share at 31 March 2026
0.01
Share capital USD at 31 March 2026
1,229,272
Trade and other receivables
Amounts in USD `000
31.03.2026
31.12.2025
31.03.2025
Accounts receivable and receivables from operated licences
28,317
20,987
16,120
Accrued revenue
90,385
18,903
59,990
Prepayments
13,442
7,916
8,500
Working capital and overcall, joint operations/licences
44,341
69,153
58,069
Underlift of petroleum products
23,154
23,274
16,754
VAT
495
1,733
1,380
Accrued interest income
788
0
1,716
Other receivables
372
361
318
Fair value put/call options, gas
0
630
650
Fair value put/call options, oil
0
337
0
Fair value forward contracts, foreign exchange
377
21
2,215
Fair value forward contracts, CO2 quotas
0
926
313
Total trade and other receivables
201,671
144,243
166,026
No provisions have been recognised for bad debt on receivables.
Cash and cash equivalents
Amounts in USD `000
31.03.2026
31.12.2025
31.03.2025
Bank deposits, unrestricted
164,784
161,624
263,380
Bank deposit, time deposit
32,264
73,053
66,856
Bank deposit, restricted, net proceeds from bond issue OKEA06 on escrow account
125
124
0
Bank deposit, restricted, employee taxes
11
5,554
2,462
Bank deposit, restricted, deposit office leases
3,105
2,074
1,632
Bank deposit, restricted, other
9,476
9,081
8,222
Total cash and cash equivalents
209,765
251,509
342,553
In addition to the cash and cash equivalents, USD 59.4 (56.9) million was placed in money-market funds. Reference is made to note 27.
Asset retirement obligations
Amounts in USD `000
Total
Provisions at 1 January 2026
991,612
Changes in estimates
19,490
Effects of change in the discount rate
-18,685
Asset retirement costs from billing
-10,511
Unwinding of discount
10,733
Foreign currency translation effects
33,291
Asset retirement obligations at 31 March 2026
1,025,930
Of this:
Asset retirement obligations, non-current
993,568
Asset retirement obligations, current
32,362
Asset retirement obligations at 31 March 2026
1,025,930
Provisions for asset retirement obligations represent the future expected costs for close-down and removal of oil equipment and production facilities. The provision is based on the company's best estimate. The net present value of the estimated obligation is calculated using a discount rate of 4.4% (year end 2025: 4.2%). The assumptions are based on the economic environment at balance sheet date. Actual asset retirement costs will ultimately depend upon future market prices for the necessary works which will reflect market conditions at the relevant time. Furthermore, the timing of the close-down is likely to depend on when the field ceases to produce at economically viable rates. This in turn will depend upon future oil and gas prices, which are inherently uncertain.
For recovery of costs of decommissioning related to assets acquired from Shell, Harbour Energy (previously Wintershall Dea) and Equinor, reference is made to note 15.
Spare parts, equipment and inventory
Amounts in USD `000
31.03.2026
31.12.2025
31.03.2025
Inventory of petroleum products
26,866
32,893
19,344
Spare parts and equipment
49,035
45,814
43,773
Total spare parts, equipment and inventory
75,902
78,707
63,117
Trade and other payables
Amounts in USD `000
31.03.2026
31.12.2025
31.03.2025
Trade creditors
31,327
35,014
32,053
Accrued holiday pay and other employee benefits
14,937
22,767
17,037
Working capital, joint operations/licences
133,109
163,914
134,762
Overlift of petroleum products
13,563
14,356
7,626
Accrued interest bond loans
8,567
1,724
4,816
Other provisions, current (see note 26)
9,945
9,252
7,370
Prepayments from customers
29,396
28,788
8,578
Fair value put/call options, gas
1,530
0
0
Fair value put/call options, oil
24,433
0
176
Fair value forward contracts, CO2 quotas
1,155
0
0
Accrued consideration from acquisitions of interests in licences
0
0
70
Other accrued expenses
34,919
32,004
32,065
Total trade and other payables
302,882
307,819
244,552
Interest bearing bond loans
In June 2025, the company issued a USD 175 million secured bond loan (OKEA06). Maturity date for OKEA06 is June 2029, and the interest rate is fixed at 9.125% p.a. with semi-annual interest payments. OKEA 06 was issued at par value.
In May 2024, the company issued a USD 125 million secured bond loan (OKEA05). Maturity date for OKEA05 is May 2028, and the interest rate is fixed at 9.125% p.a. with semi-annual interest payments. OKEA05 was issued at par value.
During 2026, the company has been in full compliance with the covenants under the bond agreements. The financial covenants of OKEA05 and OKEA06 comprise:
Leverage Ratio (Total Debt - Liquid Assets) / 12-mth rolling EBITDA of max 1.75x
Minimum Liquidity of USD 45 million
Other credit facilities
To enhance the financial flexibility, OKEA has a Revolving Credit Facility (RCF) which is available for working capital purposes. The RCF has a limit of USD 45 million until November 2027, and thereafter reduces to USD 26.25 million until final maturity in December 2028. No draw downs have been made on the RCF.
Amounts in USD `000
Bond loan OKEA06
Bond loan OKEA05
Total
Interest bearing bond loans at 1 January 2026
171,949
123,275
295,224
Amortisation of transaction costs
195
170
365
Foreign exchange movement
-5,922
-4,478
-10,400
Foreign currency translation effects
5,819
4,419
10,238
Interest bearing bond loans at 31 March 2026
172,041
123,386
295,427
Interest bearing bond loans at 1 January 2026
171,949
123,275
295,224
Non-cash changes:
Amortisation of transaction costs
195
170
365
Foreign exchange movement
-5,922
-4,478
-10,400
Foreign currency translation effects
5,819
4,419
10,238
Interest bearing bond loans at 31 March 2026
172,041
123,386
295,427
Leasing
Amounts in USD `000
Total
Lease liability at 1 January 2026
16,208
Additions lease contracts
669
Accretion lease liability
308
Payments of lease debt and interest
-999
Foreign currency translation effects
544
Total lease debt at 31 March 2026
16,731
Break down of lease liability
Short-term (within 1 year)
3,982
Long-term
12,748
Total lease liability
16,731
Undiscounted lease liabilities and maturity of cash outflows
Within 1 year
3,982
1 to 5 years
13,145
After 5 years
8,804
Total
25,931
The company has entered into operating leases for office facilities. In addition, as operator of the Draugen field, the company has on behalf of the licence entered into operating leases for logistic resources such as supply vessel with associated remote operated vehicle (ROV), base and warehouse for spare parts and hence these lease debts are recognised on a gross basis.
Lease payments related to leasing contracts entered into as an operator of the Draugen field are presented on a gross basis.
Commodity contracts
Amounts in USD `000
31.03.2026
31.12.2025
31.03.2025
Accumulated unrealised gain/loss (-) commodity contracts included in other operating income / loss(-)
-24,214
968
473
Short-term net derivatives included in assets/liabilities (-)
-24,214
968
473
OKEA uses derivative financial instruments to manage its exposure to fluctuations in commodity prices related to future petroleum production. The commodity derivatives consists of option-based structures, including collars, where a sold call option is combined with a purchased put option to reduce the net hedging premium.
Commodity derivative contracts are recognised at fair value on the balance sheet. Changes in fair value are recognised in profit or loss and presented as other operating income/loss. The valuation reflects prevailing market conditions at the reporting date
As at 31 March 2026, commodity derivatives had a net accumulated unrealised loss of USD 24 million (31 December 2025: unrealised gain of USD 1 million), recognised in other operating income/loss. The commodity derivatives are presented as short-term net derivatives included in assets/(liabilities).
Amounts in USD `000
Total
Provision at 1 January 2026
9,252
Settlements/payments to Equinor
0
Changes in fair value
383
Foreign currency translation effects
-309
Other provisions at 31 March 2026
9,945
Specification of other provisions:
Other provisions, non-current
0
Other provisions, current (classified within trade and other payables)
9,945
Other provisions at 31 March 2026
9,945
Other provisions
Other provisions consists of provisions for additional contingent consideration from OKEA's acquisition of the Statfjord asset in 2023. The provisions for contingent consideration is measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognised in the income statement. The fair value is estimated using an option pricing methodology, where the expected option payoff is calculated at each future payment date and discounted back to the balance date.
OKEA shall pay to Equinor an additional contingent consideration with contingent payment terms applicable for 2023-2025 for certain thresholds of realised oil and gas prices.
