Aker BP Stock Price, News & Analysis

Aker BP has been awarded ownership interest in 19 exploration licenses on the Norwegian continental shelf in the APA 2024 licensing round, including operatorship for 16 of these licenses. The awards span both the North Sea and Norwegian Sea regions, strengthening the company's position as the leading independent exploration company in the area.

A notable highlight includes operatorship of the former Frigg field west of Yggdrasil, where drilling is planned for Q2 2025. The company's strategy focuses on balancing exploration near existing infrastructure with potential standalone developments. The awards were part of a broader announcement where 20 companies received interests in 53 total licenses in mature areas with known geology and established infrastructure.

Aker BP ASA (OSE: AKRBP) (OTCQX: AKRBF) announced that its shares will trade ex-dividend USD 0.60 (NOK 6.5946) per share starting November 4, 2024. The company has scheduled the dividend payment for around November 13, 2024.

Aker BP reported strong Q3 2024 results with oil and gas production averaging 415 mboepd. The company raised its full-year production guidance to 430-440 mboepd and lowered cost guidance to USD ~6.5 per barrel. Financial highlights include EBITDA of USD 2.6 billion, net profit of USD 173 million, and record-high operating cash flow of USD 2.8 billion. The Tyrving field commenced production five months ahead of schedule. The company maintains a quarterly dividend of USD 0.60 per share and improved its debt profile through new 10- and 30-year bonds.

Aker BP (OSE: AKRBP) has released preliminary production and sales figures for Q3 2024. The company's equity production averaged 414.7 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day (mboepd), a decrease from the previous quarter due to planned maintenance activities. Net volume sold was 391.3 mboepd, reflecting an underlift in the quarter.

Key figures for Q3 2024:

• Net production: 414.7 mboepd
• Net volume sold: 391.3 mboepd (345.0 mboepd liquids, 46.4 mboepd natural gas)
• Realized prices: $80.3/boe for liquids, $63.5/boe for natural gas

The full Q3 2024 report will be released on October 30, 2024, at 06:00 CET, followed by a management presentation and Q&A session at 08:30 CET.

Aker BP has announced the start of oil production from the Tyrving field in the Alvheim area. The development, operated by Aker BP with partners Petoro and PGNiG Upstream Norway, consists of three wells and two new subsea installations tied back to existing infrastructure. Tyrving is expected to increase production while reducing unit costs and CO2 emissions per barrel.

Key points:

• Recoverable resources estimated at 25 million barrels of oil equivalent
• Exceptionally low emissions of 0.3 kg CO2 per barrel
• Leverages planned extended lifetime of the Alvheim field
• Tied back to East Kameleon and Alvheim FPSO

This development marks a significant milestone for Aker BP in enhancing production efficiency and environmental performance in the Alvheim area.

Aker BP reported strong operational and financial performance in Q2 2024. The company achieved an average oil and gas production of 444 mboepd, supported by a production efficiency of 95%. Production costs were USD 6.4 per barrel, below the guidance of USD 7. Greenhouse gas emission intensity was 2.9 kg CO2e per boe. All field development projects are progressing well, with Hanz commencing production and Tyrving on track for an accelerated start-up. Financially, Aker BP reported an EBITDA of USD 3.0 billion, an operating profit of USD 2.3 billion, and a net profit of USD 561 million. A quarterly dividend of USD 0.60 per share was declared.

Aker BP released its preliminary Q2 2024 production and sales figures, reporting an equity production of 444.1 thousand barrels of oil equivalents per day (mboepd) and a net volume sold of 460.9 mboepd. This represents a slight decrease in production from Q1 2024's 448.0 mboepd, but an increase in net volume sold from 428.9 mboepd. Realized prices for liquids were $83.1 per barrel and $57.2 per barrel for natural gas.

For the first half of 2024, the average production was 446 mboepd. However, planned maintenance activities are expected to affect the second half, leading to a revised full-year production forecast of 420-440 mboepd, up from 410-440 mboepd. The full Q2 report will be published on 12 July 2024, followed by a webcast presentation and Q&A session.

The annual general meeting of Aker BP ASA took place digitally with online participation. The board was re-elected, including new director Doris Reiter. All agenda items were approved except for a proposal from Norwegian People's Aid. Contact information and meeting minutes are available online.