Aker BP continued its strong performance in the third quarter of 2023, bolstered
by high operational efficiency, increased oil prices, and rigorous cost control,
and maintained its standing as an industry leader in low greenhouse gas
emissions. The company's field development projects are progressing according to
plan, and its exploration activities resulted in two new discoveries in the
quarter.

Key highlights

  · Production on track: Oil and gas production was 450 mboepd in the quarter.
Full-year production guidance is narrowed to 455-465 from 445-470 mboepd.
  · Cost efficiency: Production cost was USD 6.0 per boe, demonstrating high
efficiency and cost awareness. Full-year guidance is lowered to USD 6.0-6.5 from
6.0-7.0 per boe.
  · Low emissions: Aker BP continues to lead the oil and gas industry with
greenhouse gas emissions of only 2.8 kg CO2e per boe.
  · Progress on field developments: All projects are progressing as planned,
with fabrication activities underway at multiple locations
  · Exploration success: The company participated in two oil and gas discoveries
in the quarter.
  · Strong financial performance: Operating profit of USD 2,618 million, net
profit of USD 588 million, and free cash flow of USD 1,157 million.
  · Returning value: Quarterly dividend of USD 0.55 per share.

Comment from Karl Johnny Hersvik, CEO of Aker BP

"I am pleased to report another quarter of strong operational performance,
demonstrating our commitment to high efficiency and cost discipline, and
confirming our continued industry leadership in low emissions."

"Our field development projects are progressing well, with fabrication
activities now underway at multiple sites. I am particularly pleased to announce
that production from Kobra East & Gekko at Alvheim has commenced, five months
ahead of schedule, a testament to the strong delivery from our project team and
alliance partners."

"Our robust financial performance, marked by increased income and effective cost
control, has resulted in substantial cash generation. This underscores our
strategic focus on efficiency and disciplined capital allocation and supports
our continued growth in dividends."

Webcast presentation

Today at 08:30 CEST, the company will present the results on a webcast available
on www.akerbp.com/en. The presentation will be followed by an online Q&A
session.

Attachments

2023-Q3
Report.pdf (https://mb.cision.com/Public/1629/3862251/92c12cc2f355a31f.pdf)
2023-Q3
Presentation.pdf (https://mb.cision.com/Public/1629/3862251/89701c4406d89ef7.pdf
)


Investor contacts:
Kjetil Bakken, Head of IR, tel.: +47 918 89 889
Carl Christian Bachke, IR Officer, tel.: +47 909 80 848
Martin Seland Simensen, IR Officer, tel.: +47 416 92 087

Media contacts:
Tore Langballe, VP Communications, tel.: +47 907 77 841
Ole-Johan Faret, Press Spokesman, tel.: +47 402 24 217

About Aker BP:
Aker BP is a company engaged in exploration, field development and production of
oil and gas on the Norwegian continental shelf. The company operates six field
centres: Alvheim, Edvard Grieg, Ivar Aasen, Skarv, Ula and Valhall, and is a
partner in the Johan Sverdrup field. Aker BP is headquartered at Fornebu,
Norway, and is listed on Oslo Børs under the ticker AKRBP. More about Aker BP at
www.akerbp.com.

This information is considered to be inside information pursuant to the
EU Market Abuse Regulation and is subject to the disclosure requirements
pursuant to Section 5-12 the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.

This stock exchange release was published by Kjetil Bakken, VP Investor
Relations, Aker BP ASA, on 27 October 2023 at 06:00 CEST.