Sandnes, Norway, 22 April 2026: Vår Energi ASA (OSE: VAR) delivered as planned in the first quarter of 2026, with record high production and strong financial results.
Record high production
- Average production of 406 kboepd in the quarter
- Strong performance on operated assets with 97% production efficiency
Strong financial performance
- Significant CFFO post tax of USD 1.1 billion in the quarter
- Available liquidity stable at USD 3.5 billion and leverage ratio reduced to 0.7x at quarter end
Well-positioned in volatile markets
- Security of supply from Norway
- No disruptions to operations following the Middle East war
- North Sea premium differentials to be realised in second quarter
Unlocking long-term future value
- Two project sanctions developing around 80 mmboe net 2P reserves
- Three commercial exploration discoveries
Delivering attractive dividends
- First quarter dividend of USD 300 million will be distributed 12 June1
- Dividend guidance of USD 300 million for the second quarter of 20262
- Long term dividend policy of 25-30% of CFFO after tax over the cycles
“We are pleased to report strong financial and operational results for the first quarter of 2026. As planned Vår Energi delivered record high production of 406 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day (kboepd) within guidance, an increase of around 50% compared to a year ago.
The Company is strongly leveraged to the current high price environment, while maintaining our strategy and commitment to being a long-term reliable and responsible supplier of oil and gas to Europe from the Norwegian Continental Shelf. Norway demonstrates low political risk and continues to be a key provider of energy to Europe as geopolitical tension remains high.
With our high quality portfolio of early phase projects, we are targeting to deliver long-term production of over 400 kboepd, which will sustain high shareholder returns over time.
Underpinned by strong performance and cash flow generation, the Company continues to deliver attractive returns and confirms shareholder distributions of USD 300 million for the first quarter of 2026. Dividend guidance for the second quarter of 2026 continues at USD 300 million, in line with our stated dividend policy of 25 to 30% of cash flow from operations after tax over the cycles.” says Nick Walker, the CEO of Vår Energi.
- Subject to 31.03.26 audited interim balance sheet with sufficient free equity and Annual General Meeting approval of dividend
- Subject to a subsequent audited interim balance sheet with sufficient free equity and Extraordinary General Meeting approval of dividend
Webcast and conference call
The company will today hold a webcast followed by Q&A at 10:00 CEST hosted by CEO Nick Walker and CFO Carlo Santopadre. You can follow the webcast with supporting slides, available on: https://events.streamhub.no/vaar-energi/quarterly-reports/f7dmdpWJ2abefewfn8Xj
The report, presentation and webcast will be available at www.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.
Contact
Investor relations
Ida Marie Fjellheim, VP Investor Relations
+47 90509291
ida.fjellheim@varenergi.no
Media relations
Andreas Wulff, VP Public Affairs
+47 92616759
andreas.wulff@varenergi.no
This announcement may include projections and other “forward-looking” statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Any such projections or statements reflect the current views of Vår Energi AS (“Var Energi”) about further events and financial performance. No assurances can be given that such events or performance will occur as projected and actual results may differ materially from these projections. Var Energi undertakes no obligation to publicly release any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this announcement.
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 Ida Fjellheim, VP Investor Relations at Vår Energi ASA, on 22 April 2026 at 07:00 CEST.