Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total operating revenues reached $75 million, with FLNG tariffs at $82 million, a significant increase due to Gimi's commercial operations date [34] - Total EBITDA for Q2 was $49 million, positively impacted by Gimi's COD, with a trailing twelve-month EBITDA of $208 million [34][35] - Net income for the quarter was $31 million, including a $30 million gain recognized upon Gimi's startup [35][36] - The company raised $575 million through convertible bonds and repurchased 2.5 million shares for approximately $103 million, strengthening liquidity to nearly $900 million [36][38] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Hilli unit secured a 20-year redeployment charter in Argentina, adding $5.7 billion to the EBITDA backlog [12] - Gimi reached its commercial operations date in June, marking a significant milestone for the company [13] - Total EBITDA from FLNG operations was $57 million after project development expenses [37] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The global FLNG fleet consists of seven units on the water and four under construction, with Golar being the market leader in liquefaction capacity [5][6] - Increased interest from gas resource owners in FLNG solutions is noted, indicating a strengthening demand for monetizing gas [6] Company Strategy and Development Direction - Golar plans to continue its growth trajectory by adding additional FLNG units, with a focus on securing long-term contracts before ordering new units [8][9] - The company aims to maintain a strategy of having only one open FLNG unit at a time, ensuring financial flexibility for growth [8][9] - The company is exploring opportunities for a fourth FLNG unit, with discussions ongoing regarding potential contracts in various regions [70] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the FLNG market's growth potential, drawing parallels to the FPSO industry's development [31] - The company anticipates significant upside potential from commodity exposure linked to its contracts, particularly with a breakeven profit share mechanism [61][62] - Management emphasized the importance of running the business effectively to reflect its value in the market [66] Other Important Information - The company has a total EBITDA backlog of $17 billion, which is expected to grow significantly with the addition of new contracts and units [42][46] - A dividend of $0.25 per share was declared, with payment scheduled for early September [36] Q&A Session Summary Question: What skills do the new board members bring? - The new board members include individuals with strong backgrounds in accounting, financing, and energy infrastructure, expected to enhance Golar's commercial discussions [50][52] Question: Is there a possibility of swapping Gimi for a Mark III unit? - All options are being evaluated, and a Mark III could either replace Gimi or be an addition, depending on infrastructure needs [54] Question: How does the company evaluate its backlog valuation? - The company sees a fixed EBITDA of around $800 million per year and believes the unique commodity exposure adds significant value [60][61] Question: What are the commercial prospects for a fourth unit? - The company sees opportunities for both Mark I and II in West Africa, while larger projects may require a Mark III [70] Question: Are there economies of scale with larger units? - While CapEx per ton may not differ significantly, operating costs show economies of scale for larger units [81] Question: Will the company divest Gimi? - The Gimi contract is seen as a proof of concept, and there are no current plans to divest it [92]

Golar LNG (GLNG) Q2 2025 Earnings Call August 14, 2025 08:00 AM ET Speaker0Welcome to the Golar LNG Limited Second Quarter twenty twenty five Presentation Conference Call and Webcast. After the slide presentation, the CEO, Carl Friedrich Staubo and CFO, Eduardo Maranau, there will be a question and answer session. I I would now like to pass over to Karl Fredrik Staubo. Karl, please go ahead.Speaker1Thank you, operator, and welcome to Golar's Q2 twenty twenty five earnings results presentation. My name is Ka ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company achieved total operating revenues of $63 million in Q1 2025, with FLNG tariffs reaching $73 million for the quarter [34] - Total EBITDA for Q1 was $41 million, driven largely by lower Brent and TTF prices, with a twelve-month EBITDA of $218 million [35] - The net income for the quarter was $13 million, consistent with the previous quarter, including $32 million of non-cash items [36] - The company maintains a strong liquidity position with approximately $680 million in cash at the end of the quarter [36] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Hilli FLNG unit maintained a 100% operational uptime and has delivered 132 cargoes since 2018, producing over 9.2 million tonnes of LNG [4][5] - The Gimi FLNG is in the final stages of commissioning, with a contractual EBITDA of $151 million based on 90% capacity utilization [6] - The Mark II FLNG conversion is progressing well, with a projected delivery by the end of 2027 [8][9] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The global LNG market is projected to grow significantly, with the U.S. being the largest producer, holding a 23% market share [21] - The delivered price of U.S. export projects is above $10 per MMBtu, while Golar's contracts in Argentina have a gross tariff of around $2.45 per MMBtu [22][24] Company Strategy and Development Direction - Golar LNG is focused on becoming a market-leading infrastructure company with a significant backlog of contracts, currently standing at $17 billion [11][69] - The company aims to secure additional FLNG units and is in discussions for potential projects with competitive wellhead gas [29] - The strategic focus includes risk mitigation through regulatory frameworks and maintaining a strong position in the LNG market [19][20] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's growth potential, citing a robust backlog and favorable market conditions for LNG [66] - The company anticipates significant additional EBITDA contributions from commodity price increases, with a focus on long-term contracts [15][17] - Management highlighted the importance of maintaining a strong team and innovative approaches to capture market opportunities [59][62] Other Important Information - The company declared a dividend of $0.25 per share for the quarter, with a record date of June 3 and payment scheduled for June 10 [36] - Golar has fully exited LNG shipping with the sale of Golar Arctic and its equity stake in Avenir LNG [3] Q&A Session Summary Question: Could you touch on the overall commercial strategy for offtake on the Argentina projects? - The strategy involves a mix of Brent, JKM, and TTF linked volumes, with some left for spot sales, targeting high-paying countries near Argentina [74] Question: Is there any additional upside on the base charter rate for excess production similar to the Gimi contract? - No, the charter for the Argentina project is for full capacity, with earnings above 90% captured through the shareholding in Southern Energy [76] Question: When do we start thinking about ordering the long lead items for another new build? - For Mark I and II, the conversion time is approximately three years, while Mark III would take about four years [77] Question: How do we think about the JV's breakeven price for the commodity exposure? - The breakeven is assumed to start at $7.5, with upside from $8, and Golar is liable for 10% of the required investments by CESA [78] Question: Is the company currently considering strategic alternatives if the share price stays low? - The focus remains on running the business, but the board will consider options if the share price does not reflect the company's value over time [84][90] Question: Can you clarify around any remaining CapEx associated with Gimi? - No material payments are expected in the second quarter, with revenues from Gimi to start contributing to the P&L upon commencement of operations [92]