2025 Half Year Results 27 August 2025 For personal use only Disclaimer This presentation has been prepared by Karoon Energy Ltd (Karoon or the Company). The information contained in this presentation is for information purposes only and does not constitute an offer to issue, or arrange to issue, securities or other financial products. This presentation contains summary information about the Company and its activities that is current as at the date of this presentation and remains subject to change without n ...

Core Viewpoint - Occidental Petroleum Corporation's shares have outperformed the Zacks Oil and Gas-Integrated-United States industry over the past three months, gaining 7.9% compared to the industry's 6% increase [1][8]. Group 1: Performance and Market Position - Occidental has outperformed its sector and the Zacks S&P 500 Composite in the last three months, surpassing other operators like Cactus and DT Midstream [2]. - The company has a strong domestic asset portfolio, particularly in the Permian Basin, which is the most prolific oil-producing region in North America, providing a reliable base of high-quality, low-cost output [6][8]. - The Permian Basin is expected to contribute between 768,000 to 784,000 barrels of oil equivalents per day in 2025 [7]. Group 2: Financial Health and Growth Prospects - Occidental's exploration efforts have expanded its oil and gas reserves, with proved reserves increasing to 4.6 billion barrels of oil equivalent at the end of 2024, up from 3.98 billion BOE at the end of 2023 [9]. - The company has reduced its debt by $7.5 billion over the last 13 months, which has lowered annual interest expenses by $410 million [11]. - International assets, including projects in Qatar, Oman, and the UAE, are expected to contribute approximately 233,000 MBoed to total production in 2025 [10]. Group 3: Operational Challenges - Occidental's operating results are subject to fluctuations in demand and commodity prices, with no active commodity hedges in place as of December 31, 2024, exposing the company to market volatility [12]. - The company's return on equity (ROE) stands at 13.78%, which is below the industry average of 14.57% [16]. - Occidental's shares are currently trading at a premium, with a trailing 12-month EV/EBITDA of 5.35X compared to the industry average of 4.6X [19]. Group 4: Summary and Outlook - The company's focus on debt reduction and the strength of its domestic and international operations are expected to support overall performance [21]. - Despite facing challenges from volatile commodity prices and lower returns compared to industry averages, holding Occidental stock is advisable due to its robust U.S. operations and increasing high-quality reserves [21].

Vancouver, BC – TheNewswire - August 21, 2025 - Wedgemount Resources Corp. (CSE: WDGY)(OTCQB: WDGRF)  (“Wedgemount” or the “Company”), announces that on July 24, 2025, there were two unplanned events at third-party gas gathering pipelines utilized by Wedgemount Resources Corp. in the Company’s core operating area.  As a result, Wedgemount has temporarily shut in approximately 50% of its oil and gas production.It was initially anticipated the outages would last a maximum of two weeks but the Company has now ...

Core Insights - Ellipsis U.S. Onshore Holdings LLC has completed two significant transactions to enhance its position in key U.S. onshore basins through the acquisition of non-operated working interests and a large-scale farmout agreement [1] Group 1: Transactions Overview - The first transaction involves the acquisition of non-operated oil and gas assets in the Permian Basin, which includes current net production of approximately 4,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day and over 600 gross remaining drilling locations [2] - The second transaction is a Farmout Agreement with Black Stone Minerals, L.P. covering approximately 270,000 gross acres in East Texas, providing Ellipsis with the exclusive right to earn non-operated working interests in BSM's Haynesville acreage [3] Group 2: Strategic Implications - The Permian acquisition strengthens Ellipsis' Delaware Basin foundation and aligns with its strategy of building scale through high-margin, low-cost, non-operated assets, with an expected daily average production of 20,000 barrels of oil equivalent for the remainder of 2025 [2] - The Farmout Agreement includes a tiered commitment structure that escalates over five years, starting with a minimum of six wells in 2026 and increasing to 25 wells annually by year five, allowing for disciplined and capital-efficient scaling of exposure to Haynesville [3] Group 3: Company Background - Ellipsis, founded in 2023, is focused on acquiring and developing large-scale, producing oil and gas assets across the U.S., targeting non-operated working interest acquisitions exceeding $100 million [5] - Westlawn Group, founded in 2021, is a private investment firm that invests in both operated and non-operated upstream assets, maintaining a broad investment mandate across various regions including the U.S., Canada, and Latin America [6]

Core Viewpoint - New Zealand Energy Corp. reported a total comprehensive loss of $2,567,631 for Q2 2025, an increase from the previous year's loss of $2,100,963, while also providing updates on production activities at Copper Moki and Waihapa Ngaere [2][4]. Financial Performance - The company experienced a cash decrease of $978,151, ending the quarter with $61,250 in cash [2]. - Cash used in operating activities for the quarter was $676,152, a significant reduction from $1,541,045 in Q2 2024 [2]. Copper Moki Production - Copper Moki-1 was successfully recompleted, with production starting in late July 2025, achieving aggregate production rates of approximately 105 BOE/d (about 90 bopd) [3]. - The production rates are expected to improve as the wells continue to produce completion fluids and pump speeds are gradually increased [3]. Waihapa Ngaere Production - Oil and gas production from Waihapa-Ngaere resumed in late March 2025, initially operating four wells on periodic unloads without gas-lift [5]. - Following the recommissioning of the Ngaere-1 pipeline in July, production from that well restarted mid-July 2025, with flush rates exceeding 400 bbls of oil in one day [6]. - Trucking averaged approximately 190 bbls per day over the last two weeks, with NZEC's share being around 95 bbls per day [6]. Future Plans - The company aims to eliminate system bottlenecks at Waihapa Ngaere to enable continuous oil production and transportation to the port via pipeline [7]. - The positive results from Ngaere-1 have led to prioritizing work on the Waihapa-H1 well for the next quarter [8]. Capital Activities - NZEC completed a non-brokered private placement of $2,718,640 on July 18, 2025, and successfully terminated a loan of $2,000,000 plus accrued interest [8].

Core Viewpoint - HighPeak Energy, Inc. (HPK) is experiencing significant selling pressure, with a 17.8% decline over the past four weeks, but is now positioned for a potential trend reversal due to being in oversold territory and positive earnings outlook from analysts [1]. Group 1: Technical Indicators - The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is a key technical indicator used to identify oversold conditions, with a reading below 30 indicating a stock is oversold [2]. - HPK's current RSI reading is 28.89, suggesting that the heavy selling pressure may be exhausting itself, indicating a potential trend reversal [5]. Group 2: Fundamental Indicators - There is a strong consensus among sell-side analysts that HPK will report better earnings than previously predicted, leading to a 6.1% increase in the consensus EPS estimate over the last 30 days [7]. - HPK holds a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy), placing it in the top 20% of over 4,000 ranked stocks based on earnings estimate revisions and EPS surprises, indicating a strong potential for a turnaround [8].

Group 1: ExxonMobil's Expansion in Trinidad and Tobago - ExxonMobil has signed an agreement to explore over 2,700 square miles of deepwater acreage off Trinidad's east coast, with potential investments of up to $21.7 billion if substantial reserves are found [1] - The geological setting of the area is similar to other major deepwater discoveries, and ExxonMobil aims to replicate its success from offshore projects in Guyana [2][10] - The company will operate the deepwater block with a 100% working interest, allowing full control over exploration and development decisions [4] Group 2: Upcoming Operations and Surveys - ExxonMobil plans to initiate a geophysical survey within the next six months to gather subsurface data, followed by drilling operations to test oil and gas prospects [3][10] - The company will leverage existing infrastructure and resources between Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago to expedite the exploration process [3] Group 3: Market Position and Comparisons - ExxonMobil currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), while other energy sector stocks like Antero Midstream Corporation, Flotek Industries, and Enbridge Inc. have better rankings [5] - Antero Midstream generates stable cash flow through long-term contracts and has a commitment to debt reduction, with an average earnings surprise of 1.13% [6] - Flotek Industries has consistently beaten earnings estimates, with an average surprise of 65.2%, and is projected to see 94% year-over-year growth in 2025 [8] - Enbridge operates the longest oil and gas pipeline system in North America, earning steady fees through long-term contracts, with an average earnings surprise of 5.61% [9][11]

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights five top dividend stocks that are expected to deliver strong total returns over the next five years, emphasizing their long histories of increasing payouts and above-average returns. Group 1: Brookfield Renewable - Brookfield Renewable is a leading global renewable energy producer with stable cash flows from long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) [3] - The company anticipates over 10% compound annual growth in per-share funds from operations (FFO) due to growing power demand and strategic acquisitions [4] - Brookfield has delivered at least 5% annual dividend growth for 14 consecutive years, with a current dividend yield exceeding 4% [5] Group 2: Realty Income - Realty Income is one of the largest real estate investment trusts (REITs), owning a diversified portfolio of high-quality properties leased to major companies [6] - The REIT has increased its dividend 131 times since its public listing in 1994, currently yielding over 5.5% [7] - Realty Income has a significant growth runway with over $14 trillion of suitable real estate for net leases across the U.S. and Europe [8] Group 3: Johnson & Johnson - Johnson & Johnson boasts a strong financial profile with a AAA credit rating and generated $20 billion in free cash flow last year [9] - The company has a history of strategic acquisitions, deploying $15 billion over the past year, which supports its dividend growth [10] - Johnson & Johnson has extended its dividend growth streak to 63 years, maintaining its status as a Dividend King [10] Group 4: PepsiCo - PepsiCo has a dividend growth streak of 53 years and currently offers a dividend yield of around 4% [11] - The company is investing in manufacturing capacity and innovation, targeting 4%-6% annual long-term organic growth [11] - Strategic acquisitions are part of PepsiCo's plan to transform its portfolio towards healthier food and beverage options [12] Group 5: Chevron - Chevron has increased its dividend for 38 consecutive years, showcasing the strength of its financial profile [13] - The company expects a significant growth spurt, with completed and upcoming projects adding $12.5 billion to its free cash flow next year [14] - Chevron's acquisition of Hess enhances its production and free cash flow growth outlook into the 2030s, supporting its 4.5% dividend yield [14] Conclusion - High-quality dividend stocks like Brookfield Renewable, Realty Income, Johnson & Johnson, PepsiCo, and Chevron are positioned as ideal long-term holdings due to their attractive and growing dividends, which are expected to deliver strong total returns [15]

Financial Facility - BW Energy has signed a USD 250 million Corporate Revolving Credit Facility with DNB Bank to enhance financial flexibility for ongoing field development and general corporate purposes [1] - The facility has an 18-month tenor with a bullet maturity and an option to extend for an additional 18 months, subject to mutual agreement [2] - The interest rate is Term SOFR plus 6% per annum on drawn amounts, with a commitment fee of 0.6% per annum on undrawn amounts [2] Company Overview - BW Energy is a growth exploration and production (E&P) company focusing on proven offshore oil and gas reservoirs through low-risk phased developments [3] - The company has access to existing production facilities, which allows for reduced time to first oil and cash flow with lower investments compared to traditional offshore developments [3] - BW Energy's assets include a 73.5% interest in the producing Dussafu Marine licence offshore Gabon, 100% interest in the Golfinho and Camarupim fields, a 76.5% interest in the BM-ES-23 block, a 95% interest in the Maromba field in Brazil, and a 95% interest in the Kudu field in Namibia [3] - Total net 2P+2C reserves and resources were 599 million barrels of oil equivalent at the start of 2025 [3]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company generated $2.6 billion in operating cash flow in Q2 2025, which is higher than the same period in 2024 despite lower oil prices, with WTI averaging $11 per barrel lower [5][6] - Adjusted profit was $0.39 per diluted share, while reported profit was $0.26 per share, with approximately $700 million in free cash flow before working capital [22][23] - The effective tax rate increased due to a shift in the jurisdictional mix of income, with an adjusted effective tax rate expected to be around 32% for Q3 [23][24] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Oil and gas production reached 1.4 million BOE per day, exceeding guidance, with significant contributions from The Rockies and the Mukhaizna contract extension in Oman [7][24] - The Midstream and Marketing segment generated positive earnings, outperforming guidance due to improved crude marketing margins and gas marketing optimization [12][27] - OxyChem's pretax income fell below guidance due to weaker pricing for caustic and PVC, leading to a lowered full-year guidance range of $800 million to $900 million [28][29] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a 13% reduction in year-to-date Permian unconventional well costs compared to 2024, driven by enhanced efficiencies [11] - The Gulf of America production was impacted by curtailments and maintenance, but new projects are expected to stabilize and potentially increase production in the coming years [55][56] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on optimizing its portfolio and has achieved nearly $4 billion in divestitures since January 2024, which has accelerated debt repayments [20][31] - The company is committed to carbon capture and enhanced oil recovery (EOR), with significant investments in the Stratus project and partnerships to develop direct air capture facilities [14][16][19] - The strategic focus includes maintaining a balance between debt reduction and capital allocation for growth opportunities, particularly in Oman and low decline projects [79][81] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in operational efficiencies and cost reductions, with expectations for strong production in the second half of the year [26][30] - The company anticipates that U.S. oil production could peak between 2027 and 2030, with significant potential for additional recovery through CO2 EOR [73][74] - The recent legislative changes, including the One Big Beautiful Bill, are expected to provide substantial cash tax benefits and support the company's carbon management initiatives [30][16] Other Important Information - The company has successfully reduced its debt by approximately $7.5 billion in the past year, significantly ahead of its initial targets [31][32] - The company is leveraging advanced technologies, including AI, to enhance operational efficiencies and subsurface characterization [70][71] Q&A Session All Questions and Answers Question: Follow-up on cash tax rate and expectations from the One Big Beautiful Bill - The company confirmed that 35% of the estimated $700 million to $800 million cash tax benefit will be realized in 2025, with the remainder in 2026, impacting deferred tax expenses rather than the adjusted income effective tax rate [37][38] Question: Inquiry about the MHAISNER contract and free cash implications - Management highlighted the benefits of the Oman contract, emphasizing its competitiveness and potential for future production increases, while also noting the historical production success [42][43] Question: Strategic focus on carbon business and point source opportunities - The company has always been interested in point source capture and is optimistic about the potential for industrial sources of CO2 to collaborate on arrangements [49][50] Question: Production capacity in the Gulf of America - Management indicated that water flood projects will help stabilize production decline rates, with a strong production ramp-up expected due to recent engineering successes [56][57] Question: Cost savings and spending trends in the Lower 48 - The company anticipates reductions in capital expenditures due to ongoing efficiencies, with a focus on maintaining optimized activity levels [60][62] Question: Outlook for OxyChem income amid PVC oversupply - The company noted that the PVC and caustic market is currently burdened by oversupply, particularly from China, and does not expect significant recovery in 2026 [86] Question: Production trends in the Permian Basin - Management expects an increase in oil cut in the second half of the year, driven by improved drilling and completion efficiencies [91][92]