BW Energy today provides an update on the operation and development of the Dussafu Marin license in Gabon. 

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Gross production from the Tortue field averaged approximately 13,600 barrels of oil per day in the first quarter of 2021, amounting to a total gross production of 1.22 million barrels of oil for the period.

BW Energy completed one lifting in the quarter and realised an average price of USD 66.7 per barrel. Production cost (excluding royalties) was approximately USD 23 per barrel. This includes approximately USD 1.0 million of additional costs related to the continued handling of the COVID-19 pandemic through the period.

BW Energy's share of gross production was approximately 900,000 barrels of oil. Net sold volume, which is the basis for revenue recognition in the financial statement, was 650,000 barrels including approximately 97,000 barrels of quarterly Domestic Market Obligation (DMO) deliveries, resulting in an under-lift position of around 156,000 barrels at the end of the period.

BW Energy had a cash balance of USD 185 million at 31 March 2021, compared to USD 120 million at 31 December 2020. The increase is mainly due to the capital raise of USD 75 million in January 2021. The company is well capitalised for the upcoming investment activities with a robust balance sheet and no external debt.

In April, one subsequent lifting of 666,000 barrels was completed to BW Energy and JV partners. The next lifting is scheduled to take place in June.

The drilling of the Hibiscus Extension appraisal well (DHIBM-2) started about two weeks ago. Drilling activities are progressing as planned. The vertical well is designed to test the northern extension of the Gamba reservoir of the Hibiscus field, discovered in 2019.

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