SBM Offshore Third Quarter 2023 Trading Update
November 9, 2023
Highlights
- FEED contracts awarded by ExxonMobil
Guyana for Whiptail development project in Guyana
- FPSO Liza Unity purchase option
exercised by ExxonMobil Guyana; sale to be completed in November
2023
- 2023 Directional1 EBITDA guidance
increased from above US$1 billion to around US$1.3 billion
- 2023 Directional revenue guidance
increased from above US$2.9 billion to around US$4.4 billion
- FPSO Prosperity, delivered on time in
Guyana and preparing for first oil
- Successful installation of 3 floaters
for the Provence Grand Large offshore wind project
Bruno Chabas, CEO
of SBM Offshore, commented:
“We have delivered results this quarter in line
with expectation. Given the exercise of the purchase option of FPSO
Liza Unity by ExxonMobil Guyana, we have revised our revenue and
EBITDA guidance upwards to reflect this.
We are pleased to have been awarded a further
FEED contract in Guyana for an FPSO for the Whiptail development
project. This project, subject to government approvals and final
investment decision by ExxonMobil Guyana, will be the fifth for the
Company in Guyana and is based on a new commercial model: the
FPSO’s ownership is expected to be transferred to the client at the
end of the construction period. SBM Offshore is then expected to
operate the FPSO using its innovative integrated operations and
maintenance model. This combines SBM Offshore and ExxonMobil’s
expertise and experience, leveraging key learnings and the
operational excellence of the units currently deployed in
Guyana.
Year-to-date, the fleet performance stood at
99.3%, in line with historical trend.
On the execution front, FPSO Prosperity has been
delivered on time and is preparing for first oil in Guyanese
waters. FPSO Sepetiba is also on track to achieve first oil in
December 2023. Together, these FPSOs are capable of producing an
additional 400,000 barrels of oil per day.
Significant progress was also achieved in our
New Energies platform: the floaters for the Provence Grand Large
floating offshore wind project were successfully installed. This
provides a tangible commercial reference for the Company’s
innovative tension leg mooring technology. Once commissioned, the 3
floaters will produce 25MW of clean energy, equivalent to the
annual electricity consumption of 45,000 people.”
Financial Overview2
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YTD Directional |
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in US$ million |
|
3Q 2023 |
3Q 2022 |
% Change |
Revenue |
|
2,247 |
2,522 |
-11% |
Lease and Operate |
|
1,412 |
1,290 |
9% |
Turnkey |
|
835 |
1,233 |
-32% |
|
|
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|
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in US$ billion |
|
Sep-30-23 |
Dec-31-22 |
% Change |
Net Debt |
|
7.5 |
6.1 |
23% |
Directional revenue stood at US$2,247 million
compared with US$2,522 million for the same period in 2022. This
11% decrease is driven by the Turnkey segment and mainly results
from the partial divestment of FPSOs Almirante Tamandaré and
Alexandre de Gusmão at the beginning of 2022 and the completion of
FPSO Liza Unity project in the first half-year of 2022.
Directional Turnkey revenue for the third
quarter 2023 included variation orders related to FPSO Prosperity
for the compensation of costs incurred by the Company after topside
readiness, before the commencement of the charter at first oil.
Under Directional, such costs are accounted for as revenue with a
corresponding offset versus capital expenditure.
Year-to-date, Directional Lease and Operate
revenue increased to US$1,412 million, a 9% growth compared with
the same period in 2022 due the full contribution of FPSO Liza
Unity in 2023 and increased reimbursable scope, partly offset by
FPSO Capixaba leaving the fleet in the first half-year of
2022.
The increase in net debt reflects the continued
investment in the construction program of five FPSOs. The Company
uses interest rate swaps to hedge interest rate risk. The hedge
ratio of the floating-rate debt and the associated interest rate
swaps is above 90%.
Project Review and Fleet Operational
Update
FPSO Sepetiba – The vessel arrived safely in
Brazil in September 2023. Project teams are completing offshore
commissioning activities while the hook-up and installation
campaigns are progressing. The project targets first oil in
December 2023.
FPSO Prosperity – Delivered on time and
preparing for first oil.
FPSO Almirante Tamandaré – The topsides modules
lifting campaign is progressing along with integration and
commissioning. The FPSO’s delivery continues to be on track for
2024 and the client expects first oil from the field in early
2025.
FPSO Alexandre de Gusmão – The topsides
fabrication continues to progress allowing the commencement of the
module lifting campaign at the yard in China. First oil is expected
in 2025.
FPSO ONE GUYANA – The topsides fabrication is
progressing in line with plan. First oil is expected in 2025.
Fast4Ward® MPF hulls – The seventh MPF hull has
been allocated to the Whiptail development project in Guyana
following FEED contracts award by ExxonMobil Guyana. An eighth MPF
hull is under construction to support tendering activities.
Fleet Uptime – Year-to-date, the fleet’s uptime
was 99.3%, in line with historical performance.
Environment, Social and Governance
The Company’s Total Recordable Injury Frequency
Rate year-to-date was 0.09, compared with the full year 2023 target
of below 0.143.
Emissions – In the third quarter of the year, the Company is on
track to meet the target set on gas flared with a maximum average
fleet target of 1.48 mmscf/d.
ESG ratings – MSCI has upgraded the ESG rating of the Company
from A to AA (with scores ranging from AAA to CCC) recognizing SBM
Offshore’s environmental management systems and being industry
leader in managing carbon emissions.
New Energies
Provence Grand Large pilot project – Anchoring
and hook-up of all three floaters constructed by the Company has
been successfully completed 17km off the coast of Marseille,
France, in 100m water depth. The floating wind units of 8.4MW each
utilize SBM Offshore’s tension leg floaters which reduce motion and
stress on turbine components while minimizing overall footprint.
Commissioning of the floaters is expected in early 2024.
Guidance
ExxonMobil Guyana has notified the Company it
will exercise its right to purchase FPSO Liza Unity in November
2023, a few months ahead of the end of the maximum lease term, in
February 2024. The purchase allows ExxonMobil Guyana to assume
ownership of the unit while SBM Offshore will continue to operate
and maintain the FPSO up to 2033. The net cash proceeds will be
applied to full repayment of the US$1.14 billion project financing
and as such will decrease SBM Offshore’s net debt position.
The Company’s 2023 guidance has been updated to
take into consideration the sale of the asset.
2023 Directional revenue guidance is revised
from above US$2.9 billion to around US$4.4 billion of which,
unchanged, around US$1.9 billion is expected from Lease and Operate
and around US$2.5 billion is expected from Turnkey compared to
above US$1 billion in the previous guidance.
2023 Directional EBITDA guidance is revised from
above US$1 billion to around US$1.3 billion.
Conference Call
SBM Offshore has scheduled a conference call,
which will be followed by a Q&A session, to discuss the Third
Quarter 2023 Trading Update.
The event is scheduled for Thursday, November 9,
2023 at 10.00 AM (CET) and will be hosted by Bruno Chabas (CEO),
Øivind Tangen (COO) and Douglas Wood (CFO).
Interested parties are invited to register prior
to the call using the link: Third Quarter 2023 Trading
Update
Please note that the conference call can only be
accessed with a personal identification code, which is sent to you
by email after completion of the registration.
Corporate Profile
SBM Offshore designs, builds, installs and
operates offshore floating facilities for the offshore energy
industry. As a leading technology provider, we put our marine
expertise at the service of a responsible energy transition by
reducing emissions from fossil fuel production, while developing
cleaner solutions for renewable energy sources.
More than 7,000 SBMers worldwide are committed
to sharing their experience to deliver safe, sustainable and
affordable energy from the oceans for generations to come.
For further information, please visit our
website at www.sbmoffshore.com.
Financial Calendar |
|
Date |
Year |
Full Year 2023
Earnings |
|
February 29 |
2024 |
Annual General
Meeting |
|
April 12 |
2024 |
First Quarter
2024 Trading Update |
|
May 8 |
2024 |
Half Year 2024
Earnings |
|
August 8 |
2024 |
Third Quarter
2024 Trading Update |
|
November 14 |
2024 |
For further information, please contact:
Investor RelationsLudovic
RobinoInvestor Relations Manager
Mobile: |
+31 (0) 6 15 16 50 35 |
E-mail: |
ludovic.robino@sbmoffshore.com |
Website: |
www.sbmoffshore.com |
Media RelationsEvelyn Tachau
BrownGroup Communications & Change Director
Mobile: |
+377 (0) 6 40 62 30 34 |
E-mail: |
evelyn.tachau-brown@sbmoffshore.com |
Website: |
www.sbmoffshore.com |
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1 Directional reporting, presented in the
Financial Statements under section Operating Segments and
Directional Reporting, represents a pro-forma accounting policy,
which treats all lease contracts as operating leases and
consolidates all co-owned investees related to lease contracts on a
proportional basis based on percentage of ownership. This
explanatory note relates to all Directional reporting in this
document.2 Numbers may not add up due to rounding.3 Measured per
200,000 manhours.
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