Kosmos Energy Ltd
For the period ended Dec 31, 2024. Filed Feb 24, 2025.
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FY2024 · Filed Feb 24, 2025
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Period ended 2023-12-31; filed 2024-02-26.
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Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsCurrent report: 10-K
Period ended 2024-12-31; filed 2025-02-24.
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Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsThe baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.
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Current report
Kosmos Energy is a leading deepwater exploration and production company focused on meeting the world’s growing demand for energy. We have diversified oil and gas production from assets offshore Ghana, Equatorial Guinea, Mauritania, Senegal and the Gulf of America (formerly the U.S. Gulf of Mexico). Additionally, in the proven basins where we operate we are advancing high-quality development opportunities, which have come from our exploration success.
Current report
In March 2024, the Company issued $400.0 million of 3.125% Convertible Senior Notes and received net proceeds of $390.4 million after deducting fees. The 3.125% Convertible Senior Notes mature on March 15, 2030, unless earlier converted, redeemed or repurchased. The conversion rate for the 3.125% Convertible Senior Notes is initially 142.4501 shares of our common stock per $1,000 principal amount of 3.125% Convertible Senior Notes (which is equivalent to an initial conversion price of approximately $7.02 per share of our common stock), subject to adjustments.
Current report
In connection with the issuance of the 3.125% Convertible Senior Notes, the Company used $49.8 million of the net proceeds from the issuance of the 3.125% Convertible Senior Notes to enter into the Capped Call Transactions. The Capped Call Transactions are generally expected to reduce potential dilution to holders of our common stock upon any conversion of the 3.125% Convertible Senior Notes and/or offset any cash payments that we are required to make in excess of the principal amount of any 3.125% Convertible Senior Notes that are converted, as the case may be, with such reduction and/or offset subject to a cap.
Current report
In April 2024, in conjunction with the Spring borrowing base redetermination, the Company executed an amendment and restatement of the Facility. As amended and restated, the Facility size and borrowing base capacity is approximately $1.35 billion (increased from $1.25 billion) and was capped by total commitments of approximately $1.21 billion as of June 30, 2024. In September 2024, we added two new lenders to the Facility syndicate, increasing current total commitments by approximately $145.0 million to the full Facility size and borrowing base capacity of $1.35 billion.
Current report
In September 2024, the Company issued $500.0 million of 8.750% Senior Notes and received net proceeds of approximately $494.9 million after deducting fees. We used the net proceeds, together with cash on hand, to complete the repurchase of an aggregate principal amount of $400.0 million of the 7.125% Senior Notes, $50.0 million of the 7.750% Senior Notes, and approximately $49.7 million of the 7.500% Senior Notes and to pay expenses related to the issuance of the 8.750% Senior Notes.
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In October 2024, pursuant to a voluntary cancellation notice sent by the Company, the Corporate Revolver was terminated.
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The phased development of the Jubilee Field continued during 2024 bringing three production wells and two water injection wells online during the first half of 2024. We completed the three year infill drilling campaign in Ghana during the second quarter of 2024. The partnership is now conducting a new 4D seismic survey which started in early 2025. In December 2024, the partnership entered into a drilling rig contract for the next development drilling campaign in the Jubilee Field, which is expected to commence in the second quarter of 2025. The campaign is planned to include the drilling and completion of two in-fill wells in the Jubilee Field in 2025, both expected to be online in the third quarter of 2025. The rig will then undergo scheduled maintenance before returning for a planned four-well drilling campaign on Jubilee in 2026.
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Gulf of America
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During the year ended December 31, 2024, Gulf of America production averaged approximately 15,300 Boepd (net) (~83% oil).
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In July 2024, we announced start-up of oil production at the Winterfell development in the Green Canyon area of the Gulf of America (25% working interest). The Winterfell project is a phased development with the initial two production wells of the first phase brought online in the third quarter of 2024. The third development well was drilled in the second quarter of 2024 and brought online in October 2024. Shortly after startup of the third well, production at the field was curtailed due to sand production from the third well seen at the production facility. In December 2024, production from Winterfell-1 and Winterfell-2 was restored and remediation work on Winterfell-3 is currently underway. We expect production to be restored at Winterfell-3 in the first quarter of 2025. Additional development drilling is expected to re-commence in 2025 with the drilling and completion of the Winterfell-4 well, which is expected to be online in the second half of 2025.
Current report
In October 2024, Kosmos elected to enter the next phase of the Block S exploration license with a scheduled expiration in December 2025 and no well commitments. The election was approved by the Ministry of Hydrocarbons and Mining Development in December 2024.
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In December 2024, we submitted a formal notice to the Ministry of Hydrocarbons and Mining Development that we are electing to exit Block 21.
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In the fourth quarter of 2024, the corporate tax rate in Equatorial Guinea was reduced from 35% to 25%, with an effective date of January 1, 2025.
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Greater Tortue Ahmeyim Project
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The Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) liquefied natural gas (LNG) project achieved first gas production from the subsea system to the FPSO on December 31, 2024. Full commissioning activities of the floating LNG vessel have commenced with first LNG achieved in February 2025. The first LNG cargo is expected in the first quarter of 2025.
Current report
On October 7, 2024, the International Chamber of Commerce informed the Company that a final award has been issued in the arbitration proceedings with BP Gas Marketing regarding future LNG sales from GTA Phase 1. The final binding award prohibits the Company from selling LNG cargos to third party buyers during the contract term of the Tortue Phase 1 SPA, which the Company has an option to end in 2033. The final award does not change the terms of the Tortue Phase 1 SPA and is therefore not expected to have an impact on the Company’s long-term expectations and financial condition.
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BirAllah and Orca Discoveries
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In April 2024, the petroleum contract covering the BirAllah and Orca discoveries offshore Mauritania expired.
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Results of Operations
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(2)Includes $93.4 million of oil and gas production costs incurred during 2024 before production commenced at the GTA Phase 1 project in Mauritania and Senegal.
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As such, our 2025 capital budget is based on our exploitation plans for our producing assets in Ghana, Equatorial Guinea, Mauritania, Senegal and the Gulf of America, and our appraisal and development activities in the Gulf of America, Mauritania and Senegal.
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In September 2024, we added two new lenders to the Facility syndicate, increasing current total commitments by approximately $145.0 million to the full Facility size and borrowing base capacity of $1.35 billion. As of December 31, 2024, borrowings under the Facility totaled $900.0 million and the undrawn availability under the facility was $450.0 million. In October 2024, pursuant to a voluntary cancellation notice sent by the Company, the Corporate Revolver was terminated.
Current report
(1)When our net leverage ratio exceeds 2.50x, we are required under the Facility to maintain a restricted cash balance that is sufficient to meet the payment of interest and fees for the next six-month period on the 7.125% Senior Notes, the 7.750% Senior Notes, the 7.500% Senior Notes, the 8.750% Senior Notes and the 3.125% Convertible Senior Notes or the Facility, whichever is greater. As of December 31, 2024, our net leverage ratio was 2.54x, partially due to pre-production operating costs associated with the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim Phase 1 project. As of December 31, 2024, we expect the payment of interest and fees for the next six-month period on the 7.125% Senior Notes, the 7.750% Senior Notes, the 7.500% Senior Notes, the 8.750% Senior Notes and the 3.125% Convertible Senior Notes to be approximately $66.0 million. Our next financial covenant assessment date is March 31, 2025, after which date we could be required to restrict approximately $66.0 million in cash as required under the terms of the Facility unless otherwise waived by the lenders.
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•completion of the first phase of GTA development; and
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•advancing appraisal and development efforts for existing discoveries in the Gulf of America and internationally.
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•Approximately $50 million related to the completion of the first phase of the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim development in Mauritania and Senegal;
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•Less than $75 million related to progressing our appraisal and development programs in the Gulf of America, Mauritania and Senegal.
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On March 31, 2022, we refinanced the Corporate Revolver by replacing it with a new revolving credit facility agreement with a total size of $250 million and a maturity date of December 31, 2024. In April 2024, in connection with the amendment and restatement of the Facility, we amended the Corporate Revolver reducing the borrowing capacity from $250.0 million to $165.0 million. In October 2024, pursuant to a voluntary cancellation notice sent by the Company, the Corporate Revolver was terminated.
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3.125% Convertible Senior Notes due 20230
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We have one series of senior convertible notes outstanding. Our 3.125% Convertible Senior Notes mature on March 15, 2030, unless earlier converted, redeemed or repurchased. Interest is payable in arrears each March 15 and September 15, commencing September 15, 2024.
Current report
Holders of the 3.125% Convertible Senior Notes may convert all or any portion of their 3.125% Convertible Senior Notes at their option at any time prior to the close of business day immediately preceding December 15, 2029 only under the following circumstances:
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•during any calendar quarter commencing after the calendar quarter ending on June 30, 2024 (and only during such calendar quarter), if the last reported sale price of our common stock for at least 20 trading days (whether or not consecutive) during a period of 30 consecutive trading days ending on, and including, the last trading day of the immediately preceding calendar quarter is greater that or equal to 130% of the conversion price on each applicable trading day;
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•during the five business day period after any five consecutive trading day period (the “measurement period”) in which the trading price per $1,000 principal amount of 3.125% Convertible Senior Notes for each trading day of the measurement period was less than 98% of the product of the last reported sale price of our common stock and the conversion rate on each such trading day;
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•if we call any or all of the 3.125% Convertible Senior Notes for redemption, the 3.125% Convertible Senior Notes called (or deemed called) for redemption may be converted at any time prior to the close of business on the second scheduled trading day immediately preceding the redemption date; or
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•upon the occurrence of certain specified corporate events.
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On or after December 15, 2029 until the close of business on the second scheduled trading day immediately preceding the maturity date, holders may convert at any time all or any portion of their 3.125% Convertible Senior Notes at the option of the holder.
Current report
The conversion rate for the 3.125% Convertible Senior Notes is initially 142.4501 shares of our common stock per $1,000 principal amount of 3.125% Convertible Senior Notes (which is equivalent to an initial conversion price of approximately $7.02 per share of our common stock), subject to adjustments.
Current report
Upon conversion, we will pay cash up to the aggregate principal amount of the 3.125% Convertible Senior Notes to be converted and pay or deliver, as the case may be, cash, shares of our common stock or a combination of cash and shares of our common stock, at our election, in respect of the remainder, if any, of our conversion obligation in excess of the aggregate principal amount of the 3.125% Convertible Senior Notes being converted. The amount of cash and shares of our common stock, if any, due upon conversion will be based on a daily conversion value calculated on a proportionate basis for each trading day in a 40 consecutive trading day observation period.
Current report
In addition, following certain corporate events that occur prior to the maturity date or if we deliver a notice of redemption, we will, in certain circumstances, increase the conversion rate for a holder who elects to convert its 3.125% Convertible Senior Notes in connection with such a corporate event or to convert its 3.125% Convertible Senior Notes called (or deemed called) for redemption in connection with such notice of redemption, as the case may be.
Current report
Other than in connection with certain tax law changes, we may not redeem the notes prior to March 22, 2027. We may redeem for cash all or any portion of the 3.125% Convertible Senior Notes, at our option, on or after March 22, 2027 and prior to the 41st scheduled trading day immediately preceding the maturity date, if the last reported sale price of our common stock has been at least 130% of the conversion price then in effect for at least 20 trading days (whether or not consecutive), including the trading day immediately preceding the date on which we provide notice of redemption, during any 30 consecutive trading day period ending on, and including, the trading day immediately preceding the date on which we provide the related notice of redemption, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 3.125% Convertible Senior Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued an unpaid interest to, but excluding, the redemption date. We are not required to redeem or retire the 3.125% Convertible Senior Notes periodically. We may not elect to redeem less than all of the outstanding 3.125% Convertible Senior Notes unless at least $75.0 million aggregate principal amount of 3.125% Convertible Senior Notes are outstanding and not subject to redemption as of the time we send the related redemption notice. The 3.125% Convertible Senior Notes indenture contains customary terms and covenants.
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Previous report
Kosmos is a full-cycle, deepwater, independent oil and gas exploration and production company focused along the offshore Atlantic Margins. Our key assets include production offshore Ghana, Equatorial Guinea and the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, as well as world-class gas projects offshore Mauritania and Senegal. We also pursue a proven basin exploration program in Equatorial Guinea and the U.S. Gulf of Mexico.
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Globally, the impacts of Russia’s war in Ukraine, potential instability in the Middle East, a potential recession, inflationary pressures and other varying macroeconomic conditions has impacted supply and demand for oil and gas, which also resulted in significant variability in oil and gas prices. The Company’s revenues, earnings, cash flows, capital investments, debt capacity and, ultimately, future rate of growth are highly dependent on these commodity prices.
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In September 2023, the Company repaid the remaining outstanding principal amount of the GoM Term Loan in the amount of $137.5 million plus accrued interest using cash on hand, constituting payment in full. The GoM Term Loan was subsequently terminated pursuant to, and subject to the terms of, the GoM Term Loan.
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In September 2023, the Company amended the Facility to accede Kosmos Energy Ghana Investments and Kosmos Energy Ghana Holdings Limited, to the Facility as obligors. As a result, the additional interests in Jubilee and TEN that were acquired in the October 2021 acquisition of Anadarko WCTP are now included when calculating the borrowing base amount for the Facility.
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In October 2023, the Company amended the Facility to modify the amortization schedule in order to reduce the number of repayment installments from seven to six equal installments, with the first repayment installment scheduled on October 1, 2024, rather than March 31, 2024. There was no change to the final maturity date or final repayment date.
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The phased development of the Jubilee Field continued during 2023 successfully bringing four production wells and two injection wells online which included three wells (two production wells and one injection well) as part of the successful startup of the Jubilee Southeast project. The Jubilee Southeast project also included the installation of a new subsea production manifold. The development drilling campaign is planned to continue in 2024. One new injection well and one new production well were brought online early in the first quarter of 2024. The partnership expects to bring an additional three wells online in 2024 including two production wells and one injection well before we expect the rig contract to end.
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U.S. Gulf of Mexico
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During the year ended December 31, 2023, U.S. Gulf of Mexico production averaged approximately 15,400 Boepd (net) (~81% oil).
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The Winterfell development project continued to make good progress during 2023 with first oil for Phase 1A of the project targeted for early in the second quarter of 2024 with production from the first two wells. The Winterfell-3 well is expected to commence drilling later in 2024. The host facility production handling agreement and oil export agreements have been executed.
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In February 2023, Kosmos entered into a petroleum contract covering Block EG-01 offshore Equatorial Guinea with the Republic of Equatorial Guinea. Kosmos holds a 24% non-operated participating interest in the block. Block EG-01 currently comprises approximately 59,400 acres (240 square kilometers), with a first exploration period of three years from the effective date (March 1, 2023).
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In March 2023, we closed a farm-out agreement to sell a 6.0% participating interest in Block S offshore Equatorial Guinea. As a result of the farm-out agreement, Kosmos’ participating interest in Block S was reduced to 34.0%.
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Greater Tortue Ahmeyim Unit
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Phase 1 of the Greater Tortue project continued to progress in 2023. The following milestones were achieved through the year-end and filing date:
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•Drilling: The operator has successfully drilled and completed all four wells with expected production capacity significantly higher than what is required for first gas.
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•Hub Terminal: Construction work is complete, and handover to operations was completed in August 2023.
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•Subsea: Significant progress has been made on the installation of the infield flowlines and subsea structures. Work re-commenced in the fourth quarter of 2023 with completion expected at the end of the second quarter of 2024. BP, on behalf of the partner group, has initiated the process under its agreement with the original subsea contractor to recover the losses incurred. The partnership will seek to recover the maximum recoverable damages in binding arbitration. We estimate Kosmos’ net share of the recoverable damages to be up to $160.0 million.
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•FLNG: The FLNG construction was completed in the fourth quarter of 2023 and the vessel arrived on location offshore Mauritania/Senegal in the first quarter of 2024. Hookup work is now underway.
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•FPSO: The vessel is currently in a shipyard in Tenerife for inspection and repair of fairleads. Completion of this work and transit to the project site is expected early in the second quarter of 2024 ahead of final hookup and commissioning.
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The critical path to first gas on Phase 1 of the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim project, now targeted in the third quarter of 2024, continues to be through the arrival, hookup and commissioning of the FPSO. Timely execution of this workstream is expected to allow for first LNG in the fourth quarter of 2024.
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(1)Includes activity related to our acquisition of additional interests in Ghana commencing October 13, 2021, the acquisition date.
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Gain on sale of assets. During the fourth quarter of 2022, we received $50.0 million from Shell under the terms of our 2020 farm-out agreement.
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Derivatives, net. During the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, we recorded a loss of $11.1 million and $260.9 million, respectively, on our outstanding hedge positions. The changes recorded were a result of changes in the forward curve of oil prices during the respective periods.
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In October 2023, during the Fall 2023 redetermination, the Company’s lending syndicate approved a borrowing base for the facility of $1.25 billion increasing undrawn availability. As of December 31, 2023, borrowings under the Facility totaled $925.0 million and the undrawn availability under the facility was $325.0 million. As of December 31, 2023, there were no outstanding borrowings under the Corporate Revolver and the undrawn availability was $250.0 million.
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•execute appraisal and development activities in Ghana, the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, Mauritania and Senegal; and
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•execute infrastructure-led exploration and appraisal efforts in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico and Equatorial Guinea.
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•Approximately $350-$400 million related to the development of Phase 1 of Greater Tortue Ahmeyim in Mauritania and Senegal and Winterfell in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico;
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•Approximately $50-$100 million related to progressing our infrastructure-led exploration and appraisal programs in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, including Tiberius appraisal activities, and the drilling of the ILX prospect Akeng Deep in Equatorial Guinea, as well as the appraisal plans of our greater gas resources in Mauritania and Senegal, including Phase 2 of Greater Tortue Ahmeyim, Yakaar-Teranga and BirAllah.
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On November 23, 2022, the Company amended the Facility to update the interest rate benchmark from LIBOR to term SOFR, to be effective as of April 19, 2023. On September 29, 2023, the Company amended the Facility to accede Kosmos Energy Ghana Investments and Kosmos Energy Ghana Holdings Limited to the Facility as obligors. As a result, the additional interests in Jubilee and TEN that were acquired in the October 2021 acquisition of Anadarko WCTP are now included when calculating the borrowing base amount for the Facility, effective as of October 1, 2023. On October 19, 2023, the Company amended the Facility to modify the amortization schedule in order to reduce the number of repayment installments from seven to six equal installments, with the first repayment installment scheduled on October 1, 2024, rather than March 31, 2024. There was no change to the final maturity date or final repayment date.
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The Corporate Revolver is available for general corporate purposes and for oil and gas exploration, appraisal and development programs. On November 23, 2022, the Company amended the Corporate Revolver to update the interest rate benchmark from compounded SOFR to term SOFR. As of December 31, 2023, there were no outstanding borrowings under the Corporate Revolver and the undrawn availability was $250.0 million.
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The available amount is not subject to borrowing base constraints. We have the right to cancel all the undrawn commitments under the Corporate Revolver. We are required to repay certain amounts due under the Corporate Revolver with sales of certain subsidiaries or sales of certain assets. If an event of default exists under the Corporate Revolver, the lenders can accelerate the maturity and exercise other rights and remedies, including the enforcement of security granted pursuant to the Corporate Revolver over certain assets held by us.
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GoM Term Loan
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In September 2020, the Company entered into a five-year $200 million senior secured term-loan credit agreement secured against the Company's U.S. Gulf of Mexico assets with net proceeds received of $197.7 million after deducting fees and other expenses. On September 15, 2023, the Company repaid the remaining outstanding principal amount of $137.5 million plus accrued interest using cash on hand, constituting payment in full. The GoM Term Loan was subsequently terminated pursuant to, and subject to the terms of, the GoM Term Loan.
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During the year ended December 31, 2023, Ghana production averaged approximately 118,200 Boepd gross (38,600 Boepd net).
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During the year ended December 31, 2024, Ghana production averaged approximately 120,900 Boepd gross (41,300 Boepd net).
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In connection with the approval of the Jubilee Phase 1 PoD in 2009, the Jubilee Field partners agreed to provide the first 200 Bcf of natural gas produced from the Jubilee Field Phase 1 development to the Government of Ghana at no cost. As of January 1, 2023, the Jubilee partners had fulfilled this commitment. From 2018 through 2022, approximately 19 Bcf of the first 200 Bcf of natural gas was substituted from the TEN Fields in order to maintain consistent gas volumes to shore for Ghana domestic power purposes. Commencing on January 1, 2023, the volume of approximately 19 Bcf of Jubilee gas (in restoration of the amount originally substituted from TEN) was sold to Ghana under the terms of the TAG GSA at $0.50 per MMBtu. During 2023, the Jubilee partners reached an interim agreement to sell Jubilee Field gas at a price of $2.95 per MMBtu to the Government of Ghana beyond the 19 Bcf from the Jubilee Field through May 2024 while the partners continue on-going discussions with the Government of Ghana regarding a long-term future gas sales agreement. During the second quarter of 2023, the operator submitted a draft amended plan of development for TEN, as well as a term sheet for a gas sales agreement covering future gas sales from both the Jubilee and TEN Fields, to the Government of Ghana. If the amended plan of development for TEN is delayed or not approved, it could lead to a curtailment or delay of investment and development activity in TEN.
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During 2023, the Jubilee partners reached an interim agreement to sell Jubilee Field gas at a price of $2.95 per MMBtu to the Government of Ghana. This interim gas sales agreement has been extended to November 2025 at a price of approximately $3.00 per MMBtu.
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The Odd Job Field subsea pump installation project was approximately 90% complete as of the end of 2023 with an expected online date in the middle of 2024. The project is expected to sustain long-term production from the Odd Job Field.
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The Odd Job Field subsea pump was successfully brought online in July 2024. The project is expected to help sustain long-term production from the Odd Job Field.
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The Kodiak #3 infill well located in Mississippi Canyon was brought online in April 2021. The well experienced production issues and was shut-in. In March 2022, the Company commenced operations to plug back and side-track the original Kodiak #3 infill well. The Kodiak-3ST well was brought online in early September 2022. Well results and initial production were in line with expectations, however well productivity declined through the end of the third quarter of 2022. Workover plans have been developed and are now expected to commence around the middle of 2024 given the better than forecast performance of the well in 2023.
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The Kodiak #3 infill well located in Mississippi Canyon was brought online in April 2021. The well experienced production issues and was side-tracked. The Kodiak-3ST well was brought online in early September 2022. Well results and initial production were in line with expectations, however well productivity declined thereafter. Workover operations were completed in July 2024 and successfully restored the well productivity.
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In July 2023, Kosmos spud the Tiberius infrastructure-led exploration prospect, which is located in Block 964 of Keathley Canyon (33% working interest) in the Outer Wilcox play. In October 2023, we announced the well encountered approximately 75 meters (250 feet) of net oil pay in the primary Wilcox target. Initial fluid and core analysis supports the production potential of the wells, with characteristics analogous with similar nearby discoveries in the Wilcox trend. We are now working with partners on development options for the discovery. During the fourth quarter of 2024, Kosmos was named the apparent high bidder on five blocks in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico Lease Sale 261, including three blocks nearby to our Tiberius discovery.
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In October 2023, we announced the Tiberius infrastructure-led exploration well, located in Keathley Canyon Block 964 in the Outer Wilcox play, encountered approximately 75 meters (250 feet) of net oil pay in the primary Wilcox target. Initial fluid and core analysis supports the production potential of the well, with characteristics analogous with similar nearby discoveries in the Wilcox trend. During the first quarter of 2024, Kosmos was awarded five blocks in the Gulf of America Lease Sale 261, including three blocks nearby to our Tiberius discovery. In March 2024, Kosmos completed the acquisition of an additional 16.7% participating interest in the Keathley Canyon Block 920 and 964, offshore Gulf of America. As a result of the transaction, Kosmos’ participating interest in the Tiberius discovery area increased from 33.3% to 50.0%. The Tiberius project continues to progress as a phased development with discussions ongoing with our partner to finalize the development plan and timing of a final investment decision.
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Production in Equatorial Guinea averaged approximately 25,300 Bopd gross (8,800 Bopd net) for the year ended December 31, 2023.
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Production in Equatorial Guinea averaged approximately 25,000 Bopd gross (8,700 Bopd net) for the year ended December 31, 2024.
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The 2023 Ceiba Field and Okume Complex development rig campaign commenced in the fourth quarter of 2023. The campaign initially completed one production well workover. However, as a result of safety issues with the drilling rig, the operator terminated the rig contract in early February 2024. The partnership is seeking to secure an alternative rig and drilling contractor to resume the work, which is planned to include the drilling of in-fill production wells in Block G and the Akeng Deep ILX prospect in Block S.
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The Ceiba and Okume Complex workover and infill drilling campaign commenced in the fourth quarter of 2023, completing one production well workover. As a result of safety issues with the drilling rig, the operator terminated the rig contract in early February 2024. In the second quarter of 2024, the partnership secured an alternative rig and drilling contractor to resume the drilling campaign. The infill drilling campaign re-commenced in July 2024 bringing two infill production wells in Block G online in the fourth quarter of 2024. The drilling campaign also included drilling of the S-6 “Akeng Deep” ILX prospect in Block S offshore Equatorial Guinea in the fourth quarter of 2024. The well was drilled to a total vertical depth of approximately 13,225 feet (~4030 meters) and encountered sub-commercial quantities of hydrocarbons. The well has now been plugged and abandoned. The Akeng Deep well marks the end of the 2024 drilling campaign offshore Equatorial Guinea.
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The Yakaar and Teranga discoveries continue to be analyzed as a joint development. During 2023, we continued progressing appraisal studies, maturing concept design, and proposed to partners that the Yakaar and Teranga discoveries in the Cayar Offshore Profond Block be pursued as a commercial joint development. PETROSEN agreed to the proposal, however, BP decided not to participate in the development and exploitation of the Yakaar and Teranga discoveries. In accordance with the provisions of the Contract for Exploration and Production Sharing of Hydrocarbons for the Cayar Offshore Profond Block (the “Contract”) and the related Joint Operating Agreement (the “JOA”), BP has waived its rights in respect of the Yakaar and Teranga discoveries. As provided in the JOA, Kosmos has assumed BP’s participating interest under the Contract and the JOA and has become operator of the Cayar Offshore Profond Block, with customary government approvals having been received effective January 18, 2024. The participating interests in the Cayar Offshore Profond Block are now: Kosmos 90% and PETROSEN 10%, with PETROSEN having the right to increase its participating interest after issuance of an exploitation authorization to up to 35%.
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The Yakaar and Teranga discoveries continue to be progressed as a joint development. During 2023, BP decided not to participate in the development of the Yakaar and Teranga discoveries. In accordance with the provisions of the Contract for Exploration and Production Sharing of Hydrocarbons for the Cayar Offshore Profond Block (the “Contract”) and the related Joint Operating Agreement (the “JOA”), BP has waived its rights in respect of the Yakaar and Teranga discoveries. As provided in the JOA, Kosmos has assumed BP’s participating interest under the Contract and the JOA and has become operator of the Cayar Offshore Profond Block, with customary government approvals having been received effective January 18, 2024. The participating interests in the Cayar Offshore Profond Block are: Kosmos 90% and PETROSEN 10%, with PETROSEN having the right to increase its participating interest after issuance of an exploitation authorization to up to 35%. In March 2024, the current phase of the Cayar Block exploration license was extended an additional two years to July 2026. During 2024, Kosmos completed the concept development work and is now working towards finalizing the partnership to support advancement of the project.
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In the second quarter of 2023, we received approval for a twelve month extension to May 2024 for the current exploration phase for Block 5 offshore Sao Tome and Principe.
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In April 2024, we received approval for a twelve month extension to May 2025 for the current exploration phase for Block 5 offshore Sao Tome and Principe.
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All of our results, as presented in the table below, represent operations from Ghana, the U.S. Gulf of Mexico and Equatorial Guinea. Certain operating results and statistics for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021 are included in the following tables. For a discussion of the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to the year ended December 31, 2021, please refer to Part II, Item 7 “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022.
Current wording
All of our results, as presented in the table below, represent operations from Ghana, the Gulf of America, Equatorial Guinea, Mauritania and Senegal. Certain operating results and statistics for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 are included in the following tables. For a discussion of the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to the year ended December 31, 2022, please refer to Part II, Item 7 “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.
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Oil and gas revenue. Oil and gas revenue decreased by $543.7 million during the year ended December 31, 2023 as compared to the year ended December 31, 2022 primarily as a result of lower average oil prices and lower oil production across our portfolio due to natural field decline, partially offset by increased natural gas sales in Ghana for the year ended December 31, 2023. We sold 23,057 MBoe at an average realized price per barrel of oil equivalent of $73.80 in 2023 and 23,117 MBoe at an average realized price per barrel of oil equivalent of $97.13 in 2022.
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Oil and gas revenue. Oil and gas revenue decreased by $26.3 million during the year ended December 31, 2024 as compared to the year ended December 31, 2023 primarily as a result of lower average realized oil and gas prices partially offset by increased natural gas sales volumes in Ghana for the year ended December 31, 2024. We sold 23,507 MBoe at an average realized price per barrel of oil equivalent of $71.27 in 2024 and 23,057 MBoe at an average realized price per barrel of oil equivalent of $73.80 in 2023.
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Oil and gas production. Oil and gas production costs decreased by $13.0 million during the year ended December 31, 2023 as compared to the year ended December 31, 2022 as a result of changes to the production mix across our portfolio.
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Oil and gas production. Oil and gas production costs increased by $140.4 million during the year ended December 31, 2024 as compared to the year ended December 31, 2023 as a result of pre-production operating costs associated with Phase 1 of the GTA project, planned workovers in the Gulf of America business unit and increased production costs in Equatorial Guinea.
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Exploration expenses. Exploration expenses decreased by $92.0 million during the year ended December 31, 2023, as compared to the year ended December 31, 2022 primarily as a result of the $64.2 million of previously capitalized costs related to the BirAllah and Orca discoveries incurred under the Block C8 license offshore Mauritania that were written off to exploration expense with the expiration of the exploration period of Block C8 during the year ended December 31, 2022, along with $13.7 million of exploration expense recorded in 2022 related to two abandoned Ntomme step out wells in Ghana.
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Exploration expenses. Exploration expenses increased by $77.6 million during the year ended December 31, 2024, as compared to the year ended December 31, 2023 primarily as a result of approximately $28.0 million related to the S-6 “Akeng Deep” ILX prospect in Block S offshore Equatorial Guinea which encountered sub-commercial quantities of hydrocarbons and was plugged and abandoned in the fourth quarter of 2024 and approximately $37.2 million of previously capitalized costs related to the Asam discovery in Block S offshore Equatorial Guinea that were written off to exploration expense.
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Depletion, depreciation and amortization. Depletion, depreciation and amortization decreased $53.3 million during the year ended December 31, 2023, as compared to the year ended December 31, 2022 as a result of lower depletion per barrel in the current year resulting from a lower cost basis in our TEN Fields due to the impairment loss recorded in the year ended December 31, 2022.
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Depletion, depreciation and amortization. Depletion, depreciation and amortization increased $11.8 million during the year ended December 31, 2024, as compared to the year ended December 31, 2023 due to a higher depletion rate per boe in the Gulf of America and Equatorial Guinea business units as a result of the increased cost basis related to the respective development activities in 2024, partially offset by lower depletion in the current year in our TEN Fields due to the impairment loss recorded during the year ended December 31, 2024.
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Impairment of long-lived assets. Impairment of long-lived assets decreased $227.7 million during the year ended December 31, 2023, as compared to the year ended December 31, 2022. We recorded an impairment charge of $450.0 million in the year ended December 31, 2022 for the TEN Fields as a result of negative proved oil and gas reserve revisions. We recorded an additional impairment charge on the TEN Fields during 2023 of $222.3 million based on further negative revisions to proved oil and gas reserves associated with the TEN Fields. The additional revisions were primarily driven by a change in the partnership’s development work scope for the TEN Fields and well performance.
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Impairment of long-lived assets. Impairment of long-lived assets decreased $222.3 million during the year ended December 31, 2024, as compared to the year ended December 31, 2023. We recorded an impairment charge of $222.3 million in the year ended December 31, 2023 for the TEN Fields as a result of negative proved oil and gas reserve revisions.
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Interest and other financing costs, net. Interest and other financing costs, net decreased by $22.4 million during the year ended December 31, 2023, as compared to the year ended December 31, 2022 primarily as a result of increased capitalized interest related to the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim project partially offset by increased interest expenses related to higher interest rates.
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Interest and other financing costs, net. Interest and other financing costs, net decreased by $7.3 million during the year ended December 31, 2024, as compared to the year ended December 31, 2023 primarily as a result of increased capitalized interest related to the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim Phase 1 project partially offset by increased interest expenses related to higher interest rates and $25.2 million loss on debt modifications and extinguishments for the year ended December 31, 2024 primarily related to the amendment and restatement of the Facility during the second quarter of 2024 and the repurchase of aggregate principal amounts of the 7.125% Senior Notes, the 7.750% Senior Notes, and the 7.500% Senior Notes during the third quarter of 2024.
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Other expenses, net. Other expenses, net increased $32.7 million during the year ended December 31, 2023, as compared to the year ended December 31, 2022 primarily as a result of approximately $7.4 million of inventory impairments and $7.5 million of other asset write downs in the year ended December 31, 2023 and $11.9 million of insurance proceeds in the year ended December 31, 2022.
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Other expenses, net. Other expenses, net decreased $6.0 million during the year ended December 31, 2024, as compared to the year ended December 31, 2023 primarily as a result of approximately $7.4 million of inventory impairments and $7.5 million of other asset write downs in the year ended December 31, 2023 partially offset by an increase in arbitration costs during the year ended December 31, 2024.
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We are actively engaged in an ongoing process of anticipating and meeting our funding requirements related to our strategy as a full-cycle exploration and production company. We have historically met our funding requirements through cash flows generated from our operating activities and obtained additional funding from issuances of equity and debt, as well as partner carries.
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We are actively engaged in an ongoing process of anticipating and meeting our funding requirements related to our strategy as a deepwater exploration and production company. We have historically met our funding requirements through cash flows generated from our operating activities and obtained additional funding from issuances of equity and debt, as well as partner carries.
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Oil prices are historically volatile and could negatively impact our ability to generate sufficient operating cash flows to meet our funding requirements. This volatility could result in wide fluctuations in future oil prices, which could impact our ability to comply with our financial covenants. To partially mitigate this price volatility, we maintain an active hedging program and review our capital spending program on a regular basis. Our investment decisions are based on longer-term commodity prices based on the nature of our projects and development plans. Current commodity prices, combined with our hedging program and our current liquidity position is expected to support our capital program for 2024.
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Oil prices are historically volatile and could negatively impact our ability to generate sufficient operating cash flows to meet our funding requirements. This oil price volatility could impact our ability to comply with our financial covenants. To partially mitigate this price volatility, we maintain an active hedging program and review our capital spending program on a regular basis. Our investment decisions are based on longer-term commodity prices based on the nature of our projects and development plans. Current commodity prices, combined with our hedging program and our current liquidity position is expected to support our capital program for 2025.
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Net cash provided by operating activities. Net cash provided by operating activities in 2023 was $765.2 million compared with net cash provided by operating activities of $1.1 billion in 2022 and $374.3 million in 2021, respectively. The decrease in cash provided by operating activities in the year ended December 31, 2023 when compared to the same period in 2022 is primarily a result of lower average realized oil prices. The increase in cash provided by operating activities in the year ended December 31, 2022 when compared to the same period in 2021 is primarily a result of higher realized oil prices and increased production.
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Net cash provided by operating activities. Net cash provided by operating activities in 2024 was $678.2 million compared with net cash provided by operating activities of $765.2 million in 2023 and $1.1 billion in 2022, respectively. The decrease in cash provided by operating activities in the year ended December 31, 2024 when compared to the same period in 2023 is primarily a result of increased oil and gas production costs for the year ended December 31, 2024 as a result of pre-production operating costs associated with Phase 1 of the GTA project, planned workovers in the Gulf of America business unit and increased production costs in Equatorial Guinea, together with lower average realized oil prices, offset by changes in working capital. The decrease in cash provided by operating activities in the year ended December 31, 2023 when compared to the same period in 2022 is primarily a result of lower average realized oil prices.
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•drill additional infill wells and execute exploitation and production activities in Ghana, Equatorial Guinea and the U.S. Gulf of Mexico;
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•drill additional infill wells and execute exploitation and production activities in Ghana, Equatorial Guinea and the Gulf of America;
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We estimate we will spend approximately $700-$750 million of capital for the year ending December 31, 2024, excluding any acquisitions or divestiture of oil and gas properties during the year. This capital expenditure budget consists of:
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We estimate we will spend $400 million or less of capital for the year ending December 31, 2025, excluding any acquisitions or divestiture of oil and gas properties during the year. This capital expenditure budget consists of:
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•Approximately $250-$300 million related to maintenance activities across our Ghana, Equatorial Guinea and U.S. Gulf of Mexico assets, including infill development drilling and integrity spend;
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•Approximately $275 million related to maintenance activities across our Ghana, Equatorial Guinea and Gulf of America assets, including infill development drilling and facilities integrity spend;
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The ultimate amount of capital we will spend may fluctuate materially based on market conditions and the success of our exploitation and drilling results among other factors. Our future financial condition and liquidity will be impacted by, among other factors, our level of production of oil and the prices we receive from the sale of oil, our ability to effectively hedge future production volumes, the success of our multi-faceted infrastructure-led exploration and appraisal drilling programs, the number of commercially viable oil and natural gas discoveries made and the quantities of oil and natural gas discovered, the speed with which we can bring such discoveries to production, our partners’ alignment with respect to capital plans, and the actual cost of exploitation, exploration, appraisal and development of our oil and natural gas assets, and coverage of any claims under our insurance policies.
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The ultimate amount of capital we will spend may fluctuate materially based on market conditions and the success of our exploitation and drilling results among other factors. Our future financial condition and liquidity will be impacted by, among other factors, our level of production of oil, natural gas and LNG and the prices we receive from the sale of oil, natural gas and LNG, and our ability to effectively hedge future production volumes, the success of our multi-faceted infrastructure-led exploration, appraisal, and development drilling programs, the number of commercially viable oil and natural gas discoveries made and the quantities of oil and natural gas discovered, the speed with which we can bring such discoveries to production, our partners’ alignment with respect to capital plans, and the actual cost of exploitation, exploration, appraisal and development of our oil and natural gas assets, and coverage of any claims under our insurance policies.
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In October 2023, during the Fall 2023 redetermination, the Company’s lending syndicate approved a borrowing base of $1.25 billion. As of December 31, 2023, borrowings under the Facility totaled $925.0 million and the undrawn availability under the facility was $325.0 million.
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In April 2024, in conjunction with the Spring borrowing base redetermination, the Company executed an amendment and restatement of the Facility. The amendment and restatement included the following material changes: an increase in the Facility size and borrowing base capacity to $1.35 billion (from $1.25 billion), an increase in the interest margin by 0.25% or 0.50%, depending on the length of time that has passed from the date the Facility was entered into, and an extension in the tenor by approximately three years (final maturity date now occurs December 31, 2029). The amended Facility size and borrowing base capacity of approximately $1.35 billion was capped by total commitments of approximately $1.21 billion at June 30, 2024. In September 2024, we added two new lenders to the Facility syndicate, increasing current total commitments by approximately $145.0 million to the full Facility size and borrowing base capacity of $1.35 billion. In October 2024, during the Fall 2024 borrowing base redetermination, the Company’s lending syndicate approved a borrowing base of $1.35 billion. As of December 31, 2024, borrowings under the Facility totaled $900.0 million and the undrawn availability under the facility was $450.0 million.
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The U.S. and many foreign economies continue to experience uncertainty driven by varying macroeconomic conditions. Although some of these economies have shown signs of improvement, macroeconomic recovery remains uneven. Uncertainty in the macroeconomic environment and associated global economic conditions have resulted in extreme volatility in credit, equity, and foreign currency markets, including the European sovereign debt markets and volatility in various other markets. If any of the financial institutions within our Facility or Corporate Revolver are unable to perform on their commitments, our liquidity could be impacted. We actively monitor all of the financial institutions participating in our Facility and Corporate Revolver. None of the financial institutions have indicated to us that they may be unable to perform on their commitments. In addition, we periodically review our banking and financing relationships, considering the stability of the institutions and other aspects of the relationships. Based on our monitoring activities, we currently believe our banks will be able to perform on their commitments.
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The U.S. and many foreign economies continue to experience uncertainty driven by varying macroeconomic conditions. Although some of these economies have shown signs of improvement, macroeconomic recovery remains uneven. Uncertainty in the macroeconomic environment and associated global economic conditions have resulted in extreme volatility in credit, equity, and foreign currency markets, including the European sovereign debt markets and volatility in various other markets. If any of the financial institutions within our Facility are unable to perform on their commitments, our liquidity could be impacted. We actively monitor all of the financial institutions participating in our Facility. None of the financial institutions have indicated to us that they may be unable to perform on their commitments. In addition, we periodically review our banking and financing relationships, considering the stability of the institutions and other aspects of the relationships. Based on our monitoring activities, we currently believe our banks will be able to perform on their commitments.
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We have three series of senior notes outstanding, which we collectively referred to as the “Senior Notes.” Our 7.125% Senior Notes mature on April 4, 2026, and interest is payable on the 7.125% Senior Notes each April 4 and October 4. Our 7.500% Senior Notes mature on March 1, 2028, and interest is payable on the 7.500% Senior Notes each March 1 and September 1. Our 7.750% Senior Notes mature on May 1, 2027, and interest is payable on the 7.750% Senior Notes each May 1 and November 1.
Current wording
We have four series of senior notes outstanding, which we collectively referred to as the “Senior Notes.” Our 7.125% Senior Notes mature on April 4, 2026, and interest is payable on the 7.125% Senior Notes each April 4 and October 4. Our 7.500% Senior Notes mature on March 1, 2028, and interest is payable on the 7.500% Senior Notes each March 1 and September 1. Our 7.750% Senior Notes mature on May 1, 2027, and interest is payable on the 7.750% Senior Notes each May 1 and November 1. In September 2024, the Company issued $500.0 million of 8.750% Senior Notes that mature on October 1, 2031. Interest is payable on the 8.750% Senior Notes each April 1 and October 1.
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The Senior Notes are senior, unsecured obligations of Kosmos Energy Ltd. and rank equally in right of payment with all of its existing and future senior indebtedness (including all borrowings under the Corporate Revolver) and rank effectively junior in right of payment to all of its existing and future secured indebtedness (including all borrowings under the Facility). The Senior Notes are jointly and severally guaranteed on a senior, unsecured basis by certain subsidiaries owning the Company's U.S. Gulf of Mexico assets, and on a subordinated, unsecured basis by entities that borrow under, or guarantee, our Facility.
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The Senior Notes are senior, unsecured obligations of Kosmos Energy Ltd. and rank equally in right of payment with all of its existing and future senior indebtedness (including the 3.125% Convertible Senior Notes) and rank effectively junior in right of payment to all of its existing and future secured indebtedness (including all borrowings under the Facility). The Senior Notes are jointly and severally guaranteed on a senior, unsecured basis by certain subsidiaries owning the Company's Gulf of America assets, and on a subordinated, unsecured basis by entities that borrow under, or guarantee, our Facility.
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The following table presents maturities by expected debt maturity dates, the weighted-average interest rates expected to be paid on the Facility and Corporate Revolver given current contractual terms and market conditions, and the instrument’s estimated fair value. Weighted‑average interest rates are based on implied forward rates in the yield curve at the reporting date. This table does not take into account amortization of deferred financing costs.
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The following table presents maturities by expected debt maturity dates, the weighted-average interest rates expected to be paid on the Facility given current contractual terms and market conditions, and the instrument’s estimated fair value. Weighted‑average interest rates are based on implied forward rates in the yield curve at the reporting date. This table does not take into account amortization of deferred financing costs.
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We have a commitment to drill three development wells and one exploration well in Equatorial Guinea. We have a $200.2 million FPSO Contract Liability in Other long-term liabilities related to the deferred sale of the Greater Tortue FPSO.
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As of December 31, 2024, we have a commitment to drill one development well in Equatorial Guinea.
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In February 2019, Kosmos and BP signed Carry Advance Agreements with the national oil companies of Mauritania and Senegal, which obligate us separately to finance the respective national oil companies’ share of certain development costs. Kosmos’ total share for the two agreements combined originally estimated at approximately $300.0 million, of which $259.2 million has been incurred through December 31, 2023, excluding accrued interest. These amounts are expected to be repaid through the national oil companies’ share of future revenues.
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In February 2019, Kosmos and BP signed Carry Advance Agreements with the national oil companies of Mauritania and Senegal, which obligate us separately to finance the respective national oil companies’ share of certain GTA Phase 1 development costs. Kosmos’ total share for the two agreements combined currently estimated at approximately $370.0 million, of which $280.1 million has been incurred through December 31, 2024, excluding accrued interest. These amounts are expected to be repaid through the national oil companies’ share of future revenues.
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Our oil and gas revenues are recognized when hydrocarbons have been sold to a purchaser at a fixed or determinable price, title has transferred and collection is probable. Certain revenues are based on contracts with provisional pricing and quantity optionality which contain a derivative that is required to be separated from the host contract for accounting purposes. The host contract is the receivable from oil sales at the spot price on the date of sale. The derivative, which is not designated as a hedge, is marked to market through oil and gas revenue each period until the final settlement occurs, which generally is limited to the month after the sale.
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Our oil and gas revenues are recognized when hydrocarbons have been sold to a purchaser at a fixed or determinable price, title has transferred and collection is probable. Certain revenues are based on contracts with provisional pricing and quantity optionality which contain a derivative that is separated from the host contract for accounting purposes. The host contract is the receivable from oil sales at the spot price on the date of sale. The derivative, which is not designated as a hedge, is marked to market through oil and gas revenue each period until the final settlement occurs, which generally is limited to the month after the sale.
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Estimates of Proved Oil and Natural Gas Reserves. Reserve quantities and the related estimates of future net cash flows affect our periodic calculations of depletion and assessment of impairment of our oil and natural gas properties. Proved oil and natural gas reserves are the estimated quantities of crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids that geological and engineering data demonstrate with reasonable certainty to be recoverable in future periods from known reservoirs under existing economic and operating conditions. As additional proved reserves are discovered, reserve quantities and future cash flows will be estimated by independent petroleum consultants and prepared in accordance with guidelines established by the SEC and the FASB. The accuracy of these reserve estimates is a function of:
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Estimates of Proved Oil and Gas Reserves. Reserve quantities and the related estimates of future net cash flows affect our periodic calculations of depletion and assessment of impairment of our oil and natural gas properties. Proved oil and gas reserves are the estimated quantities of crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids that geological and engineering data demonstrate with reasonable certainty to be recoverable in future periods from known reservoirs under existing economic and operating conditions. Proved reserve quantities and future cash flows are estimated by independent petroleum engineering consultants and prepared in accordance with guidelines established by the SEC and the FASB. The accuracy of these reserve estimates is a function of:
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Acquisition Accounting. The purchase price in an acquisition (business combination or asset acquisition) is allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their relative fair values as of the acquisition date, which may occur many months after the deal announcement date. Therefore, while the consideration to be paid may be fixed, the fair value of the assets acquired, and liabilities assumed is subject to change during the period between the announcement date and the acquisition date. The most significant estimates in the allocation typically relate to the value assigned to future recoverable oil and natural gas reserves and unproved properties. As the allocation of the purchase price is subject to significant estimates and subjective judgments, the accuracy of this assessment is inherently uncertain.
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Acquisition Accounting. The purchase price in an acquisition (business combination or asset acquisition) is allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their relative fair values as of the acquisition date, which may occur many months after the deal announcement date. Therefore, while the consideration to be paid may be fixed, the fair value of the assets acquired, and liabilities assumed is subject to change during the period between the announcement date and the acquisition date. The most significant estimates in the allocation typically relate to the value assigned to future recoverable oil and gas reserves and unproved properties. As the allocation of the purchase price is subject to significant estimates and subjective judgments, the accuracy of this assessment is inherently uncertain.
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Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
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In December 2024, we received approval from the Ministry of Hydrocarbons and Mining Development for a twelve month extension to December 2025 for the current exploration phase of Block EG-24.
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The 3.125% Convertible Senior Notes are senior, unsecured obligations of Kosmos Energy Ltd. and rank equal in right of payment with all of its existing and future senior indebtedness (including the Senior Notes) and rank effectively junior in right of payment to all of its existing and future secured indebtedness (including all borrowings under the Facility, to the extent of the value of the assets securing such indebtedness). The 3.125% Convertible Senior Notes are guaranteed on a senior, unsecured basis by certain of our existing subsidiaries that guarantee on a senior basis the Senior Notes, and, in certain circumstances, certain of our existing future subsidiaries. The 3.125% Convertible Senior Notes are guaranteed on a subordinated, unsecured basis by certain of our existing subsidiaries that borrow under or guarantee the Facility and guarantee on a subordinated basis the Senior Notes, and, in certain circumstances, certain of our existing or future subsidiaries.
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(2)Includes activity related to the pre-emption transaction with Tullow on March 13, 2022.
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We were in compliance with the financial covenants contained in the Corporate Revolver as of September 30, 2023 (the most recent assessment date). The Corporate Revolver contains customary cross default provisions.