Q1 2026 Golar LNG Ltd Earnings Call

May 20, 2026

Operator: Good day, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Golar LNG Limited Q1 2026 Conference Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode. After the speaker's presentation, there will be a question and answer session. To ask a question during the session, you will need to press star one and one on your telephone. You will then hear an automated message advising your hand is raised. To withdraw your question, please press star one and one again. Please be advised that today's conference is being recorded. I would now like to hand the conference over to your speaker today, Karl Fredrik Staubo, CEO. Please go ahead.

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Speaker #1: I would now like to hand the conference over to your speaker today, Karl Fredrik Staubo, CEO. Please go ahead. Thank you, operator, and good morning from our headquarters in Bermuda.

Karl Fredrik Staubo: Thank you, operator, and good morning from our headquarters in Bermuda. Welcome to Golar's Q1 2026 Earnings Results Presentation. My name is Karl Fredrik Staubo. I'm the CEO of Golar, and I'm accompanied today by our CFO, Eduardo Maranhão. Before we get into the presentation, please note the forward-looking statements on slide 2. We start on slide 3 and an overview of Golar today. Q1 was a record quarter for LNG production for Golar. Hilli continued its 100% economic uptime, and Gimi produced 19% above the committed contractual capacity. The Mark II FLNG remains on budget and scheduled for delivery by year-end 2027. Geopolitical risks during the quarter highlights the vulnerability of global energy markets and the need for energy diversification and security.

Speaker #1: Welcome to GOLAR's Q1 2026 earnings results presentation. My name is Karl Fredrik Staubo. I'm the CEO of GOLAR, and I'm accompanied today by our CFO, Eduardo Maranhao.

Speaker #1: Before we get into the presentation, please note the forward-looking statements on slide 2. We start on slide 3 and an overview of GOLAR today.

Speaker #1: Q1 was a record quarter for LNG production for GOLAR. Heli continued its 100% economic uptime, and Gimmi produced 19% above the committed contractual capacity.

Speaker #1: The Mark IIF LNG remains on budget and scheduled for delivery by year-end 2027. Geopolitical risks during the quarter highlight the vulnerability of global energy markets and the need for energy diversification and security.

Speaker #1: This has driven strong development of our commercial pipeline for incremental FLNG units, and we're now expecting to order our fourth FLNG unit within this year.

Karl Fredrik Staubo: This has driven strong development of our commercial pipeline for incremental FLNG units, we're now expecting to order our fourth FLNG unit within this year. As you can see on the bottom part of the slide, this is our three growth designs available for the next unit. During the quarter, we also announced that we have launched a strategic review to explore options to further accelerate our FLNG growth ambitions and to maximize shareholder returns. Turning to slide 4, we will share some views on how we see the energy market development and the increasing demand for Golar's FLNG offering as the only proven service provider of FLNG. On slide 4, we highlight the three key value drivers for Golar. Starting on the left, the NPV of our $17 billion base backlog is increasing every day we get closer to all three units in operation.

Speaker #1: And as you can see on the bottom part of the slide, this is our three growth designs available for the next unit. During the quarter, we also announced that we have launched a strategic review to explore options to further accelerate our FLNG growth ambitions and to maximize shareholder returns.

Speaker #1: Turning to slide 4, we will share some views on how we see the energy markets' development and the increasing demand for GOLAR's FLNG offering as the only proven service provider of FLNG.

Speaker #1: On slide 4, we highlight the three key value drivers for GOLAR. Starting on the left, the MPV of our 17 billion dollar base backlog is increasing every day we get closer to all three units in operation.

Karl Fredrik Staubo: Gimi commenced its 20-year charter in June 2023. Hilli will end her current charter in Cameroon in July 2024 and then go via Singapore for vessel upgrades before starting her 20-year charter in Argentina in the summer of 2025. The Mark II remains on schedule for delivery by year-end 2027 and is expected to start her 20-year charter in the summer of 2028. Our second value driver in the middle of the slide is the value of the attractive commodity upside embedded in our Argentina contracts. The significant increase in LNG price indices during Q1 increased the value of our commodity exposure by approximately $200 to 500 million per year in the first 3 years of set operations. Once the remaining 4 million tons of off take is secure, this commodity linked earnings should be locked in through hedging activities.

Speaker #1: Gimmi commenced its 20-year charter in June last year. Heli will end her current charter in Cameroon in July, and then go via Singapore for vessel upgrades before starting her 20-year charter in Argentina in the summer of next year.

Speaker #1: The Mark II remains on schedule for delivery by year-end 2027, and it's expected to start her 20-year charter in the summer of 2028. Our second value driver in the middle of the slide is the value of the attractive commodity upside embedded in our Argentina contracts.

Speaker #1: The significant increase in LNG price indices during Q1 increased the value of our commodity exposure by approximately 2 to 500 million dollars per year in the first three years of SESA operations.

Speaker #1: Once the remaining 4 million tons of offtake is secured, this commodity-linked earnings could be locked in through hedging activities. Beyond 2030, there isn't yet an efficient forward market, but recent events speak to significant upside potential in our commodity exposures in several years to come.

Karl Fredrik Staubo: Beyond 2030, there isn't yet an efficient forward market, but recent events speaks to significant upside potential in our commodity exposures in several years to come. Lastly, our third pillar of value creation is Golar's position as the only proven service provider of FLNG as a service. This enables us to open new markets to LNG exports, and with our proven market-leading CapEx per ton, operational track record, and retainage performance, FLNGs represent a compelling value proposition for gas monetization. On the back of the strong commercial development in the quarter, we are now focused on ordering our 4th FLNG within 2026. Turning to slide 5, which provides an overview of our EBITDA backlog. As stated, all FLNGs have 20-year charters. The backlog stands at $17 billion before commodity upside and inflationary adjustments.

Speaker #1: Lastly, our third pillar of value creation is GOLAR's position as the only proven service provider of FLNG as a service. This enables us to open new markets to LNG exports and, with our proven market-leading CapEx per ton, operational track record, and retainage performance, FLNGs represent a compelling value proposition for gas monetization.

Speaker #1: On the back of the strong commercial development in the quarter, we are now focused on ordering our fourth FLNG within 2026. Turning to slide 5, which provides an overview of our EBITDA backlog, as stated, all FLNGs had 20-year charters.

Speaker #1: The backlog stands at 17 billion before commodity upside and inflationary adjustments. And for all our long-term contracts, OPEX, maintenance CapEx, and local taxes are covered by our charter counterparts.

Karl Fredrik Staubo: For all our long-term contracts, offtakes, maintenance CapEx, and local taxes are covered by our charter counterparts. Turning to slide 6 and translating our backlog into annual earnings. Starting on the far left, our 70% equity ownership in the FLNG Gimi translates into an annual EBITDA generation of $150 million to Golar. This is before utilization bonuses, which as mentioned, was 19% for Q1. Hilli, once on her long-term contract in Argentina, will generate $285 million, and the Mark II $400 million. As you can see on the commodity upside, Golar will generate approximately $100 million in excess earnings for FOB prices above $8. As mentioned, the lifting of the further forward curves suggests an increased annual earnings in the range of $200 million to $500 million.

Speaker #1: Turning to slide 6 and translating our backlog into annual earnings. Starting on the far left, our 70% equity ownership in the FLNG Gimmi translates into an annual EBITDA generation of 150 million dollars to GOLAR.

Speaker #1: This is before utilization bonuses, which, as mentioned, was 19% for Q1. Heli, once on her long-term contract in Argentina, will generate $285 million.

Speaker #1: And the Mark II, 400 million. As you can see on the commodity upside, GOLAR will generate approximately 100 million dollars in excess earnings for FOB prices above 8.

Speaker #1: As mentioned, the lifting of the forward curves suggests an increased annual earnings in the frontiers of the in the range of 2 to 500 million dollars.

Speaker #1: This is represented by the pillar on the third one to the right on the slide. Turning to slide 7 and looking at the developments of the global energy market.

Karl Fredrik Staubo: This is represented by the pillar on the, on the third one to the right on the slide. Turning to slide 7 and looking at the developments of the global energy market. According to BP's energy market outlook, the world today consumes approximately 270 million barrels of oil equivalents. This is set to grow to 295 million barrels of oil by 2035. The 2 fastest-growing sources to cater for this increase in energy demand is, not surprisingly, renewables expected to grow at 80% from a relatively low base, and LNG to be the second-fastest source of energy with a 42% growth rate in the same period. To shift to the right-hand side of the slide and drilling into where does this supply come from. As mentioned, the market is expected to grow 42% in this period.

Speaker #1: According to BP's energy market outlook, the world today consumes approximately 270 million tons of oil equivalents. This is set to grow to 295 million barrels of oil by 2035.

Speaker #1: The two fastest growing sources to cater for this increase in energy demand is not surprisingly renewables, expected to grow at 80% from a relatively low base, and LNG to be the second fastest source of energy with a 42% growth rate in the same period.

Speaker #1: To then shift to the right-hand side of the slide, and drilling into where does this supply come from. As mentioned, the market is expected to grow 42% in this period.

Speaker #1: However, most of the growth is represented by the world's two largest exporters, the US and Qatar. They are expected to increase their market share from 42 to 53 percent of global supply.

Karl Fredrik Staubo: However, most of the growth is represented by the world's two largest exporters, the US and Qatar. They are expected to increase their market share from 42% to 53% of global supply. Interestingly to note, the US is also the marginal producer, i.e., the most expensive producer of LNG globally. With their market share increasing to 33% of global supply, we see strong demand from LNG off-takers to further diversify away from too much concentration risk on two suppliers. To turn to slide 8. This is a geographical map of where LNG export exists today. Interestingly, where Golar operates today in Cameroon, Mauritania, Senegal, and soon Argentina, we represent the only output of LNG in those countries. When we depart Cameroon with Hilli this summer, Cameroon will no longer be an LNG exporter.

Speaker #1: Interestingly to note, the US is also the marginal producer i.e., the most expensive producer of LNG globally. With their market share increasing to 33% of global supply, we see strong demand from LNG offtakers to further diversify away from too much concentration risk on two suppliers.

Speaker #1: To turn to slide 8, this is a geographical map of where LNG export exists today. Interestingly, where GOLAR operates today in Cameroon, Mauritania, Senegal, and soon Argentina, we represent the only output of LNG in those countries.

Speaker #1: When we depart Cameroon with Heli this summer, Cameroon will no longer be an LNG exporter. That's not only a loss to Cameroon, but it's a loss to the global energy market, which will then face less outputs of energy.

Karl Fredrik Staubo: That's not only a loss to Cameroon, but it's a loss to the global energy market, which will then face less outputs of energy. There are still several countries with abundant proven gas reserves awaiting monetization. We are in advanced commercial negotiations with both established LNG exporters now considering to build incremental floating capacity as opposed to land-based, as well as new entrants into the market, similar to what we have achieved in Cameroon, Mauritania, Senegal, and Argentina. Turning to slide 9. The reason why this is possible is that the gas can be sourced very attractively because today the gas is stranded. On current energy prices, several of these nations have billions of dollars literally stuck in the ground, or even worse, in some cases flared.

Speaker #1: There are still several countries with abundant proven gas reserves awaiting monetization. We are in advanced commercial negotiations with both established LNG exporters now considering to build incremental floating capacity as opposed to land-based, as well as new entrants into the market similar to what we have achieved in Cameroon, Mauritania, Senegal, and Argentina.

Speaker #1: Turning to slide 9, the reason why this is possible is that the gas can be sourced very attractively because today the gas is stranded; hence, on current energy prices, several of these nations have billions of dollars literally stuck in the ground or even worse in some cases flared.

Speaker #1: And if they can then deploy an FLNG and monetize that resource, that's a gain both to the country, to the environment, and to global energy markets.

Karl Fredrik Staubo: If they can then deploy an FLNG and monetize that resource, that's a gain both to the country, to the environment, and to global energy markets. We have on the middle graph on the top, we have a proven capability to build incremental capacity at a 30% to 40% cost advantage to land-based liquefaction solutions. Lastly, most of the projects we are in discussions with have a shipping advantage versus volumes out of the US. Hence, if you have a business with three cost drivers, the cost of gas, the liquefaction, and the shipping distance, and you're cheaper on all three, we think you have a highly sustainable competitive advantage. In fact, we see this driving the demand and the build-out of the FLNG industry.

Speaker #1: On the middle graph on the top, we have a proven capability to build incremental capacity at a 30 to 40 percent cost advantage to land-based liquefaction solutions.

Speaker #1: Lastly, most of the projects we are in discussions with have a shipping advantage versus volumes out of the US. Hence, if you have a business with three cost drivers, the cost of gas, the liquefaction, and the shipping distance, and you're cheaper on all three, we think you have a highly sustainable competitive advantage.

Speaker #1: In fact, we see this driving the demand and the build-out of the FLNG industry. We see a very similar development to what we saw on the SPSO industry, which started in 1985 and today comprises more than 250 units.

Karl Fredrik Staubo: We see a very similar development to what we saw on the FPSO industry, which started in 1985 and today comprise of more than 250 units. The FLNG industry started in 2018. We're today at 9 on the water and 5 under construction, i.e., 14 units, and we do expect this industry to grow well north of 100 units over time. As we say in the strap line here, we believe floating is the future, and we see a resembling development to that of the FPSOs. Turning to slide 11 and focus on Q1. As explained, we have a continued operational excellence on the Gimi, which produced 19% above her contractual day rates and generated north of $700,000 a day during the quarter. Hilli maintained her 100% economic uptime and has now offloaded 152 cargos.

Speaker #1: The FLNG industry started in 2018. We're today at 9 on the water and 5 on the construction, i.e., 14 units. And we do expect this industry to grow well north of 100 units over time.

Speaker #1: So as we say in the strap line here, we believe floating is the future, and we see a resembling development to that of the SPSOs.

Speaker #1: Turning to slide 11 and focus on Q1. As explained, we had a continued operational excellence on the GIMI, which produced 19% above her contractual day rate.

Speaker #1: And generated north of $700,000 a day during the quarter. Hili maintained her 100% economic uptime, and has now offloaded 152 cargos. Because of the strengthening of the commercial pipeline, we are now actively securing slots for long-lead items to secure the construction time that we are promising our clients in the commercial discussions.

Karl Fredrik Staubo: Because of the strengthening of the commercial pipeline, we are now actively securing slots for long-lead items to secure the construction time that we are promising our clients in the commercial discussions, which we reconfirm that on Mark I and II, we expect a construction time of around 36 months and somewhat longer for Mark II. During the quarter, we also entered into a 10% investment in the San Matias pipeline. This is the pipeline that will bring gas from the Vaca Muerta field to the Gulf of San Matias to service both Hilli and the Mark II for year-round operations. In the shareholders' risk agreement we have in Southern Energy, all of the shareholders have committed to invest pro rata in the San Matias pipeline.

Speaker #1: Which we reconfirm that on March 1 and 2, we expect a construction time of around 36 months. And somewhat longer for March 3. During the quarter, we also entered into a 10% investment in the San Matías pipeline.

Speaker #1: This is the pipeline that will bring gas from the Vaca Muerta field to the Gulf of San Matías, to service both Hili and the Mark II for year-round operations.

Speaker #1: In the shareholders' agreement we have in Southern Energy, all of the shareholders have committed to invest pro rata in the San Matías pipeline. We estimate that we will invest a total of around $77 million in the pipeline of equity.

Karl Fredrik Staubo: We estimate that we will invest a total of around $77 million in the pipeline of equity, and that 77 will also generate an attractive infrastructure return once operational for 20 years. During the quarter, SESA and Securing Energy for Europe signed an 8-year sale and purchase agreement for 2 million tons of the LNG production that we will produce in Argentina. 1 million of the 2 million tons is linked to Brent indices, and 1 million tons is linked to Henry Hub indices. As mentioned, we also commenced strategic review to both maximize share stakeholder value and to accelerate FLNG growth. Turning to slide 12 and the Hilli. As already mentioned, this unit continues her market-leading performance of 100% economic uptime since we started operation in 2018. We have now produced 152 cargos and generated $47 million in Q1.

Speaker #1: And that $77 million will also generate an attractive infrastructure return, once operational, for 20 years. During the quarter, CESA and Securing Energy for Europe signed an eight-year sale and purchase agreement for 2 million tonnes of the LNG production that we will produce in Argentina.

Speaker #1: One million of the two million tonnes is linked to Brent indices, and one million tonnes is linked to Henry Hub indices. As mentioned, we also commenced a strategic review to both maximize stakeholder value and to accelerate FLNG growth.

Speaker #1: Turning to slide 12 and the Hili. As already mentioned, this unit continues her market-leading performance of 100% economic uptime since we started operation in 2018.

Speaker #1: We have now produced 152 cargos and generated 47 million dollars in Q1. Our primary focus on the Hili is now preparation work for the unit to disconnect from her current location at the end of July and sail to Singapore for a vessel upgrade scope expected to last between 6 and 7 months.

Karl Fredrik Staubo: Our primary focus on the Hilli is now preparation work for the unit to disconnect from her current location at end of July and sail to Singapore for a vessel upgrade scope expected to last between 6 and 7 months before sailing to Argentina to start her 20-year contract. Turning to Gimi, which saw an all-time high production at 19% above contractual levels. Part of this outperformance is attributed to ambient temperature. Hence, when we see colder temperatures, both in the air and the sea, the unit will perform better than what you can expect through summer months. Hence, the 19% should not be annualized, and we do expect a lower production as we enter the summer months. However, we do believe that over a year, we will produce meaningfully above the contractual amount. We expect that to be reflected in our earnings on a pro rata basis.

Speaker #1: Before sailing to Argentina to start her 20-year contract, turning to GIMI, which saw an all-time high production at 19% above contractual levels. Part of this outperformance is attributed to ambient temperature.

Speaker #1: Hence, when we see colder temperatures, both in the air and the sea, the unit will perform better than what you can expect through summer months.

Speaker #1: Hence, the 19% should not be annualized. And we do expect a lower production as we enter the summer months. However, we do believe that over a year we will produce meaningfully above the contractual amount, and we expect that to be reflected in our earnings on a pro rata basis.

Speaker #1: So the contractual amount brings 150 million dollars to GOLAR's 70% equity stake. If you assume, let's say, 10% annualized overproduction, that's an extra 15 million dollars of cash earnings to GOLAR with no associated cost attached.

Karl Fredrik Staubo: The contractual amount brings $150 million to Golar's 70% equity stake. If you assume, let's say, 10% annualized overproduction, that's an extra $15 million of cash earnings to Golar with no associated cost attached. That's straight to the bottom line. Turning to slide 14, the Mark II remains on schedule and budget. You can see some of the pictures of the progress on the right-hand side. Most importantly, we have now concluded the midship fabrication, which will house the entire liquefaction plant. We're very pleased with the development and the quality of the work done at CSSC in Yangzhou, China. This gives us comfort to also look to do more units at the same location. Turning to slide 15, we're also progressing the infrastructure required to support our operations in Argentina.

Speaker #1: So that's straight to the bottom line. Turning to slide 14, the Mark II remains on schedule and budget. You can see some of the pictures of the progress on the right-hand side.

Speaker #1: Most importantly, we have now concluded the midship fabrication, which will house the entire liquefaction plant. We're very pleased with the development and the quality of the work done at CIMC in Yangtzai, China.

Speaker #1: And this gives us comfort to also look to do more units at the same location. Turning to slide 15, we're also progressing the infrastructure required to support our operations in Argentina.

Karl Fredrik Staubo: The primary work today is, as you can see from the pictures, we are constructing the compressor stations. We are trenching the both onshore and offshore to facilitate for the pipeline. There are two key pipeline activities. Initially, Hilli will produce from a 19 km connection to the existing gas grid in Argentina. That construction is well underway and are very much on schedule to be in place when Hilli arrives. The second pipeline is the dedicated pipeline that will go all the way from Vaca Muerta down to Gulf of San Matias, which is north of 500 km. During the quarter, SESA awarded both line pipes, compressor stations, and the EPC to construct that pipeline to also ensure that that's in place when the Mark II arrives. So far, everything is on schedule and better than originally anticipated on SESA's budgets.

Speaker #1: The primary work today is, as you can see from the pictures, we are constructing the compressor stations. We are trenching the both onshore and offshore to facilitate for the pipeline.

Speaker #1: There are two key pipeline activities. Initially, Hili will produce from a 19-kilometer connection to the existing gas grid in Argentina. That construction is well underway.

Speaker #1: And our very much on schedule to be in place when Hili arrives. The second pipeline is the dedicated pipeline that will go all the way from Vaca Muerta down to Gulf of San Matías, which is north of 500 kilometers.

Speaker #1: During the quarter, CESA awarded both line pipes, compressor stations, and the EPC to construct that pipeline to also ensure that that's in place when the Mark II arrives.

Speaker #1: So far, everything is on schedule. And better than originally anticipated on CESA's budgets. Turning to slide 16, we are now actively working to order our fourth unit within 26.

Karl Fredrik Staubo: Turning to slide 16, we are now actively working to order our 4th unit within 2026. This is on the back of strong development of our commercial pipeline. We see 3 target regions for incremental business. It continues to be West Africa, Middle East, and certainly South America. We are narrowing our scope as to which design we will build. We've taken active steps to secure long lead items. We're inspecting donor vessels as we speak, and we are confirming shipyard pricing, payment terms, and delivery. We will update the market as this progresses, but this is now very high on our agenda. I'll now hand the call over to Eduardo to run us through group results for Q1.

Speaker #1: This is on the back of strong development of our commercial pipeline. We see three target regions for incremental business. It continues to be best Africa, Middle East, and certainly South America.

Speaker #1: We are narrowing our scope as to which design we will build. We've taken active steps to secure long lead items. We're inspecting donor vessels as we speak.

Speaker #1: And we are confirming shipyard pricing, payment terms, and delivery. We will update the market as this progresses. But this is agenda. I'll now hand the call over to Eduardo to run us through group results for Q1.

Speaker #2: Thank you, Karl, and good morning, everyone. I'm pleased to provide an overview of another quarter of strong operation execution, earnings growth, and continued balance sheet progress for GOLAR.

Eduardo Maranhão: Thank you, Karl, and good morning, everyone. I'm pleased to provide an overview of another quarter of strong operational execution, earnings growth, and continued balance sheet progress for Golar. Moving to slide 18. Q1 further demonstrates the earnings power of our FLNG platform, as Gimi continues to ramp up and operational optimization translates into higher cash flow generation. Total operating revenues increased to $138 million in the quarter, while EBITDA increased 16% quarter over quarter to $106 million. Gimi continues to perform exceptionally well, delivering 19% above contractual day rates during the quarter, supported by strong production performance, favorable ambient conditions, and continued operational optimization. At the same time, Hilli once again maintained 100% commercial uptime, continuing its outstanding operational track record.

Speaker #2: Moving to slide 18. Q1 further demonstrates the earnings power of FLNG platform. As GIMI continues to ramp up and operational optimization translates into higher cash flow generation.

Speaker #2: Total operating revenues increased to 138 million dollars in the quarter. While EBITDA increased 16% quarter over quarter to 106 million. GIMI continues to perform exceptionally well.

Speaker #2: Delivering 19% above contractual day rates during the quarter. Supported by strong production performance, favorable ambient conditions, and continued operational optimization. At the same time, Hili once again maintained 100% commercial uptime, continuing its outstanding operational track record.

Eduardo Maranhão: Net income increased significantly to $102 million in Q1, highlighting the operating upside embedded within our business model. Importantly, this performance was achieved with only 2 FLNG units operating today and before any contribution from Mark II. Lastly, consistent with our capital allocation framework, we are pleased to declare another quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share for Q1 2026. Moving to slide 19. We continue to maintain strong balance sheets with substantial flexibility to support future FLNG growth. At quarter end, total cash stood at just over $1 billion, while net interest-bearing debt was around $1.7 billion. As mentioned before, on a fully delivered basis, once all 3 units are in operation, we expect annual run rate EBITDA to exceed $800 million before commodity upside.

Speaker #2: Net income increased significantly to 102 million dollars in Q1, highlighting the operating upside embedded within our business model. And importantly, this performance was achieved with only two FLNG units operating today, and before any contribution from Mark II.

Speaker #2: Lastly, consistent with our capital allocation framework, we're pleased to declare another quarterly dividend of 25 cents per share for Q1 2026. Moving to slide 19.

Speaker #2: We continue to maintain strong balance sheet with substantial flexibility to support future FLNG growth. At quarter end, total cash stood at just over a billion dollars.

Speaker #2: While net interesting bearing debt was around 1.7 billion. As mentioned before, on a fully delivered basis, once all three units are in operation, we expect annual run rate EBITDA to exceed 800 million dollars before commodity upside.

Speaker #2: Based on our current capital structure, this would imply leverage reducing to around 3.4 times fully supported by long-term contracted cash flows. Mark II remains fully unencumbered today.

Eduardo Maranhão: Based on our current capital structure, this would imply leverage reducing to around 3.4x, fully supported by long-term contracted cash flows. Mark II remains fully unencumbered today, despite $1.2 billion have been invested to date, creating significant embedded flexibility for future financing. Combined with the potential optimization of the Hilli financing structure, we continue to see meaningful opportunities to unlock additional liquidity to support further FLNG growth. Turning to slide 20. Our capital allocation framework remains clear, disciplined, and highly aligned with our long-term shareholder value creation. We continue to prioritize 3 key objectives: maintaining balance sheet flexibility, funding accretive FLNG growth, and increasing shareholder returns over time. During Q1, we deployed approximately $200 million across dividends and growth investments.

Speaker #2: Despite 1.2 billion dollars having been invested to date, creating significant embedded flexibility for future financing. Combined with the potential optimization of the Hili financing structure, we continue to see meaningful opportunities to unlock additional liquidity to support further FLNG growth.

Speaker #2: Turning to slide 20. Our capital allocation framework remains clear. Discipline and highly aligned with our long-term shareholder value creation. We continue to prioritize three key objectives.

Speaker #2: Maintaining balance sheet flexibility. Funding accretive FLNG growth. And increasing shareholder returns over time. During Q1, we deployed approximately 200 million dollars across dividends and growth investments.

Speaker #2: We returned approximately 25 million to shareholders through dividends in the quarter, while investing more than 134 million across our FLNG growth projects. Importantly, the 1.2 billion invested into Mark II has been fully equity funded.

Eduardo Maranhão: We returned approximately $25 million to shareholders through dividends in the quarter, while investing more than $134 million across our FLNG growth projects. Importantly, the $1.2 billion invested into Mark II has been fully equity-funded, highlighting both the strength of our existing cash flow platform and the substantial flexibility still available going forward. Looking ahead, we continue to target the ordering of 4th FLNG unit during 2026, as alluded by Karl. Based on our contracted earnings profile, we continue to see a clear pathway toward approximately $5 per share of annual free cash flow generation before commodity upside. This provides substantial flexibility between increasing shareholder returns and funding future growth opportunities. Importantly, we believe the increasing scale of our platform and financing flexibility positions Golar to evolve from a 3-unit company into a repeatable FLNG infrastructure platform over time. Moving to slide 21.

Speaker #2: Highlighting both the strength of our existing cash flow platform and the substantial flexibility still available going forward. Looking ahead, we continue to target the ordering of fourth FLNG units during 2026 as alluded by Karl.

Speaker #2: Based on our contracted earnings profile, we continue to see a clear pathway toward approximately $5 per share of annual free cash flow generation before commodity upside.

Speaker #2: This provides substantial flexibility between increasing shareholder returns and funding future growth opportunities. Importantly, we believe the increase in scale of our platform and financing flexibility positions GOLAR to evolve from a three-unit company into a repeatable FLNG infrastructure platform over time.

Speaker #2: Moving to slide 21. What this slide really shows is the scale and visibility of the next phase of earnings for us. So today, our platform is generating 264 million dollars of less 12 months EBITDA, with only two units in operation.

Eduardo Maranhão: What this slide really shows is the scale and visibility of the next phase of earnings for us. Today, our platform is generating $274 million of last twelve months EBITDA, with only 2 units in operation. Once all 3 units are fully operational, we expect run rate EBITDA to exceed $800 million before commodity upside and before additional FLNG growth units. We expect the first major step-up in earnings during 2027 once Hilli starts operation, followed by another significant increase once the Mark II enters operation in 2028. Importantly, this EBITDA growth is expected to materially outpace incremental debt service, resulting in substantial increase in free cash flow and shareholder return capacity.

Speaker #2: Once all three units are fully operational, we expect run rate EBITDA to exceed 800 million dollars. Before commodity upside and before additional FLNG growth units.

Speaker #2: We expect the first major step up in earnings during 2027, once Hili starts operations. Followed by another significant increase once the Mark II enters operation in '28.

Speaker #2: Importantly, this EBITDA growth is expected to materially outpace incremental debt service, resulting in a substantial increase in free cash flow and shareholder return capacity. As previously discussed, our current dividend run rate is approximately $1 per share annually, and could grow to over $5 per share based on contracted EBITDA.

Eduardo Maranhão: As previously discussed, our current dividend run rate is approximately $1 per share annually and could grow to over $5 per share based on contracted EBITDA. Our contract with SESA provide attractive upside linked to LNG prices, with every $1 per million BTU increase in LNG prices above 8, estimated to generate approximately $100 million of incremental annual upside. Around 20 years of average remaining contract duration, we believe this provides exceptional visibility into long-term earnings and cash flow generation. On slide 22, we continue to see increasing scale, liquidity, and institutional participation across our capital markets presence. Our market cap has now grown to approximately $5.7 billion, while average daily trading volume exceeds $100 million per day.

Speaker #2: In addition, our contract with Cessa provide attractive upside linked to LNG prices. With every $1 per million BTU increase in LNG prices above 8, estimated to generate approximately 100 million dollars of incremental annual upside.

Speaker #2: Combined with around 20 years of average remaining contract duration, we believe this provides exceptional visibility into long-term earnings and cash flow generation. Lastly, on slide 22.

Speaker #2: We continue to see increasing scale, liquidity, and institutional participation across our capital markets presence. Our market cap has now grown to approximately 5.7 billion dollars, while average daily trading volume exceeds 100 million dollars per day.

Speaker #2: In addition, we now have approximately 800 million dollars outstanding across two senior unsecured bonds, alongside our 575 million dollar convertible bond maturing in 2030.

Eduardo Maranhão: In addition, we now have approximately $800 million outstanding across two senior unsecured bonds, alongside our $575 million convertible bond maturing in 2030. Today, investors can gain exposure to Golar through multiple ways, from our growing equity cash flow profile and increasing shareholder returns to our unsecured bonds and convertible instruments, all supported by long-term contracted FLNG infrastructure cash flows and visible future growth. With that, I'll hand the call back to you, Karl.

Speaker #2: Today, investors can gain exposure to Golar through multiple ways—from our growing equity cash flow profile, an increase in shareholder returns, to our unsecured bonds and convertible instruments—all supported by long-term contracted FLNG infrastructure cash flows and visible future growth.

Speaker #2: With that, I'll hand the call back to you, Karl.

Speaker #1: Thank you, Eduardo. Turning to slide 24 and a summary of our focus on continued value creation. Near term, we see increasing commodity prices boosting both earnings on Hili's remaining commodity exposure of Cameroon and for the front years of our Cessa contracts.

Karl Fredrik Staubo: Thank you, Eduardo. Turning to slide 24 and a summary of our focus on continued value creation. Near term, we see increasing commodity prices boosting both earnings on Hilli's remaining commodity exposure of Cameroon and for the front years of our SESA contract. The increased utilization on Gimi results in a pro rata increase in adjusted EBITDA. As explained, we don't think it's fair to assume 90% annualized, but we do expect a meaningful overproduction over committed compression volume. We have several levers, as Eduardo explained, for further debt optimization, in particular on asset level financing on Hilli and the Mark II, where any significant liquidity release will be used for growth and directed to our fourth FLNG. The start-up of the 20-year contract for Hilli in Argentina will be at a much higher base versus the unit's current earnings in Cameroon.

Speaker #1: The increased utilization on GIMI results in a parata increase in adjusted EBITDA, as an as explained, we don't think it's fair to assume 90% annualized, but we do expect a meaningful overproduction over committed contracted volume.

Speaker #1: We have several levers, as Eduardo explained. For further debt optimization, in particular on asset-level financing on Hili and the Mark II, any significant liquidity release will be used for growth and directed to our fourth FLNG.

Speaker #1: The startup of the 20-year contract for Hili in Argentina will be at a much higher base versus the unit's current earnings in Cameroon. Hence, the reset of the contract will strongly benefit our cash flow.

Karl Fredrik Staubo: Hence, the reset of the contract will strongly benefit our cash flow. As explained a couple of times during this presentation, we are targeting to order our fourth FLNG within 2026, and this is even further strengthened by the global energy market disruptions, which builds momentum in our commercial discussion. Longer term, we see a continued strong development of the FLNG market. As we laid out, we see a similar trajectory to that of the FPSO industry, and we remain by our policy to add at least one FLNG per year going forward. We see, as Eduardo said, a capacity for multiple increase in shareholder returns just based on our existing three assets once they start the long-term contracts. We see strong demand for further energy diversification and security, and thereby opening new markets to LNG exports.

Speaker #1: As explained a couple of times during this presentation, we are targeting toward our fourth FLNG within '26. And this is even further strengthened by the global energy market disruptions, which builds momentum in our commercial discussion.

Speaker #1: Longer term, we see a continued strong development of the FLNG market as we laid out. We see a similar trajectory to that of the FPSO industry.

Speaker #1: And we remain by our policy to add at least one FLNG per year going forward. We see, as Eduardo said, a capacity for multiple increases in shareholder returns, just based on our existing three assets, once they start the long-term contracts.

Speaker #1: And we see strong demand for further energy diversification and security, thereby opening new markets to LNG exports. As a matter of fact, the NPV of Golar is increasing daily until both Hilli and the Mark II are operational in Argentina.

Karl Fredrik Staubo: As a matter of fact, the NPV of Golar is increasing daily until both Hilli and the Mark II are operational in Argentina. To summarize on slide 25, we are the only proven service provider of FLNG, and we've now delivered more than 185 LNG cargoes with no unplanned downtime. We have a backlog of $17 billion. Our adjusted EBITDA will grow to $800 million a year. As Eduardo explained, we have balance sheet flexibility. We distribute delivered net debt to adjusted EBITDA of just over 3 times and quickly deleveraging thereafter. We're positioned for growth, and we're now focused on ordering number 4, and we're equally focused on shareholder returns, which is evident both from our capital allocation policy and our ongoing strategic review. That concludes our prepared remarks for the Q4.

Speaker #1: To summarize on slide 25, we are the only proven service provider of FLNG, and we've now delivered more than 185 LNG cargoes with no unplanned downtime.

Speaker #1: We have a backlog of 17 billion dollars. Our adjusted EBITDA will grow to 800 million dollars a year. As Eduardo explained, we have balance sheet flexibility with a fully delivered net debt to adjusted EBITDA of just over three times, and quickly deleveraging thereafter.

Speaker #1: We're positioned for growth, and we're now focused on ordering number four. And we're equally focused on shareholder returns, which is evident both from our capital allocation policy and our ongoing strategic review.

Speaker #1: That concludes our prepared remarks for the quarter, but before turning it over to the operator for questions, we would like to remind you that, as stated in the press release announcing our strategic review, which was released on March 25th, we will not provide any commentary on the strategic review process until the review is complete.

Karl Fredrik Staubo: Before turning it over to the operator for questions, we would like to remind you that as stated in the press release announcing our strategic review, which was released 25 March, we will not provide any commentary on the strategic review process until the review is complete. With that, we will now open up for questions.

Speaker #1: With that, we will now open up for questions.

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John Mackay: Hey, good morning, guys. Thank you for the time. I appreciate all the color and prepared remarks. I'd love just to hear a little bit more from you in terms of the commercial progress. Specifically, maybe how these conversations have changed or accelerated over the past 2 months since the Iran war started and whether that's brought in kind of new geographies, new types of customers, et cetera. Maybe walk us through that.

Speaker #4: Hey, good morning, guys. Thank you for the time. I appreciate all the color and the prepared remarks. I'd love just to hear a little bit more from you in terms of the commercial progress, specifically maybe how these conversations have changed or accelerated over the past two months since the Iran war started, and whether that's brought in kind of new geographies, new types of customers, etc.

Speaker #4: Maybe walk us through that.

Karl Fredrik Staubo: Yeah. Hi. I think one very clear effect of the disruptions in the Middle East is the bombing and fire of Ras Laffan, which has taken out at least 7 million tons for 3 to 5 years, according to QatarGas themselves. That has caused the drive for urgency and try to get as early delivery as possible. This is why we feel strongly about securing long lead items to ensure that we can deliver an FLNG in 36 months, which the way we see it will be the earliest available liquefaction capacity globally.

Speaker #1: Yeah, hi. So I think one very clear effect of the disruptions in the Middle East is the bombing of bombing and fire of Ros Laffen, which has taken out at least 7 million years, according to Qatar Gas themselves.

Speaker #1: So, obviously, that impacts the forward supply-demand dynamics, and also the price expectations that people can foresee in the front months of an FLNG charter.

Speaker #1: That has caused a drive for urgency and tried to get as early delivery as possible. This is why we feel strongly about securing long-lead items to ensure that we can deliver an FLNG in 36 months, which, the way we see it, will be the earliest available liquefaction capacity globally.

Karl Fredrik Staubo: When you then have several parties interested to secure that capacity at much higher offtake prices than they originally subscribed to, you can translate that into the commercial discussions. Instead of having sort of a price war with the counterpart, it's who gets the first delivery. That's a much better dynamic for us than to discuss tariff details. That's the key impact the way we see it.

Speaker #1: When you then have more several parties interested to secure that capacity, as much higher offtake prices than they originally subscribed to, you can translate that into the commercial discussions.

Speaker #1: So instead of having sort of a price war with the counterpart, it's who gets the first delivery. And that's a much better dynamic for us than to discuss tariff details.

Speaker #1: So that's the key impact the way we see it.

Speaker #4: Maybe just a follow-up from me. Clear on vote four. Has any of this started to pick up your conversations around a potential fifth vote, if you're working through a couple of customers that—several might end up wanting some capacity here?

John Mackay: Maybe just follow up for me. Clear on boat 4. Has any of this started to pick up your conversations around a potential 5th boat if you are working through a couple of customers that, you know, several might end up wanting some capacity here?

Karl Fredrik Staubo: Absolutely. As we've said, the reason for launching this strategic review is to see how we can further accelerate growth, and that's on the back of the commercial discussions. For us, the short answer is yes.

Speaker #1: Absolutely. So as we've said, the reason for launching this strategic review is to see how we can further accelerate growth. And that's the back of the on the back of the commercial discussions.

Speaker #1: So for us, the short answer is yes.

John Mackay: All right. That's fantastic. Thank you for the time.

Speaker #4: All right. That's fantastic. Thank you for the time.

Speaker #3: Thank you. We'll now move on to our next question. Our next question comes from the line of Chris Robertson from Deutsche Bank. Please go ahead.

Operator: Thank you. We will now move on to our next question. Our next question comes from the line of Christopher Robertson from Deutsche Bank. Please go ahead. Your line is open.

Speaker #3: Your line is open.

Speaker #4: Thank you, operator. Good morning, Karl. Good morning, Eduardo.

Christopher Robertson: Thank you, operator. Good morning, Karl. Good morning, Eduardo.

Chris Robertson: Thank you, operator. Good morning, Karl. Good morning, Eduardo.

Speaker #1: Good morning.

Karl Fredrik Staubo: Morning.

Christopher Robertson: Just staying on the topic of the fourth asset here. When you're looking at a donor type vessel, which in my mind indicates it will be either a Mark I or Mark II. When you're looking at a donor vessel here, does it matter the type? Could it be converted to either type of project? Or when you're selecting the vessel, is it specific to whether it will be a Mark I or a Mark II? Just trying to get your thoughts around expectations around the size, you know, the specification of this fourth asset. Maybe any commentary you could give around expectations of whether or not, you know, terms might be similar or even improved from the last, the Argentine contracts.

Chris Robertson: Just staying on the topic of the fourth asset here. When you're looking at a donor type vessel, which in my mind indicates it will be either a Mark I or Mark II. When you're looking at a donor vessel here, does it matter the type? Could it be converted to either type of project? Or when you're selecting the vessel, is it specific to whether it will be a Mark I or a Mark II? Just trying to get your thoughts around expectations around the size, you know, the specification of this fourth asset. Maybe any commentary you could give around expectations of whether or not, you know, terms might be similar or even improved from the last, the Argentine contracts.

Speaker #4: Just staying on the topic of the fourth asset here, when you're looking at a donor-type vessel, which in my mind indicates it will be either a Mark I or Mark II, so when you're looking at a donor vessel here, does it matter the type?

Speaker #4: Could it be project, or when you're selecting the vessel, is it specific to whether it will be a Mark I or a Mark II?

Speaker #4: Just trying to get your thoughts around expectations around the size, the specification of this fourth asset, and maybe any commentary you could give around expectations of whether or not terms might be similar or even improved from the last Argentinian contracts.

Karl Fredrik Staubo: Your point that a donor vessel suggests Mark I or II, we certainly agree with. The answer is yes. We see the next one being either of the two. The second part of the question, whatever donor vessel we secure can be used for both. It's the donor vessel is not what dictates Mark I or II. The magnitude of long leads will impact Mark I and II. For now, we are ensuring that at least we can do a Mark II. That's where we probably see the next one coming. In terms of the commercial terms, we have previously guided that we target long-term contracts, 15 to 20 years at a CapEx to EBITDA between 5 and 6 times. Then obviously we try to also build in inflationary adjustments as well as commodity upside.

Speaker #1: So your point that a donor vessel suggests Mark I or II—we fully agree with. The answer is yes. We see the next one being either of the two.

Speaker #1: The second part of the question, whatever donor vessel we secure can be used for both. The donor vessel is not what dictates Mark I or II.

Speaker #1: The magnitude of long leads will impact Mark I and II. And for now, we are ensuring that at least we can do a Mark II.

Speaker #1: So that's where we probably see the next one coming. In terms of the commercial terms, we have previously guided that we target long-term contracts, so 15 to 20 years at the CapEx to EBITDA between 5 and 6 times.

Speaker #1: And then, obviously, we try to also build in inflationary adjustments, as well as commodity upside. The commercial discussions we are in are within that guidance.

Karl Fredrik Staubo: The commercial discussions we are in is within that guidance. However, they differ from geography and counterpart as to the level of fixed versus commodity exposure. Some clients, big IOCs, are less inclined to pay a significant commodity upside, but are in line to pay the long-term infrastructure charter rates in the five to six CapEx to EBITDA range.

Speaker #1: However, they differ from geography and counterpart as to the level of fixed versus commodity exposure. Some clients—big ILCs—are less inclined to pay a significant commodity upside, but are in line to pay the long-term infrastructure charter rates in the 5 to 6x CapEx to EBITDA range.

Speaker #4: Okay, that's clear. Thank you, Karl. Just turning to the dedicated gas pipeline, can you talk a little bit more about the regulatory or any environmental approvals that are remaining?

Christopher Robertson: Okay. That's clear. Thank you, Karl. Just turning to the dedicated gas pipeline. Can you talk a little bit more about the regulatory or any environmental approvals that are remaining, if any? What does the construction timeline look from today until completion?

Chris Robertson: Okay. That's clear. Thank you, Karl. Just turning to the dedicated gas pipeline. Can you talk a little bit more about the regulatory or any environmental approvals that are remaining, if any? What does the construction timeline look from today until completion?

Speaker #4: If any, and what does the construction time like look from today until completion?

Karl Fredrik Staubo: Sure. The pipeline that will go from Guajará-Mirim to go to San Matias will go alongside the oil pipeline that was started in December 2024. All of the right of way and regulatory approvals is in place. We do expect a separate RIGI protection to be awarded to the pipeline company. There are three key components to the construction of the pipeline. One is line pipes. That has been awarded and is under construction. The second is compressor station. That was awarded back in December and is under construction. The third and last part is the EPC, the actual work of putting it all together, and that's also been awarded. The construction time is well within 2 years, so we should be very much ready for when the Mark II arrives.

Speaker #1: Sure. So, the pipeline that will go from our commodity to San Mateos will go alongside the oil pipeline that was started in December '24.

Speaker #1: So all of the right-of-way and regulatory approvals is in place. We do expect a separate RIGI protection to be awarded to the pipeline company.

Speaker #1: There are three key components to the construction of the pipeline. One is line pipes. That has been awarded and is under construction. The second is compressor station.

Speaker #1: That was awarded back in December and is under construction. And then the third and last part is the EPC, the actual work of putting it all together.

Speaker #1: And that's also been awarded. The construction time is well within two years. So we should be very much ready for when the Mark II arrives.

Christopher Robertson: All right. Great. I'll turn it over. Thank you, Karl.

Chris Robertson: All right. Great. I'll turn it over. Thank you, Karl.

Speaker #4: All right. Great. I'll turn it over. Thank you, Karl.

Speaker #1: Thank you.

Karl Fredrik Staubo: Thank you.

Speaker #3: Thank you. We'll now move on to our next question. And our next question comes from the line of Sharif El Maghrabi from BTIG. Please go ahead.

Operator: Thank you. We'll now move on to our next question. Our next question comes from the line of Sherif El-Maghraby from BTIG. Please go ahead. Your line is open.

Speaker #3: Your line is open.

Speaker #4: Hi. Good morning and thanks for taking my questions. Starting with the sale agreement that you signed for the Hilley, for both Hilley and Mark II, is there an amount of LNG capacity that SESA aims to have under long-term contracts versus spot especially since you've taken some commodity exposure on your contract with SESA?

Sherif El-Maghraby: Hi. Good morning, and thanks for taking my questions. Starting with the sale agreement that you signed for the Hilli. For both Hilli and Mark II, is there an amount of LNG capacity that Sesa aims to have under long-term contracts versus spot, especially since you've taken some commodity exposure on your contract with Sesa?

Karl Fredrik Staubo: Hi, Sherif. If you take Hilli and the Mark II, Hilli has a capacity of approximately 2.5, Mark II of approximately 3.5. We are in total because we guarantee 90% uptime. We have just shy of 6 million tons to market. SESA has already sold the first 2. That leaves us another 4 to sell. We are actively discussing amongst the SESA shareholders to reserve around 1 million tons for spot cargoes. There is currently no significant outlet of LNG in South America. Hence, with the establishment of the operations of Hilli and the Mark II in Argentina, we expect to open new local demand with a massive shipping advantage versus where they are sourcing gas today. A natural example for such spot volumes could be Brazil, which recently awarded another 30GW of PPAs, where majority of that will be gas-fired.

Speaker #1: Hi, Sharif. So if you take Hilley and the Mark II, , Hilley as a capacity of approximately 2.5, Mark II of approximately 3.5. So we are in total because we guarantee 90% uptime.

Speaker #1: We have just shy of 6 million tons to market. SESA has already sold the first two. That leaves us another four to sell. We are actively discussing amongst the SESA shareholders to reserve around 1 million tons for spot cargos.

Speaker #1: There is currently no significant outlet of LNG in South America. Hence, with the establishment of the operations of Hilley and the Mark II in Argentina, we expect to open new local demand with a massive shipping advantage, versus where they are sourcing gas today.

Speaker #1: A natural example for such spot volumes could be Brazil. Which recently awarded another 30 gigawatts of PPAs. We're majority of that will be gas-fired.

Speaker #1: Hence, we see significant potential local demand for that capacity that should dictate a higher FOB price than what we can obtain on long-term contracts.

Karl Fredrik Staubo: Hence, we see significant potential local demand for that capacity that should dictate a higher FOB price than what we can obtain on long-term contracts. However, we want to have a measured approach to it. Well, probably around 1 million tons, subject to the set of partnership agreement, and then we will see how that develops over time. That's why the SESA contract, for example, is 8 years, so we can optimize as we complete.

Speaker #1: However, we want to have a measured approach to it. So we will start off with around, well, probably around 1 million tons, subject to the SESA partnership agreement.

Speaker #1: And then we will see how that develops over time. And that's why the SESA contract, for example, is eight years. So we can optimize as we continue.

Sherif El-Maghraby: That's very helpful. Then I wanna bring it back to the pipeline. It sounds like things are humming along, right? Stuff's under construction, everything's been awarded. Are there any key milestones we should be looking at for this year? Then perhaps more importantly, I'm curious if that pipeline would be fully utilized by the Mark II, or is there any other spare capacity over the long term?

Speaker #4: That's very helpful. And then I want to bring it back to the pipeline. It sounds like things are humming along, right? Stuff's under construction.

Speaker #4: Everything's been awarded. Are there any key milestones we should be looking at for this year? And then perhaps more importantly, I'm curious if that pipeline would be fully utilized by the Mark II or is there any other spare capacity over the long term?

Karl Fredrik Staubo: Milestones this year, I think this year we are awaiting progress. There's nothing that will be fully complete this year. The milestones will be, I guess, on the quarterly calls. We will provide updates on where we sit versus the schedule. When it comes to the dedicated pipeline, I guess you're referring to the dedicated pipeline. When you talk about pipelines, there are 2 key things. It's how big is the pipeline in inches, and the other thing is compressor stations. You can boost the throughput of the pipeline beyond just Hilli and Mark II if you add the compression. There's a limit to how much you can grow it by the size of the actual pipeline in inches.

Speaker #1: So, milestones this year—I think this year we are awaiting progress. There's nothing that will be fully complete this year. So, the milestones will be, I guess, on the quarterly calls.

Speaker #1: We will provide updates on where we sit versus the schedule. When it comes to the—I guess you're referring to the dedicated pipeline. So, when you talk about pipelines, there are two key things.

Speaker #1: It's the—how big is the pipeline in inches? And the other thing is compressor stations. You can boost the throughput of the pipeline beyond just Hilley and Mark II if you add the compression.

Speaker #1: But there's a limit to how much you can grow it by the size of the actual pipeline. In inches. So to answer the question, yes, you can boost it beyond the two units.

Karl Fredrik Staubo: To answer the question, yes, you can boost it beyond the two units, but there's certainly a restriction at some point, just given the size of the pipeline.

Speaker #1: But there's certainly a restriction at some point just given the size of the pipeline.

Speaker #4: Got it. Karl, thank you very much.

Sherif El-Maghraby: Got it. Karl, thank you very much.

Speaker #3: Thank you. We'll now move on to our next question. Our next question comes from the line of Alexander Bidwell from Weber Research and Advisory.

Operator: Thank you. We will now move on to our next question. Our next question comes from the line of Alexander Bidwell from Webber Research & Advisory. Please go ahead. Your line is open.

Speaker #3: Please go ahead. Your line is open.

Alexander Bidwell: Good morning. Appreciate the time. With the Argentina project running on or slightly ahead of schedule, are there any upside mechanisms in the contracts if the project starts up early?

Speaker #4: Good morning. Appreciate the time. So, with the Argentina project running on or slightly ahead of schedule, are there any upside mechanisms in the contracts if the project starts up early?

Speaker #1: Sure. Let me produce a hydrocarbons earlier. So hydrocarbons earlier is more money earlier in the contract starts whenever we're ready. However, that said, there's a lot of infrastructure that should line up to the startup of the arrival of the FLNGs.

Karl Fredrik Staubo: Sure. We produce the hydrocarbons earlier. Hydrocarbons earlier is more money earlier, and the contract starts whenever we're ready. However, that said, there's a lot of infrastructure that should line up to the startup of the arrival of the FLNGs. There is no upside if the pipeline is ready and the FLNG is not, then obviously there's no upside. Everything needs to be in place. More than looking for the upside, we are just wanting to ensure that we are according to the schedule that we have put forward. For now, we're tracking very well to achieve that.

Speaker #1: And there is no upside if the pipeline is ready and the FLNG is not. Then obviously, there's no upside. So everything needs to be in place.

Speaker #1: More than looking for the upside, we are just wanting to ensure that we are according to the schedule that we have put forward. And for now, we're tracking very well to achieve that.

Speaker #4: All right. Thank you. Appreciate the color there. And then I guess just kind of piggybacking off that, so you'd mentioned about 90% of the FLNG infrastructure CapEx is awarded.

Alexander Bidwell: All right. Thank you. Appreciate the color there. I guess just kind of piggybacking off that, you'd mentioned about 90% of the FLNG infrastructure CapEx is awarded. Can you walk us through what remains outstanding?

Speaker #4: Can you walk us through what remains outstanding?

Karl Fredrik Staubo: When you do this type of work, there's always some additional contracting that will happen. For example, some of the costs you don't pay up front, but you pay when you actually conduct the work. As I mentioned, the line pipes, the compressor station, and the EPC has been awarded, but there will be other costs that will come alongside when we do construction, such as roads, warehouse, and certain other things that there's no reason why it should be awarded now, but it will be sort of call it pay-as-you-go closer in time to the delivery of the FLNG.

Speaker #1: When you do this type of work, there's always some additional contracting that will happen. For example, some of the costs you don't pay upfront, but you pay when you actually conduct the work.

Speaker #1: So as I mentioned, the line pipes, the compressor station, and the EPC has been awarded. But there will be other costs that will come alongside when we do construction.

Speaker #1: Such as roads, warehouse, and certain other things. That there's no reason why it should be awarded now, but it will be sort of call it pay as you go closer in time to the delivery of the FLNG.

Speaker #4: All right. Thank you. I'll turn it back over.

Alexander Bidwell: All right. Thank you. I'll turn it back over.

Speaker #3: Thank you. We'll now move on to our next question. And our next question comes from the line of Leenberg from B Riley Securities. Please go ahead.

Operator: Thank you. We will now move on to our next question. Our next question comes from the line of Liam Burke from B. Riley Securities. Please go ahead. Your line is open.

Speaker #3: Your line is open.

Speaker #5: Thank you. Good morning, Karl. Good morning, Eduardo.

Liam Burke: Thank you. Good morning, Karl. Good morning, Eduardo.

Speaker #1: Good morning.

Eduardo Maranhão: Morning.

Karl Fredrik Staubo: Morning.

Eduardo Maranhão: Morning.

Speaker #4: Good morning.

Liam Burke: Karl, as you move Hilli, from the coast of Africa to South America, are there any significant changes in geography that would affect the modification of the FLNG as it goes from one geography to another?

Speaker #5: Karl, as you move Hilley from the coast of Africa to South America, are there any significant changes in geography that would affect the modification of the FLNG?

Speaker #5: As it goes from one geography to another?

Karl Fredrik Staubo: Our units are generic, but there are certain adjustments you need to make. The short answer is for the big impact, not much. The key changes, however, are two. One of them, it's a different metocean condition in Argentina versus Cameroon. We'll do relatively large modifications to the anchoring points on the Hilli, like physically where the vessel is connected to the mooring system. That's one big scope. The other one is that during winter in Argentina, you can see negative temperatures, which is not the case in Cameroon. Hence, we need to do a limited winterization scope of key components that will be exposed to such temperatures. Those are the two key modifications, but other than that, none.

Speaker #1: So our units are generic, but there are certain adjustments you need to make. So the short answer is, for the big impact, not much.

Speaker #1: The key changes, however, are two. One of them is a different meth ocean condition in Argentina versus Cameroon. So we'll do relatively large modifications to the anchoring points on the Hilley, like physically where the vessel is connected to the mooring system.

Speaker #1: That's one big scope. The other one is that during winter in Argentina, you can see negative temperatures, which is not the case in Cameroon.

Speaker #1: Hence, we need to do a limited winterization scope of key components that will be exposed to such temperatures. Those are the two key modifications, but other than that, none.

Liam Burke: Oh, okay. Great. This is sort of a nitpicking item. On corporate and other, there's a mention of an FSRU operation and maintenance agreement. You don't have any other legacy operations related to some of the past either carrier, LNG carrier or FSRU operations anymore, do you?

Speaker #5: Oh, okay. Great. And this is sort of a nitpicking item. On Corporate and Other, there's a mention of an FSRU operation and maintenance agreement.

Speaker #5: You don't have any other legacy operations related to some of the past either carrier LNG carrier or FSRU operations anymore, do you?

Speaker #1: Today, no. When we started this quarter, yes. So, Golar has been around for 80 years this year. We actually celebrate 80 this year. So, there are always some legacy stuff.

Karl Fredrik Staubo: Today, no. When we started this quarter, yes. Golar has been around for 80 years this year. We actually celebrate 80 this year. There are always some legacy stuff. We have done a lot of work to sort of get rid of all of it because some of it we're making modest money on, but it takes a lot of organization time. We have basically terminated most, if not all of them. We no longer have any exposure to any FSRU nor LNG carrier operations.

Speaker #1: And we have done a lot of work to sort of get rid of all of it because it takes some of it we're making modest money on, but it takes a lot of organization time.

Speaker #1: So we have basically terminated most, if not all of them. And we no longer have any exposure to any FSRU, nor LNG carrier operations.

Liam Burke: Great. Thank you, Karl.

Speaker #4: Great. Thank you, Karl.

Speaker #1: Thank you.

Karl Fredrik Staubo: Thank you.

Speaker #3: Thank you. There are no further questions at this time. So I'll hand the call back to Karl for closing remarks.

Operator: Thank you. There are no further questions at this time, so I'll hand the call back to Karl for closing remarks.

Karl Fredrik Staubo: Thank you all for dialing in and listening to our Q1 presentation. We wish you all a good day. Thank you.

Speaker #1: Thank you all for dialing in and listening to our Q1 presentation. We wish you all a good day. Thank you.

Operator: This concludes today's conference call. Thank you for participating. You may now disconnect. Speakers, please stand by.

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