DJ Genel Energy PLC: Audited results for the year ended 31 December 2025
Genel Energy PLC (GENL)
Genel Energy PLC: Audited results for the year ended 31 December 2025
18-March-2026 / 07:00 GMT/BST
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18 March 2026
Genel Energy plc
Audited results for the year ended 31 December 2025
Genel Energy plc ('Genel' or 'the Company') announces its audited results for the year ended 31 December 2025.
Paul Weir, Chief Executive of Genel, said:
"We have established an ever more resilient business with significant upside potential, and we are now well-placed to
deliver value to our shareholders and build a business that generates resilient, diversified and predictable cash flows
that will support the resumption of distributions to shareholders.
In 2025 we made good progress on a range of fronts: our business continued to generate double digit USD millions of
production business free cash flow, and we reported bottom line positive free cash flow to improve our net cash
position, with excellent progress being made on reorganising the business. We successfully exited three unprofitable
licences in Kurdistan and two in Africa, without incurring any new exit payments or retaining potential liability
exposures. We also refinanced our bond, de-risking funding for delivery on future strategic priorities. We continue to
maintain a strong focus on rigorous capital allocation.
Since regional hostilities began two weeks ago, production has been temporarily halted from Tawke. A state of readiness
has been maintained to allow a production restart as soon as it is safe to do so. At this moment, our guidance for 2026
remains unchanged from our January trading statement. Our key focus remains acquiring new assets to diversify our cash
generation, and participating in exports from Kurdistan, whilst ensuring that we maintain the right balance between
risk and reward. Operationally, our organic portfolio, where there remains significant unvalued potential, is
well-positioned to deliver progress this year, with planned drilling at Tawke targeting additions to both production
and reserves, a clear plan for de-risking Block 54 in Oman and tangible progress towards drilling the Toosan-1 well in
Somaliland."
Results summary (USD million unless stated)
2025 2024
Average Brent oil price (USD/bbl) 69 81
Average realised price (USD/bbl) 32 35
Production (bopd, working interest 'WI') 17,520 19,650
Revenue 68.7 74.7
Production costs (21.0) (17.6)
EBITDAX1 43.3 1.1
Operating loss (10.3) (52.4)
Cash flow from operations 36.3 66.9
Capital expenditure 29.2 25.7
Production business netback after interest 9.8 4.9
Free cash flow2 4.1 19.6
Cash 224.4 195.6
Total debt 92.0 65.8
Net cash3 133.7 130.7
Basic LPS from continuing operations (¢ per share) (4.6) (22.5)
Dividend (¢ per share) - -
1. EBITDAX is operating loss adjusted for the add back of depreciation and amortisation, exploration expense, net
write-off/impairment of oil and gas assets, net ECL/reversal of ECL receivables and other non-cash items 2. Free cash flow is reconciled on page 8 3. Reported cash less IFRS debt is reconciled on page 8
Highlights
-- Following the U.S.-Israeli air war on Iran that started on 28 February 2026, production and drilling operations on
the Tawke licence were temporarily shut down. The Company continues to monitor developments closely to assess when
it can safely and securely resume operations -- Tawke generated predictable production with consistent domestic sales demand, resulting in working interest
production of 17,520 bopd (2024: 19,650 bopd), with all production sold domestically -- Domestic sales price averaged USD32/bbl for the year (2024: USD35/bbl), with all cash due for domestic sales received
before the end of the year -- Production was temporarily stopped in July following the drone attacks on a number of Kurdistan oil operations,
including Tawke, with gross production back to around 80,000 bopd by November -- Production business netback of USD10 million (2024: USD5 million) and free cash flow of USD4 million (2024: USD20 million).
Closing net cash of USD134 million (2024: USD131 million)
- Cash of USD224 million (2024: USD196 million)
- Bond debt of USD92 million due in 2030 (2024: USD66 million) -- In late September, agreements were signed between the Federal Government of Iraq ('FGI'), the Kurdistan Regional
Government (the 'KRG') and a group of international oil companies to resume exports of crude oil produced in
Kurdistan through the Iraq-Türkiye Pipeline. Genel chose not to participate at that point and continues to keep
exports under review, with participating parties reporting that the process is working in line with expectation -- Balances with the KRG
- USD88 million (under KBT pricing and excluding interest) remains overdue from the KRG, although this has been
reduced by about USD40 million credit balances. We continue to work towards a plan for payment or settlement of
amounts owed, and appropriate adjustment for price and interest
- Not included in the USD40 million, Genel Energy Miran Bina Bawi Limited, a subsidiary of the group, owes the KRG
around USD26 million relating to an arbitration legal fees charge, an appeal against which will be held in April
in London -- Exits from the Sarta, Qara Dagh and Taq Taq licences finalised with no residual liability exposure. We have also
exited the Lagzira licence in Morocco and the Odewayne licence in Somaliland, again with no residual liability
exposure -- A socially responsible contributor to the global energy mix:
- Portfolio carbon intensity under 14.4 kgCO2e/bbl, remaining below the industry average target
- Climate disclosure: maintained a CDP Climate rating of B for a fourth consecutive year
- The Genel20 Scholarship programme has entered its fourth year, where Genel is providing university tuition
funding for undergraduates from the Kurdistan Region of Iraq
- In Somaliland, Genel continued to engage with local communities through its social investments focused on
healthcare in rural areas and supporting local education
OUTLOOK
-- With Tawke domestic market sales expected to be consistent, and with production expected to benefit from new
drilling in FY 2026, we expect production business netback to more than cover Genel's costs, which include net
interest payable -- Incremental to the production business, the Company expects to invest up to USD20 million on its pre-production
assets:
- On Block 54 in Oman, in line with the 3-year initial exploration phase work plan, which includes 3D seismic
acquisition and drilling two wells, as we announced at the time of entering the licence in the first half of
2025
- SL10B13 in Somaliland, as we make progress towards drilling the Toosan-1 prospect in 2027 -- The Company continues to progress towards building a business with a strong balance sheet that delivers resilient,
reliable, repeatable and diversified cash flows that support a dividend programme. The Company's objectives for the
year on the path to building that business include:
- acquisition of new assets to diversify our reserves and resources and cash generation
- restart of exports of Tawke oil to access international pricing
- pursuit of net amounts owed by the KRG
- safe execution of activity on Block 54
- further progress towards drilling Toosan-1
Enquiries:
Genel Energy
+44 20 7659 5100
Luke Clements, CFO
Vigo Consulting
+44 20 7390 0230
Patrick d'Ancona
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Disclaimer
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This announcement contains certain forward-looking statements that are subject to the usual risk factors and uncertainties associated with the oil & gas exploration and production business. Whilst the Company believes the expectations reflected herein to be reasonable in light of the information available to them at this time, the actual outcome may be materially different owing to factors beyond the Company's control or within the Company's control where, for example, the Company decides on a change of plan or strategy. Accordingly, no reliance may be placed on the figures contained in such forward looking statements.
CEO STATEMENT
We entered 2025 having established the necessary building blocks to transform the value delivery prospects of this business. The three key pillars at the centre of our strategy are:
-- Maintaining the resilience of our business, by being as efficient as possible and by carefully managing risk -- Getting the most value from our existing portfolio, primarily by accessing international exports for our production
and by investing wisely in our current assets, and finally -- Diversifying our cash generation, by acquiring new assets
The resilience of our business has been improved. Our cash generation from the Tawke PSC has been predictable and resilient. There has been successful optimisation of spend and strong operational performance, resulting in production levels being maintained despite no new wells adding to production in the year and very low annual spend. Towards the end of the year, drilling recommenced for the first time since the pipeline shut in March 2023 and we are excited about the potential for additions to both production and reserves that can be unlocked by an appropriate work programme over the next year.
Towards the end of 2025, a number of Kurdistan IOCs commenced exports under a new interim arrangement with the Federal Government of Iraq ('FGI') and the Kurdistan Regional Government ('KRG'). We see this as significant progress and, although we continue to sell domestically, we keep our position regarding exporting oil under review. In the meantime, the cash we generate immediately from local sales helps maintain our balance sheet strength and fund the resumption of drilling activity on the licence.
We have successfully continued our process to exit legacy assets and financial obligations that would not contribute to delivering value for our shareholders. On Taq Taq, Sarta and Qara Dagh, we have now concluded our exit from these licences with no incremental cost. We have also exited the Lagzira licence in Morocco and the Odewayne licence in Somaliland. These exits have removed non-productive spend and we retain no liability exposure going forward.
From a balance sheet point of view, we issued a new 5-year bond in April, replacing the previous bond that was due to mature in October 2025. We now have a production business that generates double digit free cash flow from domestic sales and a significant cash balance that de-risks funding for fulfilment of our strategic objectives.
With regard to acquiring new assets, we have been very active this year originating, developing, and bidding on opportunities. We will continue to remain active and disciplined to ensure that we invest our cash only on assets that offer the appropriate resilience and production potential, and at a level that will be value accretive.
The Company continues to progress towards building a business that maintains a strong balance sheet, and delivers resilient, reliable, repeatable, and diversified cash flows that support a dividend programme.
The Company's objectives for the year on the path to building that business include:
- acquisition of new assets to add reserves and diversify our cash generation - restart of exports of Tawke oil to access international pricing - pursuit of net amounts owed by the KRG - safe execution of activity on Block 54 - further progress towards drilling Toosan-1
OPERATING REVIEW
Overview of production and reserves
PRODUCTION FY 2025 FY 2024 Brent USD/bbl 69 81 Price USD/bbl 32 35 WI price USD/bbl 11 10 WI production bopd 17,520 19,650 Carbon intensity kgCO2e/bbl 14.4 13.9
Working interest average production of 17,520 bopd was lower than last year (2024: 19,650 bopd) as a result of the interruption from the drone strikes in July, with all production sold into the domestic market at average of USD32/bbl (2024: USD35/bbl).
Reserves and resources development
Genel's key performance indicator of proven plus probable (2P) net working interest reserves totalled 64 MMbbls (31 December 2024: 82 MMbbls) at the end of 2025.
Remaining reserves (MMbbls) Resources (MMboe)
Contingent Prospective
1P 2P 2C Best
Net Net Net Net
31 December 2024 53 82 10 2,996
Production (6) (6) - -
Acquisitions and disposals (5) (10) - (2,007)
Extensions and discoveries - - - -
New developments - - - -
Revision of previous estimates 7 (2) (1) -
31 December 2025 49 64 9 989
Disposals resulted in a reduction in 2P reserves for the divestment of Taq Taq licence in Kurdistan Region of Iraq ('KRI') and in prospective resources for the exit from the Lagzira licence in Morocco. Acquisitions saw a small addition to prospective resources from Block 54 in Oman.
PRODUCING ASSETS
Tawke PSC (25% working interest)
The Tawke PSC, comprising both the Tawke field discovered in 2006, and the Peshkabir field discovered in 2013, remain the cornerstone of the Company's cash generation. In December 2025, the combined production from both fields reached 500 MMbbls, a significant milestone marking more than two decades of safe and sustainable production operations. With gross 2P remaining reserves of 254 MMbbls and additional development opportunities under evaluation to add more, the Tawke PSC remains a world-class asset.
In Q4 2025, the Joint Venture partnership agreed plans to restart investment drilling in the PSC following a 2-year hiatus since the 2023 export pipeline shutdown. The first well was spudded in December 2025, with additional rigs added since then and the campaign now well underway. This return to investment via a multi-rig programme underscores our confidence in the resource potential of the asset.
Despite no new wells being added in the last few years, gross production from these fields has been maintained at around 80,000 bopd as a result of an active and diligent production optimisation approach by the Operator. In 2025 in particular, a focused campaign of well interventions and workovers yielded a series of incremental gains that were crucial in offsetting natural decline, leading to run rate production being higher than the previous year's average without any additional well stock.
On 16 July 2025, the Operator reported a number of drone-related security incidents across the licence area, that resulted in asset damage to a crude oil tank at Tawke and surface processing equipment at Peshkabir. There were no injuries to personnel and environmental impact was minimal but operations at the Tawke licence were temporarily suspended for damage assessment. Following a partial restart and a period of repair and reinstatement, the Operator was able to restore production on an expedited basis to around 80,000 bopd by early November.
As a result of the exceptional performance from the Operator to restore production to pre-drone attack levels by early November, actual average production for the full year was 70,090 bopd, down just 11% versus 78,615 bopd in 2024. As a point of interest, the average production in the months not impacted by the drone attacks was greater than the average of the previous year.
Despite the significant challenges posed by the unprecedented July drone attack, 2025 was a year of operational resilience and strategic progress for the Tawke PSC and we look forward to working in partnership with the Operator to deliver even more value from the asset in the years ahead.
PRE-PRODUCTION ASSETS
Oman Block 54 (40% working interest)
Our preliminary activity, re-entry and testing of the legacy Batha West-1 (BW-1) discovery well was completed safely, ahead of time and under budget.
The BW-1 well operation was a low-cost preliminary activity to commence our work on the block representing the first of a number of steps towards understanding the full potential of the licence.
Work is now ongoing on analysing data collected from the testing and assessing its implications for the location of further activity on the block, which includes the acquisition of 3D seismic data and drilling two exploration wells over the next 2 years. 2026 activity will be dominated by existing 3D seismic reprocessing and new 3D seismic acquisition and processing whilst planning for and working towards the drilling of the joint venture's first well on the licence.
Somaliland - SL10B13 (51% working interest, Operator)
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We continue to work towards drilling of the highly prospective Toosan-1 exploration well. In the meantime, Genel continues to work closely with local communities and beneficiaries, with its social investments including a broad range of initiatives in the space of mother and child health, education and the environment.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
2025 financial priorities
The table below summarises our progress against the 2025 financial priorities of the Company as set out at the start of FY 2025.
2025 financial priorities Progress
-- Effectively sold consistently into the domestic market and maintained
price levels despite falling Brent
-- Restored Tawke production rapidly after interruption
-- Finalised Taq Taq, Sarta, Qara Dagh, Lagzira and Odewayne licence
exits at no incremental cost or residual liabilities
-- Continued to optimise organisational cost
-- Issued new bonds
Maintain business resilience, balance sheet
strength and capital availability -- extending debt maturity to 2030 and reducing funding risk for
delivering our strategic objectives
-- reduced debt levels so as to reduce overall net interest cost from USD7
million in 2024 to below USD1 million in 2025
-- Overall delivered production business netback of USD10 million and
overall free cash flow of USD4 million
-- Net cash of USD134 million and cash of USD224 million at end of 2025
provides significant funding for organic and inorganic investment
-- Maintained production at the Tawke PSC through efficient investment,
without incurring the additional cost of drilling new wells
-- Invested cost-effective capital in Block 54 in order to inform the
Ensure appropriate capital allocation and best work programme to de-risk investment over the remainder of the
deliver diversification of our cash commitment period
generation -- Deferred expenditure on non-cash generative projects
-- Continued expediting steps to stop any non-value accretive spend
across the business
-- Continued cost-effective investment in optimisation of processes and
systems to improve operational efficiency
Outlook and financial priorities for 2026
The key principles of our financial focus remain largely unchanged. We have a resilient business model that is designed to mitigate the impact of uncontrollable adverse events and maximise exposure to the upside. Ultimately, we seek to build a business that generates resilient, diverse, and predictable cash flows that support resumption of distributions to shareholders.
2026 financial priorities
Maintain business resilience, balance -- A strong balance sheet protected by resilient cash generation is an
sheet strength and capital important component of our business model
availability -- We expect again that the production business will be free cash flow positive
in 2026 and provide the majority of funding required for the planned capital
investment in pre-production assets
-- Our capital allocation priorities remain maintenance of a strong balance
Ensure appropriate capital allocation sheet, investment in the Tawke PSC and funding of the Company's strategic
prioritisation objectives in order to generate long-term value for shareholders
-- The principal priority is to add new assets to our portfolio with a view to
diversifying our cash generation, which can be done through both organic and
inorganic investment
-- The Company intends to diversify and increase its cash generation through
both organic and inorganic investment, this remains a priority for the
business
-- For organic investment, the Company will only invest where the balance
Invest capital in order to diversify between reward and risk is appropriate, with exciting planned investment in
and increase cash generation and value 2026 on both Block 54 and Toosan-1
delivery -- For inorganic investment, the Company continues to identify, originate and
mature opportunities and will ensure any investment is value accretive and
in line with the Board's priority criteria
Financial results for the year
(all figures USD million) FY 2025 FY 2024 Brent average oil price (USD/bbl) 69 81 Field level realised price per barrel (USD/bbl) 32 35 Average price per working interest barrel (USD/bbl) 11 10 Working interest production (bopd) 17,520 19,650 Revenue 68.7 74.7 Other income 3.4 - Production costs (21.0) (17.6) Production capex (24.2) (23.0) G&A (excl. non-cash) (16.9) (22.2) Net cash interest1 (0.2) (7.0) Production business netback after interest 9.8 4.9 Pre-production capex (5.0) (2.7) Net expense from discontinued operations (0.9) (10.2) Working capital and other 0.2 27.6 Free cash flow 4.1 19.6 Purchases of own shares - (2.4) Settlement of 2025 bonds (65.8) (185.0) Issuance of new 2030 bonds 90.5 - Net change in cash 28.8 (167.8) Opening cash 195.6 363.4 Cash 224.4 195.6 Debt reported under IFRS (90.7) (64.9) Net cash 133.7 130.7
1 Net cash interest is bond interest payable less bank interest income (see note 5)
Production of 17,520 bopd was lower than last year (2024: 19,650 bopd) as a result of the interruption from the drone strikes in July, which impacted production up to early November. All production has been sold domestically at an average price of USD32/bbl (2024: USD35/bbl), which under the PSC translates into USD11 (2024: USD10) per working interest barrel produced.
Revenue was USD69 million (2024: USD75 million), with spend broadly in line with last year: production costs were USD21 million (2024: USD18 million) and production capex was USD24 million (2024: USD23 million).
Cash general and administrative costs were USD17 million, lower than last year (2024: USD22 million) as a result of this year benefiting from cost reductions and no material arbitration costs.
Interest income of USD9 million (2024: USD16 million) and bond expense of USD9 million (2024: USD23 million) both decreased in line with cash and bond balances, with overall net interest cost of USD0.2 million significantly reduced from USD7 million last year as a result of lower debt levels.
The resulting production business netback of USD10 million was higher than USD5 million generated in the last year.
Pre-production capex of USD5 million (2024: USD3 million) was related to Oman and Somaliland assets.
Free cash flow of USD4 million was lower than USD20 million last year, which had benefitted from positive working capital movements of USD28 million.
The Company called its existing bonds in April and issued a new bond, increasing cash by USD25 million.
EBITDAX and cash flow
(all figures USD million) FY 2025 FY 2024 EBITDAX 43.3 1.1 Interest received 8.9 15.8 Working capital (15.9) 50.0 Operating cash flow 36.3 66.9 Producing asset cost recovered capex (18.9) (21.7) Exploration and appraisal capex (4.5) (3.1) Interest and other (8.8) (22.5) Free cash flow 4.1 19.6
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