Golar LNG Limited Interim results for the period ended June 30, 2025
Golar LNG (NASDAQ:GLNG) reported Q2 2025 financial results with net income of $16 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $49 million. The company secured significant new contracts, adding $13.7 billion in Adjusted EBITDA backlog through two major agreements with Southern Energy S.A. (SESA): a 20-year charter for FLNG Hilli worth $5.7 billion and another 20-year charter for MKII FLNG valued at $8 billion.
Key operational highlights include FLNG Gimi achieving Commercial Operations Date (COD) and the successful closure of a $575 million convertible senior notes offering. The company maintains a strong liquidity position with Total Golar Cash of $891 million and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share. Both FLNG contracts include commodity-linked upside potential of approximately $100 million annually for every dollar above $8/MMBtu.
Golar LNG (NASDAQ:GLNG) ha comunicato i risultati del secondo trimestre 2025 con utile netto di 16 milioni di dollari e Adjusted EBITDA di 49 milioni di dollari. L'azienda ha assicurato contratti rilevanti, aggiungendo un backlog di Adjusted EBITDA di 13,7 miliardi di dollari grazie a due accordi con Southern Energy S.A. (SESA): un noleggio a scafo e equipaggio (charter) di 20 anni per la FLNG Hilli per 5,7 miliardi di dollari e un altro charter ventennale per la MKII FLNG del valore di 8 miliardi di dollari.
Punti operativi chiave: la FLNG Gimi ha raggiunto la Data di inizio operatività commerciale (COD) e si è conclusa con successo un'offerta di obbligazioni senior convertibili da 575 milioni di dollari. La società mantiene una solida posizione di liquidità con cash totale di Golar pari a 891 milioni di dollari e ha dichiarato un dividendo trimestrale di 0,25 dollari per azione. Entrambi i contratti FLNG prevedono un potenziale upside legato alle commodity di circa 100 milioni di dollari all'anno per ogni dollaro oltre gli 8 $/MMBtu.
Golar LNG (NASDAQ:GLNG) publicó los resultados del segundo trimestre de 2025 con un beneficio neto de 16 millones de dólares y un Adjusted EBITDA de 49 millones de dólares. La compañía aseguró contratos importantes, sumando un backlog de Adjusted EBITDA de 13.700 millones de dólares mediante dos acuerdos con Southern Energy S.A. (SESA): un fletamento (charter) de 20 años para la FLNG Hilli por 5.700 millones de dólares y otro fletamento de 20 años para la MKII FLNG valorado en 8.000 millones de dólares.
Puntos operativos clave: la FLNG Gimi alcanzó la Fecha de Inicio de Operaciones Comerciales (COD) y se cerró con éxito una emisión de bonos senior convertibles por 575 millones de dólares. La compañía mantiene una sólida posición de liquidez con efectivo total de Golar de 891 millones de dólares y declaró un dividendo trimestral de 0,25 dólares por acción. Ambos contratos FLNG incluyen un potencial alza vinculado a las materias primas de aproximadamente 100 millones de dólares al año por cada dólar por encima de 8 $/MMBtu.
Golar LNG (NASDAQ:GLNG)� 2025� 2분기 실적� 발표하며 순이� 1,600� 달러왶 조정 EBITDA 4,900� 달러� 기록했습니다. 회사� Southern Energy S.A. (SESA)왶� � 건의 대� 계약� 통해 조정 EBITDA 백로� 137� 달러� 확보했으�, 여기에는 20� 용선(차터) 계약� FLNG Hilli(57� 달러)왶 MKII FLNG(80� 달러)가 포함됩니�.
주요 운영 사항으로� FLNG Gimi� 상업 운전 개시�(COD) 달성� 5� 7,500� 달러 규모� 전환� 선순위채 발행� 성공� 마감� 있습니다. 회사� Golar � 현금 8� 9,100� 달러� 견고� 유동� 포지션을 유지하고 있으� 주당 0.25달러� 분기 배당� 발표했습니다. � FLNG 계약 모두 상품 가� 연동� 추가 수익 가능성� 포함하며, 8 $/MMBtu� 초과하는 달러� 연간 � 1� 달러� 업사이드� 제공합니�.
Golar LNG (NASDAQ:GLNG) a publié ses résultats du deuxième trimestre 2025 avec un résultat net de 16 millions de dollars et un EBITDA ajusté de 49 millions de dollars. La société a conclu d'importants nouveaux contrats, portant son backlog d'EBITDA ajusté à 13,7 milliards de dollars grâce à deux accords majeurs avec Southern Energy S.A. (SESA) : un affrètement (charter) de 20 ans pour la FLNG Hilli d'une valeur de 5,7 milliards de dollars et un autre affrètement de 20 ans pour la MKII FLNG évalué à 8 milliards de dollars.
Points opérationnels clés : la FLNG Gimi a atteint la date de mise en service commerciale (COD) et la société a finalisé avec succès une émission d'obligations senior convertibles de 575 millions de dollars. La société conserve une solide position de liquidité avec un total de liquidités Golar de 891 millions de dollars et a déclaré un dividende trimestriel de 0,25 $ par action. Les deux contrats FLNG incluent un potentiel de hausse lié aux matières premières d'environ 100 millions de dollars par an pour chaque dollar au-dessus de 8 $/MMBtu.
Golar LNG (NASDAQ:GLNG) meldete die Finanzergebnisse für das zweite Quartal 2025 mit einem Nettoergebnis von 16 Millionen US-Dollar und einem Adjusted EBITDA von 49 Millionen US-Dollar. Das Unternehmen sicherte sich bedeutende neue Verträge und erhöhte das Adjusted-EBITDA-Backlog um 13,7 Milliarden US-Dollar durch zwei Großvereinbarungen mit Southern Energy S.A. (SESA): einen 20-Jahres-Charter für die FLNG Hilli im Wert von 5,7 Milliarden US-Dollar und einen weiteren 20-Jahres-Charter für die MKII FLNG im Wert von 8 Milliarden US-Dollar.
Wesentliche operative Punkte: Die FLNG Gimi hat das Datum der kommerziellen Inbetriebnahme (COD) erreicht, und eine Emission von wandelbaren vorrangigen Schuldverschreibungen über 575 Millionen US-Dollar wurde erfolgreich abgeschlossen. Das Unternehmen verfügt über eine starke Liquiditätsposition mit gesamten Golar-Barmitteln von 891 Millionen US-Dollar und hat eine vierteljährliche Dividende von 0,25 US-Dollar je Aktie angekündigt. Beide FLNG-Verträge sehen eine rohstoffpreisgebundene Upside von etwa 100 Millionen US-Dollar pro Jahr für jeden Dollar über 8 $/MMBtu vor.
- Secured $13.7 billion in new FLNG contract backlog through two 20-year charters
- Strong liquidity position with $891 million in Total Golar Cash
- FLNG Gimi successfully achieved Commercial Operations Date
- Significant commodity upside potential of $100 million annually per $1/MMBtu above $8
- Strategic 10% ownership stake in SESA providing additional commodity exposure
- Maintained consistent quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share
- Net income declined 40% year-over-year to $16 million in Q2 2025
- Adjusted EBITDA decreased 16% year-over-year to $49 million
- Stakeholder approvals for $1.2 billion Gimi sale and leaseback facility delayed
- Increased leverage with Golar's share of Contractual Debt up 71% to $2.05 billion
Insights
Golar LNG reports solid Q2 results while dramatically expanding future revenue visibility through $13.7B in new long-term FLNG contracts in Argentina.
Golar LNG's Q2 results reveal a company in transition, with a $16 million quarterly profit masking the transformative long-term contracts just secured. The headline achievement is the addition of $13.7 billion in contracted EBITDA backlog through two 20-year FLNG vessel deployments in Argentina's San Matías Gulf. This represents a step-change in revenue visibility and transforms Golar's risk profile.
The financial structure of these agreements is particularly shrewd. For the FLNG Hilli redeployment, Golar secured $285 million in annual fixed charter hire plus commodity-linked upside of approximately $30 million for every $1/MMBtu above $8. The larger MKII FLNG secured even better terms at $400 million annually with $40 million in commodity upside per $1/MMBtu. This creates an asymmetric risk-reward profile where downside is limited while maintaining substantial exposure to LNG price appreciation.
The 10% equity stake in project company SESA further enhances this asymmetry, adding $28 million in annual commodity exposure for every $1/MMBtu change above breakeven. Combined with the contractual price mechanisms, Golar stands to gain $100 million annually for every dollar above $8/MMBtu while limiting downside.
Balance sheet management shows discipline with $891 million in cash against $2.05 billion in contractual debt. The successful placement of $575 million in convertible notes at favorable terms (2.75% coupon, 40% conversion premium) alongside $103 million in share repurchases demonstrates financial dexterity.
The existing $0.25 quarterly dividend appears sustainable and positioned for potential growth as these new contracts commence in 2027-2028. With FLNG Gimi now operational and contributing to cash flow, near-term financial performance should improve as development costs convert to revenue-generating assets.
Most compelling is management's strategic pivot toward speculative FLNG development, planning to order their next unit before securing a charter. This calculated risk leverages their first-mover advantage as the only proven FLNG-as-service provider, potentially yielding premium charter rates amid limited global FLNG supply this decade.
Highlights and subsequent events
- Golar LNG Limited (“Golar� or “the Company�) reports Q2 2025 net income attributable to Golar of
$16 million , Adjusted EBITDA1 of$49 million and Total Golar Cash1 of$891 million .
- Added
$13.7 billion in Adjusted EBITDA backlog1, with further upside in contracted FLNG tariff CPI escalation and significant commodity upside:
- Concluded 20-year charter of FLNG Hilli (�Hilli�) in Argentina with Southern Energy S.A. ("SESA"), with Adjusted EBITDA backlog1 of
$5.7 billion .
- Signed definitive agreements and reached Final Investment Decision ("FID") for a 20-year charter for the MKII FLNG, also with SESA, with Adjusted EBITDA backlog1 of
$8 billion . Remaining regulatory approvals and customary conditions precedent expected within 2025.
- Commodity upside to Golar of approximately
$100 million per year for every US dollar of offtake above$8 /MMBtu.
- FLNG Gimi ("Gimi") reached Commercial Operations Date (“COD�).
- Closed offering of
$575 million of convertible senior notes due 2030 ("the Notes") and repurchased 2.5 million common shares.
- Appointed new board members, Benoît de la Fouchardiere, Mi Hong Yoon and Stephen J. Schaefer.
- Declared dividend of
$0.25 per share for the quarter.
- Progressing contemplated next FLNG unit on the back of strong development of commercial pipeline.
FLNG Hilli: Continued market leading uptime during the quarter, 137 cargoes offloaded to date since contract start up in 2018 in Cameroon. Upon completion of the current charter in July 2026, Hilli is scheduled to enter a yard in the third quarter of 2026 for upgrades and life extension work before arriving in Argentina for its 20-year charter for SESA during Q2 2027. Yard selection for the redeployment related upgrade and modification works is expected within Q3 2025. The scope for the yard stay includes repair, life extension modifications, winterization of the vessel and installation of a new soft-yoke mooring system.
The key commercial terms for the 20-year charter agreement include net charter hire to Golar of
Having concluded the 20-year charter agreement in Argentina, we will seek to optimize the asset level debt on Hilli.
FLNG Gimi: In June 2025, Gimi successfully achieved COD, marking the commencement of the 20-year lease term with BP under the Lease and Operate Agreement. Gimi is now in the process of offloading its 8th cargo. The vessel is operating well and has transitioned into its contractual post COD appraisal period during which equipment will be tuned to optimize performance as operations and interfaces with customer infrastructure normalize. Golar owns
Stakeholder approvals for the
MKII FLNG 3.5 MTPA conversion: Conversion work on the
On August 6, 2025, SESA reached FID for the charter of ҴDZ’s 3.5 MTPA MKII FLNG, as contemplated under the terms of the definitive agreements executed by SESA and Golar in May 2025. The MKII charter remains subject to regulatory conditions precedent and satisfaction of other customary closing conditions, expected within 2025.
The key commercial terms for the 20-year charter agreement include net charter hire to Golar of
Southern Energy: SESA is a company formed to enable LNG exports from Argentina. SESA is owned by a consortium of leading Argentinian gas producers including Pan American Energy (
ҴDZ’s
With the combination of the fixed charter hire, operating expenses pass through, commodity exposure for FOB prices above
Business development: With the existing fleet committed to 20-year charters, we have increased focus on securing attractive FLNG growth units. We are working with three prospective shipyards for different FLNG designs (MKI, MKII and MKIII with liquefaction capacities ranging from 2.0 to 5.4 MTPA) to obtain updated EPC price and delivery schedules. In order to secure attractive delivery we plan to enter into slot reservations for long lead equipment within Q3 2025.
We see increasing industry recognition of the benefits of FLNG solutions versus land-based liquefaction terminals, driven by the proven track record of the fleet on the water, lower capex, shorter construction time and increased flexibility. This in turn drives prospective charter interest in our FLNG solutions. Golar is the only proven provider of FLNG as a service. Based on the increasing demand for FLNG to monetize stranded, associated and flared or re-injected gas reserves, we plan to order our next FLNG before locking in a charter to drive competitive tension and terms for our next FLNG project. This is the same approach successfully executed for the FLNG Hilli and for the MKII FLNG. Based on yard availability we are confident that a contemplated 4th Golar FLNG will be the only open and available FLNG capacity within this decade.
We expect to decide on vessel design for our fourth FLNG once final EPC prices and delivery schedules are obtained. We are in parallel working on the commercial pipeline to match commercial opportunities to the contemplated fleet addition. We also expect that a 5th unit could follow shortly after a 4th unit has been ordered and chartered.
Our fully delivered net debt to Adjusted EBITDA1 stands at around 3x, and we expect to fund planned FLNG fleet growth with proceeds from debt associated with the conclusion of long-term charters for our existing fleet.
Corporate/Other: In June we raised
Operating revenues and costs under corporate and other items are comprised of two legacy FSRU operate and maintain agreements in respect of Italis LNG and LNG Croatia, both of which are expected to end in Q4 2025.
Shares and dividends: 102.3 million shares are issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2025, inclusive of the 2.5 million shares repurchased and cancelled in connection with the June 2025 convertible senior notes offering. ҴDZ’s Board of Directors approved a total Q2 2025 dividend of
Financial Summary
On COD the FLNG Gimi asset under development was de-recognized, and a sales-type lease receivable was recognized in the balance sheet. The accounting for a sales-type lease is different to ҴDZ’s other commercial agreements, which have typically been accounted for as operating leases. In order to compare the performance of the FLNG Gimi with our wider business, management has determined that it will measure the performance of the FLNG Gimi sales-type lease based on Adjusted EBITDA1, modified by sales-type lease receivable in excess of interest income. This approach allows Golar to review the economic results of FLNG Gimi in a format consistent with FLNG Hilli.
(in thousands of $) | Q2 2025 | Q2 2024 | % Change | YTD 2025 | YTD 2024 | % Change |
Net income | 30,779 | 35,230 | (13)% | 43,718 | 101,725 | (57)% |
Net income attributable to Golar LNG Ltd | 15,639 | 25,907 | (40)% | 23,836 | 81,127 | (71)% |
Total operating revenues | 75,673 | 64,689 | 138,175 | 129,648 | ||
Adjusted EBITDA 1 | 49,255 | 58,716 | (16)% | 90,191 | 122,303 | (26)% |
ҴDZ’s share of Contractual Debt 1 | 2,048,873 | 1,197,626 | 2,048,873 | 1,197,626 |
Financial Review
Business Performance:
2025 | 2024 | ||
(in thousands of $) | Apr-Jun | Jan - Mar | Apr-Jun |
Net income | 30,779 | 12,939 | 35,230 |
Income taxes | 439 | 179 | 140 |
Net income before income taxes | 31,218 | 13,118 | 35,370 |
Depreciation and amortization | 12,206 | 12,638 | 13,780 |
Unrealized loss on oil and gas derivative instruments | 34,816 | 25,001 | 16,050 |
Other non-operating income, net | (29,981) | � | � |
Interest income | (5,823) | (8,699) | (8,556) |
Loss/(gain) on derivative instruments, net | 3,843 | 6,795 | (107) |
Other financial items, net | 973 | 2,292 | 54 |
Net (income)/loss from equity method investments | (78) | (10,209) | 2,125 |
Sales-type lease receivable in excess of interest income | 2,081 | � | � |
Adjusted EBITDA 1 | 49,255 | 40,936 | 58,716 |
2025 | |||||
Apr-Jun | |||||
(in thousands of $) | FLNG | Corporate and other | Total Segment Reporting | Elimination | Consolidated Reporting |
Liquefaction services revenue | 56,512 | � | 56,512 | � | 56,512 |
Sales-type lease revenue | 8,219 | � | 8,219 | � | 8,219 |
Vessel management fees and other revenues | 4,381 | 6,561 | 10,942 | � | 10,942 |
Vessel operating expenses | (26,472) | (5,795) | (32,267) | � | (32,267) |
Administrative expenses | (60) | (6,412) | (6,472) | � | (6,472) |
Project development expenses | (4,162) | (1,607) | (5,769) | � | (5,769) |
AG˹ٷized gain on oil and gas derivative instruments (2) | 16,234 | � | 16,234 | � | 16,234 |
Other operating loss | � | (225) | (225) | � | (225) |
Sales-type lease receivable in excess of interest income | 2,081 | � | 2,081 | (2,081) | � |
Adjusted EBITDA 1 | 56,733 | (7,478) | 49,255 | (2,081) | 47,174 |
2025 | |||
Jan-Mar | |||
(in thousands of $) | FLNG | Corporate and other | Total |
Liquefaction services revenue | 55,688 | � | 55,688 |
Vessel management fees and other revenues | � | 5,938 | 5,938 |
Time and voyage charter revenues | � | 876 | 876 |
Vessel operating expenses | (18,785) | (9,685) | (28,470) |
Administrative expenses | (588) | (8,999) | (9,587) |
Project development expenses | (2,351) | (968) | (3,319) |
AG˹ٷized gain on oil and gas derivative instruments (2) | 21,213 | � | 21,213 |
Other operating loss | � | (1,403) | (1,403) |
Adjusted EBITDA 1 | 55,177 | (14,241) | 40,936 |
2024 | |||
Apr-Jun | |||
(in thousands of $) | FLNG | Corporate and other | Total |
Liquefaction services revenue | 56,120 | � | 56,120 |
Vessel management fees and other revenues | � | 5,444 | 5,444 |
Time and voyage charter revenues | � | 3,125 | 3,125 |
Vessel operating expenses | (22,765) | (10,220) | (32,985) |
Administrative income (expenses) | 34 | (5,886) | (5,852) |
Project development expenses | (1,300) | (2,226) | (3,526) |
AG˹ٷized gain on oil and gas derivative instruments (2) | 36,390 | � | 36,390 |
Adjusted EBITDA 1 | 68,479 | (9,763) | 58,716 |
(2) The line item “AG˹ٷized and unrealized (loss)/gain on oil and gas derivative instruments� in the Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations relates to income from the Hilli Liquefaction Tolling Agreement (“LTA�) and the natural gas derivative which is split into: “AG˹ٷized gain on oil and gas derivative instruments� and “Unrealized (loss)/gain on oil and gas derivative instruments�.
Golar reports today Q2 2025 net income of
- TTF and Brent oil unrealized mark-to-market (“MTM�) losses of
$35 million ;
- A
$4 million MTM loss on interest rate swaps; and,
- A
$30 million day one gain on recognition of the FLNG Gimi sales type lease.
The Brent oil linked component of FLNG ᾱ’s fees generates additional annual cash of approximately
$9 million realized gain on the Brent oil linked derivative instrument; and
$7 million realized gain in respect of fees for the TTF linked production.
We also recognized
$27 million loss on the Brent oil linked derivative asset; and
$8 million loss on the TTF linked natural gas derivative asset.
Balance Sheet and Liquidity:
During June 2025 Golar closed the offering of
As of June 30, 2025, Total Golar Cash1 was
ҴDZ’s share of Contractual Debt1 as of June 30, 2025 is
Assets under development amounts to
Non-GAAP measures
In addition to disclosing financial results in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (US GAAP), this earnings release and the associated investor presentation contains references to the non-GAAP financial measures which are included in the table below. We believe these non-GAAP financial measures provide investors with useful supplemental information about the financial performance of our business, enable comparison of financial results between periods where certain items may vary independent of business performance, and allow for greater transparency with respect to key metrics used by management in operating our business and measuring our performance.
This report also contains certain forward-looking non-GAAP measures for which we are unable to provide a reconciliation to the most comparable GAAP financial measures because certain information needed to reconcile those non-GAAP measures to the most comparable GAAP financial measures is dependent on future events some of which are outside of our control, such as oil and gas prices and exchange rates, as such items may be significant. Non-GAAP measures in respect of future events which cannot be reconciled to the most comparable GAAP financial measure are calculated in a manner which is consistent with the accounting policies applied to ҴDZ’s unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements.
These non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures and financial results calculated in accordance with GAAP. Non-GAAP measures are not uniformly defined by all companies and may not be comparable with similarly titled measures and disclosures used by other companies. The reconciliations as at June 30, 2025 and for the six months ended June 30, 2025, from these results should be carefully evaluated.
Non-GAAP measure | Closest equivalent US GAAP measure | Adjustments to reconcile to primary financial statements prepared under US GAAP | Rationale for adjustments |
Performance measures | |||
Adjusted EBITDA | Net income/(loss) | +/- Income taxes + Depreciation and amortization + Impairment of long-lived assets +/- Unrealized (gain)/loss on oil and gas derivative instruments +/- Other non-operating (income)/losses +/- Net financial (income)/expense +/- Net (income)/losses from equity method investments +/- Net loss/(income) from discontinued operations +/- Sales-type lease receivable in excess of interest income | Increases the comparability of total business performance from period to period and against the performance of other companies by excluding the results of our equity investments, removing the impact of unrealized movements on embedded derivatives, depreciation, impairment charge, financing costs, tax items, discontinued operations and sales-type lease receivable in excess of interest income. |
Distributable Adjusted EBITDA | Net income/(loss) | +/- Income taxes + Depreciation and amortization + Impairment of long-lived assets +/- Unrealized (gain)/loss on oil and gas derivative instruments +/- Other non-operating (income)/losses +/- Net financial (income)/expense +/- Net (income)/losses from equity method investments +/- Net loss/(income) from discontinued operations +/- Net and other amounts invoiced under sales-type lease - Amortization of deferred commissioning period revenue - Amortization of Day 1 gains - Accrued overproduction revenue + Overproduction revenue received - Accrued underutilization adjustment | Increases the comparability of our operational FLNG Hilli from period to period and against the performance of other companies by removing the non-distributable income of FLNG Hilli, project development costs, and FLNG Gimi. |
Liquidity measures | |||
Contractual debt 1 | Total debt (current and non-current), net of deferred finance charges | +/-Variable Interest Entity (“VIE�) consolidation adjustments +/-Deferred finance charges | During the year, we consolidate a lessor VIE for our Hilli sale and leaseback facility. This means that on consolidation, our contractual debt is eliminated and replaced with the lessor VIE debt. Contractual debt represents our debt obligations under our various financing arrangements before consolidating the lessor VIE. The measure enables investors and users of our financial statements to assess our liquidity, identify the split of our debt (current and non-current) based on our underlying contractual obligations and aid comparability with our competitors. |
Adjusted net debt | Adjusted net debt based on GAAP measures: -Total debt (current and non-current), net of deferred finance charges - Cash and cash equivalents - Restricted cash and short-term deposits (current and non-current) - Other current assets (Receivable from TTF linked commodity swap derivatives) | Total debt (current and non-current), net of: +Deferred finance charges +Cash and cash equivalents +Restricted cash and short-term deposits (current and non-current) +/-VIE consolidation adjustments +Receivable from TTF linked commodity swap derivatives | The measure enables investors and users of our financial statements to assess our liquidity based on our underlying contractual obligations and aids comparability with our competitors. |
Total Golar Cash | Golar cash based on GAAP measures: + Cash and cash equivalents + Restricted cash and short-term deposits (current and non-current) | -VIE restricted cash and short-term deposits | We consolidate a lessor VIE for our sale and leaseback facility. This means that on consolidation, we include restricted cash held by the lessor VIE. Total Golar Cash represents our cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and short-term deposits (current and non-current) before consolidating the lessor VIE. Management believe that this measure enables investors and users of our financial statements to assess our liquidity and aids comparability with our competitors. |
(1) Please refer to reconciliation below for ҴDZ’s share of contractual debt
Adjusted EBITDA backlog (also referred to as “earnings backlog�): This is a non-GAAP financial measure and represents the share of contracted fee income for executed contracts or agreements subject to conditions precedent, less forecasted operating expenses for these contracts/agreements. Adjusted EBITDA backlog should not be considered as an alternative to net income / (loss) or any other measure of our financial performance calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
Non-cash items: Non-cash items comprised of impairment of long-lived assets, release of prior year contract underutilization liability, MTM movements on our TTF and Brent oil linked derivatives, listed equity securities and interest rate swaps (“IRS�) which relate to the unrealized component of the gains/(losses) on oil and gas derivative instruments, unrealized MTM (losses)/gains on investment in listed equity securities, gains or losses on derivative instruments net and gains or losses on recognition of sales type lease in our unaudited consolidated statement of operations.
FLNG tariff, net: This is a non-U.S. GAAP financial measure that represents the total cash inflow and economic performance generated by our FLNGs during a given period. It is calculated by taking the total amount invoiced for FLNG services, including liquefaction services revenue, sales-type lease revenue, vessel management fees and other revenue and realized gains on oil and gas derivative instruments, adjusted for the amortization of deferred commissioning period revenue, Day 1 gains (deferred revenues) and deferred contractual payments received prior to COD under the LOA that is allocated to the non-lease component (“deferred pre-COD O&M service revenue�), the unwinding of liquidated damages, the accretion of unguaranteed residual value and the accruals and other timing related items including tax receipt, underutilization, overproduction revenue and demurrage cost. FLNG tariff, net is intended to enhance the comparability of our FLNG performance across periods and with other operational FLNGs in the industry. FLNG tariff, net should not be considered as an alternative to total operating revenue of the FLNG segment or any other performance measure of our financial performance calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
Abbreviations used:
FLNG: Floating Liquefaction Natural Gas vessel
FSRU: Floating Storage and Regasification Unit
MKII FLNG: Mark II FLNG
MMBtu: Million British Thermal Units
MTPA : Million Tons Per Annum
Reconciliations - Liquidity Measures
Total Golar Cash
(in thousands of $) | June 30, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | June 30, 2024 |
Cash and cash equivalents | 783,427 | 566,384 | 527,591 |
Restricted cash and short-term deposits (current and non-current) | 123,874 | 150,198 | 93,930 |
Less: VIE restricted cash and short-term deposits | (16,466) | (17,472) | (17,590) |
Total Golar Cash | 890,835 | 699,110 | 603,931 |
Contractual Debt and Adjusted Net Debt
(in thousands of $) | June 30, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | June 30, 2024 |
Total debt (current and non-current) net of deferred finance charges | 1,948,455 | 1,452,255 | 1,173,592 |
VIE consolidation adjustments | 261,444 | 241,666 | 223,782 |
Deferred finance charges | 31,474 | 22,686 | 20,711 |
Total Contractual Debt | 2,241,373 | 1,716,607 | 1,418,085 |
Less: Keppel’s and B&V’s share of the FLNG Hilli contractual debt | � | � | (31,459) |
Less: Keppel’s share of the Gimi debt | (192,500) | (201,250) | (189,000) |
ҴDZ’s share of Contractual Debt | 2,048,873 | 1,515,357 | 1,197,626 |
Please see Appendix A for the repayment profile for ҴDZ’s Contractual Debt.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements (as defined in Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) which reflects management’s current expectations, estimates and projections about its operations. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, that address activities and events that will, should, could or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. Words such as “if,� “subject to,� “believe,� “assuming,� “anticipate,� “intend,� “estimate,� “forecast,� “project,� “plan,� “potential,� “will,� “may,� “should,� “expect,� “could,� “would,� “predict,� “propose,� “continue,� or the negative of these terms and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are based upon various assumptions, many of which are based, in turn, upon further assumptions, including without limitation, management’s examination of historical operating trends, data contained in our records and other data available from third parties.Although we believe that these assumptions were reasonable when made, because these assumptions are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies which are difficult or impossible to predict and are beyond our control, we cannot assure you that we will achieve or accomplish these expectations, beliefs or projections.Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking statements. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. Unless legally required, Golar undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Other important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include but are not limited to:
- our ability to fulfil our obligations under our commercial agreements, including the Liquefaction Tolling Agreement (the “LTA�) for the FLNG Hilli Episeyo (“FLNG Hilli�) and the 20-year Lease and Operate Agreement (the “LOA�) for the FLNG Gimi (“FLNG Gimi�);
- our ability to perform under our agreement with Southern Energy S.A. (“SESA�) for the deployment of FLNG Hilli in Argentina, which includes completing required redeployment activities on schedule such as vessel modifications, procurement of long-lead items, and mobilization, along with SESA’s ability to meet its commitments to us;
- our ability to meet our obligations to SESA under the definitive agreements for the deployment of our FLNG currently under conversion, the MKII FLNG (“MKII FLNG�), in Argentina; the timely satisfaction of all conditions precedent by both parties to the agreements, and SESA’s ability to meet its obligations to us;
- our ability to obtain additional financing or refinance existing debt on acceptable terms or at all;
- global economic trends, competition, and geopolitical risks, including actions by the U.S. government, trade tensions or conflicts such as those between the U.S. and China, related sanctions, the potential effects of any Russia-Ukraine peace settlement on liquefied natural gas (“LNG�) supply and demand and heightened political instability in the Middle East, including recent developments involving Iran and Israel;
- an increase in tax liabilities in the jurisdictions where we are currently operating, have previously operated or expect to operate;
- a material decline or prolonged weakness in tolling rates for FLNGs;
- failure of shipyards to comply with project schedules, performance specifications or agreed prices;
- failure of our contract counterparties to comply with their agreements with us or other key project stakeholders;
- continuing volatility in the global financial markets, including commodity prices, foreign exchange rates and interest rates and global trade policy, particularly the recent imposition of tariffs by the U.S. government;
- changes in general domestic and international political conditions, particularly where we operate, or where we seek to operate;
- changes in our ability to retrofit vessels as FLNGs, including the availability of donor vessels to purchase and the time it takes to build new vessels;
- continuing uncertainty resulting from potential future claims from our counterparties of purported force majeure under contractual arrangements, including our future projects and other contracts to which we are a party;
- our ability to close potential future transactions in relation to equity interests in our vessels or to monetize our remaining equity method investments on a timely basis or at all;
- increases in operating costs as a result of inflation or trade policy, including salaries and wages, insurance, crew and related costs, repairs and maintenance and spares;
- claims made or losses incurred in connection with our continuing obligations with regard to New Fortress Energy Inc. (“NFE�), Energos Infrastructure Holdings Finance LLC (“Energos�), Cool Company Ltd (“CoolCo�) and Snam S.p.A. (“Snam�);
- the ability of NFE, Energos, CoolCo and Snam to meet their respective obligations to us, including indemnification obligations;
- changes to rules and regulations applicable to FLNGs or other parts of the natural gas and LNG supply chain;
- rules on climate-related disclosures promulgated by the European Union, including but not limited to disclosure of certain climate-related risks and financial impacts, as well as greenhouse gas emissions;
- actions taken by regulatory authorities that may prohibit the access of FLNGs to various ports and locations; and
- other factors listed from time to time in registration statements, reports or other materials that we have filed with or furnished to the Commission, including our annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2024, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“U.S. SEC�) on March 27, 2025 (the �2024 Annual Report�).
As a result, you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of their dates. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of our future performance, and actual results and future developments may vary materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements.
All forward-looking statements included in this Report are made only as of the date of this Report, and, except as required by law, we assume no obligation to revise or update any written or oral forward-looking statements made by us or on our behalf as a result of new information, future events or other factors. If one or more forward-looking statements are revised or updated, no inference should be drawn that additional revisions or updates will be made in the future.
Responsibility Statement
We confirm that, to the best of our knowledge, the unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements for the six months ended June 30, 2025, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States give a true and fair view of ҴDZ’s unaudited consolidated assets, liabilities, financial position and results of operations. To the best of our knowledge, the interim report for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, includes a fair review of important events that have occurred during the period and their impact on the unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements, the principal risks and uncertainties and major related party transactions.
August 14, 2025
The Board of Directors
Golar LNG Limited
Hamilton, Bermuda
Investor Questions: +44 207 063 7900
Karl Fredrik Staubo - CEO
Eduardo Maranhão - CFO
Stuart Buchanan - Head of Investor Relations
Tor Olav Trøim (Chairman of the Board)
Benoît de la Fouchardiere (Director)
Carl Steen (Director)
Dan Rabun (Director)
Lori Wheeler Naess (Director)
Mi Hong Yoon (Director)
Niels Stolt-Nielsen (Director)
Stephen J. Schaefer (Director)
This information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to Section 5-12 the Norwegian Securities Trading Act
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