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Our purpose
Our purpose is to play a significant role in meeting the world's energy needs through the safe, efficient and responsible production of hydrocarbons, while creating value for our stakeholders.
Our strategy
We aim to create value by continuing to build a global, diversified oil and gas company focused on value creation, cash flow and distributions.
Our strategy rests on four pillars that guide how we operate and manage our business for long-term sustainable success.
Ensure safe, reliable and responsible operations
Progress in 2025
Slight uptick in personal safety incident rate as we expanded our operations materially, while reducing the number of serious (Tier 1 and 2) process safety events
A material improvement in GHG intensity reflecting the addition of new assets
Increased production and reduced operating costs, underpinned by excellent operational execution and cost discipline while benefitting from increased scale and resilience
Priorities for 2026
Continuous improvement in our safety performance; ensuring process safety fundamentals are established across newly acquired assets
Sharing best practices from around the Group and leveraging experienced leadership and technology
Maintain a competitive cost base, with a focus on reliability, costs and capital discipline through simplification and efficiency improvements
Maintain strong, positive and influential relationships with our joint venture partners and suppliers
Continued progress towards our commitment to reduce operated GHG emissions by 50 per cent by 2030 (versus a 2018 baseline)
Strategy in action
Embedding a strong safety culture throughout our portfolio
40% improvement versus 2024 in total recordable injury rate (TRIR) in our Germany Business Unit following the launch of a comprehensive change campaign to improve safety performance and strengthen the safety culture
Maintain a high quality portfolio of reserves and resources
Progress in 2025
Increased scale and resilience of production and cash flow underpinned by 18 years’ reserves and resource life
Progressed projects near existing infrastructure, including completion of Fenix in Argentina and Maria Phase 2 in Norway
Reserve additions in Argentina at Aguada Pichana Este (APE) and at CMA-1, and in the UK at Harbour-operated J-Area hub
Successfully appraised our Kan oil discovery in Mexico, increasing estimated resources by 50 per cent to 150 mmboe (gross, Harbour 70 per cent)
New discoveries in and around our key hubs including in Norway and Egypt adding to our 2C resources
Priorities for 2026
Execution of the capital programme, including successful production start-up from Dvalin North in Norway and delivery of multi-pad drilling campaign at APE in Argentina
Mature high-quality, infrastructure-led investment opportunities, including delivery of three exploration wells in Norway and one in Egypt, and secure San Roque unconventional licence in Argentina
High grade our reserves and resource portfolio to ensure a healthy pipeline of longer-term organic investment options
Strategy in action
Increased scale and diversification
>80% Year-on-year production growth reflecting a full year’s contribution from the Wintershall Dea assets
Leverage our full cycle capability to strengthen our portfolio
Progress in 2025
Significant momentum in Mexico with Harbour appointed operator of the 750 mmboe (gross) Zama oil field and a more capitalefficient phased development plan submitted to the regulator
Final investment decision taken on Southern Energy LNG (Argentina), a two-vessel c.6mtpa project. Environmental licences, export permits and local financial incentives (RIGI) secured for both vessels and construction now underway
Active portfolio management and disciplined M&A. This includes our exit from Vietnam and the announced divestment of assets in Indonesia. In addition, agreements were reached to acquire Waldorf in the UK and LLOG Exploration in the Gulf of America
Priorities for 2026
Advance the Zama and Kan investment opportunities in Mexico
Progress CCS projects in Denmark including development of Greensand Future and pre-FID activities at Greenstore
Complete the Indonesian divestment and Waldorf and LLOG Exploration acquisitions (LLOG completed post-period end in February)
Strategy in action
Active portfolio management
$3.2bn Acquisition of LLOG Exploration (US) announced on 22 December. $170m Waldorf (UK) acquisition and $215m Indonesia divestment also announced in December
Ensure financial strength through the commodity price cycle
Progress in 2025
Stronger than forecast free cash flow generation of $1.1 billion, despite softer commodity prices, driven by excellent operational delivery, strict capital discipline and successful integration of new assets
We returned $545 million to shareholders through a mix of dividends and share buybacks, whilst also reducing year end net debt
Successful issuance of c.$1.9 billion of senior and subordinated notes, including our inaugural US investment grade bond offering, pre-funding all maturities to 2028 as at year end
Investment grade credit rating profile confirmed
Priorities for 2026
Continued execution of our hedging strategy to ensure predictable and resilient cash flow through the commodity price cycle
Protect investment grade credit ratings, including by maturing investment opportunities which improve reserve life and reducing absolute net debt levels
Deliver on our commitment to competitive shareholder returns and improving the balance sheet through the implementation of a free cash flow payout ratio-based distributions policy
Strategy in action
Strengthened financial position
$0.5bn Upgrade in underlying 2025 free cash flow driven by excellent operational execution and capital discipline
Value creation
Harbour creates value for a wide range of stakeholders, including our employees, investors, JV partners, suppliers, customers and wider society. For our employees and contractors, we offer a fulfilling career and competitive rewards. For investors, we aim to consistently deliver competitive shareholder returns. Our business also supports a large network of joint venture partners, suppliers and customers, as well as contributing to the prosperity of our local communities.
Key facts*
Our employees
79%
response rate to our 2025 employee survey, the results will inform initiatives to boost engagement across the company in 2026
Government & regulators
$3.5bn
paid in taxes (2025)
Our lenders
c. $1.9bn
of senior and subordinated notes issued in 2025, pre-funding all maturities to 2028 as at year end
Our suppliers & contractors
c. $3bn
of spend with our supply chain (2025)
Wider society
c. $10.7bn
of economic value created (2025)
* As at 31 December 2025.