Kosmos Energy's Q1 2025: Unraveling Key Contradictions in Leverage, Production, and Financial Health

Leverage and debt reduction strategy, Jubilee production guidance, Phase 1+ expansion costs, Tiberius project timeline and capital allocation, breakeven pricing and financial health are the key contradictions discussed in Kosmos Energy's latest 2025Q1 earnings call.



Production and Cost Reduction:
- Kosmos Energy reported a significant increase in production with the export of the first cargo from the GTA project, with all four trains on the FLNG vessel operational.
- The company plans to ramp up production towards the contracted sales volume of 2.45 million tonnes of LNG per annum, with potential to go higher.
- This was driven by the company's focus on prioritizing cash generation and rigorous cost control, which led to a material reduction in costs, with CapEx falling by over 50% year-on-year.

Operational Progress in Ghana:
- Kosmos completed a new 4D seismic survey in Ghana, which is expected to improve reservoir models and high-grade future infill drilling campaigns.
- The partnership plans to drill two Jubilee wells in 2025 and four additional wells in 2026 to enhance production.
- These developments were aimed at maximizing production efficiency and effectiveness in a long-term aligned agenda with the Ghanaian government.

Financial Resilience and Debt Management:
- The company successfully raised new capital and refinanced its reserve-based lending facility in 2024, pushing out its average maturity length.
- Kosmos has minimal near-term maturities and ample liquidity, with around 40% of 2025 oil production hedged.
- These actions were taken to ensure financial resilience in a volatile market, with a focus on managing debt and maintaining liquidity.

GTA Project and Capacity Testing:
- All four trains on the FLNG vessel at the GTA project are operational, with daily production ramping up towards the contracted sales volume.
- Kosmos is testing the capacity of the FLNG vessel, with initial results indicating it can operate at around 10% higher than the nameplate capacity.
- This testing will determine the potential for higher production volumes, which could lead to increased revenue and profitability.