Var Energi rises as projects advance according to plan
** Shares in Var Energi VAR.OL rise 2.7% as project developments seem to be on track, even as the Norwegian oil firm reports Q2 profitmiss
** The Balder X project remains on track for startup and first oil in Q4 2024, same with Johan Castberg project, VAR says
** Co adds, the Jotun FPSO sailaway decision will be made at the end of August, and a potential delay would mean the startup could be pushed toend of Q2 2025
** “We consider the potential financial impact from a delay to be fairly limited” analysts at DNB say
** “Our view remains that the majority of buy-side already are factoring in a delay, leaving the risk skewed to the upside for the shares in case the company is successful in reaching its targeted Q4 start-up,” it adds
** DNB also highlights a cashflow “slightly stronger-than-expected” helped by working capital tailwinds
** Jefferies points to the company's beat on net debt; it came in at $5.16 bln, above Jefferies estimate of $5.4 bln
Reporting by Tilla Sjaavaag
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