BKV (NYSE:BKV) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 25, 2026 10:00 AM ET Company ParticipantsBetty Jiang - Managing Director of US Integrateds and E&Ps Equities ResearchChris Kalnin - CEODavid Tameron - CFOEric Jacobsen - President of UpstreamJacob Roberts - DirectorJonathan Mardini - Equity Research AssociateMichael Furrow - VP of PEP ResearchMichael Hall - VP of Investor RelationsMichael Scialla - Managing DirectorPhu Pham - Equity Research AssociateScott Gruber - Director of Oilfield Services and Equipment Res ...

BKV (NYSE:BKV) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 25, 2026 10:00 AM ET Speaker8Good morning, everyone, and welcome to BKV's fourth quarter and full year 2025 earnings conference call. As a reminder, today's call is being recorded, and at this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode. A brief question and answer session will follow the formal presentation. I would now like to turn the call over to Mr. Michael Hall, Vice President of Investor Relations. Please go ahead.Speaker6Thank you, operator. Good mo ...

Core Insights - The Indian Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, is actively engaging with global industry leaders to enhance India's role in advanced manufacturing, semiconductors, and clean technology, aiming for self-reliance by 2047 [5]. Group 1: Meetings and Collaborations - A meeting was held between Piyush Goyal and Sanjiv Lamba, CEO of Linde plc, focusing on collaboration opportunities in advanced manufacturing, semiconductors, decarbonization, and carbon capture technologies [1][5]. - Goyal also met with David Rosa, CEO of Intuitive Surgical, discussing the company's experience in robotic-assisted surgery and plans for expanding its Global Capacity Centre (GCC) operations in India [4][5]. Group 2: Strategic Goals - The discussions emphasized the importance of building a resilient industrial ecosystem to address future global challenges and support India's Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision [5]. - Collaborations with companies like Intuitive Surgical are seen as essential for enhancing India's healthcare landscape and contributing to the broader goal of a developed India (Viksit Bharat) by 2047 [4][5].

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - BKV reported a net income of $76.9 million for Q3 2025, or $0.90 per diluted share, with adjusted earnings of $0.50 per diluted share [24] - Combined adjusted EBITDA contributable to BKV, including the proportionate share of the Power JV adjusted EBITDA, was $91.8 million, representing a 50% increase from Q3 2024 [25] - Accrued capital expenditures totaled $79.6 million for the quarter, 6% below the midpoint of guidance [25] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The upstream business delivered a 9% year-over-year production growth, with volumes up 2% sequentially [12] - The power business's adjusted EBITDA was $20.4 million, with gross Power JV EBITDA at $40.9 million [24] - The carbon capture business is on track to achieve an injection rate of 1 million tons per annum by year-end 2027 [8][20] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Power prices averaged $46.29 per megawatt hour during the quarter, with natural gas costs averaging $2.87 per MMBTU, resulting in an average spark spread of $25.82 compared to $20.82 a year ago [24] - Texas continues to experience unprecedented load growth driven by AI data centers and industrial expansion [5][6] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The acquisition of a majority stake in the Power JV is seen as a critical step to advancing BKV's closed-loop strategy, enhancing growth flexibility [5][22] - The company aims to consolidate results and align strategy to create long-term value through controlling the Power JV [5][6] - BKV's closed-loop strategy combines gas, power, and carbon capture, positioning the company uniquely in the energy market [10] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the power business, citing strong fundamentals in the ERCOT market and ongoing discussions with hyperscalers and data centers [5][6] - The company anticipates strong free cash flow generation in 2026, driven by both upstream and power businesses [50][51] - Management highlighted the positive impact of Texas's Senate Bill 6 on streamlining interconnection processes and enhancing grid reliability [35][36] Other Important Information - BKV successfully closed the Bedrock acquisition, expanding its operational footprint in the Fort Worth Basin [9][10] - The company issued $500 million of 7.5% senior notes, marking a significant milestone in its capital market strategy [26] Q&A Session Summary Question: How will gaining control of the power unit change conversations with hyperscalers? - Management indicated that controlling the JV allows for seamless integration of energy solutions, enhancing discussions with hyperscalers and data centers [32] Question: How might SB6 impact conversations with hyperscalers? - Management noted that SB6 aims to streamline interconnection requests, which could positively impact discussions with hyperscalers and data centers [34][36] Question: Will the current market dynamics ease further consolidation in the Barnett? - Management agreed that current multiples and their position in the Barnett allow for continued accretive transactions [40][42] Question: How does the company plan to manage capital allocation across its closed-loop strategy? - Management highlighted significant free cash flow generation and flexibility in capital allocation for growth opportunities [49][50] Question: Are there additional projects in the works for CO2 sequestration? - Management confirmed that there are several projects in the pipeline that could contribute to exceeding the 1 million tons per year target by 2027 [53][55]

Core Insights - Canada Nickel Company Inc. has announced the next phase of its strategic partnership with NetCarb, focusing on new product opportunities and the development of a zero carbon industrial cluster in Northeastern Ontario [2][4] - The collaboration aims to utilize NetCarb's advanced carbon sequestration technology to capture and store carbon dioxide from the Crawford Nickel project tailings while generating valuable by-products [2][3] Strategic Partnership and Technology - The partnership with NetCarb is seen as a pivotal step in advancing Canada Nickel's initiatives, with a focus on assessing the technical and economic viability of potential products derived from tailings [3][4] - The NetCarb process is estimated to sequester up to ten times more CO2 compared to Canada Nickel's proprietary IPT Carbonation process, while also producing by-products like hydrogen and magnesium [3][13] Product Development and By-Products - The joint development program will concentrate on three main areas: blue-green hydrogen, low-carbon fertilizers, and magnesium-based products, alongside enhanced carbon removal using local biomass [6][9] - Each tonne of Crawford tailings has the potential to store approximately 300 kg of CO2 and produce 55 kg of hydrogen, which can be further processed into 310 kg of ammonia or 545 kg of urea [7][10] Local Biomass and Energy Production - Northeast Ontario has significant biomass harvesting capacity, which can be utilized to produce biofuels or generate energy, contributing to a net carbon negative process [9][10] - The partnership aims to leverage local biomass to reduce the carbon footprint of downstream processing facilities, enhancing regional self-sufficiency in fertilizers [9][10] Future Steps and Funding - Canada Nickel and NetCarb plan to submit funding proposals to various agencies throughout 2025, aiming to complete lab-scale work on targeted processes in 2026 [14] - Successful development of these processes is expected to lead to identifying strategic partners for pilot-scale demonstrations in 2027, with the goal of full commercialization [14]

Core Points - Aker Carbon Capture ASA has officially resolved to liquidate the company following an extraordinary general meeting held on October 17, 2025 [2][3] - The company, which began as a spin-off from Aker Solutions in 2020, had a market capitalization of approximately NOK 1 billion and a share price of NOK 1.7 per share at its inception [3] - Throughout its operation, Aker Carbon Capture ASA has returned approximately NOK 5.2 billion, or NOK 8.66 per share, to its shareholders, significantly exceeding the original IPO share price [3] Company Overview - The company was established in 2020 and focused on developing carbon capture technology [3] - It has engaged in significant transactions with SLB and Aker, contributing to its shareholder value [3] - The company will soon be deleted from the Norwegian Register of Business Enterprises following the liquidation resolution [2]

Group 1 - The extraordinary general meeting of Aker Carbon Capture ASA resolved to liquidate the company on 5 August 2025 [1] - A liquidation dividend will be distributed to shareholders, with the ex-date set for 13 October 2025 [1] - Euronext Oslo Børs will suspend trading of the company's shares from the ex-date, 13 October 2025 [2]

Group 1: Company Developments - Saba Capital Management, L.P. purchased 46,649 shares of ASA at $46.50 each, increasing its total holdings to 4,703,326 shares, reflecting confidence in the company's potential [1][6] - ASA is preparing for an extraordinary general meeting to address critical proposals, including the cancellation of resolutions to liquidate and delist the company, indicating strategic shifts and potential growth avenues [2][6] - ASA's stock has shown significant volatility, with a 52-week high of $48.31 and a low of $19.37, reflecting market responses to recent developments [3] Group 2: Industry Innovations - Microchip Technology and AVIVA Links demonstrated interoperability with the ASA Motion Link (ASA-ML) standard, crucial for automotive connectivity and moving away from proprietary solutions [4] - The successful implementation of the ASA-ML standard highlights its scalability and importance in the automotive industry, aligning with ASA's strategic focus on innovation and technology [5][6]

Core Viewpoint - Aker Carbon Capture ASA has resolved to liquidate the company following an extraordinary general meeting held on August 5, 2025, with remaining funds to be distributed as liquidation dividends [1][5]. Group 1: Liquidation Process - The Board of Directors has prepared a liquidation balance sheet as of July 31, 2025, which has been audited and will be distributed to shareholders prior to final liquidation [2]. - The company has returned NOK 5.2 billion in cash to shareholders to date, indicating a significant return of capital prior to liquidation [5]. Group 2: Company Background - Aker Carbon Capture ASA was established in 2020, leveraging over 20 years of experience in carbon capture technology [4]. - A joint venture, SLB Capturi, was formed in June 2024, with SLB owning 80% and Aker Carbon Capture ASA indirectly owning 20% through its subsidiary [4]. - Following transactions with SLB in 2024 and Aker in May 2025, the company ceased all investment and operational activities and does not expect to resume such activities [5].

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a net income of $105 million or $1.23 per diluted share, with an adjusted basis of $0.39 per share [27] - Combined adjusted EBITDAX attributable to the company was $88 million, driven by strong production and lower than forecasted lease operating expenses [27] - Accrued capital expenditures in the second quarter were $79 million, which was 12% below the midpoint of guidance [27] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The upstream segment delivered net production of 811 million cubic feet equivalent per day, exceeding the high end of guidance [14] - The company increased its 2025 production guidance midpoint to 800 million cubic feet equivalent per day, a nearly 4% increase over the previous midpoint [17] - The power business achieved a combined average capacity factor of 59% with total generation exceeding 1,900 gigawatt hours [25] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The ERCOT power market is projected to grow over 20% between 2024 and 2026, driven by various sectors including AI and data centers [6] - The macro backdrop for natural gas remains bullish, with new LNG facilities coming online [5] - Power prices averaged $4,634 per megawatt hour, with an average natural gas cost of $2.98 per MMBtu, resulting in an average spark spread of $25.15 [26] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on expanding its leadership position in the Barnett Shale through the acquisition of Bedrock's assets, which will enhance reserve life and production capacity [9] - Continued investment in carbon capture and utilization (CCUS) is a strategic priority, with multiple projects progressing towards final investment decisions [20] - The company aims to leverage its unique combination of gas, power, and carbon capture to create premium value in the Texas energy market [11] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the long-term strength of the ERCOT power market and the expected ramp in Gulf Coast natural gas demand [6] - The passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which solidifies the 45Q tax credit, is seen as a significant win for the company and the industry [21] - The company is confident in achieving a million tons per year of CO2 injection run rate by 2027 [22] Other Important Information - The company has signed definitive agreements to acquire Bedrock's Barnett Shale assets for $370 million, expected to close in the third or early fourth quarter [18] - The acquisition is anticipated to add over 100 million cubic feet equivalent per day of production and nearly one trillion cubic feet of 1P reserves [19] - The company has reserved manufacturing slots for natural gas turbines, enhancing its ability to meet power needs for large data center companies [10] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you provide insights on the benefits of purchasing adjacent acreage? - The acquisition allows for lengthening laterals and improving economics, with 50 Tier one and 20 Tier two lateral additions expected [41] Question: How do you see cost per foot evolving with longer laterals? - The company has reduced cost per foot by 11% and expects further improvements through enhanced completion designs and data analytics [44] Question: What are the initial focus areas of the CIP partnership? - The partnership focuses on advancing CCUS projects and leveraging relationships with emitters for project sourcing [58] Question: Can you elaborate on the carbon sequestered gas deal with Gunvor? - The initial volume is structured to establish a market, with potential for significant scaling in the future [66] Question: How do you see the power business performing for the remainder of the year? - The company remains confident in its guidance despite a slow start to the third quarter, with strong long-term demand dynamics expected [77]