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ONGC Diversified 20 May 2024

Oil & Natural Gas Corporation — Q4 FY24

ONGC reported a standalone PAT of ₹9,869 crore in Q4 FY24, a sharp increase from ₹528 crore in Q4 FY23, driven by a low base due to prior exceptional items and higher other income.

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Revenue ₹1,72,137 Cr
EBITDA
PAT ₹11,096 Cr +1769.13%
EBITDA Margin 13%
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ONGC reported a standalone PAT of ₹9,869 crore in Q4 FY24, a sharp increase from ₹528 crore in Q4 FY23, driven by a low base due to prior exceptional items and higher other income. Consolidated PAT rose 77.9% YoY to ₹11,527 crore. Crude oil production grew 4.3% YoY in Q4, while gas production declined 3%. Management guided for a production ramp-up from KG-98/2, targeting 45,000 bopd oil and 10 MMSCMD gas by Q4 FY25, and overall production growth of 20% by FY27. CapEx for FY25 is guided at ₹33,000-35,000 crore. Key risks include execution delays in KG-98/2 ramp-up and windfall tax policy uncertainty.

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Crude oil production growth (Q4 YoY) 4.3%
+4.3% YoY

Standalone crude oil production increased 4.3% in Q4 FY24 vs Q4 FY23, driven by new wells and interventions.

KG-98/2 oil production target (Q4 FY25) 45,000 bopd
+275% from current 12,000 bopd

Management expects oil production from KG-98/2 to ramp from 12,000 bopd to 45,000 bopd by Q4 FY25.

KG-98/2 gas production target (Q4 FY25) 10 MMSCMD
+317% from current 2.4 MMSCMD

Gas production from KG-98/2 is expected to reach 10 MMSCMD by Q4 FY25, up from 2.4 MMSCMD currently.

Total production target (FY27) 47 MMtoe
+20% vs FY24

ONGC targets 20% production growth to 47 MMtoe by FY27, with oil up 12% and gas up 27%.

What Changed vs Last Quarter

Comparing Q4 FY24 vs Q3 FY24
3 new guidance3 dropped4 new risk4 risk resolved
NEW
KG-98/2 ramp-up: oil to 45,000 bopd, gas to 10 MMSCMD by Q4 FY25

Oil production to increase from 12,000 bopd to 20,000-30,000 bopd in Q3 FY25 and 45,000 bopd in Q4 FY25. Gas to reach 10 MMSCMD by Q4 FY25.

NEW
Production target of 47 MMtoe by FY27

Overall production to increase 20% to 47 MMtoe by FY27, with oil at 21.87 MMtoe and gas at 25.5 BCF.

NEW
OPaL restructuring expected to improve profitability in 1-2 years

Management expects OPaL to turn around in 1-2 years after equity infusion, feedstock resolution, and SEZ exit.

UPDATED
CapEx guidance of ₹33,000-35,000 crore for FY25

Capital expenditure for FY25 expected in the range of ₹33,000-35,000 crore, excluding OPaL infusion.

DROPPED
Production growth of ~15% over next 3 years

Management expects total oil and gas production to increase by ~15% by FY26-27, driven by KG 98/2, Daman Upside, and other projects.

DROPPED
Gas price realization of $9-$10/MMBTU for incremental production

Incremental gas from new wells will fetch $9-$10/MMBTU under the premium pricing mechanism, improving realizations.

DROPPED
Dividend payout of ~40%

Management indicated continued dividend payout of around 40%, with INR 9.75 per share already paid in 9M FY24.

NEW RISK
KG-98/2 ramp-up execution risk

Ramp-up to 45,000 bopd and 10 MMSCMD by Q4 FY25 depends on weather and installation timelines; delays could push targets.

NEW RISK
Windfall tax policy uncertainty

Windfall tax at $75/bbl cap may not be revised despite rising OpEx; management is engaging with government but no assurance.

NEW RISK
OPaL losses persist despite restructuring

OPaL reported negative EBITDA in FY24; turnaround depends on regulatory approvals and market conditions, which are uncertain.

NEW RISK
Natural decline in mature fields

Gas production declined 3% in Q4 due to 7-8% natural decline in mature fields; mitigation depends on new projects.

RISK GONE
SAED applicability on KG 98/2 crude

Management is reviewing whether the windfall tax (SAED) applies to new KG production; if imposed, it could reduce realizations.

RISK GONE
Rising rig day rates

New jackup rig rates have risen to $70,000-$90,000/day from COVID lows, potentially increasing drilling costs.

RISK GONE
OVL dividend repatriation from Russia

Dividends from Russian operations remain stuck due to sanctions; management is pursuing a share swap to resolve.

RISK GONE
OpEx increase from one-off items

Nine-month OpEx rose 25% YoY partly due to one-off items (water injection, LD payments); if these recur, margins could be pressured.

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Guidance and risk preview

Top guidance KG-98/2 ramp-up: oil to 45,000 bopd, gas to 10 MMSCMD by Q4 FY25

Oil production to increase from 12,000 bopd to 20,000-30,000 bopd in Q3 FY25 and 45,000 bopd in Q4 FY25.

Top risk KG-98/2 ramp-up execution risk

Ramp-up to 45,000 bopd and 10 MMSCMD by Q4 FY25 depends on weather and installation timelines; delays could push targets.

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