Kosmos Energy Highlights Solid Production Gains and Strategic Moves in 2025—2026 Outlook Points to 15% Output Growth and Leaner Cost Base

Operational Resilience Leads to Production Growth and Reserve Longevity

Kosmos Energy closed 2025 with net production at approximately 67,900 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boepd)—a 4% increase over the third quarter—and with a robust start to 2026 as new wells, particularly at Ghana’s Jubilee field, ramp production above 70,000 barrels per day. The year ended with estimated 1P reserves of 250 million barrels of oil equivalent (mmboe), representing about a 10-year reserve life, and 2P reserves of 500 mmboe, supporting a 20-year profile.

*Excludes GTA project expenses

Cost Control and Capital Allocation Set the Stage for 2026

The company’s 2025 capital expenditures landed at $292 million, approximately 25% under initial guidance, and capex for 2026 is aimed to remain disciplined at $350 million, with two-thirds allocated to high-return drilling in Ghana. Production expenses, buoyed by strategic project cost controls and asset divestitures, are targeted for a 20% year-on-year reduction in 2026. Notably, the acquisition of the TEN FPSO in Ghana and continued optimization at the GTA LNG project are expected to drive costs even lower.

Strategic Moves Bolster Liquidity and Debt Profile

During the fourth quarter and early 2026, Kosmos redeemed its 2026 senior unsecured notes, refinanced debt, and raised $600 million in new capital. The sale of the Equatorial Guinea assets for up to $220 million further supports the balance sheet and accelerates the company’s goal to reduce net debt, which stood at approximately $3.0 billion by year-end 2025, with liquidity at $342 million.

Hedging remains active: For 2026, Kosmos has covered 8.5 million barrels at an average floor of $66/barrel, helping insure against commodity price swings while maintaining upside exposure.

Regional Asset Development Underpins Growth Story

In Ghana, the Jubilee and TEN fields license extensions to 2040 add visibility and confidence in long-term production. The Jubilee drilling campaign is expected to deliver five more wells through 2026, while GTA LNG operations in Mauritania and Senegal are now fully ramped up, with year-to-date production averaging 2.9 mtpa and cost per barrel expected to halve. In the Gulf of America, Kosmos has expanded its partnerships and prospects, including a strategic alliance with Shell targeting high-potential Norphlet trend blocks and future opportunity at the Trailblazer prospect.

Bottom Line: Focused Execution Amid Net Losses

Kosmos reported a net loss of $377 million for Q4 and $699.8 million for full year 2025, impacted by $178 million in Gulf of America impairments and $144 million in well write-offs. Adjusted net loss for Q4 was $78 million. Despite these headline figures, management emphasizes the foundation laid for improved operational and financial performance, with expectations for material production growth and debt reduction in 2026, underpinned by continued capital discipline and portfolio optimization.

Investor Takeaway: Watch for Execution on Production and Debt in 2026

While challenges remain—net losses, impairments, and sector volatility—Kosmos is making deliberate moves to position itself for a leaner, more resilient future. With plans to grow production by up to 15%, cut operating costs, and reduce debt, the company’s trajectory in 2026 deserves close observation for signs of sustainable progress and value creation.

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