Jakarta, August 2nd 2018 – PT Medco Energi Internasional Tbk (“MedcoEnergi” or the “Company”) announces its results for the half year ending 30 June 2018 (“1H 2018”).

Roberto Lorato, CEO of MedcoEnergi, said “Our strong operational performance and cost focus is allowing us to capitalize on the current favorable commodity prices. With Sarulla phase 1 completed and in commercial operation and Aceh in commissioning, we must ensure both projects maintain smooth operations to continue to deliver improved results.”

Financal Highlights

• First half 2018 EBITDA was US$ 301.3 million, 50.4% higher than the first half of 2017 driven by improved commodity prices and stable volumes, together with the consolidation of Medco Power. Oil and gas prices increased 35% and 9% to US$66.8/bbl and US$6.0/mmbbtu respectively and average power prices rose by 56% to 4.19c/kwh, excluding fuel.
• Gross profit was US$319.8 million, 61.5% higher than the first half of 2017, with a 55% gross margin up from 49% in first half of 2017. Over 95% of the Company’s first half revenue was received in US dollars, and approximately 60% of expenditures were paid in Indonesian rupiah.
• Net income was US$41.4 million, 35% lower than the first half 2017 with improved oil and gas performance offset by losses in the Company’s mining affiliate PT Amman Mineral Nusa Tenggara (AMNT) as it accelerates the development of phase 7 of the Batu Hijau mine.
• Drilling and project efficiencies and deferrals together with favorable exchange rates have allowed the Company to cut its 2018 capital spending guidance by ~15%.
• Medco Power Indonesia raised IDR1.2 trillion in a standard and a shariah compliant bond in its debut capital market transaction.
• Annualized net debt to EBITDA was 3.5x, or 3.2x excluding Medco Power.

Operational Highlights

• First half 2018 average oil and gas production was 82.4 mboepd, lower than the first half 2017 due to the phasing of gas market demand. The Company maintains its 2018 full year guidance of 85 mboepd and has the capacity to delivery up to 100 mboepd, subject to gas customer demand.
• Oil and gas unit cash costs were US$8.5 per boe, in line with Company’s target to maintain unit cash costs below US$10.0 per boe
• Aceh gas sales ramp up beginning early August, with the project delivered under budget.
• Medco Power Indonesia’s gross installed capacity rose 20% year-on-year to 2,795MW following commercial operation in May of the third and final unit of phase one of the Sarulla Geothermal facility.
• In the first half of 2018 AMNT has ramped up phase 7 development to full capacity and secured its first facility from an international bank. Amman is in the process of appointing the smelter Front End Engineering and Design contractor.

Hilmi Panigoro, President Director of MedcoEnergi, said “Through the first half of 2018 MedcoEnergi was able to strengthen our fundamentals and contribute significantly to the country’s economy by providing competitive and affordable energy as well as expanding our capacity and tax contributions. We will continue our plans to deliver value for our stakeholders as well as invest in the future.”