8 – Exploration expenses Index5678910111213 The following financial information represents the amounts included in the Group totals relating to exploration and appraisal of oil and natural gas resources. All such activities are recorded within the Exploration & Production segment. (XLSX:) Download Exploration for and appraisal of mineral resources In EUR mn 2022 2021 Impairment losses (exploration & appraisal) 183 185 Other exploration expenses 67 95 Exploration expenses 250 280 Total intangible assets – exploration and appraisal expenditure incl. acquisition of unproved reserves 878 967 Net cash used in operating activities 103 85 Net cash used in investing activities1 149 (169) 1 Overall amount reported in 2021 represents a net cash inflow due to the sale of OMV’s 25% stake in the Wisting oil field in Norway leading to a cash inflow of EUR 290 mn. 7 – Depreciation, amortization, impairments and write-ups9 – Other operating expenses