EQUINOR NEWSROOM (40 press releases)
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PRESS RELEASE -- 5, December 2024
(IN BRIEF) Equinor UK and Shell UK are joining forces to create the largest independent energy producer in the UK North Sea, combining their offshore oil and gas portfolios into a new joint venture. The company, equally owned by both …
Read the full press release →PRESS RELEASE -- 25, November 2024
(IN BRIEF) Equinor ASA announced a total cash dividend of USD 0.70 per share for Q2 2024, comprising an ordinary and an extraordinary dividend of USD 0.35 each. Based on the average USD to NOK exchange rate of 11.0741, the …
Read the full press release →PRESS RELEASE -- 16, November 2024
(IN BRIEF) Four major energy companies—bp, Equinor, Shell, and TotalEnergies—have committed $500 million to address global energy access challenges, particularly in underserved regions like Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. This collaborative effort aims to support UN Sustainable Development …
Read the full press release →PRESS RELEASE -- 7, November 2024
(IN BRIEF) Equinor has acquired an additional 11.8% stake in the Halten East Unit from Sval Energi, increasing its ownership to 69.5%. Halten East, an offshore project in the Norwegian Sea, holds around 100 million barrels of oil equivalent, mostly …
Read the full press release →PRESS RELEASE -- 17, October 2024
(IN BRIEF) Wood has launched a Joint Industry Partnership (JIP) to accelerate Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage (CCUS) projects by developing the first industry guidelines that address the impact of CO2 impurities throughout the CCUS value chain. These guidelines aim …
Read the full press release →PRESS RELEASE -- 7, October 2024
(IN BRIEF) Equinor provided updates on 13 key development projects in Norway, which together represent a total investment of 198 billion kroner. The projects, aimed at ensuring a secure energy supply to Europe, include the Johan Castberg and Oseberg gas …
Read the full press release →PRESS RELEASE -- 27, September 2024
(IN BRIEF) The Northern Lights CCS facility in Norway is now operational, becoming the world’s first cross-border CO2 transport and storage project. A joint venture between Equinor, Shell, and TotalEnergies, it is part of Norway’s Longship initiative and aims to …
Read the full press release →PRESS RELEASE -- 18, September 2024
(IN BRIEF) Ørsted has entered into an agreement with Equinor to supply 330,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide removal (CDR) credits over ten years, as part of Ørsted’s Kalundborg CO2 Hub project. This project, starting in 2026, will capture 430,000 tonnes …
Read the full press release →PRESS RELEASE -- 11, September 2024
(IN BRIEF) Equinor has partially electrified its Troll B and C platforms, cutting annual CO2 emissions by 250,000 tonnes as part of the Troll West Electrification (TWEL) project. This move is in line with the company’s goal to halve emissions …
Read the full press release →PRESS RELEASE -- 9, August 2024
(IN BRIEF) Gasum has partnered with Equinor to supply liquefied biomethane (bio-LNG) to Equinor’s platform supply vessel, Island Crusader, in the Port of Dusavik, Stavanger. The initiative, which began in mid-July, involves regular deliveries of bio-LNG, a renewable fuel with …
Read the full press release →PRESS RELEASE -- 22, July 2024
(IN BRIEF) Valaris has secured a major drilling contract from Equinor, Repsol Sinopec Brasil, and Petrobras for the Raia project in Brazil. The project, located in the pre-salt region of the Campos basin, is expected to begin drilling operations in …
Read the full press release →PRESS RELEASE -- 8, July 2024
(IN BRIEF) Equinor, along with partners Petoro, Vår Energi, and TotalEnergies EP Norge, has commenced production from the first well at the Lavrans field in the Kristin South area, marking the first phase of the Kristin South project. Approved in …
Read the full press release →PRESS RELEASE -- 18, June 2024
(IN BRIEF) Equinor has commenced test production at its third solar plant in Poland, Lipno, marking a significant milestone in expanding its onshore renewables portfolio in the region to approximately 200 MW. This development underscores Equinor’s commitment to strengthening its …
Read the full press release →PRESS RELEASE -- 5, June 2024
(IN BRIEF) Equinor has announced the sale of 19.5% interests in production licenses PL 048E, home to the Eirin field, and PL 1201 to PGNiG Upstream Norway AS (PGNiG), effectively balancing ownership with the Gina Krog field. The approval of …
Read the full press release →PRESS RELEASE -- 5, June 2024
(IN BRIEF) Equinor ASA welcomed Tone Hegland Bachke and Fernanda Lopes Larsen as new members of its board of directors during a recent corporate assembly meeting on June 4, 2024. The assembly also re-elected Jon Erik Reinhardsen as chair and …
Read the full press release →PRESS RELEASE -- 28, May 2024
(IN BRIEF) Gasum and Equinor have entered into a long-term contract for Gasum to supply LNG to Equinor’s dual-fuel chartered fleet of vessels, building on their successful previous collaboration. Gasum’s bunker vessels Coralius, Kairos, and Coral Energy will facilitate bunkering …
Read the full press release →PRESS RELEASE -- 24, May 2024
(IN BRIEF) Equinor and Troll partners have committed to investing over NOK 12 billion to enhance the gas infrastructure in the Troll West gas province, aiming to accelerate production from the reservoir and sustain high gas export levels leading up …
Read the full press release →PRESS RELEASE -- 24, May 2024
(IN BRIEF) Equinor ASA announced an ordinary cash dividend of USD 0.35 per share and an extraordinary cash dividend of USD 0.35 per share for the fourth quarter of 2023. The NOK cash dividend per share is calculated based on …
Read the full press release →PRESS RELEASE -- 14, May 2024
(IN BRIEF) Equinor and Petoro have finalized a value-neutral asset swap agreement in the Haltenbanken area, aimed at optimizing ownership in key production hubs. Equinor will increase its stake in the Heidrun field and Noatun discovery while reducing ownership in …
Read the full press release →PRESS RELEASE -- 26, April 2024
(IN BRIEF) Skanska has finalized a $612 million contract with SBMT Asset, LLC for the upgrade of the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal in New York, USA. The project aims to transform the terminal into one of the largest offshore wind …
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