Equinor

(IN BRIEF) ORLEN Group continues its commitment to sustainability with the electrification of the Sleipner field in the North Sea, connecting it to clean energy generated onshore. This initiative will result in the prevention of 160,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Equinor faced a devastating blow in the first quarter with the loss of a colleague in a helicopter crash, underscoring the paramount importance of safety measures across its operations. While investigations continue into the accident involving Bristow, Equinor … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The Norwegian Directorate for Civil Protection has approved the construction of an ammonia bunkering facility at Fjord Base in Florø, Norway, marking a pivotal moment in the push for low-emission shipping fuels. Yara Clean Ammonia, Azane, and Fjord … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Equinor ASA’s nomination committee proposes Mikael Karlsson as a new member of the company’s board of directors, aiming to expand the board to 11 members following the departure of Michael Lewis. Karlsson, currently a partner and Vice Chairman … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Hydro Rein, Equinor, and Scatec have commenced operations at the Mendubim solar project in Brazil’s Rio Grande do Norte state, marking a significant step forward in the country’s renewable energy landscape. Developed through a partnership between the three … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Equinor celebrates the commencement of operations at the Mendubim solar plant in Brazil, adding 531 MW of solar power to its energy portfolio and marking a 30% increase in its equity power production in the country. The project, … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Equinor, following consultation with the Civil Aviation Authority, has made the decision to resume flights with Sikorsky S-92 helicopters to installations on the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS). This decision comes after a temporary suspension of all flights following … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Hydro, a global aluminium producer, has partnered with the Heavy Industry Low-carbon Transition Cooperative Research Centre (HILT CRC) to advance decarbonization efforts. Through this collaboration, Hydro aims to leverage research expertise and innovative technologies to reduce emissions in … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Equinor and Deepak Fertilisers have inked a significant 15-year agreement for the supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG), commencing deliveries in 2026. Drawing from Equinor’s expansive global LNG portfolio, which encompasses production from the Hammerfest LNG Plant in … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Equinor (OSE: EQNR, NYSE: EQNR) announces its proposed cash dividends for the fourth quarter of 2023. Shareholders can expect an ordinary cash dividend of USD 0.35 per share, along with an additional extraordinary cash dividend of USD 0.35 … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Equinor (OSE: EQNR, NYSE: EQNR) announced the commencement of the first tranche of its share buy-back programme for 2024, starting on February 8, 2024. As part of this tranche, shares worth up to USD 396 million will be … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Equinor, a leading energy provider, reported strong financial results for the fourth quarter of 2023, recording adjusted earnings of USD 8.68 billion and USD 1.88 billion after tax. The quarter saw significant operational achievements, including a 2.1% production … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Equinor ASA has initiated a share repurchase program for its employee incentive plans, scheduled from February 15, 2024, to January 15, 2025. Authorized at the annual general meeting in May 2023, the program allows for the acquisition of … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Equinor, a leading energy company, has reported positive safety trends in its 2023 safety results. The serious incident frequency per million hours worked (SIF) remained stable at 0.4 in the fourth quarter of 2023 compared to the end … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) bp and Equinor have entered into an agreement to restructure the ownership of their joint US offshore wind projects, resulting in bp acquiring Equinor’s 50% stake in the Beacon Wind 1 and 2 projects, while Equinor takes ownership … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Equinor has chosen Lufttransport RW AS to operate two new search and rescue (SAR) helicopters for the Troll and Oseberg areas, boosting helicopter capacity. Lufttransport is now the third helicopter operator eligible for Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS) assignments. … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Equinor has commenced operations at its Blandford Road battery storage facility in the UK, marking a significant milestone in its efforts to provide flexible power solutions and support the country’s transition to low-carbon energy. The 25 MW/50 MWh … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) PGNiG Upstream Norway AS (PUN), a subsidiary of the ORLEN Group, has secured ten new license areas for exploration on the Norwegian Continental Shelf through the Awards in Predefined Areas (APA) for 2023. PUN will act as the … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) DNV has initiated a joint industry project (JIP) alongside ten offshore wind and transmission developers to facilitate the integration of High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) transmission into the U.S. electric grid. HVDC is crucial for efficiently incorporating offshore … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Equinor and bp have jointly decided to terminate the Offshore Wind Renewable Energy Certificate (OREC) Agreement for the Empire Wind 2 project, an offshore wind endeavor in the US capable of generating 1,260 MW of power. The move … Read the full press release →