Equinor Q1 results beat forecasts thanks to production growth
Equinor (OSLO: EQNR) has beaten forecasts to deliver higher than expected first-quarter results, boosted in part by higher production thanks to its stake in the UK’s Buzzard field.
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Aker BP brings Hanz subsea tieback onstream
Norwegian oil and gas firm Aker BP (OSE:AKRBP) has announced the start up of production from the Hanz development in the North Sea.
Vårgrønn names former Equinor renewables boss as new CEO
Vargronn will appoint former Equinor renewables boss and Aker Solutions executive vice president Stephen Bull as CEO.
Is ‘just transition’ an empty slogan? Climate lawyer says north-east shortchanged by government
Tessa Khan’s group, Uplift, is challenging the Rosebank field off Shetland and argues politicians are not preparing for the future.
World’s oil and gas firms linked to 40% of CO2 emissions since 2016
A new report has revealed the world's oil and gas firms have contributed to more than 40% of global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions since the Paris climate agreements.
Equinor CEO Anders Opedal earns $1.9m in 2023
Equinor President and Chief Executive Officer Anders Opedal earned just over $1.9m in 2023.
Equinor ‘already’ facing equipment challenges at Mariner after five years
North Sea operator Equinor is facing equipment challenges at its Mariner field less than five years after the start of production.
Equinor and SSE plan for dual gas and hydrogen plant in UK
SSE Plc and Equinor ASA are consulting on plans for a major hydrogen plant in the north of England that could be operational by 2030.
Equinor extends drilling contracts, maintaining 2,000 jobs
Norwegian oil giant Equinor has extended drilling contracts with three firms, including Aberdeen’s KCA Deutag, in a move it claims will maintain 2,000 jobs.
Industry reacts to UK government’s gas plant plans and electricity market reforms
UK Energy Secretary Claire Coutinho has set out plans to build new gas power stations to avoid what she described as the "genuine prospect of blackouts".
Norway investigators confirm S-92 helicopter had uncontrolled landing, floats not deployed
Investigators are working to determine why emergency floating batons did not deploy on a helicopter which ditched off the coast of Norway last week.
‘We will carry this loss with us always’: Bristow reflects on Norway heli tragedy
Bristow bosses expressed their ‘heartfelt condolences’ in the wake of a fatal accident involving a Norwegian search and rescue helicopter last week.
Equinor employee last to be retrieved from sea in Norway helicopter crash
Investigators release further details of Norway helicopter crash search and rescue operation as 'black box' flight recorder recovered from wreckage.
Tributes paid as Norway helicopter accident victim named
Equinor has named the nurse who died as a result of a helicopter accident off the coast of Norway as 61-year-old Reidun Hestetun from Bergen.
‘No indications’ of wider helicopter safety impact after fatal Norway crash
Operators Equinor and AkerBP have resumed flights on the Norwegian Continental Shelf after the tragedy on Wednesday evening.
Equinor, Orsted claim victory in New York wind auction
New York state has provisionally awarded contracts to 1.7GW of new wind capacity developed Orsted and Equinor as part of its fourth auction.
UPDATE: Woman in 60s killed in Norway helicopter crash
One person has died and another is critically injured following a helicopter crash in Norway.
Norway’s gas exports may hit a record this year, Equinor says
Natural gas supplies from Norway may potentially reach a fresh record this year as the country works to reduce its maintenance schedule across its facilities.
Equinor gets planning approval for H2H Saltend hydrogen project
H2H Saltend project aims to "kick-start" decarbonisation initiatives in the surrounding Humber region.
Analysis: Labour windfall tax plans will slash value of North Sea portfolios
Apache, CNOOC and Equinor will see hundreds of millions of dollars slashed.
Equinor targets US, UK and Brazil for cash flow growth
“But most of the cash flow increase is coming from improvements in the quality of the portfolio. We're shifting from mature legacy assets to next generation assets.”
Unite hails recognition deal on Equinor’s Mariner platforms
Unite has welcomed a new agreement with Equinor that sees recognition for dozens of its members working at the Mariner field.
Equinor expects offshore wind costs to improve
The Equinor CEO said he had regular discussions with turbine makers on improving costs. “I’m sure that in time offshore wind will be back with lowering the levelised cost of energy.”
Equinor fourth quarter profits beat estimates, share dividend cut
Equinor (OSE:EQNR) reported fourth quarter adjusted earnings of $8.68 billion, a fall from the highs of $17 billion a year earlier but still slightly higher than analyst estimates.
Equinor’s Bay du Nord project passes 1bn barrels of reserves
An Equinor representative confirmed to Energy Voice the company was “now in the market again with concept and feasibility studies related to the Bay du Nord development project”.