Investors seemed skeptical of a buy-in to a fellow Scandinavian energy company. Oil and gas companies might be riding a long-tail boom these days, but you wouldn't know that from the latest action in Equinor (EQNR -3.02%). The Scandanavian energy company didn't do well on Monday, sinking by 3% in price on news of a fresh acquisition. The S&P 500 index also landed in negative territory, but not as deeply, as it fell a comparatively benign 1%. Investing in the wind Equinor's major news item that day was the d ...

Core Insights - Equinor ASA has made significant progress on 19 development projects, with 13 projects detailed in the proposed National Budget for 2025 [1] - In 2023, Equinor's developments contributed 25 billion kroner to Norway's supplier industry, although project costs increased by 6.5 billion NOK, approximately 3% due to currency fluctuations [2] - The Johan Castberg Project is on track for a late 2024 startup, but costs have risen by 2.2 billion NOK over the past year, totaling a 25.7 billion NOK increase since the initial development plans [3] - The Oseberg Gas Phase 2 project has faced a cost increase of 1.2 billion NOK in the past year and 2.5 billion NOK since the PDO, with commissioning delayed to late 2027 due to complications [4] - The Snohvit Future project has seen costs rise by 1.9 billion NOK since the PDO, with safety redesigns contributing to the increase [5] - Equinor's commitment to these projects is vital for ensuring long-term oil and gas supply security to Europe, despite facing cost increases and complexities [6]

Core Insights - Equinor ASA has awarded Aker Solutions a significant contract valued between NOK 500 million and NOK 1.5 billion to enhance gas production capabilities at the Troll A platform as part of the Troll Phase 3 development [1][6] - The Troll field is crucial for Norway's gas production, accounting for 10% of Europe's gas supply, and the Troll Phase 3 project aims to extract gas from the gas cap above the Troll West oil column while continuing oil production [2][7] Contract Details - Aker Solutions will prepare the Troll A platform to process gas from eight new wells drilled at Troll West, with the processed gas routed to existing infrastructure for integration with the wider gas network [3][4] - The contract will be managed from Aker Solutions' Stavanger office in Norway, with support from teams in Bergen and Mumbai, and construction work will take place at the Egersund yard in Norway [5] Project Timeline and Impact - Work under the new contract is set to begin immediately and is expected to conclude by the end of 2027, strengthening Aker Solutions' position in the Troll field [6] - The Troll field remains a key asset for Equinor, which is also planning to partially electrify the Troll B and C platforms to reduce emissions, highlighting the field's role in supporting Europe's energy needs while aligning with sustainability goals [7] Stock Performance - Equinor shares have outperformed the industry over the past six months, with a decline of 2.8% compared to the industry's 5.7% decline [8]

Equinor ASA (EQNR) , a Norwegian state-owned energy company, has made significant progress in its $9 billion Raia offshore gas project in Brazil. Per a Bloomberg report, the company's CEO Anders Opedal confirmed, during an oil conference in Rio de Janeiro, that all major contracts have been secured to build a floating production vessel, drill wells and install seabed infrastructure. The project, which aims to meet 15% of Brazil's gas demand, is expected to begin production by 2028. Valaris to Lead Offshore ...

Core Insights - Equinor ASA has abandoned its plans to export blue hydrogen to Germany due to high costs and insufficient demand [1][2] - The initial partnership with RWE aimed to create a hydrogen supply network to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in German power plants [1][2] Cost and Demand Analysis - The projected cost of the entire supply chain for blue hydrogen production was estimated to reach "tens" of billions of euros, with the pipeline alone costing around €3 billion ($3.35 billion) [2] - Without firm long-term commitments from European buyers, Equinor could not justify the continuation of the project [2][3] Project Viability and Future Focus - RWE clarified that while it was not responsible for the hydrogen pipeline, it required support from both Norway and Germany for the project [3] - Equinor confirmed the discontinuation of the early-phase development of the hydrogen pipeline project [3] - The company is now shifting its focus to other early-phase hydrogen projects in Britain and the Netherlands, while RWE's hydrogen-ready gas power plants will proceed with hydrogen sourced within Europe [4] Strategic Developments - The German government is exploring options to convert Norwegian gas into blue hydrogen in the Netherlands, with captured CO2 sent back to Norway for storage [4]

Core Insights - Equinor ASA has successfully anchored its floating production, storage, and offloading vessel (FPSO) on the Johan Castberg field, with production expected to start by the end of 2024 [1][2] - The Johan Castberg field is one of the largest oil fields in the Barents Sea, with estimated recoverable volumes between 450-650 million barrels and a peak production capacity of 220,000 barrels per day [3][6] - The project is expected to create significant economic value for Norway, including job creation and long-term societal benefits [2][5] Project Development - The FPSO is currently being connected to subsea infrastructure, with 30 wells planned for development, of which 13 have already been drilled [2][3] - The field has a projected production life of approximately 30 years, with drilling operations continuing through 2026 [3][6] - Equinor holds a 50% operating stake in the Johan Castberg project, with partners Vår Energi and Petoro holding 30% and 20%, respectively [6] Economic Impact - More than 70% of total deliveries for the Johan Castberg project are sourced from Norwegian suppliers, with expectations that this will rise to 95% once operational [5] - North Norway is anticipated to account for around 40% of these deliveries, highlighting the project's regional economic significance [5] - The project is part of Equinor's broader development plans for Northern Norway, unlocking new areas for oil recovery in the Barents Sea [4]

A fresh move by an analyst following the stock didn't do it any favors. The market drained the energy from energy stock Equinor (EQNR -4.83%) on Tuesday. Rather than movement on company news, the Norwegian oil and gas major took a hit when an analyst tracking its stock cut his price target. By the end of the day's trading session, Equinor's share price had withered by almost 5%, comparing unfavorably with the relatively modest 2.2% decline of the S&P 500 index. Cutting while maintaining The person behind th ...

Equinor ASA (EQNR) , a Norwegian energy giant, announced the cancellation of its offshore wind projects in Spain and Portugal, following a previous similar decision to exit Vietnam. This strategic withdrawal came at the heels of the company facing mounting costs in the offshore wind sector due to inflation, high interest rates and supply chain delays. The company's head of renewables, Paal Eitrheim, shared these updates in an interview with Reuters on Wednesday. EQNR Navigates Rising Costs by Exiting Key Wi ...

Equinor ASA (EQNR) , a Norwegian energy firm, halted production at its Gullfaks C platform in the North Sea. The company stated that the shutdown was due to an incident with a well at the platform. Furthermore, as a security measure, some workers were evacuated from the platform. The Gullfaks C platform encountered a well-control incident, per a company spokesperson, who also mentioned that it was unclear when the Gullfaks C platform would return online.The incident has affected only the Gullfaks C platform ...

Equinor ASA (EQNR) , along with Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) ,has announced its exit from Suriname Block 59. ExxonMobil, as the leader of the consortium, has transferred its ownership in Block 59 to Hess Corporation in a non-financial transaction. Equinor's decision to depart from the South American nation aligns with the company's broader objective to focus on a few core production areas, such as Norway, the U.S. Gulf of Mexico and Brazil. The company also intends to boost its investments in renewables an ...