Equinor third quarter 2025 results

Financial Performance - Equinor reported an adjusted operating income of USD 6.21 billion and an adjusted net income of USD 0.93 billion for Q3 2025, leading to adjusted earnings per share of USD 0.37 [1][9] - The net operating income was USD 5.27 billion, down from USD 6.91 billion in the same quarter last year, impacted by net impairments of USD 754 million [10] - Cash flows from operating activities before taxes were USD 9.10 billion, with cash flow from operations after taxes paid at USD 5.33 billion [13] Production and Operational Highlights - Total equity production reached 2,130 mboe per day, a 7% increase from 1,984 mboe per day in Q3 2024 [3] - Strong operational performance on the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS) with a 9% production growth, particularly from the Johan Sverdrup and Johan Castberg fields [4][7] - The US segment saw a 29% increase in oil and gas production due to acquisitions and increased offshore production [5] Strategic Developments - Production commenced from the Bacalhau field in Brazil, the largest international offshore field developed by Equinor, expected to significantly contribute to earnings [2][16] - Successful exploration led to seven commercial discoveries on the NCS, enhancing Equinor's role as a reliable energy supplier to Europe [15] - The company decided to stop two early-phase electrification projects due to high abatement costs, while further developing the Grane-Balder energy project [18] Capital Distribution - A cash dividend of USD 0.37 per share was declared for Q3 2025, consistent with previous announcements [19] - The fourth tranche of the share buy-back program for 2025 will be up to USD 1.266 billion, completing a total capital distribution of around USD 9 billion for the year [20][21] Renewable Energy Contributions - Total power generation was 1.37 TWh, with the renewable portfolio contributing 0.91 TWh, a 34% increase year-over-year [8] - The company completed 18 offshore exploration wells on the NCS, resulting in seven commercial discoveries [8]