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2026
DNV acquires Equinor's WellSpot digital solution
DNV has agreed to acquire WellSpot, a digital wellhead fatigue management solution developed and operated by Equinor over the past 15 years. The software, renamed Wellhead Fatigue Manager, will be commercialized and operated by DNV, with Equinor and AkerBP as first users.
2026
Equinor warns it may stop investing in the UK if Rosebank and Jackdaw fields are not approved
Equinor warned that it may shun further investments in the UK if the Rosebank and Jackdaw oil and gas fields are not granted final approval, with chief executive Anders Opedal saying the company would 'have to take a hard view' about future UK investment if a decision was made to reject new drilling. The warning came as the UK government is set to decide on final approval for the fields, whose earlier consents were delayed by a Scottish court ruling after environmental groups argued consent was given without fully considering the climate impact.
2026
DNV acquires Equinor's WellSpot subsea wellhead monitoring technology
DNV has agreed to acquire Equinor's WellSpot digital technology and will commercialize the platform as Wellhead Fatigue Manager, expanding its capabilities for monitoring and managing fatigue across the lifecycle of subsea wells. Equinor and Aker BP will be the first users of the DNV-operated platform. Financial terms were not disclosed.
2021
Equinor to acquire a stake in Noriker Power
Equinor agreed to buy shares in Noriker Power currently held by Gresham House and Gresham House Energy Storage Fund, which together own 15% of Noriker. The article says the purchase would take place as part of the agreement.
2021
Equinor and Noriker agree strategic cooperation
Equinor and Noriker agreed on strategic cooperation that would give Equinor the opportunity to participate directly in projects being developed by Noriker.
2021
PDVSA subsidiary assumes full ownership of Petrocedeño
Corporación Venezolana de Petróleo, a subsidiary of PDVSA, assumed 100% participation in Petrocedeño after purchasing shares from TotalEnergies and Equinor. The article does not provide the date the transaction was completed.
2021
Equinor agrees to sell its Danish refining business
Equinor announced that it had entered into an agreement with the Klesch Group to sell its refining business in Denmark, including Equinor Refining Denmark A/S and associated assets. Completion is subject to approval by Danish authorities.
2020
Equinor announces Ulrica Fearn's appointment as CFO
Equinor announced that Ulrica Fearn would become chief financial officer and executive vice president effective 16 June 2021, succeeding acting CFO Svein Skeie, who would take another senior vice president role on the same date.
2020
Panasonic, Equinor and Hydro partner to explore a European battery business
Panasonic signed a partnership with Equinor and Hydro to assess the European lithium-ion battery market and the business case for a green battery business in Norway, including potential use in electric cars.
2020
Equinor appoints Anders Opedal as CEO
Equinor appointed Anders Opedal as its new chief executive, replacing Eldar Saetre; the appointment is effective November 2, 2020.
2020
Equinor selects TCS as strategic partner
Equinor selected Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) as a strategic partner to accelerate its digitalization journey and support its vision of becoming a digital energy company.
2020
Equinor, JERA and J-Power team up for Japan offshore wind auction
Equinor, JERA and J-Power teamed up to participate jointly in Japan’s upcoming offshore wind auction and said they would evaluate and work toward submitting a joint bid.
2020
Equinor agrees to sell interests in Empire Wind and Beacon Wind
Equinor entered into an agreement with BP to sell 50% non-operated interests in the Empire Wind and Beacon Wind assets on the US east coast for total consideration before adjustments of USD 1.1 billion.
2020
Equinor, J-Power and JERA form Japan offshore wind consortium
Electric Power Development (J-Power), JERA and Equinor formed a consortium to evaluate offshore wind projects off Akita Prefecture and work toward submitting a joint bid in Japan’s first offshore wind auction. The article describes this as Equinor’s first offshore wind opportunity in Japan.
2020
Equinor announces planned workforce reductions in three countries
Equinor said it planned to reduce its employee count by about 20% and contractor count by about 50% in the United States, Canada and Britain, citing the need to keep its business profitable in a lower-price scenario.
2020
DNV GL launches floating solar industry initiative
DNV GL launched an industry-based collaborative initiative with a consortium of companies to develop a recommended practice for floating solar projects.
2019
Equinor completes acquisition of a 50% interest in Bałtyk I
Equinor completed the acquisition from Polenergia of a 50% interest in the Bałtyk I offshore wind development project in Poland.
2019
ESB and Equinor partner to explore Irish offshore wind projects
ESB announced a partnership with Equinor to identify suitable sites for offshore windfarms in Irish waters and mature potential future wind projects.