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Equinor in brief

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Equinor is an international energy company committed to long-term value creation in a low-carbon future.

Our purpose: Energy for people. Progress for society. Searching for better.

Equinor’s portfolio of projects encompasses oil and gas, renewables and low-carbon solutions, with an ambition of becoming a net-zero energy company by 2050. Headquartered in Stavanger (Norway), Equinor is the leading operator on the Norwegian continental shelf. We have offices in over 20 countries worldwide.

  • Energising the lives of 170 million people every day

  • Among the world’s largest offshore operators

  • 25,000 employees

Quick facts

  • 25,000 employees (2024)
  • Norwegian state ownership: 67%
  • Total revenues: 103.8 USD billion (2024)
  • Equity oil and gas production: 2,067 million boe/day (2024)
  • Power generation: 4.92 TWh (2024)
  • Head office: Stavanger, Norway. Tel. +4751990000.

Who we are

  • President and CEO: Anders Opedal, since November 2020
  • Purpose: Energy for people. Progress for society. Searching for better.
  • Values: Open, courageous, collaborative and caring
  • Our strategic pillars – embedded in everything we do
    • Always safe
    • High value
    • Low carbon
  • How we will get there – our strategic focus areas
    • Optimised oil and gas portfolio
    • High-value growth in renewables
    • New market opportunities in low-carbon solutions

With 25,000 employees and offices in over 20 countries, our ambition is to be a leading company in the energy transition. As a company we have been shaped by 50 years of solving challenges in the North Sea. We believe that most things are possible until proven otherwise. This energy has helped us become the largest supplier of energy to Europe, and a pioneer in renewables and low carbon solutions.

Equinor is committed to the UN sustainability goals. We will contribute to making energy sustainable and available to all. We support the Paris agreement and aim to become a net zero company by 2050. The world’s energy transition is the most important task of our time. We may not have all the answers, but with knowledge and cooperation we will contribute to finding them.