European firms exposed as Trump targets US offshore wind
U.S. President Donald Trump in his first day of office on Monday suspended new federal offshore wind leasing pending an environmental and economic review, saying wind mills are ugly, expensive and harm wildlife.Former President Joe Biden supported the offshore wind industry, setting a target for 30 gigawatts (GW) of projects by 2030, up from 42 megawatts at the end of 2023…
Sources say that Kretinsky EPH is among the suitors who have approached Uniper about its EPH.
Three people with knowledge of the matter claim that Berlin has approached Daniel Kretinsky, a Czech billionaire, about buying German state-owned utility Uniper. Sources said that other funds approached included the New York-based fund Brookfield and Equinor, a Norwegian company. One source, who declined to identify themselves because the talks were confidential…
Norway's gas production will be slightly lower than the record set in 2025.
The Norwegian Offshore Directorate said that the Norwegian natural gas production is expected to decline slightly this year. It rose 6.9% to a new record of 124 billion cubic meters (bcm). Norway is now Europe's biggest natural gas supplier following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, 2022. It provides about 30% of all gas imported to the European Union.
Equinor extends Norway LNG Outage by 10 Days
Equinor announced in a Wednesday regulatory filing that it has extended the outage of its Hammerfest LNG facility in Arctic Northern Norway by 10 more days, to January 19, as they continue to repair a faulty compressor. The Hammerfest plant (also known as Melkoeya LNG) has the ability to deliver approximately 6.5 billion cubic meters of gas each year.
Norway's Troll field produced record volumes in 2024
Equinor, a Norwegian company, announced on Monday that the Troll field in the North Sea produced a record amount of natural gas in 2020. This is an increase of nearly 10% over the previous high in 2022. Equinor released a statement that stated the Troll field would deliver 42.5 billion standard cube metres (bcm), up from 38.8 in 2022. Equinor reports…
Equinor's Hammerfest liquefied natural gas plant closed for a week due to compressor failure
Equinor announced on Thursday that its Hammerfest LNG facility in Arctic Northern Norway suffered an unexpected outage because of a compressor failure. The company said the plant's output was halted for a week. The Hammerfest plant (also known as Melkoeya LNG) has the ability to deliver approximately 6.5 billion cubic meters of gas each year. This…
Year Ender: Big Oil retreats from renewables as climate agenda falters
In 2024, major European energy companies increased their focus on oil and natural gas to maximize profits in the short-term. They also slowed down and sometimes reversed climate commitments. This is a trend that will likely continue in 2025. Oil majors have retreated after governments worldwide slowed down the rollout and set back targets for clean energy as energy prices soared in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Nigeria approves Shell’s $2.4 billion asset sales to Renaissance
Shell received approval from Nigeria’s oil minister to sell $2.4 billion worth of onshore and shallow water assets to Renaissance Group. Renaissance Group said this in a Wednesday statement. Shell has been operating in Nigerian oil and gas for nearly a hundred years. The Shell approval is part of an overall retreat of western energy companies, such as Exxon Mobil and Eni of Italy, and Equinor of Norway.
Equinor, BP and TotalEnergies invest in Britain's carbon-capture projects
They announced on Tuesday that Equinor, BP, and TotalEnergies have made the final investment decisions for two of Britain's first projects to capture and store carbon in the north. The Northern Endurance Partnership Project, which is a joint venture between the three companies, will store carbon dioxide permanently for an initial amount of 4 million tonnes per year. Equinor holds 45% of NEP. BP has 45%, and TotalEnergies 10%.
Equinor delays start of Arctic Castberg Oilfield until early 2025
Equinor, a Norwegian oil company, announced on Tuesday that it had postponed the start-up of its Arctic Johan Castberg field to January or Febraury 2024 from the end due to bad weather conditions in Barents Sea. Oilfields in the Norwegian Barents Sea sector are expected to continue producing for 30 years. They will also serve as hubs to connect nearby discoveries.
Equinor sells assets worth up to $2 billion in Nigeria and Azerbaijan
Equinor announced on Monday that it had completed the sale of its assets located in Nigeria and Azerbaijan, for up to a $2 billion total. This marked the end of the Norwegian oil company's presence in the two countries, which lasted more than 30 years. The group stated that the divestments announced in 2023, and completed recently, would boost cash flow for the fourth quarter.
Equinor and Shell form UK Oil and Gas Joint Venture
The Norwegian group announced on Thursday that Equinor, a Norwegian oil company, and Shell would combine their British offshore assets in order to form a new entity owned by each party at 50%. The joint venture is expected to be the largest independent producer in the British North Sea by 2025, Equinor stated in a press release. Equinor announced…
Ørsted to Shed Part of its UK Wind Farm Stake - Bloomberg News
Bloomberg News reported Monday that Denmark's Ørsted had begun selling a stake in the largest wind farm planned for the United Kingdom coast. The report was based on people familiar with this matter. Reports added that the Danish utility is looking to sell around 50% of the Hornsea 3 Project, but did not specify the price at which it would like to do so.Ørsted's spokesperson confirmed that in February…
Poland to Boost Offshore Wind, Energy Security
Poland is planning to assign new areas for offshore wind farms in the Baltic Sea and is drafting additional measures to boost the security of its critical energy infrastructure, government officials said on Wednesday."Maritime offices will submit analyses any moment, which will give grounds to make a decision on designating new areas for offshore wind farms…
Oil Steadies as Sverdrup Restart eases Geopolitical Jitters
Oil prices traded steady on Tuesday as Norway's Johan Sverdrup oilfield restarted production and there were reports of Iran offering to cap its uranium stockpile, factors that offset investor concerns about escalation of the Russia-Ukraine war.Brent crude futures LCOc1 fell 0.1%, or 7 cents, to $73.23 per barrel by 1:30 p.m. EST (1830 GMT). U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures CLc1 gained 0.1%…
Euro Oil Giants Rethink Renewable Balance
Almost five years ago, BP embarked on an ambitious attempt to transform itself from an oil company into a business focused on low-carbon power. The British company is now trying to return to its roots as a big oil and gas player with a growth story to match rivals, revive its share price and allay investor concerns over future profits.Rivals Shell and…
TotalEnergies and BP, Equinor, and Shell each commit $500 mln for energy access
TotalEnergies BP Shell Equinor, oil and gas giants BP and Equinor, pledged to invest $500m on Friday in order to increase the availability of affordable energy, primarily for sub-Saharan Africa and south and southeast Asia. The announcement was made at the United Nations COP29 Climate Summit in Azerbaijan where discussions have focused on raising $1 Trillion in climate finance to assist developing countries from richer nations.
Shell and Equinor face off against UK North Sea oil, gas projects
Shell and Equinor urged on Tuesday an Scottish court to support Britain's approval of the development two vast North Sea gas and oil fields as environmental activists attempted to block these projects. Shell is fighting Greenpeace's legal challenge at the Court of Session of Edinburgh regarding Britain's approval of the Jackdaw Gas Field in 2022.
Financial Times - Nov. 12
These are the most popular stories from the Financial Times. These stories have not been verified and we cannot vouch for the accuracy of these reports. Companies will admit that the UK made a legal mistake in issuing oil and gas licenses. Shell, Ithaca, and Equinor, a Norwegian oil company, are all set to admit that the UK government committed a mistake by granting them licenses for two new major offshore developments.
Equinor expects a decrease in storages and a rise in gas prices next year.
The CEO of Norwegian oil-and-gas producer Equinor stated on Thursday that European gas prices continue to be under pressure because of the rising demand for gas in Asia, and due to concerns about future supplies of Russian gas and LNG. The weather and temperature will determine the demand for European products. "A normal or cold winter would put upward pressure on the prices…
