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Johan Sverdrup is on stream. But does the world really need another oil field?

Our giant new oil field Johan Sverdrup opened on October 5th and is already supplying its first oil to Mongstad. It’s a technological triumph, the third largest field on the Norwegian continental shelf—and a milestone for the industry. But does the world really need more oil?

Press release, October 21 — first oil
Press release, October 5 — on stream
About the Johan Sverdrup field

We will present our Q3 results on Thursday, October 24. 

Latest news

  • First oil from Johan Sverdrup to Mongstad
    October 21, 2019

    First oil from Johan Sverdrup to Mongstad

    Oil from the giant Johan Sverdrup field in the North Sea has arrived at the Mongstad plant north of Bergen. The event is celebrated at the plant today.

    October 21, 2019
  • Investing in Hywind Tampen development
    October 11, 2019

    Investing in Hywind Tampen development

    Equinor and the Snorre and Gullfaks partners have made a final investment decision for the Hywind Tampen offshore wind farm development. Today, two updated plans for development and operation will be submitted to Norwegian authorities.

    October 11, 2019
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Some are calling for a halt to oil production. So why is Johan Sverdrup so important?

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“Although people are criticising our industry, it’s still very important for Norway and the rest of the world,“ says geologist Thea Broch. “It’s important that the oil that is produced, is produced as cleanly as possible.“ And that’s why Johan Sverdrup matters.

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A game-changer for Equinor’s offshore wind business

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The world needs more offshore wind to meet global climate goals. Now we’re constructing the world’s largest offshore wind farm, Dogger Bank, which will produce renewable energy equivalent to powering 4.5 million British homes.

Dogger Bank press release
Vacant positions in renewables
Dogger Bank website

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Equinor has been ranked the most attractive employer by technology students for the 23rd year in a row—also achieving high rankings with economics and IT students.

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