Equinor US news
Equinor swaps onshore assets in the US
Equinor and EQT Corporation have agreed to swap Equinor’s operated position in the Marcellus and Utica shale formations in Ohio for a stake in EQT’s non-operated interest in the Northern Marcellus formation.
Equinor announces first battery storage projects in the United States
Two inaugural projects in Texas announced following the company’s acquisition of East Point Energy strengthening Equinor’s broad energy portfolio in the US.
Empire Wind 1 awarded offtake contract in New York’s fourth offshore wind solicitation round
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) today announced Equinor’s Empire Wind 1 project one of the conditional winners in its fourth offshore wind solicitation round.
Equinor to take full ownership in Empire Wind through a swap transaction with bp in the US
Equinor (OSE: EQNR, NYSE: EQNR) has entered into a swap transaction with bp, under which Equinor will take full ownership of the Empire Wind lease and projects and bp will take full ownership of the Beacon Wind lease and projects.
Empire Wind 2 offshore wind project announces reset, seeks new offtake opportunities
Equinor and bp today announced an agreement with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to terminate the Offshore Wind Renewable Energy Certificate (OREC) Agreement for the Empire Wind 2 project, an offshore wind project in the US with potential generative capacity of 1,260 MW.
Final Investment Decision for Sparta in the US Gulf of Mexico
Equinor and its operating co-owner, Shell Offshore Inc., a subsidiary of Shell plc, have reached the final investment decision for the Sparta deepwater development, located in the US Gulf of Mexico (GOM). Equinor holds a 49 percent interest in the field.
Equinor acquires stake in Bayou Bend CCS Project
Equinor has acquired a 25 percent interest in Bayou Bend CCS LLC, positioned to be one of the largest US carbon capture and storage projects located along the Gulf Coast in Southeast Texas.
Equinor signs long-term LNG purchase agreement with Cheniere
Today, 21 June 2023, Equinor and Cheniere have announced a new 15-year purchase agreement of around 1,75 million tonnes of LNG per year, with half of the volume starting from 2027. This agreement brings the total volumes that Equinor has contracted with Cheniere up to around 3.5 million tonnes per year.
Beacon Wind to repower community with renewable energy facility
$1.75 million investment directly into community for new technology and media center.
Vito on stream
On 16 February, production started on the Vito platform in the US Gulf of Mexico (GoM).
Equinor and bp Bid for Third New York Offshore Wind Solicitation
Significant New Investments and Innovative Opportunities Envisioned for State
Offshore Wind Innovation Hub Announces Opening in Brooklyn
Brooklyn-based Hub seeking start-up applicants to unleash the potential of offshore wind in New York.
Equinor wins commercial-scale lease in California - deepens leading floating offshore wind position
San Francisco, California – As provisional winner of a lease area on the Outer Continental Shelf off California, Equinor continues to lead the way in growing the US’ offshore wind industry.
$5 Million Offshore Wind Ecosystem Fund Announced
Equinor and partner bp, New York City Economic Development Corporation, and key community members kick off fund to promote workforce growth and inclusivity in New York’s offshore wind industry.
Equinor Appoints New President of US Offshore Wind
Molly Morris to lead Equinor Wind US.
Equinor US gas certified responsibly produced by Equitable Origin
HOUSTON, September 29, 2022 – Equinor has achieved EO100™ Certification from Equitable Origin for the entirety of its operated onshore natural gas production in the Appalachian Basin of Ohio.