Equinor US news
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.
Tallgrass and Equinor to jointly pursue opportunities for hydrogen and ammonia production, infrastructure development in North America
Houston, TX (September 27, 2022) – Tallgrass and Equinor have announced a collaborative effort to pursue opportunities for development of large-scale, low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia projects in North America. The partners will assess the production and market potential for hydrogen and ammonia, and associated distribution infrastructure to help facilitate broad decarbonization.
Empire Wind and WCS announce extension of acoustic marine monitoring project in New York Bight
Project Is designed to generate data on large whales and protect marine mammals.
Profits up, carbon down in high graded U.S. portfolio
Equinor’s optimised upstream portfolio in the US is now delivering some of the highest-value production in the company with some of the lowest carbon intensities.
U. S. Steel, Equinor and Shell to Explore Regional Clean Energy Opportunities
Clean energy hub in Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia would generate new jobs, stimulate economic growth, and reduce carbon emissions.
Equinor Ventures joins Greentown Labs as newest Terawatt Partner
Greentown Labs, the largest climatetech startup incubator in North America, announced today that Equinor Ventures has joined as its newest Terawatt Partner—the highest level of partnership with the incubator and its community of climatetech startups.
Equinor acquires energy storage developer in the US
Equinor has signed an agreement to buy a 100% stake in the US based battery storage developer East Point Energy LLC. The acquisition supports Equinor’s ambition to be a leading company in the energy transition and provides a platform for broadening our energy offerings in the US.