Major Gas Supplier Norway Closely Monitoring Baltic Sea Pipe Burst Probe
meet regularly with the Norwegian security authorities to ensure a common understanding of risk and the situation, and we assess the risk picture and measures on an ongoing basis," an Equinor spokesperson said this week.Explainer - How Does Norway Export Its Natural Gas?In January, Equinor CEO Anders Opedal was invited to NATO headquarters in Brussels to discuss ways to better protect offshore energy installations, the first time an Equinor chief was invited to do so. And in February, NATO established a taskforce dedicated to the protection of undersea infrastructure to improve cooperation
Equinor's Incoming CEO Wants to Be Best in Offshore Oil, Gas
Anders Opedal, who on Monday was named Equinor's new chief executive, said he wanted the Norwegian oil company to be both best in offshore oil and gas and at the same time have higher climate targets and develop new low-carbon solutions."I want Equinor to be best in offshore oil and gas," Opedal told a news conference at the company's headquarters, adding that he also wanted the company to create a platform for growth for low-carbon solutions."I want to go further ... with climate targets," he added.(Reporting by Gwladys Fouche, editing by Terje Solsvik)
Equinor Sanctions Sleipner Field Electrification
new power cable from Sleipner to the Gina Krog platform, which will be tied into the area solution for power from shore on the Utsira High. During periods when the power need is greater than the capacity in the area solution, Sleipner will use gas turbines, like they do today, to cover the power need.Anders Opedal, Equinor’s Executive Vice President for Technology, Projects and Drilling: “Today, we are pleased to submit development plans for Sleipner electrification that will provide both ripple effects and major new emission cuts on the Norwegian continental shelf. This investment will contribute
Equinor's $466M Floating Wind Farm Plan Approved
said in a separate statement."As the whole industry is currently experiencing much uncertainty, it is vital that we progress projects that spur technology development in the renewables segment and create spin-off effects for the Norwegian supplier industry," Equinor Executive Vice President Anders Opedal said.The company has decided to cut its 2020 capital spending to $8.5 billion from an original plan of $10-11 billion after oil prices fell sharply because the COVID-19 pandemic led to a huge drop in demand and the OPEC+ group of producers failed in March to agree on new supply cuts.The 88-megawatt
Equinor Awards Hywind Tampen Contracts
of five major contracts is a key milestone in realizing the Hywind Tampen pioneer project. Won in international competition, the contracts prove that the oil and gas industry is also competitive for renewables projects. The awarded contracts will generate considerable spin-offs in Norway,” said Anders Opedal, Equinor’s executive vice president for Technology, projects & drilling.The substructures will be designed and constructed by Kværner, allowing the company to utilize its expertise in concrete structures on the Norwegian continental shelf for this contract.The substructures will
Equinor to Deploy Subsea Resident Vehicles
gas industry. It is the first contract signed for the use of advanced wireless drone services. We are pleased to secure a contract that will bring subsea technology a big step forward. Equinor aims to help shape the development of this type of technology, which this contract underscores,” said Anders Opedal, executive vice president, Technology, Projects & Drilling.Under the 10-year contract, which includes five two-year options for additional extension, Saipem will provide ROV and UID services to support drilling activities, as well as the entire plan of inspections and interventions on the
Johan Sverdrup Phase 2 Plan Approved
in Norway’s parliament at the end of April, and today the partnership received the formal approval by the Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy (MPE).“This is a big day for Equinor and the other Johan Sverdrup partners comprising Lundin Norway, Petoro, Aker BP and Total,” said Anders Opedal, executive vice president for Technology, Projects and Drilling in Equinor. “This truly marks the beginning of the second development phase.”Trond Bokn, senior vice president for the Johan Sverdrup development in Equinor, received the formal approval of the plan for development and
Statoil Bags Four Blocks Offshore Brazil
from core areas such as Brazil,” says Dodson. “These are world-class assets in a country where Statoil has been present since 2001, with an experienced local organisation and deep understanding of local regulation”, says Statoil’s country manager in Brazil, Anders Opedal. “I am happy to reinforce our partnership with solid and experienced companies such as Petrobras and ExxonMobil, which are also our partners in other concessions in Brazil, and to form a new partnership with BP”, adds Opedal. The blocks are situated in the southern
Statoil Invites Suppliers to Closer Cooperation
situation in the oil and gas industry makes it necessary to adopt new measures. “We want to improve together with our suppliers” “If we are to continue succeeding as a company, we need to succeed together with our suppliers,” said head of procurement Anders Opedal. He added weight to the important role played by Statoil’s suppliers, in that they contribute from 40% to 95% of the company’s expertise and resources. Opedal presented specific areas in which he would like to see closer cooperation with suppliers in future. &ldquo
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