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Norway O&G Revenue Forecast Jumps 30% for '26

3 hours ago

Norway's government said it expects the state to earn 721.1 billion crowns ($78.71 billion) this year in revenue from oil and gas production, up from $60.7B initially forecast, as the Iran war pushes up energy prices.Norway produces around 4 million barrels of oil equivalent per day…

Equinor Receives Permission to Start Troll Production

May 11, 2026

Norway's petroleum safety regulator said on Monday it has given Equinor permission to start gas production from the latest development at the company's offshore Troll field, the North Sea's largest source of natural gas.The Troll Phase 3 stage…

Equinor Extends Drilling Agreements for Norwegian Continental Shelf

May 04, 2026

Equinor is extending key supplier agreements with a combined value of around NOK 17 billion ($1.8 billion). Baker Hughes Norge, Halliburton and SLB Norge have been awarded the contracts for integrated drilling and well services to help maintain production from the Norwegian continental shelf…

GoSubsea, Envirent Form Rental Alliance for End-to-End Offshore Solutions

Apr 13, 2026

Two of Norway’s offshore companies, GoSubsea and Envirent, have announced a strategic partnership that combines technical expertise with expanded service offerings.In 2025, both companies were recognized with the prestigious Gaselle Award, highlighting…

Equinor CEO: We Have No Spare Capacity for Oil and Gas

Mar 12, 2026

The CEO of Norway's state-controlled company Equinor said that the company does not have any spare capacity to increase its oil and gas output due to Middle East supply shortages.'Our focus today is on making sure we are seen as a reliable supplier…

Aker BP Extends Scarabeo 8 Drilling Contract off Norway

Dec 18, 2025

Saipem announced that Aker BP has exercised a new option to extend the contract for the semi-submersible drilling unit Scarabeo 8, prolonging its deployment for an additional year.This is the third extension of the contract originally awarded in March 2022…

Norway Court Rules Against Oilfield Developments

Nov 14, 2025

A Norwegian appeals court ruled in favour of environmentalists and against the government on Friday by confirming a lower court's decision that the energy ministry's approval of the development of three offshore oil and gas fields was invalid…

Efficiency First: Inside Olympic Subsea’s Bet on Greener Offshore Vessels

Nov 11, 2025

A new generation of hybrid vessels is demonstrating significant gains in both fuel economy and operational output. For Olympic Subsea’s owner and CEO Stig Remøy, it proves that technology-led efficiency is the fastest path to decarbonization—and a powerful business case…

Green Party Norway Pushes Oil Phaseout

Sep 09, 2025

In Norway, made rich by oil and gas, the idea of shutting fields sends chills, but that is exactly what the small Green Party is pushing as a global switch away from fossil fuels looms.And it's a demand with greater meaning after Monday's election…

Watch: Aker BP Drills Omega Alfa

Aug 21, 2025

Aker BP has completed the Omega Alfa exploration campaign in the Norwegian North Sea, resulting in a significant oil discovery that adds substantial new resources to the Yggdrasil area.The recoverable volume is estimated at 96–134 million barrels of oil equivalent (mmboe)…

Norway’s Oil and Gas Output Beat July Forecast

Aug 20, 2025

Norway's combined oil and gas production exceeded an official forecast by 3.9% in July, the Norwegian Offshore Directorate (NOD) said on Wednesday.Norway is Europe's largest supplier of natural gas and a major producer of oil, but output varies…

Norway's Hammerfest LNG Shuts Down

Aug 18, 2025

Norway's Hammerfest LNG terminal shut its production of liquefied natural gas during the weekend due an overheating electrical transformer, a spokesperson for operator Equinor EQNR.OL said on Monday.The facility, also known as Melkoeya LNG, accounts for roughly 5% of all Norwegian gas exports…

Norwegian Oil Investment Will Peak in '25

Aug 14, 2025

Norwegian oil and gas investments are expected to peak this year, and start declining next year as major projects are completed, a statistics office survey of industry players showed on Thursday.Norway produces about 2% of global oil, and became…

Norway Identifies Four More Sites for Offshore Wind Development

Jun 23, 2025

Norway's energy regulator has identified four more areas as most suited for future offshore wind development, it said on Monday, with the government now consulting on the findings before making a decision on which to move forward.Norway plans…

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