Equinor reported a stronger than expected rise in its first-quarter profit on Wednesday, boosted by a jump in European gas prices from the same period of last year.
Equinor's strong fundamentals and competitive advantage as Europe's primary gas supplier make it a top choice for integrated Oil & Gas stocks. The company smartly reinvests substantial O&G profits into green transition initiatives, aligning with Norway's renewable energy goals. Despite falling crude prices, Equinor remains undervalued with a low EV/EBITDA ratio and strong profitability metrics, making it a strong buy.
With NOK 142.6B spent and 85K jobs created in 2024, EQNR plans 250 new wells and 75 subsea projects on the Norwegian Continental Shelf by 2035.
Equinor's Johan Castberg oilfield in the Arctic Barents Sea began production on Monday after several delays, and is expected to repay its 86 billion Norwegian crown ($8.14 billion) price tag in less than two years, the company said.
EQNR secures approval to drill the Lit prospect in the North Sea using Odfjell Drilling's Deepsea Atlantic rig, strengthening its offshore energy expansion.
EQNR strengthens its green energy push with the 95 MW Lyngsasa wind farm acquisition, increasing its renewable power generation in Sweden.
EQNR is lowering climate targets amid rising costs and policy shifts. While scaling back renewables, it remains committed to net zero by 2050.
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Norway's Equinor on Thursday weakened its energy transition plan as it struggles to deliver on pledges to invest more in renewable energy and low-carbon technologies, citing practical difficulties and a shift in political priorities.
Equinor's Halten East development holds recoverable reserves of approximately 100 million barrels of oil equivalent per the discoveries.
One of the asset managers co-leading climate talks with Equinor on behalf of more than 600 investors said it has sold its stock because the oil major's board failed to align its strategy with the world's goal of limiting global warming.
EQNR receives a drilling permit to drill two wildcat wells, 34/6-8 S and 34/6-8 A, in the Norwegian North Sea. The drilling activities are scheduled to start in April.