Equinor Plans to Expand Its Wind Energy Acquisition and Will Continue to Leverage Its Position in Offshore Wind Energy

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Published on 03/11/2020 at 12:04

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Equinor Plans to Expand Its Wind Farm Acquisition and Will Continue to Leverage Its Position in Offshore Wind Energy, the Company States in a Press Release Dated November 2.

The leading company in the offshore oil and gas industry – Equinor, states that it has made significant strides in wind energy in recent years, will establish renewable energies as a separate reporting segment starting in the first quarter of 2021, the company said on November 2, as it announced its net zero plans for 2050.

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“Equinor has demonstrated for years the ability to meet climate ambitions and has a strong track record of reducing emissions in the offshore oil and gas industry. Now, we are ready to further strengthen our climate ambitions, aiming for net zero by 2050,” said Anders Opedal, who took over as CEO and President of Equinor on November 2.

Equinor Expects to Contribute More to the Offshore Oil and Gas and Wind Energy Industry

In the offshore industry, Equinor expects to deliver an average annual production growth of around three percent from 2019 to 2026, as the company prepares for a gradual decline in global demand for oil and gas expected from around 2030 onwards.

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The company also added that it assumes a well-functioning market for carbon capture and storage (CCS) and natural sinks, as well as the development of a hydrogen market. Additionally, the company assumes an increasing share in the offshore oil and gas industry, which will be used for petrochemical products by 2050.

Looking at the net zero plans, Equinor stated that success would depend on society achieving near zero by 2050. In offshore wind energy, Equinor has made headlines several times just earlier this year.

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Equinor Plans to Expand Its Wind Energy Acquisition and Will Continue to Leverage Its Position in Offshore Wind Energy

Equinor Plans to Expand Its Wind Farm Acquisition and Will Continue to Leverage Its Position in Offshore Wind Energy, the Company States in a Press Release Dated November 2.

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Company Revealed Plans to Acquire Additional Renewable Energy Area, Adding that It Would Continue to Leverage Its Leadership Position in Offshore Wind Energy

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