What's Going On With Equinor Shares Friday?

Equinor's Investment in Ørsted: Equinor ASA has acquired 41.19 million shares, or 9.8%, of Ørsted A/S for $2.5 billion, becoming the second-largest shareholder after the Danish State, with plans to increase ownership to 10% pending regulatory approvals.

Market Reaction and Future Plans: Following the acquisition, Equinor's shares fell by 3.52% to $26.17, as the company continues to focus on value-driven growth in renewables and plans significant investments in Norwegian offshore oil and gas projects until 2035.

Equinor's Recent Discovery: Equinor ASA has discovered gas and condensate in a well located 260 kilometers southwest of Brønnøysund, with preliminary estimates suggesting 2-4 million standard cubic meters of recoverable oil equivalent.

Investment Plans and Stock Performance: The company plans to invest 60-70 billion Norwegian crowns annually in offshore projects until 2035 and expects to supply significant gas to Europe, while its shares are down 0.48% premarket.

Investment Plans: Equinor ASA plans to invest 60-70 billion Norwegian crowns annually in offshore oil and gas projects in Norway until 2035, aiming to supply 40 billion cubic meters of gas to Europe each year and produce 1.2 million barrels of oil equivalent per day by that time.

Operational Changes: The company has canceled its investment in Vietnam's offshore wind sector while also converting a supply vessel to ammonia operation for low emissions by 2026, reflecting its ongoing commitment to fossil fuels amidst strong demand.

Equinor's Investment Withdrawal: Equinor ASA has canceled its plans to invest in Vietnam’s offshore wind sector, impacting the country's green energy goals and marking the closure of its international office for offshore wind development.

Recent Financial Performance: Despite the setback in Vietnam, Equinor reported a strong second-quarter adjusted revenue of $25.54 billion, surpassing expectations, although its adjusted EPS slightly missed consensus estimates.

Production Shutdown: Equinor ASA has shut down production at its Gullfaks C platform in the North Sea due to a well control incident, leading to a reduction of gas production by 6.6 million cubic meters per day.

Financial Performance: In July, Equinor reported second-quarter adjusted revenue of $25.54 billion, exceeding expectations, while adjusted EPS of $0.84 fell slightly short of the consensus estimate.