Statoil to rebrand as Equinor in green energy push Norway's Statoil plans to change its name to Equinor, reflecting its commitment to become a broad energy company rather than one focused only on oil. Business • 15 Mar 18
Statoil raises dividend as oil sector picks up Norway's Statoil will raise its dividend, investments and exploration spending in 2018, as it announced fourth-quarter earnings above forecasts, the latest oil company to benefit … Business • 07 Feb 18
Statoil buys 25% stake in major Petrobras oilfield Statoil has bought a stake in one of Brazil's largest oilfields from national oil company Petrobras for up to $2.85 billion, nearly tripling its production … Business • 18 Dec 17
Statoil's third quarter earnings lag forecast Norwegian oil firm Statoil today reported lower-than-expected earnings due to impairment charges mainly related to lower output from its unconventional onshore assets in North America. Business • 26 Oct 17
Statoil's North Sea oilfield coming in below budget The multi-billion dollar development of Norway's Johan Sverdrup oilfield, the largest North Sea discovery in decades, is proceeding ahead of plan and below budget, operator … Business • 04 Sep 17
Statoil takes hit as cuts long-term oil price view Norway's Statoil plunged to an unexpected loss in the fourth quarter of last year. Business • 07 Feb 17
Exxon, Eni and Statoil win Irish offshore licences The Government has awarded oil and gas licences to companies including oil majors Eni, Exxon and Statoil, allowing them to explore for hydrocarbons off the … Business • 12 Feb 16
Statoil goes ahead with $29 billion project Norway's Statoil today unveiled plans to develop the giant Johan Sverdrup field in the North Sea, Europe's costliest offshore energy project. Business • 13 Feb 15
Statoil CEO quits to take top job at rival firm Statoil's chief executive Helge Lund unexpectedly resigned today to take the top job at smaller rival BG Group, the firms said in separate statements. Business • 15 Oct 14
Statoil raises 2013 exploration target Energy company Statoil today emphasised a focus on profits over volumes, as it managed to beat forecasts for both earnings and output in the third … Business • 30 Oct 13
Statoil in $2.65 billion North Sea deal with OMV Norway's Statoil has sold stakes in North Sea oil fields to Austria's OMV. Business • 19 Aug 13
DCC to acquire Statoil LPG group for €11m DCC is to acquire Statoil's industrial LPG business in Sweden and Norway for approximately €11m. Business • 04 Sep 12
Statoil reports strong production figures Norwegian state oil group Statoil reported surprisingly strong quarterly profits today on robust production figures even though net profit fell slightly. Business • 08 May 12
