All Brands Owned by Equinor ASA

What does Equinor own?
It is an integrated energy company rather than a brand owner: oil and gas production, offshore wind, carbon capture and energy trading, all under the Equinor name.

Is Equinor publicly traded?
Yes, on Oslo Bors and NYSE as EQNR. The Norwegian state holds approximately 67 percent, controlling the company despite the public listing.

Who founded Equinor?
The Norwegian parliament established it as Statoil in 1972 to develop North Sea oil. It merged with Norsk Hydro's petroleum division in 2007 and renamed to Equinor in 2018.

Where is Equinor headquartered?
Stavanger, Norway, the country's oil capital. It operates globally with major activity on the Norwegian continental shelf.

Who owns Equinor?
The Norwegian state controls approximately 67 percent through the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries. The balance trades publicly.

What is Equinor's revenue?
Approximately $100 billion in FY2025, driven overwhelmingly by oil and gas sales.

Is Equinor a renewable energy company?
No. It produces primarily oil and gas; renewables and low-carbon businesses are small segments. It markets energy transition ambition but derives nearly all profit from hydrocarbons.

What was Equinor called before?
Statoil, from 1972 until the 2018 rebrand. The earlier name Den norske stats oljeselskap translates to the Norwegian state oil company.