Equinor ASA Operations and Financial Actions – 18 February 2026

Equinor ASA, listed on the Oslo Børs, announced several corporate actions and operational developments on 18 February 2026. The company’s share price as of 16 February 2026 was NOK 259.3, with a 52‑week range of NOK 226.4 to NOK 287.3 and a market capitalization of NOK 649 billion. Its price‑earnings ratio stood at 14.4.

Share Buy‑Back Programme

Equinor entered the second tranche of its share buy‑back programme on 17 February 2026. The company confirmed that the first tranche had already been executed on the same day, with the buy‑back commencing at 15:00 local time. The initiative is part of a broader employee share‑programme strategy announced on 18 February. The buy‑back is intended to return capital to shareholders and to support the company’s share price.

Dividend Declaration

On 16 February 2026, Equinor declared a dividend for the third quarter of 2025, effective on 16 February. The dividend was announced in the same day’s corporate update.

Project Portfolio Adjustments

Equinor disclosed on 18 February that it would discontinue a previously announced project and reallocate resources to investments in carbon‑capture technologies. The decision reflects the company’s ongoing shift toward lower‑carbon operations.

Exploration and Production Highlights

  • Gullfaks Discovery – On 17 February 2026, Equinor reported a new discovery near the Gullfaks field. The finding adds to the company’s offshore production portfolio in the North Sea.
  • Subsea Compression Upgrade – The same day, OneSubsea announced the delivery of a subsea compression upgrade for the Gullfaks field, a project managed by Equinor.
  • Co‑located Exploration – Earlier, on 17 February 2026, Equinor, together with partners Petoro and OMV, reported a new oil and gas discovery approximately 190 km northwest of Bergen. The find represents the first seismic survey in that area.

Market Context

Equinor’s activities occur against a backdrop of fluctuating oil prices and geopolitical developments that influence the energy market. Global supply‑chain dynamics and European energy policy continue to shape the company’s strategic decisions.

The information presented above is drawn exclusively from the provided news items and the company’s fundamental data.