Statoil’s name to be changed to Equinor

Statoil SA will become Equinor. The name will change after a shareholder vote scheduled May 17. The Norwegian government, Statoil’s majority shareholder, supports the proposal by the board of directors.
March 16, 2018

Statoil SA will become Equinor.

The name will change after a shareholder vote scheduled May 17. The Norwegian government, Statoil’s majority shareholder, supports the proposal by the board of directors.

“The name change supports the company’s strategy and development as a broad energy company,” a company statement said.

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