On 27 February 2022, Equinor decided to start the process of exiting the company’s Joint Ventures in Russia.

Since then, Equinor has halted all new investments into Russia, stopped trading oil and gas products from Russia and announced an impairment of USD 1.08 billion on the balance sheet as of 31 March 2022.

Equinor has now transferred its participating interests in four Russian joint ventures to Rosneft and is released from all future commitments and obligations. An agreement to exit the Kharyaga project has also been signed.

The exit from all Joint Ventures has been completed in accordance with Norwegian and EU sanctions legislation related to Russia.

About Equinor

Equinor (OSE:EQNR, NYSE:EQNR), is an international energy company with a proud history. Formerly Statoil, we are 20,000 committed colleagues developing oil, gas, wind and solar energy in more than 30 countries worldwide. We’re the largest operator in Norway, among the world’s largest offshore operators, and a growing force in renewables. Driven by our Nordic urge to explore beyond the horizon, and our dedication to safety, equality and sustainability, we’re building a global business on our values and the energy needs of the future.

About Rosneft

Rosneft is the third largest player in the German oil refining market. Operating activities are carried out by Rosneft Deutschland GmbH, a subsidiary of the Company. This company manages both the supply of crude oil to the refineries, the shares of which belong to Rosneft (PCK Raffinerie GmbH, MiRO refinery, Bayernoil refinery), and sales of petroleum products.