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Equinor raises Snøhvit Future project cost estimate to NOK 26.5 billion

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 7
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Equinor raised the cost estimate for the Snøhvit Future project to NOK 26.5 billion, equivalent to $2.5 billion in 2026 value, and submitted this updated figure to Norway’s Ministry of Energy. The company stated that the project schedule will remain unchanged, with onshore compression expected to begin in 2029 and electrification in 2030. This new estimate represents an increase of more than 32% compared to the December 2025 estimate.

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Why it matters

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The increased cost estimate is significantly higher than the original 2022 investment figure, which was approximately NOK 15.2 billion. The cost overrun is attributed to the project's complexity, operational challenges at the Hammerfest LNG plant, adverse weather, and difficult rock conditions. The project is critical for providing long-term energy supplies to Europe.

Equinor aims to maintain reliable energy supplies to Europe through operations in the North Sea on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.

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Who's involved

  • Equinor ASANorwegian oil and gas company that submitted the raised cost estimate for the project.
  • EuropeTerrestrial continent that receives long-term energy supplies from the project.
  • NorwayCountry where Equinor operates and where the cost estimate was submitted to the Ministry of Energy.

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Possible knock-on effects

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  • NorwaySpeculative

    The national government of Norway might face increased financial liability due to the project's cost overrun.

  • HammerfestSpeculative

    Local employment in Hammerfest could be supported by the continued operation of the project.

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