Increased Norwegian gas supporting Germany's energy security through the Equinor-Eneco agreement.

Norway's state-owned energy company Equinor has entered into a long-term agreement with the Dutch energy firm Eneco for the provision of Norwegian gas to Eneco's fully owned German subsidiary, LichtBlick.

The five-year contract between Equinor and Eneco will facilitate the delivery of natural gas from the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS) to LichtBlick, extending until the end of 2030 and covering approximately 2.2 terawatt-hours (around 0.2 bcm/year) annually.

Gas deliveries to Germany began in April 2026, and the supplied gas is reported to have a lower greenhouse gas (GHG) intensity compared to other sources utilized in the German energy grid.

Helle Ø. Kristiansen, Senior Vice President of Gas & Power at Equinor, stated: “Norwegian gas is crucial for enhancing Europe's energy security and helps in reducing emissions compared to other gas options."

"We are delighted to reinforce our established partnership with Eneco through this agreement, which provides gas with a verified lower emissions footprint to support LichtBlick's customers in Germany."

Eneco will acquire sustainability guarantees, known as 'sustainability qualities', from Equinor using the Attributes SAS platform. LichtBlick claims that this gas has about a 9% lower GHG intensity than its other sources.

Equinor is recognized as the largest pipeline gas supplier to Europe, with NCS production being among the least polluting in the global gas sector. Emissions from production and transport have decreased over time due to the electrification of offshore facilities and enhancements throughout the value chain.

Jonas Beck, Director of Green Energy Markets at LichtBlick, emphasized: “Since our inception, LichtBlick has been dedicated to the energy transition, striving for a fully renewable energy system while also ensuring reliable energy supply for our customers today."

"As long as gas remains necessary, we are actively working to minimize emissions. The agreement with Eneco and Equinor is an example of this effort, bolstering our supply security during unpredictable geopolitical times."

Equinor highlights that natural gas is likely to remain part of Europe’s energy landscape during the shift to a low-carbon system, offering flexibility to support increasing renewable energy shares and contribute to supply security amidst geopolitical volatility.

This recent arrangement with Eneco is part of Equinor's extensive portfolio of long-term gas sales agreements with European clients, showcasing ongoing demand for dependable and lower-emission energy resources during the transformation of energy systems.