Equinor signs deal for Shell to buy 30% stake in Bay du Nord project offshore Canada

• Equinor signed a deal for Shell to buy 30% of the Bay du Nord oil project offshore Newfoundland and Labrador.
• Equinor will keep 70% and remain operator as the partners target a final investment decision in early 2027.
• Transaction supports risk sharing as Bay du Nord completes FEED for an FPSO-led development with subsea tiebacks.
• Initial phase recoverable resources estimated at more than 400 million barrels; investment estimated at about CAD 14 billion.
• First oil expected in 2031, subject to market conditions, regulatory approvals, and internal decision processes.

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