Baker Hughes secured two multi-year contract extensions with Equinor to support offshore hydrocarbon production in the North Sea and expanded operations in Brazil's Santos Basin. The stock trades at $63.50 with a Buy rating and $74.00 average price target, though momentum indicators suggest cooling upside pressure.

The global CCUS absorption market is projected to grow from USD 1.58 billion in 2025 to USD 12.56 billion by 2035, with a CAGR of 23.06%. Growth is driven by increased carbon emission reduction strategies, government initiatives, and integration with renewable energy. Chemical absorption dominates the market, while pilot projects and Asia are expected to see the highest growth rates.

Equinor has allocated shares to primary insiders and their related parties on May 20, 2026, under its share savings program and long-term incentive program. The long-term incentive program represents 20-25% of participants' base salary depending on their position, with shares locked in for three years at NOK 356.31 per share.

Equinor allocated shares to primary insiders and close associates on May 20, 2026, under its share saving plan and long-term incentive programme at NOK 356.31 per share. The long-term incentive programme provides fixed monetary compensation of 20-25% of base salary invested in company shares with a three-year lock-in period.

BW Offshore reported Q1 2026 EBITDA of USD 47.9 million and operating cash flow of USD 43.3 million with a robust balance sheet of USD 568 million in available liquidity. The company restarted BW Opal production with commissioning expected mid-2026, signed a FEED agreement with Equinor for the Bay du Nord FPSO project, and extended the BW Catcher contract through 2030. Full-year 2026 EBITDA guidance was revised to USD 310-340 million. A quarterly cash dividend of USD 0.063 per share was declared.

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Equinor ASA announced a dividend of USD 0.39 per share for Q4 2025 with an ex-date of May 13, 2026. The company's annual general meeting on May 12, 2026 approved the annual report for 2025. Following the AGM, Equinor will commence the second tranche of its 2026 share buy-back programme worth up to USD 375 million.

Equinor ASA held its annual general meeting on 12 May 2026, approving the 2025 annual report and accounts. The company announced a Q4 2025 cash dividend of USD 0.39 per share with an ex-date of 13 May 2026. Following the AGM, Equinor will commence the second tranche of its 2026 share buy-back programme, valued at up to USD 375 million.

BW Offshore will release Q1 2026 results on May 18, 2026, with a conference call hosted by CEO Marco Beenen and CFO Ståle Andreassen. The company has also extended the contract for FPSO BW Catcher with field partners and signed a FEED agreement with Equinor for the Bay du Nord FPSO development offshore Newfoundland and Labrador.

Equinor announced the commencement of its second tranche of share buy-back programme worth up to USD 375 million (including USD 123.8 million in market purchases) following its annual general meeting on 12 May 2026. The programme is part of a larger USD 1.5 billion buy-back initiative for 2026 and aims to reduce issued share capital, with shares to be cancelled at the May 2027 annual general meeting. The Norwegian State will maintain its 67% ownership stake through proportionate share redemptions.

Equinor will launch the second tranche of its 2026 share buyback program for up to $375 million following its May 12, 2026 shareholder meeting. The program includes market purchases of up to $123.8 million and share redemptions from the Norwegian state to maintain its 67% ownership stake. The tranche will conclude by July 20, 2026, with all repurchased shares to be deleted through capital reduction in May 2027.

Equinor delivered adjusted operating income of USD 9.77 billion and USD 2.86 billion after tax in Q1 2026. The company announced a cash dividend of USD 0.39 per share for the first quarter, with payment scheduled for August 27, 2026. Equinor will also commence the second tranche of its 2026 share buy-back programme of up to USD 375 million following the annual general meeting on May 12, 2026.