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Equinor Launches Low-Emission Gas from Revived Eirin Field

5/8/2026

Summary

Story summary

Equinor started gas production from the revived Eirin field, discovered in 1978, to quickly boost Europe’s gas supply.
The gas is routed through the Gina Krog platform and the Sleipner A hub.
Equinor holds 58.7% of the project while ORLEN Upstream Norway owns 41.3%.
The NOK 4.5 billion development reached production three years after the 2023 investment decision.
Its low-emission gas (?3 kg CO2 per barrel) will extend Gina Krog’s life to 2036, preserving offshore jobs.

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Story summary

Equinor started gas production from the revived Eirin field, discovered in 1978, to quickly boost Europe’s gas supply.
The gas is routed through the Gina Krog platform and the Sleipner A hub.
Equinor holds 58.7% of the project while ORLEN Upstream Norway owns 41.3%.
The NOK 4.5 billion development reached production three years after the 2023 investment decision.
Its low-emission gas (?3 kg CO2 per barrel) will extend Gina Krog’s life to 2036, preserving offshore jobs.