Equinor and German energy company Uniper have signed a 15-year agreement that will see Equinor supply more than 30 TWh of natural gas — about 2.8 billion cubic metres — to Germany each year, reinforcing Norway’s role as a key supplier to Europe’s largest economy.
The deal runs from 1 January 2027 through 31 December 2041, with gas delivered at Trading Hub Europe, Germany’s central gas market area. Pricing will reflect market terms, while other commercial details remain confidential.
“We are pleased to extend our long-standing partnership with Uniper. This agreement demonstrates the strong demand for reliable, long-term gas supplies from the Norwegian continental shelf, which delivers energy and industrial feedstock with a lower carbon footprint than alternative gas supply. It further strengthens Equinor’s role as a trusted long-term energy partner to Europe,” says Anders Opedal, president and CEO of Equinor.
Uniper CEO Michael Lewis said the agreement would bolster Germany’s gas supply while opening the door to further cooperation on lower-emissions gas solutions.
“This long-term agreement is a strong signal for the future of Europe’s energy system. Reliable long-term partnerships remain essential for secure and competitive energy markets, and this agreement strengthens Germany’s gas supply for years to come.
“At the same time, we see significant potential to work together with Equinor on advancing proven lower-emissions gas solutions for customers in Germany. Norway is a cornerstone of Europe’s energy security, and Equinor is a trusted partner with deep expertise and a strong commitment to the European market.”
Germany is Equinor’s largest natural gas market and has served as an anchor market for Norwegian gas since exports began in 1977. The new supplies will begin in 2027 — the same year Norway and Equinor mark 50 years of gas exports to Germany.
“For five decades, Norwegian gas has heated German homes, fuelled German industry and contributed to Germany’s energy security. This new agreement with Uniper builds on that history and extends our commercial relationship well into the 2040s. It is a reminder of the importance of long-term partnerships in a period with changing energy markets.” says Opedal.
The companies also signed a non-binding letter of intent to explore potential sales of sustainability-related attributes linked to the gas supplied under the agreement.
Those attributes include verified data on the gas’s origin, greenhouse gas intensity and other sustainability characteristics of Equinor’s production. The information is third-party verified and made available through Equinor’s Attributes digital platform.
The agreement comes as Europe reshapes its energy system, with natural gas expected to remain an important source of energy security, industrial supply and flexibility as renewable power and low-carbon gases expand.