Uniper and Equinor sign 15‑year Norwegian gas supply deal for Germany
- Uniper and Equinor signed a 15‑year supply agreement covering 2027–2041.
- Equinor will deliver more than 30 TWh of natural gas per year to Uniper from 2027 to 2041.
- The deal aims to diversify Uniper’s portfolio and secure reliable gas supplies for German customers.
- Both companies intend to develop the market for natural gas with a lower emissions footprint, citing Norway’s comparatively low carbon footprint and pipeline link to Europe.
Deal overview
Uniper and Equinor have signed a 15‑year agreement under which Equinor will supply Uniper with more than 30 TWh of natural gas per year from 2027 to 2041.
Purpose and market impact
The agreement is intended to strengthen long‑term gas supply to the German market, contribute to diversification of Uniper’s procurement portfolio and secure reliable supplies for Uniper’s customers in Germany amid continued volatility in global energy markets.
Lower‑emissions focus
Both companies said they intend to build on their cooperation to further develop the market for natural gas with a lower emissions footprint, noting Norwegian natural gas’s comparatively low carbon footprint and Norway’s direct pipeline connection to the European market.
Strategic context
The companies framed long‑term, reliable supply relationships with established European producers as important pillars of Germany’s energy security and of a well‑functioning, competitive European gas market.
Source: Uniper
