Statoil to change name to Equinor in pursuit of 'broad energy' strategy

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Norwegian firm becomes latest fossil fuels giant to ditch oil from name as it seeks to underline commitment to clean energy transition

It has long been something of an anomaly that one of the world's leading investors in cutting edge renewables and clean energy projects has the word 'oil' in its name, but today Norwegian energy giant...

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