Equinor ASA is a Norwegian multinational energy company headquartered in Stavanger, Norway. It is primarily engaged in the exploration, production, transportation, and sale of crude oil, natural gas, and petroleum products. The company was founded in 1972 as Statoil, and changed its name to Equinor in 2018. Equinor is one of the largest oil and gas companies in the world, with operations in over 30 countries. The company is committed to reducing its carbon footprint and has set a target of becoming a net-zero energy company by 2050.