Equinor Commits NOK 4 Billion to Unlock 11 Billion Cubic Meters of Gas by 2028
EQNR•Equinor plans to invest NOK 4 billion to add two wells at the Troll field, unlocking 11 billion cubic meters of gas by 2028. The TWIN tie-back will deliver 69 million barrels of oil equivalent, covering about 2-3% of Europe’s annual gas demand.
1. TWIN Project Scope
Equinor and its partners are investing over NOK 4 billion to drill two new wells tied into existing subsea infrastructure under the TWIN development, marking the third phase of Troll Phase 3 to boost recovery from the Troll West reservoir.
2. Expected Output and Timeline
The project is set to unlock around 11 billion cubic meters of natural gas (≈69 million barrels of oil equivalent) with first production targeted in 2028, extending output beyond the second stage coming online in 2026.
3. Strategic Significance and Cost Efficiency
By leveraging existing subsea templates, umbilical and MEG systems, TWIN will supply 2-3% of Europe’s annual gas demand—roughly Belgium’s consumption—while reducing costs and timelines through infrastructure reuse.
