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Vaar Energi buys TotalEnergies' stake in Norway's Ekofisk PPF oilfield

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Posted on October 1, 2025

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Vaar Energi buys TotalEnergies' stake in Norway's Ekofisk PPF oilfield
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OSLO (Reuters) -Vaar Energi, majority owned by Italy's Eni, said on Wednesday it has agreed to buy TotalEnergies' stake in Norway's Ekofisk PPF oilfield, lifting Vaar's stake to 52.3% from 12.4%. (

Vaar Energi Acquires TotalEnergies' Share in Norway's Ekofisk Oilfield

OSLO (Reuters) -Vaar Energi, majority owned by Italy's Eni, said on Wednesday it has agreed to buy TotalEnergies' stake in Norway's Ekofisk PPF oilfield, lifting Vaar's stake to 52.3% from 12.4%.

(Reporting by Terje Solsvik; Editing by Muralikumar Anantharaman)

Key Takeaways

  • Vaar Energi acquires TotalEnergies' stake in Ekofisk oilfield.
  • Vaar Energi's ownership increases from 12.4% to 52.3%.
  • The acquisition strengthens Vaar Energi's market position.
  • The deal involves major players in the oil industry.
  • The transaction highlights ongoing energy sector consolidations.

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