Equinor produces gas to Europe at a cost of $2/MMBtu while market price is above $15, delivering strong profitability; combined with record operations and a commitment to high production levels through 2035, the company is a low-cost beneficiary of structurally high European gas prices.
European natural gas storage is at 53%, 15% below normal; 20% of global LNG passes through Hormuz, limiting flows; Europe needs to compete with Asia for LNG and will not reach target storage before winter, making the gas market very vulnerable and supporting elevated prices.