What percentage of Scatec does Equinor plan to sell, and how does this relate to its total holding?

Equinor plans to sell approximately 8.1% of Scatec’s share capital, representing about half of its total 16.1% stake in the solar energy firm. The sale involves around 12.9 million shares, and the transaction is being conducted through an accelerated bookbuilding process led by Morgan Stanley and Nordea.

What do we know about Equinor’s stated reason for selling its Scatec stake?

Equinor did not provide a reason for its planned divestment of the Scatec stake, as explicitly stated in the news body: 'Equinor did not provide a reason for its planned divestment.' No justification, strategic rationale, financial motive, or contextual explanation was disclosed in the announcement.

Equinor aims to sell 8% stake in solar energy firm Scatec

Apr 13, 2026

Norway's Equinor plans to sell approximately 8% of its stake in solar firm Scatec via accelerated bookbuilding. The divestment proceeds despite Scatec's stock rising 87% over the past year.

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