Equinor Pulls Out of Japan’s Offshore Wind Market

Equinor is ending its offshore wind business activities in Japan and will close its Tokyo office by the end of the year as the Norwegian energy major is realigning its non-oil and gas strategy to focus on power markets. “This decision reflects a reassessment of Equinor’s strategic direction, with a strengthened focus on integrated power markets,” the Norwegian company said on Friday. While Equinor is ending its Japanese presence, Japan will remain an important country for Equinor, which will continue to invest in its longstanding…