Norway: Statoil Name Change From Today

StatoilHydro ASA is changing its name to Statoil ASA with effect from November 1st, and simultaneously adopting its new visual identity. A guiding star becomes Statoil's new symbol.

The companys says the new visual identity is based on a constellation of stars seen against the Nordic heavens, which has been refined to a guiding star.

This star represents the group’s history, pioneering spirit and ambition to be a leader in efforts to find better solutions for meeting growing energy requirements in a responsible way.

“ Our new logo, the star, is inspired by the starry skies of the north. It symbolizes our highest aspirations: continued focus on the Norwegian continental shelf, international growth, and active and targeted work to develop effective new energy solutions," says Reidar Gjærum, Senior vice president Corporate communication in Statoil.

Statoil is an international energy company with operations in 40 countries. Building on more than 35 years of experience from oil and gas production on the Norwegian continental shelf, the company sstates that it is committed to accommodating the world's energy needs in a responsible manner, applying technology and creating innovative business solutions.

Statoil is headquartered in Norway with 30,000 employees worldwide, and is listed on the New York and Oslo stock exchanges.

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