Which large energy company, formerly called Statoil, is majority-owned by the Norwegian state?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Equinor
- Step 1: The company was founded in 1972 to manage the state's petroleum interests. Step 2. It was renamed Equinor in 2018. Answer: Equinor. Why not the others: Norsk Hydro, Telenor and Yara are other large Norwegian companies, with different business and ownership.
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