Wind energy: Equinor to support Orsted's capital increase by injecting up to €804 M

On 01/09/2025, Equinor announced its intention to participate in Ørsted's capital increase and retain its 10% stake in the Danish group.

On 11 August 2025, Orsted announced a proposed capital increase with pre-emptive rights for existing shareholders. An Extraordinary General Meeting has been scheduled for 5 September 2025 to authorise the Board of Directors to proceed with this capital increase.

'This capital increase will strengthen Orsted's financial structure and provide financial stability from 2025 to 2027, a period during which we will realise our 8.1 GW portfolio of offshore wind projects under construction. Equinor's support for the capital increase reflects confidence in Ørsted's fundamentals and the future competitiveness of offshore wind in certain geographical areas. 'Faced with the challenges facing offshore wind, the sector will undergo consolidation and new business models will emerge. Equinor believes that closer industrial and strategic collaboration between Ørsted and Equinor can create value for all shareholders of both companies', said Orsted's CEO, Rasmus…