Norwegian National Oil Company says European customers show increased willingness to sign contracts
智通财经2026/10/06 08:06(1) The CEO of Norway's national oil company stated that there is increasing willingness to sign long-term natural gas contracts. (2) Some European natural gas customers have already signed contracts that are valid through the 2040s. (3) This indicates that, due to supply security concerns, European buyers prefer to secure long-term gas sources. (4) The CEO also mentioned that the company is working closely with Norwegian authorities and NATO to protect gas pipelines and address cyber risks. (5) Infrastructure security and supply stability have become major focus areas in the European natural gas market. (6) Going forward, it is important to monitor the scale of long-term contract signings and the potential impact of pipeline safety developments on European gas prices.
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