Equinor shares rise 1.21% premarket after discovering gas in the Barents Sea.

Equinor Asa rose 1.21% in premarket trading, with the company making a significant gas find in the Barents Sea. This discovery is expected to boost the company's exploration and production segment, which accounts for 1.1% of its net sales. Additionally, Equinor's collaboration with TGS to drive digitalization in carbon capture and storage operations is a positive development, enhancing the management of the full CO₂ value chain and supporting efficient operations.