Norwegian politicians want to postpone Statoil's name change

Statoil could run into obstacles in the firm's attempt to change its name. Politicians in Norway have their doubts about the idea.
Photo: Madison International Realty/PR
Photo: Madison International Realty/PR

In Norway, a group of opposition parties is now demanding a discussion in the country's unicameral parliament, Stortinget, about Statoil's plans to change its name to Equinor to fit with a less oil-heavy image.

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