Equinor is appointing Jarle Roth as board chair just before a major strategy update in New York. This leadership change comes as the Norwegian energy giant scales back its 2030 renewables targets and lowers its net carbon intensity goals due to rising costs and market volatility. The shift signals a move toward tighter capital discipline and more selective project funding. Investors are watching to see if the company will prioritize higher hurdle rates and joint ventures over the aggressive volume growth targets seen in previous years.
