Management

Management Team

Our Management Team


The Mongstad Refinery (Equinor ASA department Refinery Mongstad) is a sub-entity of Equinor ASA, it operates under the management of – EQUINOR REFINING NORWAY AS which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Equinor ASA (formerly Statoil) in partnership with Petoro AS and Shell Norge.

Its board typically consists of internal Equinor ASA executives rather than independent directors.

Ownership & Operational Structure


The refinery is jointly owned by:

Board of Directors & Governance


Since the Mongstad Refinery is owned by Equinor, its governance falls under Equinor’s corporate structure. However, key decision-making involves representatives from all three major stakeholders (Equinor, Petoro, Shell).

General manager:

Anders Opedal (b. 1968)

  • Employees representative
  • Employees representative
  • Employees representative

General manager:

Board Members:

Bernt Edvard Tysseland (b. 1967)

Ole-Tobias Frich (b. 1978)


The Mongstad Refinery’s operational management is a mix of Equinor’s refining experts, HSE leaders, and commercial teams, with strong oversight from corporate leadership. Mongstad Refinery is managed with a strong focus on efficiency, sustainability, and innovation, balancing traditional refining with future energy solutions. Its integration with CCS technology and potential expansion into biofuels positions it as a key player in Norway’s evolving energy landscape.

The refinery plays a crucial role in Norway’s oil and gas industry, serving both domestic and international markets.