Mongstad 56, 5954 Mongstad, Norway
office@mongstadrefinery.com
56 34 40 00
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).
Equinor’s Board of Directors (Overall Governance)
Equinor’s Board oversees the company’s operations, including Mongstad, the board includes:
General manager:
Chairman of the Board:
Deputy chairman:
Board Members:
Anders Opedal (b. 1968)
Jon Erik Reinhardsen (b. 1956)
Anne Drinkwater (b. 1956)
Finn Bjørn Ruyter (b. 1964)
Haakon Stephen Bruun-Hanssen (b. 1960)
Stig Lægreid (b. 1963)
Hilde Møllerstad (b. 1966)
Per Martin Labråten (b. 1961)
Fernanda Lopes Larsen (b. 1974)
Tone Hegland Bachke (b. 1972)
Jonathan James Muschamp Lewis (b. 1961)
Mikael Roland Karlsson (b. 1961)
The board does not directly manage Mongstad but sets strategic direction for Equinor’s refining division.
Mongstad Refinery Management Team (Operational Control)
The Mongstad Refinery is managed by Equinor’s Refining Norway ASA & Marketing division, with a structured leadership team overseeing day-to-day operations. The board includes:
General manager:
Chairman of the Board:
Board Members:
Bernt Edvard Tysseland (b. 1967)
Ole-Tobias Frich (b. 1978)
Sidsel Lokna (b. 1965)
Sissel Irene Nepstad (b. 1976)
Anne Marie Zinck Brix-Thomsen (b. 1971)
Andreas Harstad Lien (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.