Equinor has signed a long-term agreement to implement Cegal's EnergyX software for allocation and logistics operations across its global assets. The deal covers Equinor-operated assets in more than 20 countries, most of them in the UK, North America and APAC.
The agreement includes EnergyX Control, which is already being implemented. EnergyX Operations and EnergyX Cargo will follow later. Financial terms were not fully disclosed, but the contract value was put at about USD $11 million.
The software will be used to manage production data, ownership allocation and cargo handling across Equinor's operated portfolio. These processes are central to hydrocarbon accounting, where companies track production volumes, ownership interests and contractual obligations for invoicing, revenue recognition and settlements with partners.
The contract followed a competitive selection process involving international suppliers and is expected to support regional employment, according to Cegal.
Operational scope
Equinor's adoption of the software spans assets in more than 20 countries, giving the agreement broad geographic reach. Cegal said most of those assets are in the UK, North America and APAC, regions that make up much of Equinor's international operating base outside Norway.
EnergyX Control is designed to automate the collection, validation and structuring of production and energy data from multiple sources. Cegal said the module creates an auditable database for later operational and financial workflows.
The other two modules extend the system into daily and monthly allocation work, as well as cargo planning and lifting nominations. They also cover logistics workflows linked to the movement and sale of production.
Such systems are a routine but important part of upstream oil and gas administration. Operators must determine how much oil and gas has been produced, how volumes should be divided between stakeholders, and how cargoes should be scheduled and accounted for under commercial agreements.
Cloud deployment
Cegal said the software is built on Microsoft Azure and uses a cloud-based architecture. That approach allows updates to be delivered continuously and makes it easier to connect with other internal systems used by energy companies.
EnergyX is marketed as a hydrocarbon accounting portfolio built around production management and logistics tasks in oil and gas. For Equinor, the deal provides a single software framework for operational and financial processes that are often spread across multiple tools and teams.
The agreement also reflects continuing demand in the energy sector for tighter control over production and commercial data. For large international operators, those requirements become more complex as assets are spread across different regions, regulatory settings and joint venture structures.
Cegal is headquartered in Stavanger and focuses on software and technology services for the energy industry. It says it has 900 staff across nine countries and has worked in the sector for 25 years.
Equinor, one of Europe's largest energy groups, runs oil and gas operations across several international markets alongside its core Norwegian business. The global nature of the contract means the software will support a broad set of producing assets rather than a single region or business unit.
Cegal's EnergyX business lead outlined the rationale for the agreement.
"This agreement reflects requirements for precision, reliability and long-term maintainability in systems that support critical operations. We are proud to support Equinor with a modern, cloud-native platform that strengthens control, improves data quality, and provides a solid foundation for efficient and resilient operations across its global portfolio," said Geir Olav Hagen, Director for EnergyX, Cegal.