date:Jul 25, 2014
ive currency effects and higher research expenses.
Sales in the Oil Gas segment exceeded the level of the previous second quarter by 13%. Sales volumes increased sharply, especially in the Exploration Production business sector. The activities in Norway acquired from Statoil also contributed to sales growth. In the Natural Gas Trading business sector, significantly lower gas prices dampened sales development. EBIT before special items rose by 205 million to 587 million as a result of the high