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DNO ASA scores 7/10 on the AskCyborg Cyborg Score (Strong). High-margin North Sea assets combined with disciplined exploration create compelling mid-cap upside in volatile commodity markets. DNO reported a year-on-year doubling of revenues to USD 1,474 million in 2025, with cash from operations more than doubling to USD 929 million. The company demonstrated resilience and growth acceleration through strategic M&A.

What is DNO ASA's industry? DNO ASA (dno.no) operates in Oil & Gas Exploration and Production. AskCyborg classifies DNO ASA under Oil & Gas Exploration and Production in its company registry.

DNO ASA is a Norwegian oil and gas operator active in the Middle East, the North Sea and West Africa. Founded in 1971, DNO is Norway's oldest oil company and the first to list on the Oslo Stock Exchange in 1981. The c...

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DNO ASA is a Norwegian oil and gas operator active in the Middle East, the North Sea and West Africa. Founded in 1971, DNO is Norway's oldest oil company and the first to list on the Oslo Stock Exchange in 1981. The company delivered record 2025 results with strategic growth through the Sval Energi acquisition.

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DNO achieved net production of 110,700 boepd in 2025, the highest in the Company's 54-year history, split between the North Sea (54,800 boepd), Kurdistan (52,600 boepd) and West Africa (3,300 boepd). The Company projects 2026 net production to climb 10 percent to 150,000 boepd in 2026. DNO maintains strong operational execution with active exploration programs and attractive acquisition opportunities ahead.

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Okea, Equinor, Tullow Oil, Gulf Keystone Petroleum, and ConocoPhillips are some of the 35 competitors of DNO. DNO differentiates through its high-pace exploration strategy in core North Sea areas and diversified geographic exposure (Kurdistan, West Africa). The company's 50%+ exploration success rate and operatorship positions provide competitive advantages.

Industry Context

DNO ASA operates in Oil & Gas Exploration and Production.

Key facts

Founded: 1971 · Headquarters: Oslo, Norway · Employees: 1,070 · Revenue: $1.47B · Market cap: $1.63B

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  • Record 2025 production achieved with Sval Energi integration; guided production growth to 150,000 boepd in 2026
  • Secured 17 new exploration licenses in Norway (January 2026) with 4 operatorships, maintaining aggressive growth strategy
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  • January 2026Awarded 17 exploration licenses in Norway's APA 2025 round including 4 operatorships
  • February 2026Full year 2025 results show revenue doubled to USD 1.47B; cash from operations exceeded USD 929M
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EquinorIntegrated energy company with major North Sea operations→OKEANorwegian independent oil and gas operator→Tullow OilAfrica-focused oil exploration and production→Gulf Keystone PetroleumMiddle East oil and gas producer→

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What does DNO ASA do?+
DNO ASA is a Norwegian oil and gas operator active in the Middle East, the North Sea and West Africa. Founded in 1971, DNO is Norway's oldest oil company and the first to list on the Oslo Stock Exchange in 1981. The c...
What is DNO ASA's Cyborg Score?+
DNO ASA has a Cyborg Score of 7/10 (Strong). The score synthesizes business model, financials, leadership, competitive position, technology, marketing, and ESG dimensions across hundreds of data points.
Who are DNO ASA's main competitors?+
Named competitors include Equinor, OKEA, Tullow Oil, Gulf Keystone Petroleum. The full competitive landscape is in the AskCyborg report.
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