We make substantial purchases in connection with the development and operation of our activities.
In 2007, the invoiced value of goods and services, excluding petroleum products, purchased by StatoilHydro was NOK 108.3 billion, including purchases for StatoilHydro-operated licences.
This means that part of the cost is covered by our partners. NOK 93.5 billion was invoiced to more than 8,419 companies located in Norway, while NOK 14.8 billion was invoiced to 16,083 suppliers with registered addresses in 77 different countries.
Projects will often involve a combination of national and foreign suppliers.
We endeavour to encourage local deliveries and to cooperate with local enterprises as contractors and suppliers where such exist.
We also invest in developing sustainable and competitive local enterprises.
