The 50 largest companies in Stavanger (2026 list)

The largest companies in Stavanger are predominantly established mid-sized to large firms, with a strong concentration in the oil and gas sector. Key players include Equinor, which develops oil, gas, wind, and solar energy, and Aibel, specializing in infrastructure construction and maintenance for the energy industry. Other significant employers are Stavanger kommune, providing local government services, and Lyse, an energy and telecom group focused on renewable energy and broadband.

A notable pattern among these companies is their deep engagement with the energy sector, particularly oil and gas, reflecting Stavanger's role as Norway's energy capital. Beyond energy, there is also a presence of public services and specialized manufacturing, such as Laerdal Medical, a global leader in healthcare education, and Skretting, which provides nutritional solutions for aquaculture.

#	Company	Industry	Headquarters	Employees	Founded
1	Equinor equinor.com Develops oil, gas, wind, and solar energy across over 30 countries, a major offshore operator and growing in renewables.	Oil and Gas	🇳🇴 Stavanger	16,638	1972
2	Statoil equinor.com A global energy provider focused on delivering oil, gas, and renewable energy sustainably, while prioritizing safety, innovation, and reducing climate emissions	Oil and Gas	🇳🇴 Stavanger	6,785	1972
3	Aibel aibel.com Specializing in infrastructure construction and maintenance for the energy industry, this Norwegian supplier is a key player in the sector	Oil and Gas	🇳🇴 Stavanger	4,464	n/a
4	Stavanger kommune stavanger.kommune.no Local government providing public services, supporting regional economic development, cultural activities, and employment opportunities for community well-being.	Government Administration	🇳🇴 Stavanger	3,425	1125
5	Stavanger University Hospital helse-stavanger.no A healthcare organization in Stavanger providing patient care, research, education, and training with over 7300 employees and services for 330,000 people	Hospitals and Health Care	🇳🇴 Stavanger	2,643	n/a
6	University of Stavanger uis.no Higher education institution offering diverse academic programs, research collaborations, innovation support, and community engagement in Norway's dynamic Stavanger region.	Higher Education	🇳🇴 Stavanger	2,216	n/a
7	Lyse lysekonsern.no A Norwegian energy and telecom group with a century of hydroelectric history, focusing on renewable energy, broadband, mobile services, and critical infrastructure development	Renewable Energy Power Generation	🇳🇴 Stavanger	2,092	1999
8	Laerdal Medical laerdal.com Global leader in healthcare education and resuscitation training using immersive technologies and data insights to improve survival rates.	Medical Equipment Manufacturing	🇳🇴 Stavanger	1,689	n/a
9	SpareBank 1 Sør-Norge sr-bank.no A leading bank in South-West Norway with strong roots and a focus on providing financial services to individuals, businesses, and public sector in the region	Banking	🇳🇴 Stavanger	1,303	1839
10	Skretting skretting.com Global leader in providing sustainable nutritional solutions for aquaculture industry, manufacturing high quality feeds for over 60 species worldwide Headquarters in Norway	Animal Feed Manufacturing	🇳🇴 Stavanger	1,034	1899
11	Global Maritime globalmaritime.com Global Maritime provides comprehensive offshore project lifecycle services, specializing in engineering, design, marine warranty surveying, risk management, and decommissioning with innovative solutions	Engineering Services	🇳🇴 Stavanger	846	1979
12	KAEFER Norway kaefer.no A leading provider of insulation, scaffolding, and surface protection services for the oil and gas industry, with expertise in HVAC and engineering	Oil and Gas	🇳🇴 Stavanger	808	1977
13	Moreld Apply apply.no A leading engineering company specializing in projects from concept to completion, offering services in maintenance, modifications, system integration, and operations support	Oil and Gas	🇳🇴 Stavanger	782	1979
14	APPLY apply.no A leading multi-discipline engineering company specializing in oil and gas projects on the Norwegian Continental Shelf, focusing on operations, maintenance, and modifications for improved asset value and performance	Oil and Gas	🇳🇴 Stavanger	699	n/a
15	Bilfinger Industrier Norge AS bilfinger.com Scandinavian multi-discipline contractor providing insulation, outfitting, surface treatment, fire protection, scaffolding, access techniques, and testing services with over 1100 employees	Oil and Gas	🇳🇴 Stavanger	601	n/a
16	PSS Securitas pss-securitas.no PSS Securitas, a subsidiary of Securitas AS, provides security services for nightlife, events, and special occasions with 2,500 security guards across Norway	Security and Investigations	🇳🇴 Stavanger	580	2007
17	Helse Vest helse-vest.no The company is responsible for providing specialized health services in Western Norway and ensuring access to legally entitled services	Hospitals and Health Care	🇳🇴 Stavanger	549	2001
18	Univercity univercity.live The company aims to develop a new national/global governance system for a sustainable and fair society	Non-profit Organizations	🇳🇴 Stavanger	516	2018
19	Norled AS norled.no A leading Norwegian ferry and express boat company with 80 vessels, 1,000 employees, and an annual turnover of NOK 2 billion Headquarters in Stavanger	Maritime Transportation	🇳🇴 Stavanger	496	1855
20	Altus Intervention bakerhughes.com Well intervention specialist with innovative experience, technologies, and techniques for delivering safe and value-adding solutions in challenging operational environments worldwide	Oil and Gas	🇳🇴 Stavanger	486	2014
21	Boreal boreal.no A leading provider of safe and sustainable mobility solutions in Norway, operating bus divisions, fast ferries, car ferries, and light rail with 2500 employees	Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage	🇳🇴 Stavanger	451	1999
22	MDE Group mde-group.com Experts in global recruitment, relocation and project support Providing skilled personnel and industry-leading staffing solutions worldwide, ensuring compliance and perfect matches	Staffing and Recruiting	🇳🇴 Stavanger	411	2007
23	Ocean Installer oceaninstaller.com Specializes in marine construction and operations, expertise in delivering large complex projects in challenging environments	Oil and Gas	🇳🇴 Stavanger	337	n/a
24	Simon Møkster Shipping AS mokster.no Supplier of modern offshore support vessels for harsh weather conditions in North- and Barents Sea Diversified services include Rescue, Oil Recovery, Fire Fighting, and more	Maritime	🇳🇴 Stavanger	262	1968
25	Corporater corporater.com Company offers integrated GRC software for governance, performance, risk, and compliance management on a single platform, creating a digital twin for organizations.	Software Development	🇳🇴 Stavanger	257	2000
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26	DNO Norge AS dno.no A growth-oriented oil and gas company with assets in Norway, the United Kingdom, Middle East, North Sea, and West Africa	Oil and Gas	🇳🇴 Stavanger	236	1971
27	Felleskjøpet Rogaland Agder fkra.no Leading supplier of animal feed, fertilizers, and machinery for farmers Produces various feeds and operates BondeKompaniet shops offering items for home garden and pets	Food and Beverage Manufacturing	🇳🇴 Stavanger	224	1899
28	VISCO visco.no A global provider of 3D animations, interactive solutions, and Meta Twins for asset driven industries, enhancing communication, learning, and decision-making through visualization	Technology, Information and Media	🇳🇴 Stavanger	216	1993
29	Anybody hud-og-helse.no A leading skincare clinic in Stavanger offering tailored treatments for the face, body, and feet Highly skilled therapists focus on customer relaxation and satisfaction	Personal Care Product Manufacturing	🇳🇴 Stavanger	179	n/a
30	Tampnet tampnet.com Global leader in providing subsea fiber-based data communications and 4G LTE services to the offshore industry, with operations in the North Sea and Gulf of Mexico	Telecommunications	🇳🇴 Stavanger	175	2001
31	Wepco wellconnection.no A modern and well-equipped service workshop specializing in oil-related equipment maintenance, machining, and production, with a focus on precision, quality, and customer satisfaction	Oil and Gas	🇳🇴 Stavanger	174	1986
32	IVAR IKS ivar.no A company working towards a community where nothing goes to waste, focusing on water supply, wastewater treatment, and resource recycling services	Environmental Services	🇳🇴 Stavanger	169	1979
33	Stavanger Aftenblad aftenbladet.no Leading media house in Rogaland delivering news through print, online, mobile, and webtv platforms Part of Schibsted group in Norway	Newspaper Publishing	🇳🇴 Stavanger	168	1893
34	TOU touofficial.com An independent cultural institution hosting over 450 events annually, providing spaces for artists, musicians, filmmakers, and fostering industry collaboration and development	Performing Arts	🇳🇴 Stavanger	167	2001
35	IK Group ik-worldwide.com Established in 1987, we specialize in providing safe and profitable flowline and pipeline solutions for oil and gas industries worldwide	Oil and Gas	🇳🇴 Stavanger	164	1987
36	ONS ons.no Global energy industry meeting place offering networking events, engaging with the energy community, and showcasing innovative technology minds since 1974	Non-profit Organizations	🇳🇴 Stavanger	163	1974
37	Lyse Dialog AS lyse.no This company is responsible for all customer contact, acting as the face of the group They handle agreements, inquiries, billing, and social media responses	Consumer Services	🇳🇴 Stavanger	161	n/a
38	Statsforvaltaren i Rogaland statsforvalteren.no The company acts as the state's representative in the county, ensuring compliance with decisions and guidelines, serving as a link between local municipalities and central authorities	Government Administration	🇳🇴 Stavanger	158	n/a
39	Norengros Kjosavik norengros.no A locally owned company selling and distributing consumables, equipment, and services to public and private sectors with a focus on expertise and personalized service	Wholesale	🇳🇴 Stavanger	157	1948
40	Proplan AS proplan.no For over 30 years, this company provides tailored systems for accounting, logistics, CRM, HR, and more, with a focus on customer needs and personal support	IT Services and IT Consulting	🇳🇴 Stavanger	155	1991
41	Hedin Automotive Norge hedinautomotive.no A leading Nordic dealer of BMW and MINI vehicles, Bavaria prioritizes quality and aims to provide a noticeably superior and unique experience	Motor Vehicle Manufacturing	🇳🇴 Stavanger	153	1996
42	Sopra Steria Group soprasteria.com An IT and services company specializing in information technology solutions	IT Services and IT Consulting	🇳🇴 Stavanger	137	n/a
43	Norrøna Storkjøkken norrona.net Specializing in professional kitchen, galley, and laundry equipment supply Serving onshore and offshore customers in Norway since 1947 with expert planning and installation services	Retail	🇳🇴 Stavanger	104	1947
44	Xait xait.com It provides document co-authoring, automation, and collaboration solutions to enhance sales enablement processes for enterprise clients globally.	Software Development	🇳🇴 Stavanger	94	2000
45	Rogaland Teater rogaland-teater.no A leading theater in Norway with innovative productions presented on four different stages, employing 84 staff members including 24 full-time actors	Entertainment Providers	🇳🇴 Stavanger	85	1947
46	WE ENERGY wegy.no The company specializes in electrical installations, automation, instruments, telecommunications, and offers prefabrication services in their workshop	Oil and Gas	🇳🇴 Stavanger	76	2023
47	HitecVision hitecvision.com Provider of institutional capital to Europe's energy industry, specializing in investing in oil and gas, renewable energy, and energy infrastructure companies for over three decades	Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals	🇳🇴 Stavanger	73	n/a
48	Onix onix.com A platform for managing loose lifting equipment, providing solutions for suppliers, equipment users, and inspectors to document, share, inspect, and report efficiently	Software Development	🇳🇴 Stavanger	53	1995
49	Avito avito.no A data solutions company providing tailored advice to unleash the full potential of data assets, enabling informed decision-making in various industries	IT Services and IT Consulting	🇳🇴 Stavanger	44	2006
50	Relevant Regnskap AS relevantregnskap.no This company offers personalized accounting and advisory services, prioritizing availability and fostering strong relationships to provide added value to clients They specialize in SMBs	Accounting	🇳🇴 Stavanger	40	2018

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