Sept 10 (Reuters) - Norwegian Petroleum Directorate:
* EQUINOR ALONG WITH ITS PARTNERS SHELL AND TOTAL, SUBMITTEDANAPPLICATION FOR AN EXPLOITATION PERMIT FOR A SUBSEA RESERVOIRFOR INJECTION AND STORAGE OF CARBON DIOXIDE (CO2) OFFSHORENORWAY - NPD
* EQUINOR AND ITS PARTNERS IN THE NORTHERN LIGHTS PROJECTWERE THEONLY APPLICANT IN NORWAY'S FIRST LICENSING ROUND TO INJECT ANDSTORE CO2 OFFSHORE NORWAY WHEN THE DEADLINE EXPIRED AT NOONSEPT. 7 - NPD
* AWARDS ARE EXPECTED DURING THE FOURTH QUARTER OF 2018 -NPDFurther company coverage:
