eqT

EQT is an acronym used by several organizations across industries. In a corporate context, the most common references are to EQT Corporation, a U.S. energy company, and EQT AB, a Swedish private equity group.

EQT Corporation is an American energy company focused on the exploration and production of natural gas. It is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and operates primarily in the Appalachian Basin, including the Marcellus and Utica shales. The company expanded significantly with the 2017 acquisition of Rice Energy, pursuing a strategy of low-cost, high-efficiency natural gas development. EQT Corporation is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker EQT.

EQT AB (publ) is a Swedish private equity firm and investment company. It operates a global platform with offices in Europe, North America, and Asia, managing funds across private equity, real assets, and credit. Founded in the Nordic region in the 1990s, EQT has grown into one of Europe’s leading private equity groups, with a diversified portfolio spanning technology, healthcare, consumer, and industrial companies. The firm is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.

Other uses of the acronym exist in different sectors, but in business contexts these two entities are the most frequently encountered. When encountering the term EQT, the surrounding context usually clarifies whether the reference is to the U.S. energy company or the Swedish investment firm.