Gas leak at Melkøya stopped
The gas leak that occurred at the Hammerfest LNG plant at Melkøya on 31 May has been stopped and normalisation is under way.
Equinor’s emergency response organisation has been demobilised and the emergency services have left Melkøya.
The leak occurred in connection with a valve in one of the plant’s cooling circuits. The gas that leaked is used for cooling during production of liquid natural gas (LNG).
Equinor’s emergency response organisation was mobilised and the incident was handled in collaboration with emergency services. Relevant authorities were notified. There were 98 people present at the factory when the incident occurred. All personnel are accounted for and no injuries were reported.
It is too soon to say when production at the plant can be resumed.
Latest news
Equinor contests penalty notice from Økokrim
In May 2021, Equinor Refining Norway AS (“Equinor Mongstad”) was charged with violations of the Pollution Control Act. The case concerns historical matters related to emissions and discharges that the company itself has uncovered, investigated, and improved.
Equinor's head office will remain at Forus
After a thorough process and evaluation of various alternatives, the Equinor board has decided to keep the head office at Forus East. The building will be significantly upgraded to create a modern, attractive and sustainable head office gathering all employees in the Stavanger region.
2024 tax contributions for Equinor
The tax contribution to society from Equinor amounted to a total of USD 25.8 billion for 2024, including employment taxes. In a year characterised by a gradual normalisation of energy markets, Equinor continues to deliver strong tax contributions.