Equinor delays by six weeks the re-start of Hammerfest LNG plant to allow thorough repairs after 2020 fire
Norwegian energy company Equinor has delayed the re-start of the Hammerfest LNG export plant in northern Norway by six weeks to mid-May 2022 as repair work continues after the 2020 fire at the facility.
Australian energy safety authorities to investigate cause of fire that shut down Shell’s ‘Prelude’ FLNG plant
Australian energy safety authorities will launch an investigation into the cause of a fire that has shut down Shell’s floating liquefied natural gas production vessel, “Prelude”, deployed offshore northwest Australia after an incident in which no one was reported hurt.
Norwegian body orders Equinor to fix safety concerns by June 1 for Hammerfest LNG to re-open after fire
Norwegian state-controlled energy company Equinor must fix a series of breaches of safety measures exposed by a fire in September 2020 by June 2021 if the Hammerfest LNG export plant on Melkoya Island is to re-open on scheduled.
Equinor says Hammerfest LNG export plant is likely to be shut until October 2021 for fire damage repairs
Equinor, the Norwegian oil and gas company, said the Hammerfest LNG export plant that suffered a fire last month will likely be closed until October 2021 for repairs, cutting more than 60 cargoes from the European market for the next year.
