Probe launched after fire on North Sea gas platform
An investigation is underway after a fire broke out on board an Equinor-operated North Sea gas platform last week.
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Worker’s arm amputated after being crushed on North Sea oil rig
A worker could have been killed, safety inspectors have said, after his arm was crushed and later amputated following an incident on a North Sea oil rig.
Probe into fire at Equinor oil refinery uncovers ‘several nonconformities’
An investigation into a fire at an Equinor-operated oil refinery has shed light on a number of regulatory “nonconformities” at the site.
Worker suffers serious injuries from crushing on North Sea drilling rig
An investigation has been launched after a worker suffered “serious personal injury” on an offshore drilling rig.
Odfjell Drilling pulled up by watchdog after 35 tonne slip joint dropped onto seafloor
An inquiry into an offshore lifting incident - that ended up with a piece of kit falling onto the seabed - has been published.
Equinor told to up its game after ‘major gas leak’ averted on North Sea platform
Equinor has been pulled up by the safety watchdog after faults that could have led to a “major gas leak” were found on one of its North Sea platforms.
North Sea operator reprimanded after workers ‘probably’ exposed to asbestos
A watchdog has pulled up a North Sea operator after its workers “probably” exposed to asbestos on two separate occasions.
Watchdog investigating after ‘serious’ North Sea oil spill
Norway’s safety watchdog has launched an investigation into a “serious” oil spill in the North Sea last week.
Vysus Group to support Norwegian offshore safety watchdog
Vysus Group has secured a framework agreement with Norway’s oil and gas safety watchdog.
‘We are not where we need to be’ – Equinor CEO pledges to improve safety after several ‘serious incidents’ in 2020
Equinor’s chief executive has vowed to toughen safety measures after the firm experienced “several serious incidents” throughout 2020.
Watchdog identifies ‘serious breaches’ of safety on Equinor platform
Norway’s offshore health and safety watchdog has identified several “serious breaches” on board one of Equinor’s North Sea platforms.
Statoil reprimanded by offshore safety watchdog
Statoil has been reprimanded by the Norwegian offshore safety authority after an audit of the management and maintenance of its Veslefrikk A and B facilities.
Statoil gets PSA consent for Maria field tie-ins
Statoil has received consent for modifications at Kristin and Tyrihans in connection with tie-in of the Maria field.
Statoil gets consent for drilling operations
Statoil has received consent to use the COSL Innovator mobile drilling facility for drilling, completion, intervention, workover and well plugging on the Troll field.