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Hammerfest LNG – investigation of incidents involving chemical exposure
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The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has investigated a series of incidents involving chemical exposure which occurred at Hammerfest LNG between June 2024 and July 2025.
  • Video
  • Working environment
Hammerfest LNG: Low exposure levels, serious findings
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Havtils' investigation of Hammerfest LNG found low levels of chemical exposure, but numerous serious challenges relating to the working environment, risk management and follow-up. "These are issues that Equinor must address," says Havtil’s Director General Sigve Knudsen.
  • News
  • Working environment
Order to Vår Energi – noise challenges with AW189 helicopters
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The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has issued an order to Vår Energi regarding the use of Leonardo AgustaWestland 189 (AW189) helicopters on the Norwegian shelf.
  • News
  • Working environment
Order to Equinor – noise challenges with AW189 type helicopters
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The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has issued an order to Equinor regarding the use of Leonardo AgustaWestland 189 (AW189) helicopters on the Norwegian shelf.
  • News
  • Working environment
Order following noise concerns in AW 189 helicopters
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“Employees travelling offshore for work must have a transport solution which safeguards both their safety and health,” says Sigve Knudsen, director general of the Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority.
  • News
  • Working environment
Noise concerns in AW189 helicopters
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“Employees travelling offshore for work must have a transport solution which safeguards both their safety and health,” says Sigve Knudsen, director general of the Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil).
  • Video
  • Risk management
Order to Equinor – Heidrun – hose maintenance
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The investigation by the Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) into the gas leak on the Heidrun A facility on 4 September 2026 has revealed deficiencies in the maintenance of hoses. We have now issued Equinor with an order.
  • News
  • Process safety
Havtil investigates gas leak on Heidrun A
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The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has launched an investigation into a gas leak on the Heidrun A facility on 4 September 2026.
  • News
  • Process safety
  • Emergency preparedness
- Resilience begins with leadership
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Energy has become a matter of security policy. For Louise Dedichen, that means leaders must think differently about risk, preparedness and cooperation.
  • Feature
  • Emergency preparedness
  • Security
When AI makes the decisions
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As automated drilling systems become more autonomous and make decisions unaided, the need for effective human oversight is increasing. This requires the technology to be designed in such a way that humans can understand, assess and intervene safely.
  • News
  • Artificial intelligence
  • Well integrity