The audit was conducted from 21 to 24 September 2021.

Objective

The aim of the audit was to monitor how Equinor is working to reduce the risk of major accidents and to prevent loss of containment. We also looked at how the company is addressing integrity and barrier management of flexible risers at Åsgard B and operational compliance with internal and regulatory requirements.

Result

No non-conformities were identified during the audit.

Three improvement points were identified, concerning:

  • Monitoring of technical condition
  • Documentation
  • Emergency shutdown valves

 What happens next? 

We have asked Equinor for its assessment of the improvement points identified. The deadline for this is set at 10 December 2021.