The audit was conducted during the period 6 November 2024 to 10 January 2025.

Background

Since 2018, we have followed up on Equinor and its integrated operations. We began with a sector assignment in order to collate knowledge about the IO model. We then conducted an audit on the implementation and execution of the IO model for the following:

  • Gullfaks A (2019)
  • Oseberg Sør (2020)
  • Heidrun (2022)

Findings from these audits indicated that facility-specific risk assessments are important in order to be able to identify local risks linked to implementation and use of the IO model.

As a result, we issued an order to Equinor in January 2023. In response to this order, Equinor assessed the risks associated with the use of the IO3 model on an individual facility.

Objective

The aim of the audit was to assess whether Equinor and the contractors on Gullfaks A have mapped and assessed whether the IO3 model is functioning as intended. We also investigated whether necessary measures had been implemented to manage any technical, operational or organisational risks identified through the mapping of the IO3 model on the facility, in accordance with the order issued in 2023.

Result

During the audit, we identified one non-conformity linked to follow-up of the measures following risk assessments of integrated operations on Gullfaks A.

What happens now?

We have asked Equinor to report to us on how the non-conformity will be addressed.