The audit was conducted from 21 May to 6 June 2025.
Objective
The objective of the audit was to follow up technical and operational barrier elements in the drilling areas. The audit also covered whether Equinor's phasing-in of a new drilling contractor was carried out properly, so as to minimise the likelihood of failures, hazards and accidents.
Result
The audit identified six non-conformities in the following areas:
- Deficiencies in BOP control system
- Lack of risk assessment of requirements of pipe-handling anti-collision system
- Deficient functionality of work winches on the drill floor
- Missing load cell for work winches on the drill floor
- Inadequate technical and operational solutions in mud and cuttings installations
- Deficient updating of noise analyses
What happens now?
We have asked Equinor to report to us by 19 November 2025 on how the non-conformities will be addressed.