The audit was conducted on 3 and 4 December 2024.

Background

The turrets on Åsgard A and Norne have exceeded their design lives. In 2017, Norne received a life extension to 2040, and in 2018 Åsgard A received the same. The facilities rely on the turrets to maintain the correct position in different weather conditions.

Objective

To ascertain that the operator meets the requirements for maintenance of the turrets on Norne and Åsgard A, so as to contribute to a reduced likelihood of failure and hazard situations.

Result

We did not identify any non-conformities during the audit.

We identified four improvement points concerning:

  • training on operational barrier elements
  • implementation of operational barrier elements on Åsgard A
  • analyses that provide the necessary decision-making basis for Norne
  • maintenance and prerequisites for the use of Åsgard A

What happens now?

We have asked Equinor for their assessment of the improvement points observed by 22 April 2025.