The audit was conducted from 16 to 26 March 2026.
Objective
The objective of the audit was to:
- Review how the HVAC systems contribute to the ignition source control barrier on the facility
- Consider the impact that the HVAC systems have on the working environment, for example in workshops and laboratories
- Assess how Aker BP ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, as well as the company’s own monitoring of performance requirements. It is expected that this supervisory activity will help improve knowledge and expertise concerning these systems, thereby reducing the risk of ignition in the event of a gas leak
Result
We identified eight non-conformities during the audit. These concerned:
- Deficient follow-up of safety function
- Deficient classification of equipment
- Deficient labelling of equipment
- Deficient follow-up of safety functions
- Inadequate ventilation system
- Inadequate ignition source control
- Temperature in the workshop and stores
- Deficient maintenance
We also identified three improvement points. These concerned:
- Fire damper test
- Training/drills in OBE (Operational Barrier Element)
- Non-conformity handling
What happens now?
We have asked Aker BP to report to us by 12 June 2026 on how the non-conformities will be addressed, and to give us their assessment of the improvement points observed.