- A fire occurred on 2 December at 14:40 in a compressor house at the Tjeldbergodden methanol plant.
- The fire was extinguished by 15:40.
- Both the air separation plant and the methanol plant were shut down.
- Personnel were evacuated and emergency procedures were implemented.
Incident Overview
A fire with smoke development was reported on Wednesday, 2 December at 14:40 in a compressor house at the methanol plant at Tjeldbergodden. Emergency services, including police, fire, and health services, were dispatched to the scene. The fire was successfully extinguished by 15:40.
Immediate Actions
Upon the fire's outbreak, both the air separation plant and the methanol plant were shut down. Factory personnel were evacuated, and all emergency response procedures were activated. Equinor's emergency response organization was mobilized, and relevant authorities were notified.
Safety and Response
No injuries were reported as a result of the fire. Efforts are currently underway to assess the consequences and determine the cause of the incident. Equinor has emphasized that their crisis management priorities are to ensure the safety of individuals involved, protect the environment and surroundings, and maintain the technical integrity of the plant.
