- The Tjeldbergodden methanol plant resumed production after a fire in December 2020.
- The fire occurred in the compressor building, causing a shutdown of the air gas factory and methanol plant.
- No personal injuries were reported from the fire.
- Equinor's investigation of the fire is still ongoing.
Resumption of Production
The methanol plant at Tjeldbergodden has resumed production after being decommissioned due to a fire on December 2, 2020. The facility is now supplying methanol to the market following safe start-up preparations.
Incident Details
The fire originated in the compressor building within the methanol factory area, leading to the shutdown of both the air gas factory and the methanol plant. Fortunately, no personal injuries were reported as a result of the incident.
Safety Measures and Inspections
Extensive inspections, testing, and validation of equipment potentially affected by the fire were conducted. These efforts were crucial to ensure that all technical and operative barriers were in place before restarting the facility. The thorough work has provided confidence in the plant's ability to produce safely and stably.
Ongoing Investigation
Equinor's investigation into the cause of the fire on December 2 is still ongoing, aiming to extract valuable lessons and prevent future incidents.
