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40 years since Kielland

The disaster of 27 March 1980 cost 123 people their lives – and led to lasting and important changes in the safety of petroleum operations. Read more about the consequences of the Alexander L Kielland accident and its continued significance.

PSA - Home

40 years since Kielland

The disaster of 27 March 1980 cost 123 people their lives – and led to lasting and important changes in the safety of petroleum operations. Read more about the consequences of the Alexander L Kielland accident and its continued significance.

PSA - Home

40 years since Kielland

The disaster of 27 March 1980 cost 123 people their lives – and led to lasting and important changes in the safety of petroleum operations. Read more about the consequences of the Alexander L Kielland accident and its continued significance.

40 years since Kielland

The disaster of 27 March 1980 cost 123 people their lives – and led to lasting and important changes in the safety of petroleum operations. Read more about the consequences of the Alexander L Kielland accident and its continued significance.

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Disaster led to important and lasting changes

The loss of Alexander L Kielland on 27 March 1980 marked a turning point on the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS), says PSA director general Anne Myhrvold. She believes it has been crucial for offshore safety work.

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Kielland at 40: new exhibition on the disaster

To mark 40 years since the loss of the Alexander L Kielland on 27 March 1980, the Norwegian Petroleum Museum in Stavanger is opening a new exhibition on the worst accident in Norwegian oil history and the development of safety in this industry.

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Coronavirus – information from the PSA

You can find important information here from the PSA about dealing with the coronavirus and possible challenges for the petroleum industry.

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