In this audit, we followed up two previous audits at Heimdal in 2016 and 2018, which took place both onshore and offshore. In this audit, we only followed up the onshore organisation. 

Objective

The objective of the audit was to verify that Equinor and Gassco have established an operating model with sufficient capacity to handle normal operational and maintenance tasks, in addition to any unforeseen tasks, and that the operating model meets the company’s own and the regulatory requirements. We also wanted to monitor how Gassco fulfils its supervisory duty in respect of Equinor, and to follow up observations from previous audits to verify that the companies have addressed them. 

Result

The audit revealed two areas with improvement potential linked to the management of activities and maintenance and the company’s own follow-up. 

What happens next?

Gassco and Equinor have been asked to arrange a meeting in early autumn to review the decision-making processes relating to shutdowns/continued operation and future maintenance and operations management on the facilities.

We have requested a reply to this letter by 25 August 2019.