The audit was conducted on 4 June 2020.

Background

The background to the audit is long-term attention on strategically important pipes carrying large volumes over long distances, for which Equinor Transportnett has operational follow-up responsibility.

The audit is a key aspect of the PSA’s follow-up of the integrity of these pipe systems and how Equinor contributes to sustained improvement and risk reduction.

The audit is underpinned by the objective in the Letter of Allocation concerning the reduction of major accident risk, for which we are following up, in particular, risks associated with hydrocarbon leaks.

Objective

The objective of the audit was to gain an overview of the technical condition and integrity of transport pipes for which Equinor Transportnett at Kårstø has operational responsibility.

Result

No non-conformities or improvement points were identified during the audit.