The audit was conducted by means of an onshore part in May 2020 (separate report) and an offshore verification of the facilities from 9 to 11 August 2021.

You can find the report from the audit in May 2020 here.

Objective

The objective of the audit was to examine how Gassco is fulfilling its supervisory responsibility and to verify that Equinor has established an operating model with sufficient capacity to handle normal operational and maintenance tasks such that the operation of the facilities complies with its own and the regulatory requirements.

Result

One regulatory non-conformity was identified, relating to the management of maintenance.

In addition, two improvement points were identified, relating to:

  • Governing documents
  • Planning and prioritisation of maintenance

What happens now?

We have asked the companies to report on how the non-conformity will be addressed. We have also requested an assessment of the improvement points identified. The deadline for this is set at 1 November 2021.