Equinor faces safety crackdown at Hammerfest LNG, citing toxic workplace culture

Norway’s petroleum safety regulator, Havtil, identified four instances of non-compliance at Equinor’s Hammerfest LNG facility.

The investigation followed several incidents of chemical exposure at the plant.

Havtil reported serious deficiencies in governance, risk management, and the working environment.

The findings detailed a culture of silence, lack of management trust, and nationality-based differential treatment.

Regulators noted that while chemical exposure levels remained low, Equinor must address all identified shortcomings.

Havtil will monitor the company’s response to ensure compliance.