HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Isaac Silvestre, Energy Analytics Institute, 17.Sep.2025, Words: 252) — Equinor reported that a worker died in an accident in connection with a lifting operation at the company’s refinery at Mongstad. The accident occurred on 17 Sep. 2025 at 13:40 CEST.
The worker was treated by health personnel at the scene, but his life could not be saved, Equinor announced on 17 Sep. 2025 in an official statement.
The deceased was employed by Crane Norway, a supplier of crane and lifting services at Mongstad.
“We are deeply impacted by this tragic accident, in which a person lost his life while working for Equinor. I would like to express my deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues who have lost a loved one. In cooperation with the supplier companies, we will do everything we can to support those affected by this accident,” Equinor CEO Anders Opedal said in the statement.
All non-critical activity on the plant has been stopped until further notice and the area has been cordoned off, according to Equinor
On Wednesday afternoon, 1,500 employees at Mongstad were gathered for an information meeting. Additional gatherings will be held on Thursday morning. Equinor will also meet with leadership of the supplier companies to follow up the incident, the Norwegian company said.
Relevant authorities have been notified of the incident, and the police have initiated an investigation. Equinor will also investigate the incident. The next of kin have been informed.
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By Isaac Silvestre reporting from Houston. © 2025 Energy Analytics Institute (EAI). All Rights Reserved.
