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Equinor Hit with £53 Million Fine for Major Pollution

12/16/2025

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Equinor ASA, Norway's national oil company, faces a £53 million penalty for oil spills and gas leaks at the Mongstad refinery due to years of inadequate maintenance.
Økokrim reported extensive pollution, issuing a 220 million kroner fine and a 500 million kroner confiscation order—the largest against a Norwegian company.
The investigation began in 2020, with leaks from 2016–2021, including a 40-ton hazardous gas incident.

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Story summary

Equinor ASA, Norway's national oil company, faces a £53 million penalty for oil spills and gas leaks at the Mongstad refinery due to years of inadequate maintenance.
Økokrim reported extensive pollution, issuing a 220 million kroner fine and a 500 million kroner confiscation order—the largest against a Norwegian company.
The investigation began in 2020, with leaks from 2016–2021, including a 40-ton hazardous gas incident.