Hammerfest LNG plant shut down upon report of fire

The Hammerfest LNG plant on Melkoya Island in northern Norway was shut down following notification Sept. 28 of a fire in a turbine, operator Equinor said Sept. 28.

No personnel have been reported injured or missing, and all personnel not participating in handling the incident have been evacuated, the company said in a prepared statement.

Emergency personnel from Equinor are working with emergency services to clarify the situation and relevant authorities have been notified, Equinor said. No additional details were reported.