16 Dec Equinor appeals penalty notice from Økokrim
(Oilandgaspress) Equinor has appealed a penalty notice issued by Norway’s economic crime authority Økokrim, disputing allegations related to the case. The company said it disagrees with the assessment and will pursue the appeal through the legal process while continuing to cooperate with authorities.
Equinor Mongstad received a fine from Økokrim of NOK 220 million and a confiscation claim of NOK 500 million.
“We take the matters mentioned very seriously. The company itself uncovered and reported the emissions and discharges to the authorities. Equinor has conducted thorough and transparent investigations and implemented a number of measures to correct relevant deviations. We disagree that the company has failed to fulfill its duty of proper maintenance of the plant over several decades and that the company has saved cost through inadequate maintenance. Økokrim has not specified what the punishable negligence consists of. The company therefore does not accept the penalty notice and will clarify the case in court,” says Siv Helen Rygh Torstensen, executive vice president, Legal & Compliance.
The law firm Hjort AS represents Equinor.
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