Open sea

Here you can get an insight into the contingency measures taken to combat oil spills out in the open ocean and close to installations.

We make every effort to prevent oil discharges. We carry out frequent variable scenario training exercises in order to give us the best possible preparation in the event of an accident.

In the event of an unwanted incident the first priority is to recover the oil as close as possible to its point of discharge.

Inshore waters

Here you can get an understanding of contingency measures used to combat oil spills near the Inshore.

If an oil spill occurs at an offshore installation, we will devote all our efforts towards first preventing its spread. If parts of a slick should approach land, new damage-limitation barriers will be established according to a carefully planned system.

The aim is to prevent the oil beaching. However, if this happens we have both comprehensive contingency resources and several methods for oil recovery and beach cleaning.

Onshore

Both Eni and Statoil are currently investing large sums in research and development in the field of prevention and oil spill protection measures. We are researching into the properties of oils and sea floor biodiversity and are focusing on how we can improve Norwegian oil spill protection strategies.

In recent years contingency strategies along the Norwegian coast have been gradually upgraded. Enhanced contingency systems and new methods are constantly being developed and equipment continuously improved.

Leadership

The leadership of an oil spill contingency response is a parallel process carried out both in the field and at the offices of the operator and authorities.

It is thus essential to establish robust systems to provide updated information about operational progress and decisions.

The Norwegian oil industry is well-trained in collaboration and information exchange techniques, and has procedures in place for the continuous follow up of information and communication.

New solutions

Contingency measures on land constitute a major operation in terms of planning and organisation.

An oil contingency response involves far more than the personnel and equipment used as part of the oil recovery and damage-limitation measures.

Access to financial resources, personnel and equipment are allocated by response leaders on land and the management team of the operator in question. This takes place in close collaboration with the authorities, who also play a major role during contingency responses.