Equinor Challenges $50M Penalty for Mongstad Refinery
Update: 2025-12-17
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Equinor Refining Norway contests a substantial penalty from Økokrim, Norways economic crime authority, related to alleged breaches of the Pollution Control Act at Mongstad refinery. The company, which identified and reported the issues, disputes the penalty, arguing that Økokrim has not adequately specified negligence or demonstrated financial benefit from inadequate maintenance. Equinor plans to challenge the penalty in court, setting a precedent for historical emissions cases.
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