LNG production resumed at Hammerfest
Monday, 28 January 2008
StatoilHydro resumed production of liquefied natural gas (LNG) at the Hammerfest LNG plant, northern Norway, on 25 January.
After a period of technical problems due to a leakage in the cooling system, the production has now resumed. The gas is presently led to flame but will hopefully be stored in tanks shortly. StatoilHydro estimates the third LNG ship will sail loaded from Meløya in about two weeks.
The heart of the plant is the cooling system based on technology developed in collaboration between Statoil and Linde. The German industrial group has also been the main contractor during the development phase
The plant is now producting LNG, LPG and Condensate as planned.
