Practical information

LNG bunkering facilities

Fjord Base Group provides services to operating companies on the Norwegian continental shelf and offers environmentally friendly fuel (LNG) for supply vessels at a specially designed tank facility. The gas is transferred from storage tanks to vessels at quay D, and it is received either by truck or from ships.

Fjord Base Group is subject to the Major Accident Regulations because we store more than 200 tons of LNG, classified as a hazardous substance. LNG is highly flammable, can explode when heated, and can cause severe frostbite. We have submitted a safety report to the regulatory authorities demonstrating how we meet the requirements of the Major Accident Regulations.

Our storage tank can hold approximately 500 m3 of LNG, a colorless and odorless gas with a temperature of about -150 degrees. In case of a leak, the gas quickly rises into the atmosphere. The gas is only used as fuel for vessels. In the event of an accident, sirens and light signals will alert, and a 200-meter area will be evacuated. If unsure about an incident, contact the Florø Operations Center at +47 02800 (police).

Our alert system is tested twice a year. The main scenarios we prepare for include:

  • Major gas leak at the tank facility
  • Major gas leak followed by fire
  • Fire on an LNG vessel at quay D

No accidents have occurred at the facility since it began operations in 2009. We have strict monitoring routines, including weekly inspections and monthly tests of alarm and alert systems. The facility is monitored 24 hours a day, and all alarms are automatically sent to technical personnel. We are consistently updated on regulations and equipment requirements, and we conduct annual inspections as well as audits from customers and suppliers. We collaborate with the local fire department and industrial safety personnel to practice emergency preparedness.

For more information on the supervision of our operations, visit dsb.no. For additional information in the event of an incident, contact the reception at Fjord Base Group at +47 57 74 56 00.

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LNG facilites in Florø

Contact

Contact information

Basevakt 24/7

Basevakt 24/7

Fjord Base Group base guard

Svein Arne Bjørkedal

Svein Arne Bjørkedal

Technical manager LNG

Ronald Reksten

Ronald Reksten

Subsea and project

Erlend Toftesund

Erlend Toftesund

Executive Vice President, Logistics and Operations