Statoil accepts a fine of NOK 30 million (approximately USD 5 million) following the well control incident on the Gullfaks C platform in 2010.
Earlier this year, Statoil was fined by the public prosecutor for Rogaland county following the well control incident that occurred on Gullfaks C on 19 May 2010.
The company has decided to accept the fine.
The Gullfaks C incident has been thoroughly examined both by Statoil and other parties. An extensive improvement programme has been implemented throughout the company to ensure that learning is gained from the incident.
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