The Hammerfest LNG station in northern Norway suffered a gas leak on April 23, 2024, which led to the cessation of production and the evacuation of 54 workers from the station. Maintenance of the station continued for one day, and repairs were completed on April 24, returning the station to work with a production capacity of 18.4 million meters. cube daily.

The Hammerfest station represents about 5% of Norway's natural gas exports, and is the largest single supplier of natural gas to Europe. The station has played an important role in the European energy scene since it began operating in 2007.

Equinor, the owner of the terminal, plans to expand the scope of LNG trade; It is in talks with potential buyers in Europe and Southeast Asia.

These expansion plans come after the company achieved higher-than-expected profits in the first quarter of 2024, supported by increased production in Norway, operational performance, and strong results for liquefied gas trade. LNG is considered an integral part of efforts to achieve carbon neutrality, and demand for it is expected to continue. Over the coming decades, especially in Asia and Europe.