What caused the shutdown of Norway's Hammerfest LNG terminal, and when is it scheduled to resume operations?

The shutdown was caused by a mechanical fault in a valve, and the terminal is scheduled to restart at 1800 GMT on Wednesday.

What is the significance of the Hammerfest LNG terminal in Norway's gas exports and European LNG supply?

It is Europe's largest LNG export terminal, with a daily capacity of 18.4 million cubic metres of gas, and accounts for roughly 5% of all Norwegian gas exports.

Norway's Hammerfest LNG Repairs Broken Valve After Shutdown

May 12, 2026

Norway's largest LNG export terminal, operated by Equinor, is repairing a faulty valve following a production halt last week. The facility, accounting for 5% of Norwegian gas exports, is scheduled to restart on Wednesday.

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