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2025-09-18 17:52:49
[North Sea refinery unexpectedly shut down, energy supply affected] ⑴ The Norwegian National Petroleum Corporation said on Wednesday that a fatal accident occurred at its Mongstad refinery in Norway, and a worker from a lifting service provider died. ⑵ The refinery has suspended all non-essential activities until further notice, and the accident is being investigated by relevant agencies and police. ⑶ The accident occurred during a lifting operation on Wednesday afternoon. ⑷ Although part of the refinery's production was previously shut down for maintenance, the remaining part is currently unaffected. ⑸ As Norway's largest refinery, the Mongstad refinery can process approximately 12 million tons of crude oil annually. Its products include gasoline, diesel, and aviation fuel. This accident may have an impact on regional energy supply.
