Statoil probing chemical leak at Gullfaks North Sea project

Norway’s Statoil is investigating a nearly 400 gallon chemical spill at its subsea Gullfaks project in the Norwegian North Sea.

According to Energy Voice, Statoil has assembled a team of technical experts to pinpoint where a 396 gallon, or about 1,500 liter, spill that released barrier fluid into the water began.

Barrier fluid is used to lubricate and cool compressors.

The fluid is categorized as persistent or very acutely toxic by the Norwegian Environmental Agency, Energy Voice added.

No injuries have been reported.

Further details about the leak have not been disclosed yet.

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