A terrorist attack in Algeria in January 2013 prompted the then Statoil, now Equinor, to tighten security at two process facilities in western Norway. Scanmast was commissioned to deliver 145 Alta towers, which were an important part of the perimeter security.
- It was a challenging assignment that set high standards, which then laid the foundation for a future good collaboration with what is now called Equinor. "There are many people who want to supply them, but not everyone meets the quality requirements. We did, which is why it feels good to be included in their rolls as an approved supplier," says Stefan Myhr, who is business area manager for Sales/Products and Contracting.
Terrorist attack
The project actually started in January 2013. There was a terrorist attack at a gas plant in Algeria, which ended horribly with many deaths. As a result, the then Statoil (Equinor) decided to upgrade security at its facilities. This included two processing plants in Western Norway, which process natural gas from the North Sea before it is sent on to recipients.
It was a security project with particularly high demands on suppliers.
High demands
Scanmast was commissioned to deliver 145 Alta towers of varying sizes, from six to 16 metres, which would carry camera equipment. This created an external reinforcement with camera surveillance, which was an important part of the increased security.
- "We had to make extensive calculations to meet the high stability requirements, as the towers had to be able to withstand both wind and ice loads," explains Stefan Myhr:
- There were also high demands on documentation. The preparatory work itself lasted a year and a half, after which there was a tight schedule for the actual delivery and construction. The installation of the camera equipment was done by another supplier.
Scanmast rose to the challenge and since 2014 Equinor (Statoil) has a series of towers, which contribute to the increased safety.
- The client was satisfied with our work, which contributed to them continuing to have good confidence in us. It felt good," says Stefan Myhr.
