Norwegian parliament rejects bid to block Equinor LNG plant power link
Norway's parliament today rejected a bid to block Equinor's plan to electrify its Hammerfest LNG plant. This vote ensures the project continues as planned.
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The Storting, the parliament of Norway 
NO, has rejected a proposal to block the plan by Equinor ASA to supply electricity from the regional power grid to the Hammerfest LNG plant, also known as Melkøya. This vote, occurring on February 5, 2026, ensures that the planned electrification and related development at the facility can continue. The grid connection, which received initial approval in 2023, is designed to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions and extend the operational lifetime of the plant.
NO, has rejected a proposal to block the plan by Equinor ASA to supply electricity from the regional power grid to the Hammerfest LNG plant, also known as Melkøya. This vote, occurring on February 5, 2026, ensures that the planned electrification and related development at the facility can continue. The grid connection, which received initial approval in 2023, is designed to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions and extend the operational lifetime of the plant.
