Project Details
CountryNorway
LocationMelkoya
Terminal TypeLiquefaction (Export)
Rig TypeOnshore
Capacity4.8 mtpa / 6.5 bcm
Trains1
Start Date01-Jan-2007
Cost (US$bn)5.3
Origin-
DestinationBrazil, Spain, France, Lithuania, Netherlands
OwnersTotalEnergies SE {France}, Wintershall Dea AG {Germany}, Equinor [Operator] {Norway}, Neptune Energy {United Kingdom}, Petoro {Norway}
BuyersTotalEnergies SE {France}, RWE Group {Germany}, Pavilion Energy Resources {Singapore}, Equinor {Norway}, Iberdrola {Spain}, Engie {France}
Status Notes
December 2025 - The project is operated by Equinor; June 2023 - Equinor has restarted operations at the terminal following an unplanned outage; February 2023 - Equinor has awarded an engineering, procurement, construction and installation contract to Aibel for modifications at the terminal; January 2023 - Equinor and its project partners are planning to invest NOK13.2bn (USD1.3bn) to upgrade the terminal; June 2022 - Hammerfest LNG has resumed production; Project Cost - NOK51.3bn
Last reviewed: 03 Feb 2026