Risavika is a harbour located in Sola municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. Risavika harbour is an important transportation hub for nearby Stavanger, as well as port facility for shipping and the Norwegian oil industry.[1]
History
editThe history of Risavika as a commercial harbour began in 1960 when Shell opened an oil refinery in the area, which operated until 2000.[2] In 2011, a large liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminal was opened in Risavika, and in 2021 was acquired by North Sea Midstream Partners limited from Gasum.[3] On 31 August 2024 Hvaldimir the beluga whale was found dead near Risavika.[4][5][6]
Transport
editThe Fjord Line uses Risavika as the harbour to serve Stavanger for routes to Bergen, Kristiansand, and Hirtshals, Denmark.[7]
References
edit- ^ "Risavika". Stavanger Harbour. Retrieved 6 September 2024.
- ^ "History". Risavika AS (in Norwegian). Archived from the original on 13 March 2017. Retrieved 6 September 2024.
- ^ "Risavika Liquefaction Plant". NSMP. Retrieved 6 September 2024.
- ^ Øvrebø, Emma Fondenes; Sviggum, Silje Kathrine; Holmes, Martha C. S. (31 August 2024). "Hvaldimir er død". VG (in Norwegian). Retrieved 6 September 2024.
- ^ Vilde Haugen, Magnus Ekeli Mullis, Mathias Hagfors, Lars Navestad, "Kjendishvalen Hvaldimir er død", NRK, 6 September 2024 (in Norwegian).
- ^ Aggarwal, Mithil (2 September 2024). "Beloved Russian celebrity 'spy' whale is found dead off Norway". NBC News. Retrieved 6 September 2024.
- ^ "Risavika Port near Stavanger". Fjord Line. Retrieved 6 September 2024.