Biodiversity
Biodiversity conservation is an integral part of Lundin Energy’s commitment to protect the environment
We are committed to the conservation of biological diversity, safeguarding ecosystems, species and genetic diversity. We acquire information and increase our understanding of the ecosystems in which we operate, including potential impacts of our activities. Environmental mapping, risk analyses and impact assessments are conducted to help us with appropriate decision-making regarding the time and place of our operations. All petroleum related activity is subject to public consultation and authority approval, mostly through an environmental permit hearing process. Stakeholders, local communities and interested parties are entitled to comment on environmental and social issues, and give recommendations to the authorities on planned activities. Lundin Energy does not have any activities (except for seismic work) or acreage within or adjacent to IUCN protected areas.
Implemented programmes to prevent and mitigate potential impacts
Sensitivity testing
All acreage is internally assessed with particular attention to areas in proximity of sensitive coastal habitats, fish spawning and seabird breeding or feeding grounds, coral reefs, fisheries, etc.
Barents Sea Exploration Collaboration (BaSEC)
Through this collaborative research programme, Lundin Energy Norway gains and shares valuable insights regarding biodiversity and measures which need to be put in place to preserve it.
SYMBIOSES III – System for Biology-based Assessments
SYMBIOSES III, a joint industry initiative, aims to advance the proficiency of spill simulation technologies. The Company uses this technology to assess the ecological impact of oil spills on early life stages of six fish species on the NCS.
Fateice Project
The project focuses on analysing and assessing ecological effects of weathered crude oil on ice covered areas. This project has mapped the migration of hydrocarbons in the southern Barents Sea region, and has helped develop and mature oil spill models.
Protected Areas
Norwegian authorities apply management plans that set out the operational conditions for activities within the area. Lundin Energy does not have any activities or acreage in the International Union for Conservation of Nature protected areas. All our activities on the NCS with potential for affecting the environment undergo public consultation and authority approval.
| Related documents | Related links | |
 Sustainability report 2020 |  ESG Datasheet | |
| Environmental policy | ||
| CDP report 2020 |
