The evaluation of a report of the Gloria Oil Platform, which was completed late last week, revealed major non-conformities in the plant’s safety, which could have serious consequences for staff and the marine environment, said representatives of the Competent Authority for Regulation of Oil Operations Offshore Black Sea (ACROPO).

Thus, the offshore installation will no longer be used until the date it starts to be decommissioned, according to Agerpres.

„As a consequence, the Gloria platform, currently operating as an accommodation space for operational personnel on PFSS8, becomes a non-operational facility, retaining only the minimum personnel necessary to repair the jacking system for decommissioning operations, are expected to begin as soon as possible, „officials said. Wednesday Sorin Gal, director of licensing authority ANRM, announced that the Gloria platform is about to close and be decommissioned as of May 1.