Risavika is a harbour located in
Sola
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municipality in
Rogaland
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county,
Norway
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. Risavika harbour is an important transportation hub for nearby
Stavanger
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, as well as port facility for shipping and the Norwegian oil industry.
History
The history of Risavika as a commercial harbour began in 1960 when
Shell
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opened an oil refinery in the area, which operated until 2000.
In 2011, a large
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(LNG) export terminal was opened in Risavika, and in 2021 was acquired by North Sea Midstream Partners limited from
Gasum.
On 31 August 2024
Hvaldimir
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the beluga whale was found dead near Risavika.
Transport
The
Fjord Line uses Risavika as the harbour to serve Stavanger for routes to
Bergen
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By May 20 ...
,
Kristiansand
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, and
Hirtshals
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, Denmark.
References
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External links
Risavika Harbour websiteformer Risavika Harbour website
(in Norwegian)
Sola, Norway
Villages in Rogaland
Populated coastal places in Norway