Risavika
Harbour in Sola, Norway
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History
The history of Risavika as a commercial harbour began in 1960 when Shell opened an oil refinery in the area, which operated until 2000.[3]
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.[4]
On 31 August 2024 Hvaldimir the beluga whale was found dead near Risavika.[5][6][7]
Transport
The Fjord Line uses Risavika as the harbour to serve Stavanger for routes to Bergen, Kristiansand, and Hirtshals, Denmark.[8]