Published Sep 24, 20251 minute readThe Terra Nova FPSO is pictured in Conception Bay in this Telegram file photo. Photo by Keith Gosse /THE TELEGRAMArticle contentOn Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025 Suncor Energy Inc. reported that an incident had occurred during equipment testing on the Terra Nova FPSO offshore Newfoundland and Labrador.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentA news release by the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Energy Regulator (C-NLOER) describes the incident: “While testing the mechanical overspeed on the emergency generator, the engine fan failed. This resulted in fan debris being projected into the room where the generator was located. There were two workers in the room who were uninjured. However, assessments since the incident have confirmed there was potential for a fatality.”Article contentArticle contentImmediate action was taken to secure the scene and isolate the emergency generator.Article contentSuncor has initiated an investigation into the root cause of the incident, which the C-NLOER is monitoring.Article contentArticle content
Near-miss incident reported on the Terra Nova FPSO
