Safety

UK North Sea gas leaks fall in Covid-affected year offshore

Safety regulator welcomes reduction in numbers of unplanned hydrocarbon releases but warns sector to remain vigilant

Major to minor: a 55-tonne gas leak at the Beryl A platform in the UK's northern North Sea that was initially assumed would be classified as 'Major' was in fact categorised in the least serious 'Minor' category due a slow rate of release.
Major to minor: a 55-tonne gas leak at the Beryl A platform in the UK's northern North Sea that was initially assumed would be classified as 'Major' was in fact categorised in the least serious 'Minor' category due a slow rate of release.Photo: APACHE
London
Published 1 November 2021, 11:31Updated 2 November 2021, 08:20
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