Tuesday, 15 February 2022

North Wales coast is monitored after oil pipeline spillage

Conwy to Douglas pipeline ‘was shut immediately’ after the hydrocarbon release, reported on Monday

Authorities are monitoring parts of the north Wales coast for an oil slick, after hydrocarbons were released into the sea following a pipeline failure.

The pipeline, which connects two oil installations in the Irish Sea, suffered a failure about 33km (20.5 miles) from the north Wales coast. According to Eni UK, the company which operates the pipeline, the incident – which involved “less than 500 barrels” – was reported on Monday.

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