Energy / ‘Suspected unexploded ordnance’ found near Shell pipeline
SUSPECTED “unexploded ordnance” has been discovered near a gas pipeline off the coast of Shetland.
Oil giant Shell confirmed it had discovered the suspected ordnance, which is around 50 miles east of Shetland, during a routine inspection.
It was found near the Far North Liquids and Associated Gas System (FLAGS) pipeline, which supplies gas from the Brent platforms to the St Fergus Gas Terminal near Peterhead.
Shell said it was “working with a third party to further investigate and fully identify the object”.
“We continue to liaise with relevant authorities including the Maritime Coastguard Agency, and have positioned a guard vessel at the location,” the company added.
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