BP accused of damaging protected marine area
BP has been accused of dumping industrial waste in a marine protected area west of Shetland. The energy giant is at the centre of an…
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First oil flows from BP’s Alligin field
BP has announced the first oil from the Alligin field west of Shetland, operated jointly with Shell.
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BP fined £400,000 after ‘major accident’ at Sullom Voe
BP has been fined £400,000 for a “major accident” which occurred during maintenance work at the Sullom Voe terminal.
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End of an era as EnQuest takes over from BP at Sullom Voe
A changing of the guard at Sullom Voe has taken place, with EnQuest officially taking over the terminal – ending BP’s long-standing association with the
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Scrap metal pays the way for good causes
Several local good causes have reaped the benefit of recycling – with funds raids by selling scrap metal being donated to them.
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Oil workers flown to Shetland following platform power cut
About 100 oil workers are being flown to Shetland following a power cut on the Clair platform this morning. BP said the Clair, which lies…
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WATCH: BP sells share in Sullom Voe oil terminal to EnQuest
BP is selling part of its interest in the Sullom Voe Terminal, marking a new chapter in the isles energy sector. The oil giant is…
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Oil heads north from Clair platform spill
An oil spill caused by a technical problem on the Clair platform 46 miles west of Shetland was said to be heading away from land…
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Shetland Select team win annual Midsummer Sevens
Shetland Rugby Club’s annual Midsummer Sevens tournament attracted a good turnout of supporters yesterday as the Shetland Select fought off opposition from 11 other sides
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BP accommodation contract continues despite £500 million project being dropped
Shetland FM is continuing its three-year accommodation contract with BP, despite the oil giant deciding to drop plans for a £500 million gas sweetening plant.
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BP confirms gas sweetening plant will not be built
A proposed new £500 million gas sweetening plant at Sullom Voe Terminal has been pulled by BP, The Shetland Times can exclusively reveal.
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Lerwick student’s design to add splash of colour to phones
A design by a Lerwick art student is adding a splash of colour to phones around the world, after it was chosen as the winner
READ FULL STORYGas sweetening plant at Sullom Voe put on hold
The proposed new gas sweetening plant for BP’s Sullom Voe terminal has been put on hold due to the fall in global oil prices.
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