Shell detects second Gannet Alpha North Sea leak point (BBC)

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A second leak point has been found in the flow line beneath the Gannet Alpha oil platform, 113 miles (180km) off Aberdeen.

Shell has been dealing with the release of an estimated 216 tonnes - 1,300 barrels - from a leak near the platform discovered last week.

The oil company said it was working to tackle what was described as a "second pathway" of leakage.

Shell said the overall leak rate was declining.

Glen Cayley, technical director of Shell's exploration and production activities in Europe, said: "The leak source remains the same. The initial release path was stopped, however, the oil found a second pathway to the sea.
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