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Total admits offshore failings over Elgin platform gas leak Total fined £1.125m for Elgin platform gas leak
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Oil company Total has admitting failings that caused one of the biggest ever gas leaks in the North Sea. Oil company Total has been fined £1.125m for failings that caused one of the biggest ever gas leaks in the North Sea.
Total's Elgin platform, 150 miles east of Aberdeen, was evacuated when the gas began leaking in March 2012. No-one was injured as a result. Total's Elgin platform, 150 miles east of Aberdeen, was evacuated when the gas began leaking in March 2012.
The leak was stopped by pumping heavy mud into the well, followed by the use of cement plugs.The leak was stopped by pumping heavy mud into the well, followed by the use of cement plugs.
Total admitted offshore installation regulation failings at Aberdeen Sheriff Court.Total admitted offshore installation regulation failings at Aberdeen Sheriff Court.
No-one was injured as a result of the leak.