Mar 21, 2018
Forties Pipeline System Shutdown
Forties Pipeline System Shutdown
On Dec. 11, a hairline crack 5 to 6 inches long was detected during a routine inspection of the Forties Pipeline System (FPS) near Netherley, just south of Aberdeen, Scotland. As a result, the pipeline’s new owner, Ineos, announced a shut-down, anticipating weeks for repairs. The suspension of this pipeline, with an average daily throughput of 445,000 bpd from 80-plus fields in the North Sea,…
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