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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Councillors reject extension for Sella Ness accommodation camp
An application to extend temporary planning permission at the Sella Ness accommodation camp until 2026 has been rejected by the council’s planning committee. Applicants Malthus…
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UPDATE: Suspicious package was false alarm
A suspicious package discovered at Sella Ness in the North Mainland has turned out to be a false alarm. A Police Scotland statement said: “Police…
READ FULL STORYSella Ness evacuated due to ‘suspicious package’
An evacuation has taken place at Sella Ness in the North Mainland following the discovery of a “suspicious package”. A Police Scotland statement said: “Police…
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New bus and ferry timetable changes approved
Council efforts to deal with concerns raised by Sullom Voe workers about a new bus timetable structure have paid off, members of Shetland’s transport body
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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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Garrison future, control centre concerns and spiderman stunt
In The Shetland Times this week…
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Hillswick Wildlife Sanctuary seeks public ‘seal’ of approval to secure its future
Appeal hopes to secure Hillswick Wildlife Sanctuary’s future for the next 30 years.
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Contract tug makes her way to Sullom Voe
A new tug for the Shetland Islands Council harbour operation at Sellaness was making her way up the east coast of Scotland this afternoon.
READ FULL STORYCautious optimism voiced by council convener over new Sullom Voe deal
The council’s convener says he is “cautiously optimistic” about the future of Sullom Voe, following today’s news oil and gas company EnQuest is to take…
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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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Power cut affects thousands of customers across the isles
Thousands of homes were left in darkness yesterday after a major power cut affected vast areas of the isles.
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Marine pilots are highest paid council employees
• Two marine pilots working at the Sullom Voe Oil Terminal were the highest paid council employees during the 2015/16 year. • One pilot, who
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Troublesome tugs sold with return for council coffers
The two controversial Sullom Voe harbour tugs have been sold by Shetland Islands Council – with a £70,000 return to council coffers.
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