Penalty,thought to be largest imposed on a North Sea operator, welcomed by environmental campaigners but union leaders anxiety it will have slight impactThe French oil and gas multinational Total has been fined more than £1m for safety breaches that led to a potentially catastrophic leak at its Elgin platform in the North Sea.Total will pay £1.125m – the largest fine imposed on a North Sea operator – as well as court costs, and after it was prosecuted by the Health and Safety Executive,and pleading guilty at Aberdeen sheriff court. Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com