Work has been taking place to clean, treat and re-open the CK12 road between Netherley and Cookney. I have not had official confirmation that it has re-opened but residents say they have now been using it.
It was closed after a leak was discovered in the nearby Forties Pipeline System.
The pipeline’s owners INEOS confirm that the repair of the pipeline at Red Moss is now mechanically complete and pressure testing is well underway.
A small number of customers are now sending oil and gas through the pipeline at reduced rates as part of a coordinated plan that allows INEOS to carefully control the flow and pressure in the system.
INEOS has partially re-started the Kinneil facility. Flows through the pipeline and Kinneil will be increased gradually as we prove the system. There is currently increased flaring at the site as we begin to progressively and safely bring the different streams on-line.
INEOS will complete this work as quickly as possible but safety is the highest priority.
Based on current estimates the company expects to bring the pipeline and Kinneil progressively back to normal rates early in the new year.
INEOS has worked with the emergency services, relevant authorities and regulators as it has implemented the code compliant repairs on the pipeline.