Investigation launched after emergency response to chemical leak at Dounreay
A formal investigation is under way following a chemical leak at Dounreay on Wednesday night.
Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA)
No removal in sight for Youtuber playground oil rig in Cromarty Firth
There remains no removal plan in place for an oil rig in the Cromarty Firth which has become a dangerous playground for thrill-seekers.
YouTuber branded ‘beyond reckless’ after scaling North Sea oil rig
A YouTuber has been branded “beyond reckless” after scaling a North Sea oil rig laid up in the Cromarty Firth.
Report busts ‘95% myth’ on amount of recycled material from North Sea decom
The amount of materials being recycled from UK North Sea oil platforms is far lower than previously thought, according to a new report.
Exclusive: End of 12-year ‘eyesore’ on Cromarty Firth as Hutton legs removed
A 20,000-tonne “eyesore” on the Cromarty Firth of more than 12 years is finally being removed as the huge Hutton platform legs are being taken to shore.
Data stolen in ‘sophisticated’ Sepa cyber attack published online
Data stolen from the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) in a "sophisticated" cyber attack has been illegally published online.
Sepa cyber attack ‘likely to be by international organised cyber-crime groups’
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) confirmed it was continuing to respond to an ongoing ransomware attack, probably by international serious and organised cyber-crime groups.
‘Apocalyptic’ flaring brought to an end at Exxon Mossmorran plant after three days of disturbance
“Apocalyptic” flaring at the Mossmorran petrochemical plant in Fife has been brought to an end after three nights of noise, light and vibrations.