Investigation under way after gas pipeline off Victorian coast ruptures
Gas platforms in the area are among the oldest offshore oil and gas operations in the countryFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastThe offshore oil and gas regulator is investigating after an undersea gas pipeline ruptured off the Victorian coast, causing a visible “sheen” on the ocean’s surface.The National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority (Nopsema) confirmed it received a notification about a potential spill from ExxonMobil subsidiary Esso on Saturday morning.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading...
Gas platforms in the area are among the oldest offshore oil and gas operations in the country
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The offshore oil and gas regulator is investigating after an undersea gas pipeline ruptured off the Victorian coast, causing a visible “sheen” on the ocean’s surface.
The National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority (Nopsema) confirmed it received a notification about a potential spill from ExxonMobil subsidiary Esso on Saturday morning.
Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading...