Local Business Major North Sea pipelines shut after ‘defect’ identified By Rebecca Buchan May 3 2018, 6:54 pm May 3 2018, 6:54 pm Share Major North Sea pipelines shut after ‘defect’ identified Share via Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Messenger Linkedin Email Post link https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/business/local/1468108/major-north-sea-pipelines-shut-after-defect-identified/ Copy Link Sullom Voe terminal Two major pipelines connecting North Sea fields to the Sullom Voe Terminal on Shetland have been shut down after a “minor fault” was discovered. Terminal operator EnQuest confirmed that a defect was found, resulting in an immediate shutdown on the incoming Brent and Ninian pipelines. A spokesperson said there was no risk to people or impact to the environment. Read more on Energy Voice here.