Minister hails “lucky” escape on Clair oil spill By Andrew Liddle October 5 2016, 10:29 am October 5 2016, 10:29 am Share Minister hails “lucky” escape on Clair oil spill Share via Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Messenger Linkedin Email Post link https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/1046316/lucky-escape-on-clair-oil-spill/ Copy Link A Scottish Government minister has said it is “extremely lucky” an oil spill to the west of Shetland has not caused more environmental damage. An estimated 95 tonnes of oil is believed to have leaked from BP’s Clair platform as a result of a “technical issue”. The slick is now moving in a north-easterly direction. For the full story, visit our sister site Energy Voice.