North Wales coast is monitored after oil pipeline spillage

Conwy to Douglas pipeline 'was shut immediately' after the hydrocarbon release, reported on MondayAuthorities are monitoring parts of the north Wales coast for an oil slick after hydrocarbons were released into the sea following a pipeline failure.The pipeline, which connects two oil installations in the Irish Sea, had a failure about 20 miles from the north Wales coast. According to Eni UK, the company that operates the pipeline, the incident involved less than 500 barrels and was reported on Monday. Continue reading...