Switch to an accessible version of this website which is easier to read. (requires cookies)

Full environmental assessment must be done before drilling starts in new oil field says Scott

August 2, 2010 3:17 PM
Originally published by Scottish Liberal Democrats

Commenting on BP's plans to drill an exploration well in the North Uist prospect in the Atlantic, 125 km North West of Shetland, in water depths of some 1 290 metres, Shetland MSP, Tavish Scott, said, "Finding oil at this depth in the Atlantic poses huge engineering challenges.

"Before any decision is made to exploit this discovery, BP will have to carry out a full environmental assessment as they and others have done on the other west of Shetland oil fields.

"It will be essential to learn any lessons from the Gulf of Mexico disaster."

What would you like to do next?

  • Subscribe for updates

    Read updates from this website in your desktop or online news reader

    • On a news reader website

      •  
      •  
      •  

      In a desktop news reader or a website not listed above

      •  
    • Example monthly digest email
      •  
      •  
      •  

    • If you submit your contact details, the Liberal Democrats and their elected representatives may use the information you provide to contact you about issues you may find of interest. Some of the contacts may be automated. You can opt out of these contacts at any time by contacting


    • Generate different image

    Join our email list

    • If you submit your contact details, the Liberal Democrats and their elected representatives may use the information you provide to contact you about issues you may find of interest. Some of the contacts may be automated. You can opt out of these contacts at any time by contacting


    • Generate different image

    Follow the party's activity on...

  • Share this page

    Share this page on another website

    Link to this page

    On websites and printed material:
    aberdeencentrallibdems.org.uk/en/article/2010/356316/full-environmental-assessment-must-be-done-before-drilling-starts-in-new-oil-field-says-scott
    In text messages, Twitter, or reading over the phone:
    aberdeencentrallibdems.org.uk/a6hqh

    Email this page to a friend


    • Generate different image

    Print this page

  • Help out or donate

    Help out in your local area

      •  
      •  
      •  
      •  
      •  
      •  
      •  
      •  
      •  
      •  
      •  
      •  

    • If you submit your contact details, the Liberal Democrats and their elected representatives may use the information you provide to contact you about issues you may find of interest. Some of the contacts may be automated. You can opt out of these contacts at any time by contacting


    • Generate different image

    Join the Liberal Democrats

  • Tell us what you think

    Send us your views

    • If you agree, the Liberal Democrats and their elected representatives may use the information you provide to contact you about issues you may find of interest. Some of the contacts may be automated. You can opt out of these contacts at any time by contacting us.


    • Generate different image

    Contact us by email, post, or phone