An oil and gas company who operate in Liverpool Bay has confirmed there's been a leak from a oil pipeline.
Eni UK said there was a limited "hydrocarbons" release of less than 500 barrels on Monday from its pipeline between the Conwy and Douglas installations.
BusinessLive reported the pipeline leak was approximately 33km from the North Wales coast.
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Today a spokesperson for Eni UK said details involving the leak are still to be confirmed - but the line remains off while an incident team investigate.
The spokesperson said: "Details of the incident are still being confirmed.
"The Conwy to Douglas line was shut immediately and remains off.
"All the relevant authorities have been promptly informed and we are working in full collaboration with them.
"There is no impact to any personnel on the installations.
"An Incident Management Team has been mobilised and is working closely with the relevant authorities and response contractors to understand the situation and minimise any effect to the environment."
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