Community notices and contact

Shell St Fergus Maintenance and cleaning of onsite Vessel
1 March, 2019

Dear community members,

I would like to make residents and neighbours aware that we are planning some maintenance work on site that includes the cleaning and removal of a vessel. This vessel was used to hold Mercaptan (Odorant) which is a harmless but pungent-smelling gas which is often added to natural gas, which is colourless and odourless, to make it easier to detect. The work will commence on Monday 11th of March 2019, and will last up to 3 days.

This vessel is located on the South West of the site. During the cleaning process, there is the potential that you may smell a gas odour. Mitigations are in place to fully control this cleaning work scope. However, should you smell anything whilst we are carrying out this procedure you should follow your normal procedures for reporting a gas leak.

I can reassure you that this is an essential part of the plant’s maintenance programme, and we aim to minimise any disturbance. We have planned carefully for steady operations during the work.

Please contact us if you have any questions or comment. Our contact details are on the plant website.

Kind Regards,
Steve Morrice
Plant Manager, Shell St Fergus