HC Deb 03 March 1977 vol 927 c284W
Mr. Skeet

asked the Secretary of State for Energy what quantity of gas he has authorised to be flared from the Brent Field on an annual basis.

Dr. J. Dickson Mabon

During the period from the start of production in November 1976 until July 1977 when Shell expect to close down oil production and gas flaring at the start of its gas compression installation programme, about 20 billion cubic feet of gas are expected to be flared from the Brent B platform and my right hon. Friend has given consent to this figure. I would also refer to the reply that my right hon. Friend gave on 9th December—[Vol. 922, c.314–5]—to the hon. Member for Aberdeen, North (Mr. Hughes).