SGN in major safety operation amid boiler fears after Scots gas pipe air leak

SGN launched the operation in Fife
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A gas company had to launch a major safety operation to protect thousands of homes after air leaked into pipes from an offshore hydrogen experiment.

Householders in Fife faced the emergency operation from SGN – the owner of Scotland’s gas pipelines – to make sure they’re boilers were not at risk from danger.

It stemmed from an error at a flagship offshore wind project, which is led by SGN and aims to create a gas network fuelled only by Hydrogen gas.

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Earlier this month, the Sunday Mail understands engineers were carrying out a pressure test which left air in the pipes and then a gas safety check on thousands of homes in the Fife region.

Sources said it could have left boilers at risk of explosion but SGN wouldn’t address what its safety concerns were. It led to customers experiencing a loss of supply and prompted a gas safety check on homes in the area.

A SGN spokesman said:“Our priority is always the safety of our customers. This incident is still under investigation.

"However we can confirm that SGN visited all properties not only affected but those in the wider area to ensure all homes had a safe supply of gas. We would like to thank everyone for their patience and support.”

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