UPDATED STATEMENT:
INEOS FPS confirms the pipeline has reopened and we are currently working with our Customers to sequence their production into the system.
We apologise for any inconvenience.
ENDS
Original statement issued:
INEOS FPS aims to restart later today (18th October 2019)
INEOS FPS Limited confirms a lightning strike in the Cruden Bay area, in the early hours of Friday 18th October, caused a power surge followed by loss of power to Cruden Bay.
All safety systems responded accordingly and a full FPS system shutdown occurred, following standard safety precautions.
INEOS is following its standard protocols. We are now in recovery mode and working through our safe system start up procedures and aims to restart by lunch today.
Further information will be released as it becomes available.
ENDS