A Royal Navy frigate is patrolling the North Sea amid warnings about ‘sabotage’ of European energy infrastructure. The Ministry of Defence confirmed earlier this week a ship had been sent to ‘reassure’ workers in the gas industry.
A Royal Navy frigate is patrolling the North Sea amid warnings about ‘sabotage’ of European energy infrastructure.
A mystery explosion which ruptured two natural gas pipelines has put the issue of security around critical equipment in the spotlight. The UK has not definitively pointed the finger of blame at any country over the incident but Kremlin involvement is widely suspected and the government hasHMS Somerset, a Type 23 frigate, is reportedly working alongside Norwegian Navy ships to patrol the area.they are particularly interested in safeguarding oil rigs in the North Sea which move oil and gas to Britain and Scandinavia.They said: ‘There are a number of uncertainties associated with that area and the infrastructure.
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