The flare on a North Sea platform that has been leaking gas has gone out , Total says . about 150 miles ( 240 km ) east of the Scottish city of Aberdeen , potentially causing a huge explosion . There had been fears the flare could ignite the clouds of escaping gas . Score: 6 Total is starting work on a plan to stop the leak , including drilling relief wells .
The flare on a North Sea platform that has been leaking gas has gone out , Total says . There had been fears the flare could ignite the clouds of escaping gas . Score: 6 Total is starting work on a plan to stop the leak , including drilling relief wells .