Could a North Sea gas platform be repurposed as a rare bird nesting site?

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Alpha Petroleum and Energean UK are exploring future options for its Wenlock gas platform as part of plans to mitigate the potential impact of offshore wind development on seabird habitats

The Wenlock gas platform in the Southern North Sea could soon be repurposed as an artificial nesting site for seabird species, as part of efforts to minimise the potential impact of offshore wind development...

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