The Brent Spar is towed to a site in the North Atlantic where the water is extremely deep. It is then sunk to the ocean floor.

• Tow the Brent Spar out into the Atlantic Ocean.
  
  

• Sink in 2km deep water at the North Feni Ridge.
  
  

• Structure will break up and release contents to surrounding water.
  
  

• Estimated effect limited to sea bed up to 500m from sinking site.
  
  

• Affect about 10,000 fish.
  Shell estimated the sea bed would recover in 12 - 14 months.
  
  

• Technically the easiest option and safest for the workers involved.
  
  

• Cost £17-20million

Click here for Shell's analysis of the options.

Do we have any right to dump our waste in the ocean? Is it just leaving problems for future generations?