North Sea catering pioneer Entier sells out to Aramark
North Sea catering firm Entier has been acquired by US food services giant Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) for an undisclosed sum.
Health, Safety & Environment
HSE report finds offshore industry “stepped up” to safety leadership challenge
Samantha Peace, director of Energy Division at the Health and Safety Executive, reflects on the regulator’s Process Safety Leadership Principles inspection programme.
DC helicopter crash holds safety lessons for offshore industry
Energy industry leaders are set to learn how the recent helicopter crash in Washington DC should shape how they respond to major incidents.
HSE warns of explosion risk at Culzean over maintenance practices
TotalEnergies (XPAR: TTE) failed to implement maintenance practices at its Culzean platform, creating a risk of fire and explosion, according to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
HSE serves notice on Serica over Bruce gas release
Independent North Sea producer Serica Energy (AIM: SQZ) has been served with an improvement notice by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) over the release of fuel gas at its Bruce platform.
Software pioneer harnesses AI to usher in new era for risk assessment
Salus Technical launches Copilots: an AI service designed to enhance safety standards via higher quality, more efficient and consistent risk assessments
Aberdeen’s Marex delivers marine emergency response plan in Qatar
Aberdeen risk management firm Marex has successfully completed its first major project in Qatar on how to respond to a major marine emergency.
Dutch court overturns order for Shell to take responsibility for petrol emissions
A Dutch court has overturned a landmark ruling against Shell that would have forced the oil company to reduce emissions produced by its petrol customers.
North Sea mental health charter gains momentum
Mental Health in Energy’s seminar in Aberdeen united major industry figureheads to share how mental health support can be cultivated within the energy industry.
‘What we ask people to do isn’t normal’: North Sea mental health expert launches business
As specialist offshore mental health consultancy firm IntrospeXion launched, business leaders were told “mental health truly does matter and it's really under-supported right now.”
‘Uncertainty’: North Sea safety concerns as budget draws near
As the energy sector waits with bated breath for the Labour government’s first budget this month, the head of a leading safety trade body lists “uncertainty” as a major concern for offshore safety.
Fennex set to launch extreme weather tech after big win in USA
Aberdeen digital technology firm Fennex aims to launch an extreme weather software technology for the energy industry after winning a significant award in Houston.
Menopause and mental health: navigating the emotional transition
Menopause is a significant biological milestone for women, marking the end of their reproductive years.
Leonardo AW139 helicopters join North Sea search and rescue fleet
Offshore Helicopter Services UK (OHSUK) has taken two bespoke multi-million-pound Leonardo AW139 helicopters for the offshore energy sector Search and Rescue (SAR) fleet.
TV presenter and Integrity HSE aim to educate workers about mental illness
Integrity HSE aims to promote a better understanding of how mental illness can impact energy workers as it teams up with a former newsreader.
A win for putting mental health first
The recent Olympic Games in Paris once again brought together the world’s top athletes to compete for those much-sought after gold, silver and bronze medals.
Have I lost and regained my ‘mojo’ for the last time?
Understanding my own mental health and addressing mental health challenges has been part of my life since I was a teenager.
BP to roll out Crew Hawk monitoring tool on North Sea assets
BP (LON:BP) will roll out the Crew Hawk wireless safety monitoring tool on two of its North Sea assets after a successful trial on its Clair Ridge platform.
HSE: a shift in focus towards health and well-being in energy sector?
In May 2022, the Health & Safety Executive (“HSE”) published its 10-year strategy setting out its vision, core values, and strategic objectives until 2032.
Flare leading charge in safety and protection
In an industry where safety and environmental responsibility are non-negotiable, Flare has worked hard to establish itself as a leading provider of safety solutions. Committed to offering pioneering solutions and putting customers first, Flare is dedicated to their mission of keeping critical operations, assets, and lives worldwide.
‘Human cost is carefully hidden’ when looking at offshore wind
In May, Energy Voice carried a story about deteriorating safety in the offshore wind industry, citing among other sources, the safety organisation G+ that had just released the data-set for 2023.
Step Change survey finds ‘Sharing’ is still an industry safety pain point
Step Change in Safety has unveiled the findings of its Process Safety Workforce Survey which found greater collaboration is still needed across the industry.
Gold standard not gold plated: How the UK’s approach to health and safety is changing the world
UK standards in health and safety underpin what makes North Sea goods and services attractive in other regions.
Returning to work when maternity leave is over
Lucy Swan, internal mental health first aider at Munro’s Travel, outlines some of the anxieties which can accompany the return to work after maternity leave and how to limit these feelings.
How female PPE is boosting inclusivity at CES+
Safety and inclusion intersect considerably when it comes to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), with the right PPE enabling all individuals to work without harm to the best of their abilities.