Apache’s Beryl and Forties to go ‘cash flow negative’ on end to drilling decision
Welligence analysis shows Apache decision to halt drilling at Beryl and Forties hubs will significantly impact field production life.
Forties field
‘It was the real opening of the North Sea scramble’ – former BP chief executive Lord Browne reflects on Forties discovery 50 years on
There are few better to reflect on the vast opportunities and challenges presented by the discovery of the Forties Field half a century ago than Lord John Browne.
Sir Ian on why Forties field was a leap of faith for the city
It was a bold move into a brave new world; the discovery of oil in the Forties Field in the North Sea on October 7 1970.
Forties discovery transformed north-east lives
BP’s announcement of a huge discovery in 1970 transformed life for thousands in the north-east as Neil Drysdale recalls out
Apache prevails in North Sea pipeline tariffs dispute with Ineos
A High Court judge has sided with US oil firm Apache in its row over North Sea pipeline tariffs with Ineos.
Investigators say cranes ‘distracted’ pilots leading to wrong North Sea platform landing
Pilots were “distracted” by incorrectly positioned cranes leading to a helicopter landing on the wrong oil platform in the North Sea, according to investigators.
Investigation launched after helicopter lands on wrong North Sea platform
Air accident investigators have launched an inquiry after a helicopter landed on the wrong North Sea platform this week.
Apache marks 15 years at Forties field with chaplaincy donation
The UK Oil and Gas Chaplaincy is set to receive a £50,000 donation as Apache Corporation celebrates the 15-year acquisition anniversary of the Forties field.
Apache expects full Forties production to return soon
Apache North Sea has announced that it expects to be back to pre-shutdown production levels within several days as Ineos completes repairs to the Forties pipeline.
On this day: The Queen switches flow of oil from Forties field
Oil major BP celebrated a milestone for the fledgling North Sea oil and gas industry 40 years ago today as The Queen opened the operation of the UK's first oil pipeline. This video captures footage of Aberdeen as the city transcended from the fishing industry to energy. The 130-mile pipeline from Cruden Bay to Grangemouth was built by BP serving the Forties oilfield 110 miles east of Aberdeen.
Aberdeen entrepreneur snaps up Oil Plus
An Aberdeen-based entrepreneur has snapped up an oil and gas consultancy founded more than 30 years ago to carry out support services on the Forties oil field.
Video: The Queen switches flow of oil from Forties field
Oil major BP celebrated a milestone for the fledgling North Sea oil and gas industry 40 years ago today as The Queen opened the operation of the UK's first oil pipeline. This video captures footage of Aberdeen as the city transcended from the fishing industry to energy. The 130-mile pipeline from Cruden Bay to Grangemouth was built by BP serving the Forties oilfield 110 miles east of Aberdeen.
Gallery: Forties at 40
Energy Voice looks back through the archives to chart the evolution of the Forties Field, which began pumping oil 40 years ago.