Apache hit with Beryl Alpha safety notice
US operator Apache has been hit with a safety notice for operations on one of its North Sea platforms.
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Safety 30: Industry lacks international standards
The oil and gas industry lacks consistent international safety standards according to a leading trade group.
Event to focus on EU cybersecurity rule for offshore infrastructure
An event is taking place in Aberdeen next week, highlighting the need for oil and gas companies to meet the requirements of a new EU law to protect critical infrastructure.
Unlit flare created explosion risk on North Sea platform
A gas build-up on a North Sea platform exposed workers to an explosion risk, a new safety report said.
First Minister questioned on offshore safety following series of reports
The First Minister has been questioned on the Scottish Government’s support of offshore safety following a series of reports outlining concerns.
HSE takes oil and gas operators to task over hydrocarbon releases
In a letter to coincide with the approaching 30th anniversary of Piper Alpha, Health and Safety Executive (HSE) boss Chris Flint has taken oil and gas operators to task over continued hydrocarbon releases, saying that the industry needs to "do more" to tackle the problem.
Awilco hit with HSE notice after worker injured on North Sea platform
Aberdeen-based Awilco Drilling has been hit with an improvement notice from the health and safety executive (HSE) after a crewmember was injured on a North Sea platform.
Opinion: Ruling finally gives clarity over evidence for North Sea prohibition appeals
A judgement handed down by the UK Supreme Court has finally clarified what evidence employment tribunals are entitled to consider when dealing with appeals against enforcement notices issued by the Health and Safety Executive.
Supreme Court ends legal battle between Chevron and HSE over safety notice
The UK Supreme Court has ended a long-running legal battle between Chevron and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) over a safety notice handed down in 2013.
Shell reprimanded over Brent Bravo leak
The UK's workplace safety watchdog has reprimanded Shell following a gas leak on the Brent Bravo platform in November.
Shell hit with HSE improvement notice at St Fergus
Energy giant Shell has been ordered to improve its safety procedures at the St Fergus plant near Peterhead.
EnQuest ordered to improve after high O2 levels detected in oil tank
Oil firm EnQuest has been ordered to improve safety procedures after high oxygen levels were discovered in an oil tank system on one of its installations.
Statoil investigating fire on Mariner A platform
Norwegian energy giant Statoil said today that it is carrying out an investigation into a fire on one of its North Sea platforms.
Statoil investigating fire on Mariner A platform
Norwegian energy giant Statoil said today that it is carrying out an investigation into a fire on one of its North Sea platforms.
Centrica gets warning after gas leak on Morecambe Bay complex
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has dished out an improvement notice to Centrica following a “significant” leak at the Morecambe Bay complex in the Irish Sea.
Updated: HSE orders Teekay to improve safety procedures on North Sea vessels
A UK watchdog has ordered vessel owner Teekay to smarten up its safety procedures following a "lifting incident" on the Voyageur Spirit ship.
Petrofac and Energy Institute to become study partners
With the aim of improving maintenance management performance across the oil and gas sector, Pertofac have been awarded a research project by the Energy Institute’s Process Safety Committee.
Shell hit with prohibition notice on Brent Charlie
Shell was hit with a prohibition notice earlier this year over safety concerns on the Brent Charlie platform.
FPSO operated on behalf of Shell found with nearly 500 open maintenance reports North Sea field
A North Sea production vessel contracted on behalf of energy giant Shell was found to have a backlog of nearly 500 mechanical corrosion and defect reports during a recent safety inspection.
HSE takes Shell to task over Clipper platform inspections
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has ordered Shell to up its game after the company fell behind on a number checks on its Clipper platform.
‘Cost cuts affecting safety, time to reverse the trend’, claims Norwegian safety body
Norway's offshore safety body claims cost cutting has impacted safety and more must be done to "reverse the trend".
Perenco gets improvement notice over oil worker death
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has handed Perenco an improvement notice following the death of a rig worker off the coast of Norfolk.
HSE warns EnQuest over gas leak
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has warned EnQuest following a gas leak on its Producer FPSO last year.
Nexen slapped on wrist after emergency shut down valve failed to close
Canada's Nexen has been hit with a health and safety enforcement order for failing to maintain an emergency shut-down valve on a North Sea platform.
UPDATED: Marathon Oil hit with HSE notices over Brae Alpha
Marathon Oil has been hit with two improvement notices over its Brae Alpha platform.