Vessels arrive to recover anchors from Stena Spey
Stena Drilling has confirmed that three vessels are in place to aid the recovery of the Stena Spey's anchors following half of them becoming detached.
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Workers evacuated as Stena Spey anchors come loose during storm
A North Sea drilling contractor has said staff evacuated from a rig after several of its anchors came loose during Storm Babet are being sent home following the incident.
VIDEO: Indian Coast Guard evac rig ahead of cyclone
According to the Joint Typhoon Warning Center, Biparjoy is a cyclonic storm that risks damaging winds, "heavy rainfall, storm surge, rough seas, mudslides, and flash flooding".
Flights cancelled as storm Otto hits the north and north-east
As 20,000 homes have been left without power in the wake of Storm Otto, North Sea flights from Aberdeen and Shetland are being cancelled and delayed.
North Sea Helicopters grounded amidst Aberdeen storm
Aberdeen has suffered flooding, leading to a number of North Sea-bound helicopters being grounded at Dyce.
Hurricane-hit US oil industry examines damage, crude price volatility expected
Oil and gas producers, and refineries that fuel the US, are assessing the impact on operations after the passage of Hurricane Ida, with peak daily supply curtailment of 1.8 million barrels per day recorded in the Gulf of Mexico. As a result of the disruption price volatility can be expected in global crude markets.
Oil rising again as Iran’s war threat heightens tensions
The threat of war in the Middle East is pushing oil prices higher again, capping one of the most dramatic ever weeks for crude in which 5% of the world’s supplies were cut by attacks on Saudi production facilities.
COSL takes new measures to protect rig after North Sea fatality
COSL has taken measures to ensure a rig which was damaged during freak waves is protected from future impact.
Video: Huge waves captured in the North Sea
More footage has emerged of incredible waves in the North Sea.
Video: Huge waves caught on film in the North Sea
More footage has emerged of huge waves in the North Sea.