A year of films, documentaries and TV for the North Sea
Lights, Camera, Action! The North Sea has seen it all this year, with the world's focus on the energy sector it has not been without its fair share of representation in film.
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MacBeans founder Ian Cukrowski retires from Aberdeen coffee roaster he started after avoiding Piper Alpha
We are sat in an Aberdeen city centre cafe, three flat whites between us, as Ian Cukrowski, the owner of MacBeans coffee roasters for the past 33 years, tells the story of the best cup of coffee he’s ever had.
‘Lunacy’ of industry’s fail-fix approach to fire safety under the spotlight
“This is what’s protecting our energy infrastructure,” says Ian Garden as he unveils a series of photos showing blocked and corroded nozzles from offshore deluge systems - designed to fight fires in an emergency.
‘It’s good to talk, but we need to go further’: UK oil and gas chaplain grapples with spiritual and virtual challenges
Currently averaging an installation visit around once a week, Reverend Gordon Craig’s schedule keeps him busier than many of the North Sea’s offshore travellers.
OPINION: HSE ‘we must get the learning right!’
“The past is where you learned the lesson. The future is where you apply the lesson. Don’t give up in the middle!” Dale Carnegie, American writer and lecturer.
Trust still hopeful of raising £500,000 for Piper Alpha gardens revamp, despite controversy
Hopes remain high that £500,000 will be raised for a revamp of the memorial gardens housing the Piper Alpha monument, despite the controversy surrounding the project.
Council will have final say on any changes to Piper Alpha gardens
Aberdeen City Council has made clear it will have the final say over any proposed changes to memorial gardens in Aberdeen, as it consults with survivors and families affected by the Piper Alpha disaster.
Gallery: Memorial service held in Aberdeen to mark anniversary of Piper Alpha
Today marks the 34th anniversary of the Piper Alpha disaster that claimed the lives of 167 people working in the North Sea. A service was held at Aberdeen's Hazlehead park memorial gardens to remember those lost in the tragedy.
Piper Alpha oil rig disaster was the most difficult job of career for Red Adair
“If you think it’s expensive to hire a professional to do a job, wait until you hire an amateur.”
Piper Alpha survivor tells OEUK conference to share ‘personal stories’ to inspire safety culture
A North Sea health and safety leader has underlined the need for industry to take the “good practice” it has developed into the transition.
Future of Piper Alpha memorial gardens to be discussed by city councillors
The future of the gardens containing the Piper Alpha memorial is to be discussed at a full Aberdeen city council meeting on Wednesday.
‘No plans to intentionally rebrand or rename’ Piper Alpha gardens
There are “no plans to intentionally rebrand or rename” the gardens containing the Piper Alpha memorial, the Trust behind a mooted redesign has said.
Son of Piper Alpha victim criticises lack of consultation on garden plans
A man whose father was never recovered from the Piper Alpha disaster has criticised an "unthinkable" lack of consultation on plans to revamp the memorial gardens.
Industry asked to dig deep to fund £500k revamp of iconic North Sea Memorial Gardens
A raft of planned improvements have been earmarked for Aberdeen’s North Sea Memorial Gardens as part of a transformational re-design.
Theatre show links Piper Alpha to climate emergency
Former oil worker, climate activist and local artist John Bolland will explore the parallels between the current climate emergency and the Piper Alpha disaster in his new multimedia theatre production.
Piper Alpha survivor braves burning environment for first time in 33 years
A survivor of Piper Alpha has returned to an environment involving flames for the first time since the tragic incident 33 years ago to raise safety awareness.
Alistair Lynn: Police chief who headed Piper Alpha response dies
Alistair Lynn, who led Grampian Police’s response to the Piper Alpha disaster, has died aged 95.
Memorial service held in Aberdeen to mark 33 years since Piper Alpha disaster
A memorial service was held in Aberdeen today to mark 33 years since the Piper Alpha disaster, which claimed the lives of more than 100 men.
Piper Alpha: New research assesses disaster’s legacy in reducing oil and gas releases
New research has shed light on the role of the Piper Alpha disaster in preventing further oil and gas releases in the North Sea.
Son of Piper Alpha survivor looks to VR to help prevent industrial disasters
The son of a Piper Alpha survivor has launched a VR safety training initiative to help prevent further industrial disasters.
Piper Alpha: Charity faced down fundraising ‘cliff edge’ ahead of memorial service
The charity that ensures upkeep of the Piper Alpha memorial gardens has said it faced down a “cliff edge” for fundraising opportunities as the Covid outbreak took hold.
Piper Alpha priest Rev Canon James Alexander dies aged 94
Prison and RAF chaplain, Piper Alpha priest, Peterhead councillor and Aberdeen and Orkney canon, the Rev James Douglas Alexander has died at 94.
Remembering Ocean Odyssey
The blowout on the Ocean Odyssey exploration rig in 1988 is often overshadowed by Piper Alpha but is a significant event in oil & gas history.Derek Beddows, Archer Knight’s Director of Diving and Safety Services, recalls his time as part of the response, and the pioneering work which went into capping the well, 32 years ago this week.
Piper Alpha and its safety legacy – with Steve Rae
"If I had went into the accommodation I don't know if I would have ever came out"
Jim House: Remembering Piper Alpha
Piper Alpha was a disaster – in every sense of the word – and it claimed the lives of 167 fathers, sons, husbands and friends. This single catastrophic event significantly changed our industry forever.