Forties at 50: ‘I might have left BP’ for Aberdeen property boom post-Forties
The Aberdeen oil boom after discovery of the giant Forties field nearly tempted one of the former top bosses at BP to leave the company for property development.
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Forties at 50: How changing hands breathed new life into Forties
BP’s decision to sell the “jewel in its crown” in 2003 to a US firm with no track record in the UK North Sea was greeted with a mixture of shock and suspicion, based partly on fears of job losses.
Michael Buble chooses Aberdeen charity to benefit from gigs
Singing sensation Michael Buble has chosen a social care charity to benefit from collections at his shows in the city.
Apache is latest firm to scrap three week rotas
US oil firm Apache Corporation has become the latest company to scrap unpopular, three-week rotas in the UK North Sea.
Apache safety breach ‘reflection’ of what’s happening offshore, union boss says
An offshore union boss has described a safety breach discovered on the Beryl Bravo platform as “a reflection is what is actually happening offshore”.
‘Significant failing’ for Apache on use of trainees on North Sea platform
Inspectors have condemned a “significant failing” by Apache to meet health and safety standards in the use of trainees offshore.
‘Significant failing’ for Apache on use of trainees offshore
Inspectors have condemned a “significant failing” by Apache to meet health and safety standards in the use of trainees offshore.
Aberdeen cancer charity’s joy over new sponsor
An Aberdeen cancer charity is delighted after landing a new sponsor for its fundraising walk.
Apache hit with safety notice for North Sea platform
US operator Apache has been hit with a safety notice for operations on one of its North Sea platforms.
North-east charity unveils new sensory room thanks to £30,000 donation
A North-east charity has unveiled a new interactive space for children with special needs.
Apache makes multi-million barrel oil discovery in North Sea
US firm Apache has announced it has made a 10 million-barrel oil discovery in the North Sea.
Aberdeen oil firm’s £35,000 boost for Befriend a Child campaign
Befriend a Child has received a £35,000 boost to its Save our Smiles campaign (SOS).
Bristow wins Apache North Sea contract
Bristow today confirmed it had landed a deal with Apache for its operations in the North Sea.
Apache lose appeal against HSE notice after North Sea vessel incident
A notice from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to North Sea operator Apache has been upheld by an Employment Tribunal after the firm tried to appeal the decision.
No Apache merger – but 37 North Sea job cuts confirmed
Two energy giants have distanced themselves from rumours of another $17billion mega-merger as the low oil price environment creates a febrile environment for takeover speculation.
Apache tribunal told there’s ‘room for improvement’ after speeding vessel crash
A marine expert told a tribunal “there is room for improvement when monitoring vessels” after a boat crashed into a North Sea rig.
Crash vessel had ‘capacity to take out’ platform
A tribunal heard yesterday that a boat which crashed into a North Sea rig had “the capacity to take out the platform and all the people on it”.