OEUK marks 38th anniversary of Piper Alpha - Aberdeen Business News
The Chief Executive of OEUK has released a statement to matk the anniversary of thePiper Alphatragedy on 6th July. David Whitehouse said:“As we mark the anniversary of Piper Alpha, our thoughts are with the. . .
The Chief Executive of OEUK has released a statement to matk the anniversary of thePiper Alphatragedy on 6th July. David Whitehouse said:“As we mark the anniversary of Piper Alpha, our thoughts are with the families, friends and colleagues of those who lost their lives. Their loss continues to be felt across our industry and will be for decades to come. “As an industry, we have a responsibility to provide the energy the UK relies on every day – and to do so in a way that keeps our people safe, first and foremost. ”“OEUK supports the sharing of best practice and lessons learned, helping to ensure emerging issues are identified and addressed. Together, our members are committed to continuous improvement in safety performance across the industry. “Health and safety is not an option, it is a necessity. We remain vigilant, relentless, and never complacent in our commitment to ensuring everyone stays safe offshore and returns home safely once they hang up their hard hats. ”Offshore Energies UK is the leading trade body for the UK’s offshore energies industry. Its membership includes over 400 organisations with an interest in offshore oil, gas, carbon capture and storage, hydrogen, and offshore wind. Working together with its members, it is a driving force supporting the UK in ensuring security of energy supply while helping to meet its net zero ambitions.