The oil industry’s worst nightmare came true on July 6, 1988. The Piper Alpha oil platform suffered a catastrophic explosion, leaving most workers trapped in an inferno at sea. This disaster led to ...

A commemorative service will take place on July 6th at 1pm in Aberdeen’s Hazlehead Park, where Scotland’s Piper Alpha memorial is located.

A commemorative service will take place on July 6th at 1pm in Aberdeen’s Hazlehead Park, where Scotland’s Piper Alpha ...

ITwas a summer evening on the Piper Alpha oil and gas platform in the North Sea, about 190km northeast of Aberdeen, Scotland. A night shift crew of 60 were working, while the rest of the workers ...

The Royal Air Force rescue team gazed at the hellish spectacle in front of them. They were alone in the middle of the North Sea, and one of the world’s largest oil platforms was consumed by ...

Coupled with the company’s exposure to U.S. travelers, Piper’s Champion downgraded Expedia to Underweight from Neutral, and shaved 22% of his price target to $135, representing 20% downside to ...

Piper Aircraft deliveries rose 20 percent in 2024 compared with the previous year, with 291 aircraft, the manufacturer said Thursday.

Our children are surrounded by tragedy inside and outside of school. And so, as the adults in the room, we must recognize the harsh reality that Generation Alpha is in fact the Tragedy Generation.

A video released Sunday shows the exact moment a plane skidded off a runway in South Korea before crashing into a concrete barrier, causing an explosion.

The Piper Alpha disaster in 1988 shocked the world, and changed offshore safety management and legislation in the North Sea beyond recognition. Julian Turner charts the safety improvements that ...

Others survivors of the tragedy believe a factual drama is important in ensuring people “never forget” those who lost their lives. Ed Punchard said: “Should a Piper Alpha drama be made?