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Unsung professionals putting safety first
In December 2017 the Forties pipeline system was closed as a precaution following the detection of a hairline crack just south of Aberdeen. As a result, 40% of North Sea oil and gas production was shut in, and the media’s attention understandably focused on supply impacts, pricesat forecourts and the wider market.
But that is not the full story. Look behind the headlines and there are skilled professionals working day in, day out – often in very challenging conditions – to keep our energy system safe...
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Journal title: Energy World
Publisher: Energy Institute
Subjects: Safety, Human factors, Human resources
