On the 6th of July 1988, the Piper Alpha disaster became a defining moment in the history of the offshore oil and gas industry. The impact of that night is still felt across the energy industry and, more profoundly, in the lives of families, friends, and colleagues who continue to carry the memory of those who never came home.
The Cullen Report, which followed Lord Cullen’s investigation into the disaster, led to sweeping changes in offshore safety procedures. It was out of this tragedy, and the vital lessons learned, that Arnlea was founded.
From the very beginning, Arnlea has focused on improving safety, compliance, and visibility across hazardous operations. Today, our Ex inspection software, Nexar, plays a key role in helping energy companies prevent the kind of systemic issues that contributed to Piper Alpha.
We don’t take that responsibility lightly.
On this anniversary, we pause to honour the legacy of Piper Alpha and the people who were lost. We remain committed to upholding the highest safety standards and doing our part to ensure such a disaster is never repeated.
