Beryl Alpha

This is the highest point in the North Sea - and I spent a whole day there getting the flare tip to work! And it did - so the chopper pilot did a circuit of the rig for us to get a good view.

Accomodation module, where I lived for a week while on the rig - conveniently placed under the helipad

Chris only got this far before his fear of heights kicked in!

This is the original flare, which doesn't have an electrical ignition - instead they light it using a flare pistol...but not on a windy day!

Neighbours....

Mr Exxon-Mobil claims to make zero emissions to the sea...is that a small oil film I see or what?!

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jerseyimage says:

Nice shot.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Revolve towards zero emissions, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group. 10 prizes to be won (EU residents only I'm afraid).

Revolve run eco-vehicle rallies to champion efforts made by the motor industry to tackle carbon-emissions.
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

danrandom says:

You're welcome to use it - it's good (and suitably ironic) if you can use it to help promote our need to reduce carbon emissions.
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

clara kraft says:

Hey fantastic shot! How did you manage to get on the rig in the first place? I'm a filmaker interested in doing a documentary on oil rigs, it would be helpful if you could tell me how you managed to stay at the rig.Thanxs
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

danrandom says:

I got to visit the rig while working for a company that supplied flare tips - my job while there was to supervise the repair of the flare tip ignition system - it wasn't a holiday! However, I'd recommend visiting a rig if you get the chance. And the offshore training that you need to do beforehand is also a great experience, as long as you like being underwater!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

amacelt2000 says:

Hi, I worked with you on the Skene Flare on Beryl Alpha summer 2004ish.
Well its knacked again, so we'll have to get our climbing boots on in September to carry out more repairs.
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

danrandom says:

Good to hear from you - not really suprised it's not working, the final connections always seemed a bit heath-robinson when you consider the extremes of weather and temperature it has to endure. Another 'great' Birwelco design....

If you want to see the rest of my photos from the trip visit www.flickr.com/photos/danrandom-archive/sets/ 721576032896...
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

Bryan Burke says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called North Sea Oil and Gas, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

Istvan says:

A very classy oil rig capture.

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Rustiks says:

Hi, great shot. I would like to get your permission to use this photo along with mine (check my photo) as a main photo on my website that is coming out soon.
Note: Website dedicated to people working offshore
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

danrandom says:

Rustiks, if you want to use the image for non-profit go ahead as long as you attribute me as copyright holder. If it's for business use I'm sure we can come to an agreement!
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