Field Development

Taqa completes North Sea topsides removal with help of Allseas' Pioneering Spirit

The Eider Alpha platform was installed in 1988 and reached peak production of 55,000 barrels of oil per day

Taqa UK's Eider Alpha Platform and Allseas' Pioneering Spirit heavy lift vessel
Taqa UK's Eider Alpha Platform and Allseas' Pioneering Spirit heavy lift vesselPhoto: Taqa UK
European energy correspondentLondon
Published 22 October 2025, 10:14Updated 22 October 2025, 11:16
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