Hurricane Energy COO dies

Offshore staff

GODALMING, UK – Neil Platt, COO and executive director of Hurricane Energy, passed away on July 5, 2020.

Chairman Steven McTiernan said: “Everyone at Hurricane is deeply saddened by this news and our thoughts and sympathies are with Neil's family and friends. Neil’s passion, enthusiasm, and technical excellence were integral to the company’s growth over the past decade.

“His leadership was pivotal to the successful delivery and operation of the Lancaster early production system. This outstanding achievement is a fitting legacy for his career at Hurricane and will always remind us of his huge contribution. We will miss him terribly.”

The company has appointed Steve Holmes as acting COO.

07/06/2020