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Online well control course to be offered free-of-charge by IWCF

Picture4LODDON, Suffolk, England – 18 August 2014 – Oilennium™ Ltd., a Petrofac Training Services (PTS) company that provides eLearning training services to the oil and gas industry, has been retained by the International Well Control Forum (IWCF) to produce a new eLearning course to explain the life cycle of a well, with primary emphasis on well control.

The IWCF, which sets international training standards for well control, commissioned Oilennium to create the user-friendly course which will offer an engaging and informative overview of this topic.

The course is being designed to raise awareness of well control amongst those working in the global oil and gas industry, and those considering a career in the sector. IWCF plans to make it available free-of-charge on its website as part of this drive.

The online offering is the latest initiative in IWCF’s ongoing campaign to increase understanding of what triggers a well control incident, the impact and how such incidents can be prevented. It is based on specific recommendations made by the International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (OGP) in the wake of the Macondo tragedy.

Kevin Keable, Managing Director of Oilennium, stated, “Given that the course will be made available worldwide by IWCF at no cost and will play a key role in helping IWCF to improve safety globally, it must provide a highly compelling and effective learning experience. In view of this, we are extremely pleased to have been given the opportunity to work with IWCF on this project. It demonstrates the confidence that they have in us to produce a course that will not only educate participants about the life cycle, but drive home the importance of proper well control and how critical it is, not only to the well-being of oil and gas workers, but to all life in the surrounding environment.”

Utilising colourful 3D animation technology, voice-overs and striking visual images, the fully interactive course will open with an explanation as to how reservoirs are formed, which leads to an overview of the well life cycle, from drilling to interventions. It also sheds light on potential hazards, methods of prevention and how kicks and blowouts are addressed by drawing upon actual incidents, such as Macondo and others. Upon completion of the course, the user will have a solid knowledge of the well life cycle, and basic well control.

The new Well Control eLearning course is scheduled for completion in Q4 2014.

AccessESPHOUSTON (Aug. 6, 2014) – Artificial Lift Company (ALC) has changed its name to AccessESP to better communicate the value proposition of the company’s unique and practical electric submersible pump (ESP) conveyance technologies. The company unveiled its name, logo and website.

AccessESP’s new name reflects the industry’s need to radically simplify the process of deploying ESPs while providing easy full bore access to the reservoir in ESP lifted wells.

For remote well sites with challenging logistics as well as offshore locations, maximizing the value of ESP wells while simplifying the conveyance of ESPs without a costly workover rig is crucial. Since 2008, AccessESP’s streamlined technological focus has provided simplified rigless conveyance solutions that greatly reduce intervention cost, non-productive time and lost production. The company has conveyed ESPs using its technology for international and national oil companies around the world.

“I am pleased to announce our company’s name change to AccessESP, a name that accurately reflects our unique technology. This also serves as an opportunity to reintroduce our approach where we partner with ESP providers to deliver a rigless, slickline deployable, through tubing, full bore access ESP solution that provides all the functionality of a conventional ESP,” said David Malone, president and chief executive officer (CEO), AccessESP.

AccessESP’s management team is based at its headquarters in Houston and includes seven executives including Malone; Ahmed Allouache, vice president and chief financial officer; Todd C. Wray, vice president of marketing and sales; Greg Nutter, vice president of operations and QHSE; Dwayne Leismer, vice president of engineering; Graham Anderson, region manager; and Dan Theriault, manufacturing manager.

Seattle and New Orleans offices welcome new talent

SummersTauschEBDG is pleased to welcome two new Marine Engineers to its team: William Summers (Bill) in its New Orleans office and Eileen Tausch in its Seattle office.

Summers is a seasoned marine professional with more than three decades experience in the offshore and oilfield industry. His varied background encompasses the development and planning of marine engineering vessel modifications and new construction vessel operations. He holds a MBA from Tulane University and a BS in Marine Engineering from the United States Merchant Marine Academy.

Tausch graduated with a BS in Naval Architecture from the University of Michigan (U‐M) and minored in Electrical Engineering. She previously worked as an intern at EBDG's Seattle office and was part of the project teams working on a multipurpose supply vessel for one of the firm's offshore clients.

The additions of Summers and Tausch bring the total number of EBDG employees to 63. This includes 17 Professional Engineers, many of whom are registered in the states of Washington, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Alaska, Texas and Louisiana.

DanoslogoDanos recently added an Environmental Services Division to the company's collection of oilfield related services, which includes production workforce, construction, fabrication, coatings, instrumentation and electrical, and shorebase and logistics.

Located on the Intracoastal Waterway in Larose, La., the Environmental Services Division provides full-service environmental cleaning – from spill kits to tank cleaning and small releases to large magnitude spills.

Executive Vice President Paul Danos said, "Adding environmental services to our family of capabilities, positions Danos to better serve our customers' oilfield needs. The prime, waterfront location increases our response capabilities while decreasing our response time – critical during an environmental situation."

Danos' environmental services team, led by Operations Manager Farrell Lafont, has over 74 years of combined experience in environmental response and is also skilled in plan writing, ground audits, disposal services, product sales and consulting services.

Lafont, a Golden Meadow, La. native, joined Danos in 2013 as an incident manager for BP during the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, bringing with him 27 years of experience in environmental response. Prior to joining Danos, Lafont held environmental response management positions at ES&H Consulting, Oil Mop and Halliburton.

Danos is a classified as an OSRO (Oil Spill Removal Organization) by the U.S. Coast Guard capable to respond to facility or vessel releases on land, rivers and canals.

Picture3MacArtney is pleased to announce the opening of a dedicated slip ring service facility in Singapore.

Operating out of a new and purpose designed in-house workshop equipped with the latest tools and equipment, the new service facility is capable of performing complete refurbishment, repair and maintenance of all standard Moog Focal slip ring models.

Trained technicians and state of the art equipment
All jobs at the MacArtney Singapore slip ring service facility are executed by fully trained and experienced technicians supported by the latest technology - including inductive soldering machinery and advanced test equipment. Whether performing basic slip ring maintenance or a complete system overhaul, MacArtney technicians work to ensure that official manufacturer procedures and instructions are meticulously followed.

One stop slip ring service for the Asia Pacific region
During its mere few weeks in operation, the MacArtney Singapore slip ring service facility has experienced a terrific amount of interest in the services offered, and numerous orders for complete slip ring refurbishment are already being processed.

While these initial orders originate from Singapore based Moog Focal slip ring users within subsea, survey, ROV and seismic sectors, the new facility is expected to serve as a one stop slip ring service hub for the entire Asia Pacific region. "This way, the new facility will provide local and regional slip ring users with short lead time system service without the constraints of time zone differences and complex logistics - and at the end of the day, this will mean less system downtime" says MacArtney Singapore managing Director, Steen Frejo and continues: "We have high expectations for the new facility which we will continuously expand alongside our Asia Pacific operations in general."

Global slip ring expertise
While the new MacArtney slip ring service facility is certainly among the first of its kind in the Asia Pacific region, MacArtney holds extensive experience, expertise and a profound track record as a Moog Focal slip ring service provider with dedicated workshops already in place at MacArtney Group operations in Denmark, Norway, the United Kingdom, USA, France and the Netherlands.

DOFSubseaMultiple contracts awarded with a total value of approx. NOK 830 million.

DOF Subsea, a subsidiary of DOF ASA, has been awarded multiple contracts, with a total value of approx. NOK 830 million.

In the Asia Pacific region, DOF Subsea has been awarded several contracts including project management and engineering, IMR services and subsea installation work. The contract awards will secure utilization of the vessels Skandi Singapore, Skandi Hercules and Skandi Hawk.

In the Atlantic region, DOF Subsea has been awarded several contracts, including a contract for completing two construction projects offshore West Africa, utilizing the Skandi Singapore. The contract awards will improve utilization of the regional vessels.

In the North America region, DOF Subsea has been awarded several contracts including IMR services and subsea installation work, increasing the utilization of the regional vessels.

CEO, Mons S. Aase stated "I am very pleased with the contract awards, improving utilization of our onshore engineering and project management teams as well our vessels for second half 2014 and Q1 2015."

Aquatic1Aquatic Asia Pacific Pte Ltd, an Acteon company and a subsidiary of Aquatic Engineering & Construction Ltd, has relocated its regional headquarters. The new office suite is part of the existing operations base on the east coast of Singapore, where all Asia-based Aquatic equipment is stored and mobilized.

This move brings the local Aquatic team closer to key clients and the equipment, enabling them to oversee key processes in the operations side of the business, and offering clients a first-hand look at a vital part of the business.

Nick Dale, regional manager Asia Pacific, said, "This new office location enables us to provide a more immediate service to our clients, while benefitting from the offshore-focused services that the supply base brings. The move is a major step forward in our growth strategy, which is to offer a complete local service supported by our existing range of reel drive and tensioner rental equipment and flagship 1,500-te modular carousel system."

The new office address is:
Aquatic Asia Pacific Pte Ltd
Loyang Offshore Supply Base
25 Loyang Crescent
Mailbox No. 5046
Tops Avenue 1
Block 103 #04=03
Singapore 508988
Tel: +65 6681 5633

JDRCablelogoJDR, a leading provider of technology connecting the global offshore energy industry, is opening a new offshore engineering technology center in Cambridge. Building out from JDR's global HQ in North Cambridgeshire, the new center will put JDR at the heart of Cambridge's growing oil and gas innovation community as energy research seeks to exploit reserves in deeper and harsher offshore environments. The new center will be officially opened by Cambridge MP Julian Huppert on
28 July.

JDR's products are used by major energy companies and offshore service providers around the world as part of infrastructures that manage subsea energy production. The new Cambridge R&D team – from experienced engineers to graduates – will evolve JDR's specialist knowledge of subsea production umbilicals and subsea power cables to take on exploration challenges faced by oil, gas and offshore wind operators. They will focus on new technology development, from innovative product concepts to subsea materials development, developing collaborative relationships with other Cambridge-based technology companies and academia.

Andrew Norman, JDR's chief executive officer commented: "Subsea energy production is one of the fastest growing sectors of the international oil and gas industry; JDR has a strong track record in this field. Our new Cambridge Technology Center will strengthen our focus on advanced technology, for example products that enable production equipment to operate on the seabed, close to hydrocarbon sources.

"Our Cambridge Technology Center is an important development for JDR's international site and customer network. At the same time we want to build strong and mutually beneficial relationships in the Cambridge technology network, becoming part of the 'Cambridge effect' working with business and academia on new solutions for our industry."

Julian Huppert MP added: "I am delighted that JDR have chosen Cambridge as the base for its new

technology center and I am honored to be asked to officially open the center.

JDR is a leader in research in this highly specialized area and its work in Cambridge could result in exciting future developments in sustainable energy. This is encouraging for all of us as we work to find ways to lessen our dependency on fossil fuels and find greener alternatives.

"It is encouraging to hear that the company has plans to grow the center over the next year, opening up job opportunities in the city. I wish it every success for the future."

James Young, JDR's engineering director added: "We plan to grow our Cambridge team over the next

12 months, expanding the group with experienced and graduate engineers. This is a great time to join the JDR; our international client base is pushing exploration into increasingly challenging subsea environments. With our industry track record, we are ideally positioned to take on these challenges and help secure long-term energy supply.

"Our Cambridge Technology Centre has been custom-designed to support the work of our research and development team. It is also equipped with technology to enable cross site and functional team working across national boundaries and time zones. Our Cambridge team will be innovating the vital connection technologies to make our future customers subsea energy projects both technically and commercially successf

Picture2Reflex Marine continues to expand its extensive global network of Accredited Service Centres with its latest addition, Fano Kran-Service A/S (Fano Kran) located in Denmark.

Reflex Marine is the global leader in safe marine transfer solutions to the offshore, marine and renewable industries and has largely specialised in crane transfer and offshore access with its two key products, FROG and TORO, driving forward improved safety standards. The company has set new standards and expectations for these industries, changing the perspective of crew transfer from being seen as inherently high-risk, to being accepted as a manageable activity that can be performed safely and cost effectively. This ensures continuity in offshore operations, either in day-to-day transfers or as a contingency arrangement.

Reflex Marine’s global operations continue to grow with the company experiencing increasing demand for its crane transfer devices. The company now has a network of six Accredited Service Centres operating globally in Europe, Asia, North America, the Middle East and Australia, enabling Reflex Marine to provide high-quality expertise and first-class operational support to its clients worldwide.

Fano Kran’s core business is the service and maintenance of offshore cranes which positions the company perfectly to offer operators comprehensive support for Reflex Marine’s crane transfer devices.

Reflex Marine’s sales manager for Europe, Charlie House, said: “Having an Accredited Service Centre in Denmark allows for a strategically placed Reflex Marine representative to service customers based in that region as well as the rest of continental Europe. High levels of knowledge coupled with quality of service have led Fano Kran to become well established within the industry and frequently used by major operators.

“Reflex Marine is excited to build on this relationship and to work closely with Fano Kran in order to introduce our brand new product range, the FROG-XT to the region.”

Henrik Andersen, service coordinator at Fano Kran, said: “Our impression is that Reflex Marine products are state of the art with regards to personnel transfer using cranes in an offshore environment. The high level of quality and dedication to safety embedded in the product, matches our company approach and the clients we serve in Denmark and Europe in general.”

Fano Kran not only hold a stock of Reflex Marine crane transfer devices, accessories and spare parts but also has fully trained services technicians in place to both inspect and maintain Reflex Marine products.

If you are interested in finding out more about Reflex Marine’s crane transfer devices please visit http://www.reflexmarine.com/

To find out more about Fano Kran please visit http://www.fkservice.dk/ 

RPSAlogoThe RPSEA Ultra-Deepwater (UDW) Program is proud to announce the annual Technology Conference to be held on Wednesday, September 3 through Thursday, September 4, 2014 at the Norris City Center in Houston, Texas.

The RPSEA UDW Program conducts research that targets technologies that are beneficial to offshore operators working in the Gulf of Mexico and other deepwater environments. The mission of the UDW Program is to identify and develop technologies, architectures, and methods that ensure safe and environmentally responsible exploration and production of hydrocarbons from the ultra-deepwater portion of the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) in an economically viable (full life cycle) manner. Ultra-Deepwater is defined as water depth that is equal to or greater than 1,500 meters (~5,000 feet). The program also includes technologies applicable to formations in the OCS deeper than 15,000 subsurface.

The annual UDW Technology Conference presentations address the research results of 32 projects with topics ranging from autonomous underwater 3D laser imaging and deepwater monitoring technologies to improved cementing technologies, advanced seismic modeling; and design criteria for intervention, specialized materials, HTHP environments; as well as hurricane prediction. The projects focus on preventing safety risks and environmental protection of the marine ecosystem.

RPSEA's UDW Program aims for the integration of technologies that address the challenges of exploration for, or production of, natural gas or other petroleum resources located at ultra-deepwater depths. One of the goals of the research is to develop enabling technologies that help to lower overall cost and risks, and technologies that leapfrog over conventional strategies.

Registration includes continental breakfast, lunch buffet and breaks on both days and a reception on September 3rd following the day's presentations.

The workshop cost is $100 for RPSEA members and $500 for non-RPSEA members.

Pulse-has-opened-a-new-office-in-Katy-TexasPulse Structural Monitoring Inc., (Pulse), an Acteon company, has opened a new, purpose-built facility in Katy, Texas, that will provide modern office, production and testing facilities in an established industry hub.

The modern 740-m2 facility will support Pulse's expansion plans in the North American market, while enabling the company to maintain exceptional levels of customer service for all its integrity monitoring projects.

Staff at the new facility will be responsible for Pulse's engineering, project management and testing operations in the USA and Canada, including ongoing drilling and production riser monitoring projects in the Gulf of Mexico.

Wolfgang Ruf, vice president, Pulse Structural Monitoring, said, "The new fully integrated facility provides modern and state-of-the-art office, assembly and testing facilities with room for future growth. This prime location, close to our clients and in the extended energy corridor, will provide us with the space and utilities we need to deliver excellent customer service and develop long-term growth."

The address of the new facility is 22330 Merchants Way, Suite 190, Katy, Texas 77449, USA.

Martin-JolleyClaxton Engineering Services, an Acteon company, has appointed Martin Jolley as vice president sales and commercial to spearhead its global sales and commercial strategy.

Providing leadership and vision to direct the company's sales, marketing, commercial and tendering divisions, Jolley will be based in Claxton's UK head office, overseeing commercial development aimed at expanding the business worldwide.

Jolley's appointment underlines Claxton's commitment to global expansion and growth of operations. Claxton recently secured its biggest ever riser contract – for the development of the Hanz field, offshore Norway.

Jolley, who has a master's degree in industrial economics and a degree in engineering science, was previously business development director for Camellia plc., where he was responsible for AKD Engineering Ltd and five other companies within the Camellia group.

Laura Claxton, managing director, Claxton, said, "Our ongoing aim is to extend the responsive, high-quality engineering services that we deliver in the North Sea into new markets. Martin will play a leading role in this and ensure that we deliver the same high levels of customer and market focus in Norway, South East Asia and the UAE. His experience and leadership capabilities will prove invaluable in our continuing international expansion and we are delighted to have him onboard at Claxton."

Claxton holds one of the largest stocks of subsea risers with a wide array of bore, pressure and complete system options. The company has also pioneered rigless well abandonment operations and has installed approximately 5,000 structural centralizers globally.

Hoover Container SolutionsHoover Container SEA SDN BHS, a subsidiary of Hoover Group, Inc., has opened a new regional distribution center in Port Klang, Selangor, Malaysia, and relocated its Southeast Asia (SEA) office to Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.

The new regional distribution center was opened to support customers in key markets such as Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Myanmar, Vietnam and China. This facility provides chemical tanks and cargo carrying units (CCU’s). Hoover has reduced its delivery time by an average of four weeks due to its close proximity to Port Klang, the largest port in Malaysia with trade connections to more than 210 countries and 500 international ports.

Previously located in Kuala Lumpur, Hoover’s new office in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia, provides more room for operational growth. The floorplan is comprised of individual offices and an open-concept work space. Its new location still allows for easy access to the capital city as well as access to the Port, where Hoover’s yard is located.

“We are pleased to open a new regional distribution center in Port Klang as we seek to continually provide efficient and convenient support our Southeast Asia customers,” said Arash Hassanian, VP international sales. “This new facility, coupled with the new location of our Southeast Asia office, will allow our team to continue offering industry-leading containers and support to global clients while meeting international regulatory standards and providing cost-effective and customized solutions.”

Survivex 066Survivex, a market leader in the provision of offshore survival training and safety skills courses to the global energy industry, announces Andrew Green (photo) as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) [August 2014], replacing former CEO George Green, who is appointed as non-executive director.

Established in 2011, Survivex has since trained over 130,000 candidates, seen employee numbers rise to 100 and has trebled its turnover in the last three years. Previously, as Managing Director, Andrew Green played a key role in establishing Survivex and building its reputation as a leading provider of survival training within the industry.

Following his appointment as CEO, the ambitious 30 year old will lead the company into its next phase of growth, with a focus on developing its portfolio of industry safety skills courses to complement its existing offshore safety training capabilities, whilst driving Global initiatives.

Speaking of his recent appointment Andrew Green, CEO Survivex said: "Survivex has become a clear leader in the provision of survival and safety training, with a reputation for the delivery of quality courses in realistic environments. We have established our world-class training facility in Aberdeen and future strategies will continue to focus on flexibility and value; meeting customer training requirements onsite at their premises, overseas or offshore.

"Our success to date is testament to our commitment to developing a vast portfolio of training courses, in response to industry demand for enhanced safety in every element of offshore operations. As the experts in what we do, Survivex is dedicated to setting standards for safety, with the extensive knowledge and expertise of our skilled staff and specialist trainers key to our continued growth."

Survivex is OPITO, STCW, HSE, CAA, RYA, HSE, FPAL, BAC, RTITB and IOSH approved. Its range of courses include: Survival (including BOISET and EBS), Fire, Forklift, Helideck Operations, Lifting Operations, Working at Height, Mobile Access, Gas detection and Confined Space.

ForumEnergyTechForum Energy Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: FET) is pleased to announce the completion of the expansion of its DYNACON facilities in Bryan, TX. The expansion effectively doubles the square footage of manufacturing space to 110,775 sq. ft. which includes larger welding and assembly shops. Additionally, a new 53,000 sq. ft. testing facility has been added as well as a new state-of-the-art environmentally controlled blast and paint booth which will speed associated processes.

The implementation of multiple shifts, coupled with the new larger facilities, has enabled a significant reduction in cycle time for new equipment builds with additional cycle time reductions on the horizon. This investment by Forum in the DYNACON facility emphasizes Forum's commitment to our customers by both reducing build time as well as increasing capacity to take on additional projects.

Since 1986 DYNACON has specialized in the design and manufacture of winches and handling systems for a wide variety of offshore applications ranging from ROV Launch and Recovery Systems (LARS), to oceanographic winches, a-frames, electro-hydraulic power units, motion- compensated cranes, and other deck equipment that is used around the globe for launch and recovery missions.

fugroTo accommodate the future needs of the rapidly growing Angola offshore oil and gas industry Fugro has opened its new facility in the SONILS Oil Service Centre in Luanda. Angola is now the second largest oil producer in Sub-Saharan Africa, after Nigeria.

The official opening of the facility on 10 July by Mrs Lilianne Ploumen, the Dutch Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation, was attended by the Angolan Minister for Construction, Waldemar Pires Alexandre as well as the Secretary of State of the Ministry of Petroleum, Eng. Anibal Silva; the Dutch Ambassador to Angola, Mrs Susanna Terstal; and local dignitaries and clients.

"Our new site demonstrates Fugro's strong commitment to the Angolan market," said Ms Christina Brokahne, Managing Director of Fugro Angola as she took Mrs Ploumen and guests on a tour of the facility, which comprises a building area of approximately 7,000 m2.

The new site hosts a double storey administrative building housing offices, conference rooms, a training facility and staff canteen. Attached to the office building is a large warehouse facility of 2,500 m2 with a 20-ton overhead crane and ample storage space, as well as workshops for equipment testing and maintenance, a dedicated area for subsea equipment and ROV tooling and a large state-of-the art geotechnical laboratory.

The ceremony also provided an opportunity for Fugro Angola to demonstrate its practical support for the 'Challenge the Silence' programme of the Forum de Mulheres Jornalistas para a Igualdade no Genero. Mr Herivaldo Augusto, Director Fugro Angola Limitada and Mr Wilhard Kreijkes, Fugro Regional Director Africa together with Mrs Ploumen presented a cheque to the charity, which raises awareness of gender equality and domestic violence in Angola.

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