The Board of BP plc announces that it has appointed Mrs. Paula Rosput Reynolds and Sir John Sawers as Non-Executive Directors with immediate effect.

Mrs. Rosput Reynolds has over 25 years’ experience in the energy sector, including as president and chief executive officer of AGL Resources. Sir John Sawers has had long experience in government, most recently as Chief of the UK Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) and is now Chairman of Macro Advisory Partners.

Carl-Henric Svanberg, Chairman of BP said “We are delighted to welcome Paula and John to the Board of BP. Paula has deep experience in the energy and financial services sectors. John brings extensive experience of international affairs and geopolitics. They are both strong additions to the BP Board.”

Paula Rosput Reynolds

Paula Rosput Reynolds began her career as an economist before spending over 25 years in the energy sector in a variety of operational and corporate roles, including at the Duke Energy Corporation and the Pacific Gas and Electric Company. Mrs Reynolds was President and Chief Executive Officer of AGL Resources, a Fortune 500 natural gas distribution, services and trading company which serves the eastern US. She has also previously served as a non-executive director of Anadarko Petroleum Corporation.

Mrs. Reynolds was Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer of Safeco Corporation, a US insurance company, until its acquisition by Liberty Mutual Group in 2008. She was then appointed Vice Chairman and Chief Restructuring Officer of American International Group Inc. (AIG), overseeing the company’s divestiture of assets and serving as chief liaison with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

Mrs. Reynolds currently serves as a non-executive director of BAE Systems plc, TransCanada Corporation and Delta Airlines where she will be stepping down shortly. She is also Chairman of the Board of Trustees at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Centre. She was previously a non-executive director of Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc. and of Air Products and Chemicals Inc. In 2014, Mrs. Reynolds was recognized with a lifetime achievement award for exceptional contributions as a board member by the National Association of Corporate Directors in the US.

Sir John Sawers

Sir John Sawers spent 36 years working for the British Government in international affairs and security. He completed his five year tenure as Chief of MI6, the UK Secret Intelligence Service, in November 2014. Prior to that, he was the UK’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Political Director of the Foreign Office, Special Representative in Iraq, Ambassador to Egypt, and Foreign Policy Advisor to the Prime Minister. In his early career, he worked in the Middle East, South Africa and Washington.

Sir John is now Chairman and Partner of Macro Advisory Partners LLP. He is also a Visiting Professor at King’s College London and a Governor of The Ditchley Foundation.

“The Best Leaders Focus on Excellence Without Arrogance”

The Offshore Technology Conference’s (OTC) new event, d5: The Next Big Thing, debuted Friday after OTC 2015 at the University of Houston.

As promised, d5 was unlike any other energy industry event before it. Born out of the realization that the offshore energy industry is in the midst of a global technology boom, d5 brought together innovators, entrepreneurs, investors, economists, and other thought leaders to jumpstart the creative process, highlight emerging developments and inspire leadership.

“We are entering a period where the technological possibilities are beginning to exceed our imagination,” said Steve Balint, chair of the OTC d5 Advisory Board. “This means there are tremendous opportunities just waiting to be plucked if we can get beyond the ‘this is how we have always done it’ mindset.”

The day-long event attracted more than 300 global energy professionals and featured a collection of 10 non-energy industry luminaries, each of whom discussed game-changing technologies to help foster new ideas about “the next big thing” for offshore. Serving as master of ceremonies was Helge Hove Haldorsen, d5 Advisory Board member. “There are challenges, and there are solutions,” he said. “I do not worry about the future of energy when I see these bright minds here.”

Speaker Recaps:

• When it comes to leadership, former U.S. Navy commander Mike Abrashoff said he has been successful by focusing on excellence without arrogance. “You cannot order excellence,” he offered. “You must create a culture of engagement and ownership.”

• Former NASA astronaut and ex-officio member of the Columbia Accident Investigation Board Mike Bloomfield talked about safety and how space exploration and oil and gas exploration face similar challenges.

• Futurist Lisa Bodell stated that “simplicity is the new norm,” as a company culture of clear vision will be the efficient ones moving forward.

• Genomic researcher Juan Enriquez shared how programmable cells will transform systems for fuel, biomedics and even human evolution.

• Consultant Partha Ghosh encouraged attendees to connect the dots of all the speakers to take back to their own companies and “make crazy ideas prosper.” He added that the industry should change return on investment (ROI) to return on inspiration.

• Frans Johansson, author and entrepreneur, described how disparate disciplines have connections if they are viewed through the perspective of intersections. He noted, “The unexpected is what makes us stand apart.”

• Political scientist Bjorn Lomborg said the most vital tenant that will help change the world is free trade.

• Jane McGonigal, an expert on the engagement economy, encouraged attendees to consider games for collective problem solving. In addition, she suggested using gamification to predict human behavior in a possible crisis.

• Economist Michael Porter described his research demonstrating how the energy industrymore than any otheris making the US more globally competitive.

• Avi Reichental, president of 3D Systems, said redefining printing is reinventing the American dream. He asserted, “The technology is here now, and it is exciting to disrupt your own business model since 3D lets you make great things happen.”

Throughout the day, there were breakout sessions for questions and answers with the presenters. The event concluded with a networking reception.

During the event, OTC announced that d5 will return in 2016 at Rice University on Friday, 6 May.

“Following d5’s initial success we are excited to begin planning next year’s endeavor,” said Art Schroeder, OTC d5 Program Committee Chair.

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As Repsol completes the acquisition of Talisman Energy, a new organizational structure has been implemented to include the integrated assets and manage the resulting transformation of Repsol into one of the world’s largest publicly-listed oil and gas companies.

In accordance with best practices in corporate governance and as a result of Repsol’s enlarged international presence, the Board of Directors, at the suggestion of Chairman Antonio Brufau and with the favorable recommendation of the Appointment and Compensation Committee, has approved the new organizational structure for the company resulting from the integration of Talisman.

This new organization, which is the foundation for Repsol’s transformation into a group with a relevant presence on every continent, reinforces the business units’ capabilities to increase efficiency and create value under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer Josu Jon Imaz, who holds all the executive functions within the company.

Three top-level committees are created under the chairmanship of the CEO: The Corporate Executive Committee, The Exploration and Production (E&P) Executive Committee and the Downstream Executive Committee (Refining, Marketing, LPG, Trading and Gas & Power.) These committees will have full responsibility over their businesses.

The new organizational structure’s aims include:

• Aligning the organization with Repsol’s new asset portfolio. This is based on a one-company model that takes into account the different characteristics of the E&P and Downstream businesses

• Serving Repsol’s enlarged global footprint. The integration of Talisman increases Repsol’s geographical presence, creating the need to align the structure and operation of the corporate functions.

• Embodying Repsol’s vision of a company focused on long-term business sustainability, technological progress and social welfare.

Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. (NYSE: HLX) announces that on April 30th its wholly owned subsidiary, Helix Q5000 Holdings S.A.R.L., took delivery of the Q5000 semisubmersible well intervention vessel from Sembcorp Marine’s Jurong Shipyard. In conjunction with delivery of the vessel, Helix Q5000 Holdings S.A.R.L. used proceeds of the previously announced $250 million Q5000 credit facility to make the final shipyard payment. The remaining cash balance of the facility, approximately $148 million, will be used for general corporate and working capital needs.

About Helix

Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc., headquartered in Houston, Texas, is an international offshore energy services company that provides specialty services to the offshore energy industry, with a focus on well intervention and robotics operations.

Statoil (OSE:STL, NYSE:STO) appoints new chief financial officer (CFO), and launches business area for New Energy Solutions (NES). Three new executive vice presidents (EVPs) are appointed as members of the corporate executive committee (CEC).

CFO Torgrim Reitan is appointed EVP for Development & Production USA (DPUSA) after Bill Maloney decided to not prolong his contract with Statoil. Hans Jakob Hegge is appointed new EVP and CFO. Hegge comes from the position as senior vice president for Operations North in Development & Production Norway.

Irene Rummelhoff is appointed EVP for New Energy Solutions, and Jens Økland new EVP for Marketing, Midstream & Processing (MMP). Rummelhoff and Økland start in their new positions 1 June 2015. Reitan and Hegge will start in their new positions 1 August 2015.

CEO Eldar Sætre

“I am glad that Torgrim Reitan has accepted the opportunity to lead DPUSA, and pleased to welcome Hans Jakob Hegge, Irene Rummelhoff and Jens Økland as new members of my management team. Their deep and broad experience brings renewal to the CEC addressing our future challenges,” says Eldar Sætre, president and CEO of Statoil.

The new DPUSA will further focus the effort to strengthen the profitability of our offshore assets in the Gulf of Mexico and US onshore shale oil and gas operations. In combination, the offshore and onshore activities in the USA give Statoil a strong position in the world’s largest integrated energy market.

Statoil’s offshore and onshore business in Canada becomes part of the business area Development & Production International (DPI). The Canada activities add materiality and longevity in the DPI portfolio, and provides further opportunities to create synergies with offshore activities in Brazil, the UK and Tanzania.

Bill Maloney

“I am grateful to Bill, who joined Statoil in 2002 as head of global exploration. Leading our North America business since 2010 he has been instrumental in maturing our GoM portfolio and building Statoil’s position as onshore operator,” says Sætre.

The transition of the global energy systems to a low carbon society creates new business and growth opportunities within renewables and new energy solutions. Statoil will establish a new business area for New Energy Solutions (NES) to drive further profitable growth within these areas.

Establishing NES as a separate business area reporting directly to the CEO reflects the aspirations to gradually complement the oil and gas portfolio with profitable renewable energy and other low-carbon energy solutions. A more detailed plan for the business will be developed as an integrated part of Statoil’s strategy.

The development of the energy systems open opportunities to create new profitable solutions, combining Statoil’s oil and gas portfolio, project delivery capacity and ability to integrate technological solutions. As a starting point the existing offshore wind portfolio will constitute our activities in this area.

The ambition is to grow and potentially expand into other sources of renewable energy, while also considering appropriate financial structures. The business area will seek new opportunities to deliver attractive returns through technology and business innovation, as well as venture activities.

Irene Rummelhoff has been appointed EVP to lead the development of the business area. Rummelhoff comes from the position as senior vice president for Exploration Norway in Statoil.

Tor Martin Anfinnsen

Jens Økland has been appointed EVP and will head up the new Marketing, Midstream & Processing business area (MMP). The renewable business is carved out of the previous Marketing, Processing and Renewable Energy business area (MPR). Acting EVP for MPR since October 2014, SVP Tor Martin Anfinnsen will take the position as SVP marketing and trading in MMP.

“I thank Tor Martin, who took on the challenge at short notice and has led MPR effectively during a time of considerable change,” says CEO Eldar Sætre.

Background information on appointees

Torgrim Reitan

Torgrim Reitan has been appointed executive vice president (EVP) for Development & Production USA. He assumes his new responsibilities from 1 August 2015 and his office location will be Houston.

Torgrim Reitan has 20 years of Statoil experience. He has broad and diversified leadership experience, both in Norway and internationally. During his five years as CFO Reitan was a driving force in supporting the business areas’ strategy development, performance and improvement agenda. In the corporate executive committee (CEC) , Reitan took early moves to address the key challenges of our industry, reducing cost and increasing capital efficiency through corporate improvement programs to strengthen Statoil’s overall competitiveness and value creation. Reitan holds a MSc. degree in business from Norges Handelshøyskole, 1995.

Hans Jakob Hegge

Hans Jakob Hegge will succeed Reitan as EVP and CFO from 1 August 2015, located in Stavanger. Hegge is currently senior vice president for Development & Production (DPN) Operations North, based in Harstad, Norway.

Hans Jakob Hegge brings 20 years of experience from Statoil, and has delivered consistent leadership to drive change and efficiency, including the recent successful turnaround of operational performance at the Snøhvit plant in his current role. Heading up joint operations and Operations East in DPN, he had a leading role in the implementation of the new operating model after the merger with Norsk Hydro’s oil and gas division.

Prior to this Hans Jakob worked in Statoil’s natural gas business, and later led the development of Global Business Services (GBS) from 2005 to 2009. Hegge’s experience will be important for the CFO function going forward, transitioning Statoil to an even more efficient company and developing the global footprint.

Hegge holds a MSc degree in business from Norges Handelshøyskole, 1994.

Irene Rummelhoff

Irene Rummelhoff has been appointed as EVP of the New Energy Solutions (NES) business area from 1 June 2015. Her office location will be in Stavanger. Since January 2014 she has been SVP for Exploration Norway.

Rummelhoff has extensive commercial experience and broad value chain knowledge from her career in Statoil since 1991, particularly in the area of business development and natural gas.

The new business area will focus on developing commercial sources of alternative energy, as well as looking at investments in proven alternative and renewable energy. Irene Rummelhoff has seven years of international experience, heading up the strengthening of our asset base in North America, including the acquisition of Brigham Exploration Company in 2011.

Rummelhoff holds a MSc. degree in geology/geophysics, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, 1990.

Jens Økland

Jens Økland has been appointed EVP for the Marketing, Midstream & Processing (MMP) organization from 1 June 2015. His office location will be in Stavanger.

Jens Økland brings 21 years of experience from Statoil, mainly in the downstream sector. He was previously senior vice president in MPR where he was responsible for portfolio and supply and US gas in MPR natural gas.

In 2013 he moved to DPN to the position as VP of operations for the Åsgard area. His extensive experience in the downstream sector and varied exposure to both international and operational areas of the business gives him a strong background to lead the new MP organization and as a member of the CEC.

Økland holds a MSc. degree in business from Handelshoyskolen BI, 1994.

Great Yarmouth support hub for offshore wind farms in Southern North Sea

As part of its continuing strategy to focus on growing business sectors in the UK, GAC has opened a new quayside office in Great Yarmouth to meet the needs of the renewable energy sector in the Southern North Sea for integrated shipping and logistics services.

Offshore energy


Great Yarmouth, along with neighboring Lowestoft, has supported offshore energy companies for over 45 years. The two ports constitute England's largest concentration of offshore energy businesses and have been involved with many Round 2 projects. Round 3 includes three of the world's largest offshore wind farms which represent over 60% of the UK's Round 3 developments.

Adrian Henry, GAC UK’s Offshore Manager, says Great Yarmouth has been identified as being one of the key locations for development and notes that the new facility there reinforces GAC’s national network with an office ideally situated to meet the needs of oil and gas customers working in the Southern North Sea.

The area is also home to some of the UK’s largest renewable energy projects, including offshore wind farms at Gunfleet Sands and Thanet. The United Kingdom ranks as the world’s sixth largest producer of wind power. In January 2015, the country had 5,968 wind turbines with a total installed capacity of just under 12 gigawatts, one-third of which is generated by offshore wind farms.

Prime location

GAC’s efforts to meet the growing demand of the renewable energy sector for support, including the transportation of large project cargoes like turbines, is now being spearheaded by the Great Yarmouth team led by Jeanette Shoebridge.

"GAC's presence in Great Yarmouth brings our unique single-source combination of shipping and logistics services to a wide range of energy clients,” says Shoebridge, who has worked on major installations at London Array, Walney 1 & 2, West of Duddon Sands over the past four years.

“Our prime location means we can offer all renewable clients an integrated support package tailored to their needs, including a quay for their support vessels, ship agency, project logistics, warehousing and other related services.”

“Combined with the local expertise, workforce, deep water facilities and hinterland, this enables us to provide unrivalled response, flexibility and - ultimately - cost savings. GAC's global expertise and commitment to delivering our customers' strategies will be a significant factor in the successful completion of Round 2 in the Southern North Sea, through Round 3, and beyond."

Subsea 7 S.A. (Oslo Børs: SUBC) announced that in view of the difficult business and economic conditions in the oil and gas market and declining workload, a program of cost reduction measures will be implemented including a re-sizing of the fleet and workforce, and the restructuring of its corporate organization.

It is envisaged that the overall reduction in the global workforce would be approximately 2,500 by early 2016, down from the 13,000 reported at the end of 2014. Consultation with employees and employee representatives will continue to take place on a local basis and consultation processes have begun in Norway and the UK.

The global fleet will be reduced by up to 11 vessels, based on a mixture of non-renewal of charter vessels and either disposal or stacking of owned vessels. It is intended that the reshaping of the fleet will be phased over the coming 12 months, commensurate with the projected global workload as well as continued effective execution of projects.

At the end of 2014, the fleet consisted of 39 vessels with a further five under construction.

Jean Cahuzac, Chief Executive Officer, said: "These cost reduction plans will allow us not only to adapt to present market challenges but also to maintain our competitiveness and the long-term viability of our business. This will enable us to emerge stronger once the downturn ends. Reducing employment is not a decision we take lightly but one that is necessary in today's difficult oil and gas environment."

"Deepwater oil and gas production remains a significant market with long-term growth potential. While implementing the restructuring of our organization, we remain committed to preserving our core capabilities and investing in key enabling technologies to deliver cost-effective solutions to our clients through all stages of the oil price cycle."

Flexible pipe specialist FlexTech has established its first foothold in the Southeast Asian energy market by securing a contract with an oil and gas major in Vietnam.

The project, due for completion in Q1 2016, comes on the back of FlexTech securing £250,000 in Q1 of 2015. It involves FlexTech engineers managing the system design, manufacturing, inspection and delivery of flexibles on a major floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) facility in the South China Sea.

Craig Keyworth, FlexTech Engineering Director

FlexTech Engineering Director, Craig Keyworth, said: “This is a significant contract for us, highlighting our capabilities and reputation within the global flexible sector. Breaking into the Southeast Asian market marks another milestone in our international growth strategy, and showcases the potential for our products and services in the region.”

The project involves the design of a replacement flexible pipe system to allow change out of major vessel infrastructure. It also covers infrastructure modifications to facilitate the replacement flexibles and, once sourced, FlexTech will manage the manufacturing and delivery of the flexible pipes.

Mr Keyworth continued: “We consistently aim to go above and beyond our clients’ expectations and this contract is another boost in our efforts to achieve international acclaim. This, together with previous global contracts, highlights that FlexTech is well placed to provide engineering services and support for flexible projects worldwide.”

Since its inception in 2013, FlexTech has completed work in the UK, Middle East, Far East and Norway, offering a complete ‘life of product’ service, from project inception to decommission and disposal. Its core business is the successful delivery of flexible pipe and riser engineering projects, offloading systems and integrity management and inspection. It also has a range of innovative products designed to facilitate ease of installation, ensure operational integrity and prolong the life of the flexible in field.

With premises in Aberdeen and Grimsby, FlexTech currently has a team of 11 subsea and marine specialists.

FMC Technologies, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Douglas J. Pferdehirt President of the company. Pferdehirt assumes this responsibility from John T. Gremp who remains Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

"Doug has been integral to our company's success and a valuable partner to me and the executive leadership team. In the three years he has been with FMC Technologies, our company has improved execution, expanded and enhanced customer relationships, established a platform for industry standardization, and entered into an industry-changing alliance with Technip," said Gremp. "This appointment recognizes the performance, experience and leadership strength that Doug brings to our company."

Pferdehirt previously served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. He will assume the role of President immediately, while retaining his position as Chief Operating Officer, responsible for leading the company's three business segments.

Pferdehirt has an extensive background in the oil and gas industry. Before joining FMC Technologies in 2012, he had a successful 26-year career with Schlumberger Limited where he held a number of leadership positions.

2H Offshore, an Acteon company, is adding strength to its flexible marine riser engineering capabilities by growing its teams in Aberdeen and Kuala Lumpur.

Highly experienced flexible riser engineer, Gilles Gardner, has been hired as a technical manager to support 2H’s growing flexible riser engineering service offering from the Aberdeen office. Gardner will assist the local management team in the development of 2H’s flexible riser analysis and engineering capability in the region.

Gardner holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Memorial University, Newfoundland, Canada, and has been active in the offshore industry since 2003. He joins 2H from Flexlife, where he was engineering, delivery and integrity director. Gardner previously held positions as a flexible pipe design engineer with Technip, and a flexible package delivery manager and riser team leader at Wood Group Kenny.

Gardner said, “My experience with design, analysis and specification of flexible riser systems is a natural complement to 2H’s existing capabilities, and I am excited to contribute in developing existing and new business opportunities for 2H in Aberdeen.”

Additionally, Hanh Ha, technical director, has relocated from the 2H London office to the Kuala Lumpur office, where he will support the local management team in the growth of 2H’s flexible riser engineering capability in the Asia Pacific region. Ha will provide technical support to projects, from FEED, through detailed engineering, to manufacturing and installation. He will also continue to contribute his specific technical expertise in flexible risers and umbilicals to other 2H projects.

Tim Eyles, managing director, 2H Offshore, said, “Flexible riser engineering remains a key strategic growth area for 2H. By hiring another flexibles specialist and relocating a member of senior personnel, we have illustrated our commitment to this growing business area. A landmark project for 2H in late 2013 was our appointment by Tullow Oil as lead riser engineering consultancy for the Tweneboa, Enyenra and Ntomme (TEN) field development, offshore Ghana, which 2H continues to support through the fabrication and installation phases.”

On March 17, 2015 Hertel has announced the acquisition of Hertel by Altrad for its worldwide access solutions, insulation, corrosion protection and mechanical businesses. Hertel Offshore was not part of the acquisition by Altrad, but will continue its activities and business with the same shareholders (NPM Capital, Ackermans & van Haaren and Hertel Offshore Management) under a new brand name.

Hertel Offshore has now changed its name and will continue its business as per May 1, 2015 under its new name: CKT Projects.

Hertel Offshore was an amalgation (between 2005 and 2008) of three companies: Hertel Marine Services BV, CKT Projects BV and McGill Services Ltd. As CKT Projects BV has always been a reputable and reliable partner for many in the On- and Offshore Oil & Gas, Naval and Marine and Defense industries, this familiar brand name has been chosen and will be rejuvenated.

Robert Jan Dubbeldam, Managing Director of CKT Projects adds; “ We are convinced that we have a strong potential to further develop CKT Projects as a market leader in our businesses and to serve our customers locally and around the globe under our new brand name CKT Projects”.

Marsol International Ltd, a Dubai-based global marine solutions provider focused on the offshore oil terminal market and related infrastructure, has announced the registration of its new subsidiary, Marsol Oil & Gas Services LLC, which will be operated from a new office facility in the Port of Fujairah.

The launch of Marsol Oil & Gas Services LLC will consolidate Marsol’s presence in the area and is a strategic addition to support the company’s growth plans in the region, regarded as a major oil and logistical shipping hub.

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Mike Young, managing director of Marsol International, explains: “This new office in Fujairah will give us the ability to better service our existing clients. By having our team based in the area we will have quicker and easier access to sites in the region which will enable Marsol to pursue projects that require a presence both onshore and offshore.

“Our team of engineers understand first-hand the real-life scenarios on a busy oil export hub and ensures their services, related infrastructure and products are designed, manufactured and installed to meet customers’ operational requirements. Wherever possible our experienced team trains and mentors the local workforce to ensure the high standards our clients expect. This is very much the case in Fujairah and I look forward to developing this new facility to better service clients in the region.”

Since 2005, based on experienced gained over 46 years, Marsol International has provided operational engineering and management solutions to clients, consultants and EPC contractors for new offshore terminal facilities, and operational integrity management and IRM services of existing facilities to offshore terminal owners and operators.

A new innovative precision engineering company for the marine industry has launched as Ocean Marine Systems Limited.

Ocean Marine Systems manufacture through-hull deployment machinery servicing the Offshore Oil and Gas, Subsea, Survey and Security sectors.

All the products are designed and manufactured at their UK based factory and exported worldwide. Ocean Marine Systems designs perform alongside and complement leading edge technology from subsea instrument manufacturers.

“Ocean Marine Systems is unique in offering customized deployment lengths with minimal deflection, whilst offering the ability to rotate and tilt the instrument head platform with absolute precision,” comments Mark Barwell Sales Director. “In 2015 we have already delivered multiple units, ranging from 2m – 7m in height, to vessels being used in both the survey and security markets worldwide.”

Ocean Marine Systems is a member of Subsea UK and the Company currently has a patent pending on their most innovative and unique design features.

Massy Wood Group has achieved 18 million consecutive safe work hours without a lost time incident, across its operations in Trinidad and Tobago.

The milestone was accomplished over a nine year period on 15 contracts delivered in country by the company, which is jointly owned by Wood Group PSN (WGPSN) and the energy division of Massy Holdings Limited.

Vaughn Martin, managing director of Massy Wood Group, said: “The safety of our people, everything we design, construct, operate and maintain is our top priority and integral to how we do business.

“This achievement recognizes our commitment to safety and the dedication of over 1800 employees and subcontractors who have demonstrated excellence in acting as our safety leaders.”

Established in 2003, Massy Wood Group provides brownfield and greenfield production services to the oil & gas, petrochemical and power industries in Trinidad and Tobago.

The company has offices in Port of Spain, Chaguanas, Galeota, Point Lisas and Point Fortin.

Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc., a New York Stock Exchange publicly traded company based in Houston, Texas, is pleased to announce that its robotics subsidiary, Canyon Offshore, Inc., has executed a Master Charter Agreement (“MCA”) with Technip U.S.A., Inc. to provide Light Construction Vessels, ROV services, and tooling in support of Technip’s subsea construction projects in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico. The MCA includes a firm three year term, with annual renewal options available. Canyon will provide multiple vessel choices to Technip; each vessel includes dual 3,000m work class ROV systems on-board. The vessels consist of the M/V Rem Installer and Grand Canyon series of vessels with 250 ton, Active Heave Compensated (AHC), 3000m rated cranes, and the M/V Deep Cygnus, with a 150 ton AHC crane. In addition Canyon will supply tooling, personnel, and ROV project support to Technip.

Mr. Ian Edmonstone, Canyon’s President, said “We are extremely proud that Technip has chosen Canyon to support their subsea project Light Construction Vessel and ROV needs and look forward to providing a value added service to Technip. We believe that this award reflects Canyon’s long and successful track record of deepwater construction Vessel and ROV services, our quality and safety systems and most importantly our experienced staff of operators. We look forward to a continued, long and mutually successful relationship”.

Chet Morrison Contractors announced two changes to its senior management team. Leroy Guidry has been named president of Chet Morrison Contractors. In additon to this new position, he will continue to serve as chief financial officer, a position he’s held since 1998. He has over 30 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, primarily in executive management positions. Guidry has played a key role in the growth of the Chet Morrison Contractors over the past 16 years, and he will be responsible for providing leadership to the senior management team as well as developing and executing corporate strategy. He will report to CEO and Executive Chairman of the Board Chet Morrison.

Kelly Reeves has been named vice president of marketing. Since 2007, she has served in various positions throughout the company and most recently as marketing manager for Chet Morrison Contractors and has been an essential part of promoting the company’s image and position within the marketplace. With this new role she will be responsible for developing marketing and corporate business development activities to support and promote sales.

“Leroy and Kelly, along with our entire senior leadership team, bring tremendous experience to our company,” said CEO Chet Morrison. “Their energy, creativity and strong leadership skills will be essential in maintaining long-term sustainability. I am fully confident in their ability to continue to drive our success.”