JUNE - JULY 2009 − COVER STORY

 Burning ambition
Burning ambition
04/06/2009 | Channel: Exploration & Production
With alternative energy sources to oil becoming increasingly sought after, Matt High examines the burgeoning natural gas market
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LEAD STORY

 Head in the clouds
Head in the clouds
04/06/2009 | Channel: IT, Technology
Barclay Rae, head of global services at Axios Systems, discusses the benefits cloud computing offers and outlines important aspects for oil and gas companies to consider before jumping head first into projects.
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LATEST PROFILES

DCD-Dorbyl | Taking the lead

DCD-Dorbyl Marine has recently been involved in a merger with Globe Engineering, the rationale for the transaction was to create a viable ship repair company, with the necessary infrastructure and capacities to handle both ship repair and oil rig refits. DCD-Dorbyl acquired the business interests of Globe Engineering Works, effective of 1st April 2009.

Elster-Instromet | The measure of success

Elster-Instromet was formed in 2005 as the industrial gas metering branch of the Luxembourg-based Elster Group that arose from the former Ruhrgas-Industries holding.

Floatel International Ltd | A bright future

Designed to meet the demands set by challenges in the deepwater and hostile environments of the oil and gas industry, Floatel International Ltd was founded in 2006 to own and operate the most modern fleet of accommodation and construction support vessels (floatels).

Maritime Montering | Accommodating the industry

Based in Bjørvikstranda on the Norwegian west coast, Maritime Montering’s team of over 200 multi-talented staff offer those in the maritime industry a range of architecturally styled accommodation systems for installation on vessels, tankers and rigs.