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OTC Preview said Bernardo Cuellar, Noreq’s sales

Eyebrow manager in Houston. Innovation

Norway helps frms by providing detailed market analysis as well as business development and establish- ment assistance. It also runs road- show programs. These introduce

Norwegian oil & gas technology companies with relevant products and services to the Louisiana market. “Louisiana is a critical logistics and supply hub for Gulf of Mexico activity, both shallow and deep-water, making it a key market for Norwegian companies working with the mainte- nance, modifcation, and operations segments,” said Akselsen.

Noreq offers totally enclosed “These roadshows provide com- lifeboats and davit systems panies with critical insight in how to do business in Louisiana as well as expand their network of contacts, expand their network of key contacts individuals in attendance as well as and provide access to some of the key in the Houston area. 15 Norwegian key sponsor companies. players active in the region.” Its focus will be connecting spon- Globally, Innovation Norway is

The Technology Night Live is a sorship companies with key local con- represented in more than 30 countries networking reception to help small to tacts with experience and expertise worldwide and is closely affliated medium-sized Norwegian oil and gas relevant for their innovative technolo- with the Norwegian embassies and technology companies develop and gies. Last year’s event had close to 200 consulates. www.floatec.com

Big Foot TLP

FloaTEC is a leading engineering company focused on the design of ? oating production systems for deepwater ? eld developments. Early engineering for conceptual studies, feasibility studies, pre-FEED and FEED requires a unique set of skills, technology and experience. By utilizing an unbiased, concept-neutral approach, we objectively evaluate all ? eld development solutions. We utilize real-time project cost data to assist our clients in arriving at realistic economics for any ? eld development. FloaTEC provides engineering from concept-through-detailed design while incorporating rigorous safety and quality standards, constructibility and feedback from operations to develop an optimized design.

Papa Terra P-61 TLWP

In concert with the procurement, fabrication and installation capabilities of our parent companies (Keppel FELS and McDermott), we are poised to provide full EPCI services to our clients. However, we have the ? exibility to work with third-party fabricators and installation contractors to meet speci? c project requirements.

With FloaTEC’s recent experience on two record-setting TLP projects, clients will realize tremendous bene? ts from the experience and the invaluable lessons learned. Such bene? ts include enhanced project execution, a reduction in interface issues, improved team communications and accelerated project schedules. When FloaTEC is able to retain the same engineering and project management team from project to project, there is a ‘consistency factor’ that adds signi? cant value to follow-on projects. The team’s awareness is heightened, pro? ciency is improved and they are more prepared to identify opportunities to design and build the optimum facility.

Our experiences have proven that these bene? ts oftentimes result in considerable cost-savings for any project.

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