Interview: Juha Kytölä, Director of R&D and Engineering, Wärtsilä
of Vaasa City. It’s a $272 million investment which brings us about 60,000 sq. m. space under one roof, serving our research, development, testing and validation, as well as the production for producing our engine products to the markets, both of the marine market but also on the land-based energy markets. It’s a fantastic facility, inaugurated in mid-2022, with a lot of modern facilities.Can you discuss the challenges in manufacturing and customer support while you’re planning for the future, a future that still has many questions, while supporting the legacy technology and those
Maersk Tankers Names Revsbech CEO
and lived on three continents with an ability to develop strong customer relationships, build high performing teams, and address global supply challenges through innovative shipping solutions."Tina joins Maersk Tankers at a crucial time in shipping with energy security disrupted and global energy markets increasingly fragmented due to geopolitical developments. At the same time, the industry is facing the beginning of a green transition with implications and opportunities for many parts of the value chain. I am confident that Tina and her colleagues will continue to provide valued and impactful
ABS Names Lennon VP for Offshore Wind
companies, most recently with Mitsui and Co., where he created new business for their Energy and Infrastructure Division, covering offshore wind. Prior to Mitsui, he was with the Power Authority of New York, NRG Energy, Engie (formerly International Power) and Avista Corp. He has worked in various energy markets across the U.S. and Canada, creating global strategic partnerships for renewable generation sources and infrastructure. He holds a degree from Saint Anselm College as well as an MA and MBA from Boston College
Wärtsilä Names Håkan Agnevall as President and CEO
stakeholders and the society through innovation, focusing on sustainability and operational performance. The technology trends in clean energy, automation and connectivity offer exciting new business opportunities, and Wärtsilä is very well placed to be a leading player in the marine and energy markets of the future."
Lime Rock CEO Joins ConocoPhillips' Board
from 1990 to 1994. Mullins will serve on the Public Policy Committee of the ConocoPhillips board.Ryan Lance, ConocoPhillips' chairman and chief executive officer said: "We are very pleased Mr. Mullins will be joining the board of ConocoPhillips. His perspective and expertise in finance and energy markets will align strongly with our company’s value proposition and our commitments to shareholders.”Mullins currently serves on the board of Valero Energy Company. He is also on the board of trustees of the Baylor College of Medicine
Bureau Veritas Launches Online Maritime Training Courses
Bureau Veritas (BV) says it has launched the BVS eAcademy to provide online learning for marine and offshore energy markets across the globe.Led by BV Solutions Marine & Offshore (BVS M&O), BVS eAcademy offering more than 25 maritime courses developed from BV’s own internal training academy which, since 2016, has delivered more than 20,000 training sessions to more than 1,500 BV staff.Delivered online and on-demand, the course are suitable for maritime professionals, or students looking to develop their awareness and understanding of specific areas of expertise, in key technical areas
Renewable Energy Brings 11 Million Jobs
worldwide in 2018. This compares with 10.3 million in 2017.As more and more countries manufacture, trade and install renewable energy technologies, the latest Renewable Energy and Jobs – Annual Review finds that renewables jobs grew to their highest level despite slower growth in key renewable energy markets including China.The diversification of the renewable energy supply chain is changing the sector’s geographic footprint. Until now, renewable energy industries have remained relatively concentrated in a handful of major markets, such as China, the United States and the European Union.Increasingly
DNV GL Taps Oudman as Regional Manager
my remit,’ said Ben Oudman, commenting on his appointment. ‘In my new role, I look forward to leading an exceptional team of experts who will continue to give our customers the foresight and support they need to succeed in the years ahead.” Elaborating on the differences in the energy markets which now lie under his new responsibilities in DNV GL, Ben Oudman said: ‘’While Western Europe is rapidly embracing the energy transition across the value chain, the focus in Eastern Europe and in Russia is on gas as the fuel of choice, with security of supply a key concern.
Keppel Wins SBM FPSO Conversion Deal
As energy markets start to rebound, Keppel Shipyard Ltd. secured a Floating Production Storage and Offloading vessel (FPSO) conversion contract from SBM Offshore N.V. (SBM Offshore). The contract calls for a VLCC to be converted into an FPSO, to be deployed to the Liza field, located approximately 193km offshore Guyana in the Stabroek block. The shipyard's work scope includes refurbishment and life extension works, such as the upgrading of living quarters, fabrication and installation of spread mooring systems, as well as the installation and integration of topside modules. The converted FPSO
Gunvor Hires BP's Former Top US Trader
Gunvor has hired a senior veteran oil trader, David Garza, previously with BP and most recently U.S. oil refiner Tesoro, to run its U.S. operations as the Swiss trading house further expands in North American energy markets. Gunvor began building its U.S trading operations last year, expanding outside its core markets in Europe, Asia and Africa. The company initially focusing on refined products and natural gas but this year has hired several traders to launch a crude oil desk in Houston, Texas, and beefed up its Canadian trading desk. Garza will start in September as the new managing director
Smith Joins Woods Hole Group
and offshore renewable projects from a commercial management, business development and overall business management perspective as Managing Director of Fugro GEOS Inc. “We are uniquely positioned to diversify into growing coastal climate change, sustainable ecology, and offshore energy markets worldwide. Rob’s market insight, professionalism, and industry experience will help fuel our growth.” says Bob Hamilton, President of Woods Hole Group. “Rob brings worldwide experiences and global outlook on business development and his depth of operational experience
Sonardyne Appoints Brown as Sales and Marketing Director
of the company’s subsea technology portfolio and in 2008 he was appointed to the Board of Sonardyne International Ltd. In 2013, Brown took up the role of Divisional Director Oil and Gas responsible for achieving sustainable, profitable growth within Sonardyne’s offshore energy markets. He will continue to serve as a Director of Sonardyne Wavefront Ltd, the specialist sonar research company acquired in 2007.
New MD Takes Helm at OPITO
director for OPITO’s North Sea business and spent many years working across the UK for airport operator BAA. Based in Dubai, he takes over from Colin Griffiths who stood down in July last year and will lead OPITO International’s drive for the adoption of common global standards in key energy markets around the world. OPITO Group CEO David Doig said: “OPITO’s business is driven by demand for quality assured common industry standards from globally operating employers. Across all operating regions we continue to see a move to mandated OPITO standards environments, driven by policy
Leadership Changes at Huntington Ingalls Industries
the board of trustees for Eastern Virginia Medical School. With more than 30 years of engineering and construction management experience, Luna will continue to oversee the management of UPI, a leading provider of engineering, project management and field services to the global onshore and offshore energy markets. Luna holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Texas at Austin. He began his career as a project engineer at Exxon and has spent equivalent time working in the owner/operator and then the services side of the oil and gas industries. He joined UPI in
Wärtsilä: Holm to lead Marine Solutions
business globally, and will report to President & CEO Mr Jaakko Eskola. Holm joined Wärtsilä in 1997 and has held several managerial positions, most recently leading the Engines organisation, responsible for Wärtsilä's engine production and R&D for the marine and energy markets. Before that he has led Seals & Bearings, Solutions Management and Business Development within the Services business, and has worked as CIO for Wärtsilä Corporation. "I am very pleased to have Roger follow me as the President of Marine Solutions. He has a passion
Holm to lead Wärtsilä's Marine Solutions Business
business globally, and will report to President & CEO Mr Jaakko Eskola. Mr Holm joined Wärtsilä in 1997 and has held several managerial positions, most recently leading the Engines organisation, responsible for Wärtsilä's engine production and R&D for the marine and energy markets. Before that he has led Seals & Bearings, Solutions Management and Business Development within the Services business, and has worked as CIO for Wärtsilä Corporation
Eddings Fills Offshore, DP Role at Braemar Engineering
this year as manager of the company’s Americas DP and offshore projects, bringing with him a wealth of experience across the energy sector. Geoff Green, managing director of Braemar Engineering said, “Braemar Engineering is a truly international organization, serving important energy markets around the world. The appointment of Kyle Eddings to this new role ensures that we respond to the needs of our customers by having the right expertise in the right place at the right time.” Green continued, “This restructuring will make sure that we best manage the resources
