DANISH OFFSHORE INDUSTRY 2005

ARTICLES FROM THE 2007 EDITION
Jump Onboard - The future has arrived In 2006 the tracks were laid for the future in the Danish North Sea oil and gas sector. A total of 14 new licenses were awarded in the 6th Licensing Round on 22 May 2006 and the new Offshore Safety Act came into force 1 July 2006. These two milestones will shape the future development in the Danish oil and gas exploration and production activities.	North Sea Unit 6th concession round last year brought new operators into the Danish sector, and they may add novel ideas to exploration. Several of the new operators possess experienced personnel from major companies now getting the opportunity for trying out their own ideas. That is why Director Peter Helmer Steen from the newly established governmental North Sea Unit is looking forward to the result of the round.
Oil production in 5 countries – exploration in 10 Maersk Oil is active in almost all parts of the world at present producing some 750,000 oil equivalents per day in four countries of which Denmark and Qatar account for the majority, while fields in e.g. Algeria are being produced, too. At present exploration takes place in a number of licences in another 10 countries.	Decommissioning conference in Esbjerg 600 platforms in the North Sea soon due for scrapping – Esbjerg wants to be ahead of the development.
Maersk Oil growth through Global expansion During the latest decennia Maersk Oil has established a significant position among the medium-sized, privately-owned oil companies of the international oil industry. This has been achieved not least via unique competences within horizontal drilling developed by the company in order to maintain and develop a commercial production from complicated chalk reservoirs in the Danish sector of the North Sea.	Challenges in the oil industry for another many years The international oil industry is running on turbo. Dramatically increasing demand from countries like India and China has boosted the oil prices and motivated the oil companies to invest more than before. The increasing profits generate more resources for exploring new areas and develop new technologies increasing production from existing fields or making marginal fields commercial.
DONG Energy more competitive as technological frontrunner The increasing competition in the libe-ralized inner market in EU makes DONG Energy the little brother of the giant energy mastodons of France, Germany and Sweden, but what it may lack in financial resources and market share it may compensate for by being faster to develop new energy techno-logy.	Offshore wind farms still a major challenge It took a long time for Denmark to set up in 1991 its first offshore wind farm at Vindeby west of Lolland. As early as in 1983 the first in-depth report was made on offshore wind turbines proposing a farm of 500 3MW turbines. In 1989 the first project was presented as the Vindeby-project together with five other concepts which were never realized.
DONG’s gas production of strategic significance DONG Energy lately has been increasing its production of gas to gain stronger control of the chain of values from exploration to customer contact. Its 10% ownership of the Norwegian gas field Ormen Lange is a step in that direction, and increased exploration – especially in the area between the Shetlands and the Faroes – should provide DONG with more gas in the future.	Increased reliability decisive for development of the offshore market Further development of wind farms especially in the North Sea reveals strong political ambitions. The world’s number one operator, DONG Energy, takes an optimistic view on the trend of the market. DONG Senior Vice President, Per Holmgård, responsible for the business area, Renewables, wants a debate concerning how the politicians and the industry can handle development in a practical way.
European action plan benefiting offshore The ambitious national plans for developing the wind farms in the North Sea are received positively by the Danish wind power industry, but for such a development to be optimal the North Sea countries should coordinate their national plans in a total European action plan giving the regional electricity system and the wind power industry a chance of meeting the challenges of the planned projects.	New strong offshore alliance A new consortium consisting of 14 companies having their headquarters or an office in Esbjerg are ready to join hands in order to offer complete packages to operators in especially the Danish and Norwegian sectors of the North Sea and to the onshore oil and gas industry.
Denmark should stake on technological quantum jumps There is a need for private/public initiatives providing Danish oil and gas indu-stry with a new kick regarding research and training. A significant effort to ensure the future of this industry could not be initiated soon enough, declares chairman of Danish Offshore Industry, Marketing and Development Director of Ramboll Oil & Gas, Kai B. Olsen.	Oil and gas production a decisive factor for Denmark Since 1972 oil and gas have been produced from the Danish sector of the North Sea much to the benefit of the Danish economy. Revenue from the oil and gas industry has been a decisive factor for Denmark at present boasting of one of the strongest economies in Europe,” claims Anne Højer Simonsen, from 2006 being responsible for the oil and gas sector of the Danish Energy Authority (DEA).
The Oil Engineers When the Danish oil and gas industry was in its youth companies had to find specialists abroad, but now Esbjerg is the home of several hundred engineers specialized in offshore.	Ramboll taking Global Steps By setting up a new and independent 500-staff division Denmark’s largest consulting engineering company within the oil and gas industry has become even more visible internationally. Its target is continuous growth.
Pioneers in the North Sea For the last 30 years ISC has been awarded contacts for jobs at most of the Maersk installations in the North Sea, but ambitions reach further – even to setting up wind turbines offshore.	A giant job During 24 hectic days a workforce of up to 100 men at a time spent thousand of hours upgrading Maersk Giant for new challenging jobs off Norway.
When major projects call, sleep must wait The Esbjerg-company, E. Skov Jørgensen is one of the smaller companies having gained a position in the offshore industry. PE-plastic pipes are an attractive solution to many corrosion problems on platforms.	Esbjerg must be more visible on the map of the world The Managing Director of Danbor Service, Søren Fløe Knudsen, to a large extent is credited with the drilling rigs returning to Esbjerg Harbour for repair and modification. But they do not arrive on their own, and the harbour should improve its facilities and its visibility in the world.
The metamorphosis of a town For years Esbjerg has been fighting to get rid of its die-hard image as a fishing town, but its citizens know full well that oil and gas long ago have overtaken fishing as the key activity of this most international town.	The Mayor shooting from his hip The Mayor of Esbjerg, Johnny Søtrup, would welcome an offensive to train more oil and gas engineers and to see the universities of the town research more in energy.
They survived Dozens of service and repair workshops had to close down when Esbjerg’s proud fishing fleet withered away, but many survived by adjusting in time and entering the offshore industry.	Semco Maritime braving the deep waters The surprising purchase of Esbjerg Oilfield Services has given Semco Maritime ballast leading to more international contracts. Singapore and Norway being important regions for an approach.
North Sea operators are good at cleaning-up Soil Recovery A/S at Nyborg looking at new markets after having been acquired by US global concern, NOV.	Valtor wants to see more of the big world Valve supplier, Valtor Offshore, in Esbjerg now wants to grow international in the North Sea region as well as in more distant oil nations. Founder urges merger of Esbjerg universities to strengthen level of know-how.
An ocean of opportunities The Esbjerg-company, Ocean Team Scandinavia, has specialized in cleaning process systems at the installations in the North Sea. Now this knowledge is to be turned into a systematic process and used in other areas and industries.	Mr. Offshore looking ahead Henning G. Kruse sold his favourite child, Esbjerg Oilfield Services, some months ago, but he is not planning to part with his fascination: the world of oil and gas.
The market for offshore wind power may advance Danish innovation The Danish wind power industry to a large extent has regained its dominating position in the global market thanks to an innovative cooperation between strong wind turbine manufacturers and a supporting multitude of specialized sub-contractors.	Vulnerable marine environments can sustain wind farms Major 100-200 MW wind farms can be established and operated without significant effects on the vulnerable marine environment. This is the conclusion of the first systematic research in the world looking at the effect of the wind farms on nature.
Offshore centre in its growth Backed-up by the government and 150 member companies Offshore Center Denmark in Esbjerg is ready to grow more international in order to increase its export of skill and know-how.	DANISH OFFSHORE COMPANIES GOING GLOBAL Within the latest 10 years Danish companies involved in the offshore oil & gas and wind power industry to an increasing degree have shown their faces in the global market place.
New Know-how from the Black Sea The Danish branch of Vetco Gray getting an extra kick after assuming responsibility for Eastern Europa. Experience in subsea technology to be transferred into the North Sea.
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