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The process of business is no longer a process. It’s a progressive cloud solution. Increasing efficiencies and productivity are the name of the game in the oil patch these days. With the oil price drop and no major price increase in sight, companies have had to re-invent themselves and find thier ‘new normal’ for operations. […]
Today marked the start of the procurement supplier information sessions for the West White Rose project in Placentia, Newfoundland. Of significant importance to the local economy, operators, government, major contractors, suppliers and support companies, this world-class oil and gas project has begun! The West White Rose project includes the construction of a concrete gravity structure which […]
This Stephenville Industrial Park has been showing growth and exciting opportunities for the whole area. With the recent, major expansion of the Northern Harvest Smolt hatchery and the purchase of the metal recycling yard by Newco Metals of St. John’s, the Port of Stephenville is looking forward to a prosperous future, one that will benefit […]
Are you absolutely exhausted trying to figure out what works and what doesn’t work on the internet these days? Or perhaps the whole idea of internet marketing has you confused and frustrated so you don’t even attempt it. Or…. you are pretty good at it, you just want to take it to the next level. […]
Why Amazon Web Services is important to your future Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the fastest growing cloud computing platform on the planet. AWS is located in 14 regions around the world and offers availability zones in up and coming regions. Each region consists of 2 or more data centers or (availability zones). A double […]
Earlier this summer the Skandi Vinland was welcomed into the St. John’s port as Husky Energy’s latest vessel to work offshore Newfoundland. DOF Subsea Canada held a welcome ceremony to celebrate the arrival of the new build vessel Skandi Vinland. The vessel was designed and built at the Vard Langsten shipyard in Norway, and arrived […]
Lloyd’s Register (LR) is a global engineering, technical and business services organization wholly owned by the Lloyd’s Register Foundation, a UK charity dedicated to research and education in science and engineering. Founded in 1760 as a marine classification society, LR now operates across many industry sectors, with over 9000 employees in 78 countries. Lloyd’s Register […]
In May of 2014, a group of Marine Officers from varied backgrounds came together to form a team: the Marine Officer Teamsters from Local 855 and the Laborers from Local 1208. Together they took on the task of the safe and efficient transport of the staggering numbers of people needed to complete the Hebron project. […]
Here’s how they did it. Birchcliff Energy Ltd. is an intermediate oil and gas company operating primarily out of the Peace River Arch of Alberta. Jeffery Tonken, CEO of Birchcliff Energy in Alberta, says their stock is down 64% compared to a year ago, yet the company is more profitable than ever. How does that […]
When I was asked to write a guest column for OGM, I admit that I had no clue what I might be able to offer, that would be interesting to readers. Then I thought about what I’ve experienced the last few years in the oil industry. It’s been a roller coaster for anyone in this […]
