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11/22/2011: SWIRE OILFIELD SERVICES INVESTS MILLIONS AND CREATES NEW JOBS IN NORTH-EAST	(Published by Åsmund)
Swire Oilfield Services, the leading global provider of offshore cargo carrying units and associated services, has started work on its £4million Aberdeen headquarters, which will create up to 50 new jobs on completion. The construction is part of a £50million investment for the company this year, supporting its global business development strategy. Around £20million is earmarked for North Sea operations, including providing new rental fleet units and support infrastructure. The premises, which will be able to house 150 employees, will more than double the existing headquarters’ capacity of 70 people. Its opening will create new positions in areas such as finance, human resources, marketing, fleet design and global fleet procurement positions; underpinning the company’s commitment to the north-east of Scotland. The new headquarters will be based in the Altens Industrial Estate on Souter Head Road. Inverness-based William Gray Construction is undertaking the building work, which is due for completion in summer 2012. Chief operating officer, Rupert Bray said: “The Aberdeen headquarters is a significant move, both internationally and regionally. Its opening will contribute to the success of our global business development strategy, as well as helping to consolidate the position of Swire Oilfield Services as a leader in its field. The new headquarters will also contribute towards the local economy, creating a range of new jobs requiring a variety of different skills.” As part of the £50million global investment, Swire Oilfield Services has also recently opened its North America corporate office in Houston, an area with a fast expanding marketplace. Located in one of the major oil capitals, the strategically positioned office will house the North American executive management and Houston commercial teams. Centrally locating the company in a growing marketplace, the new office will serve as the corporate hub for Swire’s North American operations as well as supporting other regions around the globe.


8/9/2011: SWIRE OILFIELD SERVICES LAUNCHES HOUSTON OFFICE	(Published by Åsmund)
Swire Oilfield Services, the leading global provider of offshore cargo carrying units and associated services has officially opened its North America corporate office in Houston, Texas, USA. Located in one of the major oil capitals, the strategically positioned office will house the North American executive management and Houston commercial teams. Centrally locating the company in a growing marketplace, the new office will serve as the corporate hub for Swire’s North American operations as well as supporting other regions around the globe. Swire, which is the world’s largest supplier of offshore oil and gas cargo carrying units, is investing £10 million in new equipment this year for the North American offshore and onshore markets, on top of £1 million in infrastructure. In addition to the Houston office, the company has also increased operations across Texas and Louisiana this year with new bases in Three Rivers, Galveston, Encinal, Morgan City and Port Fourchon. Steve Hardwick, president North America for Swire Oilfield Services said: “At a corporate


6/21/2011: SWIRE OILFIELD SERVICES CREATES A NEW DIVISION	(Published by Åsmund)
Swire Oilfield Services, the leading global provider of offshore cargo carrying units and associated services has officially launched a new global division, Swire Modular Systems. Reinforcing its commitment to deliver the highest standards of innovative products and customer services by creating a new global division, the company will hold an open event at the Altens Thistle Hotel in Aberdeen on the 29^th and 30th June 2011 showcase examples of its Modular Systems. As part of a global £50 million investment, to ensure the Modular Systems product meet the specific requirements of UK customers, six new jobs have been created in Aberdeen to support the UK sector. This enables Swire to either design a new bespoke system to a customer’s specification or tailor a proven design to ensure it meets customers’ needs. These modular systems can either be bought or leased depending on the project requirements.

6/20/2011: SWIRE OILFIELD SERVICES INVESTS £50 MILLION	(Published by Åsmund)
Swire Oilfield Services, the leading global provider of offshore cargo carrying units and associated services, has reinforced its commitment to growth with significant investment in all its operating companies around the world. Aberdeen-based Swire is investing £50 million during the course of 2011 in rental fleet units and support infrastructure, of which £20 million is in its North Sea operations. This investment will support the growing demand for North Sea industry standards in an increasing number of developing offshore energy projects globally. As a result of the growth in its global activity, 20 new jobs have been created at its Aberdeen headquarters. These jobs are across a range of required skills, including additional technicians, administrators, customer services staff, senior managers and directors. In line with Swire’s expansion, the company is at an advanced stage in the design of new global headquarters in Altens, Aberdeen. With construction due to commence in July 2011, these new premises will accommodate the additional staff. Chief operating officer, Rupert Bray is extremely positive about the opportunities in the offshore energy industry: “Whilst there may be some uncertainty in the North Sea due to recent tax changes, the global offshore energy industry presents a real opportunity to expand the company’s global market presence. The underlying principals of exceptional performance in HSEQ,


4/6/2011: Swire Oilfield Services establishes brazilian entity	(Published by Åsmund)
UK-based Swire Oilfield Services, the world’s leading supplier of specialist DNV rated offshore cargo carrying units (CCU) and modular systems, today announces further expansion in South America, with the establishment of a Brazilian incorporated entity, headquartered in Macaé, Rio de Janeiro, the first of its kind in the continent. Swire Oilfield Services do Brasil Ltda has invested more than £20 million in Brazil following the recent pre-salt discoveries in the south-east of the country. Globally, Swire Oilfield Services has over 150 standard unit designs, a fleet of over 50,000 CCUs and supports the world’s largest fleet of DNV 2.7-1 and EN 12079 rated equipment. Marcelo Nacif, director & general manager of Swire Oilfield Services do Brasil Ltda, said: “We see definite opportunities for growth in Brazil. Being ultra-deep water, the pre-salt activ


1/24/2011: Swire Oilfield Services establishes Indian entity	(Published by Åsmund)
24 January 2011 Swire Oilfield Services establishes Indian entity UK-based Swire Oilfield Services, the world’s leading supplier of specialist DNV rated offshore cargo carrying units (CCU) and modular systems, today announces further expansion in Asia with the establishment of an Indian incorporated entity, headquartered in Mumbai, the first of its kind in the country. Swire Oilfield Services India Private Limited commenced operations on 20 January 2011 and is the only provider in the area to supply DNV standard CCUs for rental and sale to the oil and gas industry. Globally, Swire Oilfield Services has over 150 standard unit designs, a fleet of over 50,000 CCUs and supports the world’s largest fleet of DNV 2.7-1andEN 12079 rated equipment. Nithin Menon, director & general manager of Swire Oilfield Services India Private Limited, said: “Positioning is not just about features and specifications, it’s about the core product and service differentiating the company from everyone else in the market. At Swire Oilfield Services, we are proud that our units will act as the catalyst for the paradigm shift to high quality DNV standard CCUs and modular systems in the Indian hydrocarbon sector.” Initially, the focus of operations is on the east coast of India, with a supply base established in the state of Andhra Pradesh. The base is strategically located in the port city of Kakinada, home to several oil & gas companies and service providers actively exploring and producing in the Krishna Godavari basin, which is considered by many as the epicentre of India’s energy resources. The facility can perform periodic testing, certification and maintenance of the Swire units in accordance with the globally accepted and recognised DNV 2.7-1 standards. The new company will initially employ four staff in Mumbai, with an expectation that this will increase as business in India gathers pace. The business already has 200 CCUs in market, following an investment of £1.5 million (INR106 million), with contracts in place with many of the major operators and service companies. In addition, Swire Oilfield Services India Private Limited will offer the full range of Swire modular systems, including A60 cabins, workshop units, freezer units and storage units. Swire Oilfield Services’ entry into the Indian market is in line with the demands of the country’s oil & gas industry, which is increasingly seeking to adopt enhanced and safer working practices. The company will bring its global expertise and quality assurance systems to bear in India at a time when the country’s hydrocarbon and shipping regulators are proposing to introduce stricter guidelines for the safe carriage of cargo offshore. Rupert Bray, chief operating officer, said: “Swire Oilfield Services is very proud to be the first internationally recognised CCU and modular provider to be established in India, and we are excited about being part of India’s rapid emergence as an energy giant.”


1/20/2011: Swire Oilfield Services AS, Norway is proud to announce new Frame Contract	(Published by Åsmund)
Swire Oilfield Services AS, Norway is proud to announce that they have been awarded a new frame contract by Sperry Sun, Halliburton Norway. The contract is for 2 years with a potential extension of a further 2 years. The scope of work within the contract period is for the delivery of up to four new A60, Zone 1 Surface Data Logging (SDL) units, as well as the rebuilding of two existing SDL units. The potential contract value is NOK 12 million, with the possibility of an additional increase if the extension is taken up


12/9/2010: Swire Oilfield Services opens Regional Office in Singapore servicing South East Asia	(Published by Åsmund)
30 November 2010 Swire Oilfield Services opens Regional Office in Singapore servicing South East Asia Swire Oilfield Services, the world’s leading supplier of specialist DNV rated offshore cargo carrying units (CCU), today announces its expansion in Asia with the launch of a new Singaporean subsidiary and the opening of a regional office in Singapore. The new office was opened by chief executive officer Tor Helgeland, chief operating officer Rupert Bray and chief finance officer Lyall Dochard and will service the oil and gas industry in South East Asia. Singapore-based Swire Oilfield Services Pte will be the platform for Swire’s growth in South East Asia, with an expectation that 5% of the global revenues will come from Singapore by 2011. The company has already won multi-million pound contracts with various oil and gas majors across the Asia Pacific region. The Singapore office, located in the Loyang supply base, will work closely with Swire Oilfield Services’ existing European and Australian offices to target markets including Indonesia, China, Brunei, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines. In line with the planned growth, the company has appointed Fauziah Tranchard as regional business development manager for Asia Pacific. Mrs Tranchard has more than 10 years’ experience in the oil and gas and building construction industries and is a graduate of DeVry University, Illinois. She joins Swire from an oil and gas treatment and processing company in Kuala Lumpur, where she was responsible for business development and marketing activities in South East Asia and Oceania. Swire Oilfield Services previously serviced South East Asia from its highly successful Australia operations, where the company has expanded from one to five bases and from seven to 47 employees in just two years. It has also secured land in Karratha, Western Australia, to build a main operating and repair base at a cost of £3million. Swire Oilfield Services’ chief operating officer, Rupert Bray said: “We have been delighted with the success of our Australia operations and we fully expect to replicate that success in South East Asia through the opening of our Singapore office.


11/8/2010: SWIRE OILFIELD SERVICES ACQUIRES GATOR TANK RENTALS	(Published by Åsmund)
Swire Oilfield Services has acquired Gator Tank Rentals LLC (Gator), a leader in tank, container, basket and mud skip rentals, operating throughout the Gulf of Mexico (GoM). Founded over eight years ago, Gator is one of the Gulf’s oldest and most reliable cargo carrying unit (CCU) rental companies and has established a solid reputation in the marketplace for highest quality service and technology-led innovations, with GPS devices on all its equipment. The latest acquisition complements that of Circulation Tools (CT), based in Houma Louisiana, which joined the Swire Oilfield Services group in 2007. CT operates an extensive range of tanks, pump and filtration units, and recently has added a substantial fleet of DNV certified CCUs. The enlarged group will formally be known as Swire Oilfield Services L.L.C. Swire Oilfield Services, part of the London-based, Swire Group, is the world's largest supplier of specialty offshore cargo carrying units to the global energy industry and is a leading specialist in fitted-out (pressurised) units, helicopter fuel systems and chemical handling services. Established in 1979, it provides standard, specialised or tailored products certified to DNV 2.7-1 or EN12079 to customers anywhere around the globe. Its extensive hire fleet allows immediate access, 24 hours a day, to a comprehensive range of products. Swire chief operating officer, Rupert Bray said: “When coupled with our new ventures in Brazil, India and Singapore the Swire footprint now covers all the major oil and gas activity zones. The combined Swire USA fleet is the largest in the Gulf of Mexico region and Swire USA are the only company to offer the full range of DNV products to the Gulf market. It puts us in a strong position to leverage the upturn when it comes and also to expand into greater North America from our bases in Louisiana.” Operating in over 30 countries worldwide, Swire Oilfield Services core North Sea market operates from eleven bases in Northern Europe spread through the United Kingdom, Norway, Denmark and Netherlands. Swire also has its own operations in the USA, Australia, Angola, Nigeria, Russia, Brazil, India and New Zealand. Through partnerships, it also has operating bases in Ghana, Qatar and Trinidad. Steve Hardwick, President North America for Swire Oilfield Services, said: “We are in the process of further expansion with new bases being built in Fourchon, Louisiana, as well as Galveston, Texas, as we continue to seek ways to service our customer base as the quality leader in CCUs and related rental equipment. We are also actively moving into the onshore pump and filtration business, leveraging the strong skills that the existing teams have developed over many years.” For more information, contact Mr Hardwick on +1 713 539-6097


6/11/2010: Pre-salt attracts investment from	(Published by Åsmund)
Swire Oilfield Services, the world’s largest supplier of specialist offshore cargo carrying units to the global energy industry and is a leading specialist in helicopter fuel systems and chemical handling services , has more than 45,000 units around the world, and has landed in Brazil this March with its eye on the pre-salt market. Strategically located in the main oil & gas production markets, Swire Oilfield Services plans on participating in the growing South American market, due to the discovery of the pre-salt layers. The pre-salt will create new business opportunities in the supply chain segment, such as supplying containers, baskets and offshore tanks for transporting chemical products. This service is paramount to the perfect functioning of the supply chain in the industry. Since Brazil plans on adopting strict norms and procedures for Health, Environment, and Safety (HES ) policy, the strategy of Swire Oilfield Services is precisely to offer units certified by Norma DNV 2.7-1, globally recognized as offering total integrity in transport equipment and complete safety for their operators. “Exploration in the pre-salt will require even more effort from the supply chain segment, including the supply of containers, baskets and offshore tanks constructed within much stricter norms, which is an advantage Swire Oilfield Services already possesses. These norms are already used in all oil producing nations, except in Latin America, which has been more flexible, and therefore, the local units have been less robust and demand more maintenance”, explains Marcelo Nacif, Business Development of Swire Brazil. The group plans on manufacturing equipment in Brazil in compliance with national rules regarding local content. The goal is to produce 6,000 offshore container units by 2015. Swire Oilfield Services is mostly present in Northern Europe, where it operates eight established bases, four of which are in the UK and Norway, and has partners in Denmark and the Netherlands. The company also has operations in Australia, Nigeria, Angola, Russia, the US A, and Trinidad and Tobago.