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To: thackney

Nope, just Maersk. They must all be the equivalent to Lane Wells and Gearhart.


19 posted on 09/08/2010 9:38:36 AM PDT by crusty old prospector
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To: crusty old prospector

There are far more experienced and bigger players than you seem to realize. We compete on a global market with real competition.


21 posted on 09/08/2010 9:46:14 AM PDT by thackney (life is fragile, handle with prayer)
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To: crusty old prospector
How about Aker Solutions? They are onsite at the Macondo well as we speak. From their website:

"Aker Solutions is a leading global provider of engineering and construction services, technology products and integrated solutions. The business within Aker Solutions comprises several industries, including Oil & Gas, Refining & Chemicals, Mining & Metals and Power Generation.

The parent company in the group is Aker Solutions ASA. Aker Solutions has aggregated annual revenues of approximately NOK 54 billion and has approximately 22 000 employees and 8 500 contract staff in about 30 countries.

Aker Solutions is part of Aker (www.akerasa.com), a group of premier companies with a focus on energy, maritime and marine-resources industries. The Aker companies share a common set of values and long traditions of industrial innovation. As an industrial owner controlling 40.27 percent of the shares in Aker Solutions through Aker Holding AS, Aker ASA takes an active role in the development of Aker Solutions."

24 posted on 09/08/2010 10:01:49 AM PDT by houeto (Get drinking water from your ditch - http://www.junglebucket.com/)
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