OMNI Hires Mogel
OMNI Energy Service Corp. announced that Ronald D. Mogel has been named Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company and is expected to begin in the middle of January, 2008. Mogel joins OMNI from Horizon Offshore Inc., a Nasdaq listed company that was acquired by Cal Dive International, Inc. in December 2007 for $628 million. Mr. Mogel most recently served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Horizon. He also acted as the company's Director and Vice President of International Accounting and Tax from 1999 to 2005. Previously, Mr. Mogel served as the Vice President of Finance at Newpark Shipbuilding- Pelican Island, Inc., and from 1995 to 1998 he occupied the role of CFO at John E. Chance & Associates.
Innovative Process for Drilling Planning
John E. Chance & Associates, Inc., of Lafayette, La., has developed an innovative process to capture a clearer picture of the ocean bottom and construction near a structure. This process was developed to meet the challenges oil companies are facing as they exceed capabilities of surface positioning systems used to position vessels during redevelopment of existing fields. Chance incorporates a Sonavision 4000 scanning sonar system to collect data of seafloor features, along with a proprietary image enhancement and analysis software. The combination creates a greater definition and resolution of seafloor features and hazards, which is beneficial during preparation of maintenance or redevelopment work at a well site or structure.
