Veolia Contracts with Petrobras
Veolia ES lndustrial Services’ (VES) Marine Offshore Division announced it has signed a contract with Petrobras America, a subsidiary of Petrobras (NYSE: PBR/PBRA), to provide marine services in the Gulf of Mexico. The Viking Poseidon, one of VES’ deepwater marine vessels, will be deployed for work on Petrobras’ Chinook/Cascade subsea development, one of the deepest Floating Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) facilities in the world. The vessel will support new field development for phase one of Petrobras’s FPSO. Mike Rose, President and CEO of Veolia ES Industrial Services, stated that this contract award is a direct result of the extremely dedicated and talented team within the marine group.
Veolia Adds Deepwater Vessel to Fleet
Veolia ES Industrial Services announced the addition of the Viking Poseidon to its fleet of deepwater marine vessels. The vessel was delivered to Galveston Bay in February and has completed its first job in the Gulf of Mexico. The Poseidon’s design technology and equipment will allow for greater deepwater capabilities at a time when customers are calling for such services. Mr. Michel Gourvennec, President and Chief Executive Officer of Veolia Environmental Services North America, stated, “The Poseidon clearly complements the capabilities of our expanding Marine Services division.
