The ROGTEC Interview: Igor Kotman, Business Development Manager, “Halliburton” Russia
After the recent economic downturn the industry is rebounding and activity is up. How has the Russian market place improved over the last 12 months, what is your outlook for the rest of this year and 2012? In 2010, although the physical volume of the market grew by more than 15%, …
The ROGTEC Interview: Gareth Every, Business Manager, Energy Services at NALCO
Hi, Gareth. Could you please explain to our readers how long you have been with Nalco and what your objectives are? I’ve actually been in this business all my working life but I’ve been with Nalco since the formation of the old JV – Nalco Exxon Energy Chemicals LP – …
ROGTEC Talks to Gokhan Aker, Drilling Director at TNK-BP: Drilling for the New Era
The world is evolving at a rapid pace leaving behind the technologies and approaches that seemed advanced just a few years ago. The same goes to oil industry and drilling in particular. With the share of hard-to-recover reserves increasing and the scope of new solutions expanding, oil companies around the …
ROGTEC talks to Pavel A. Kuleznev, Deputy Director for Development, PromTechService LLC, Tyumen, Russia
Pavel A. Kuleznev, Deputy Director for Development, PromTechService LLC, Tyumen, Russia. I represent my company in all external activities, including meetings, contracting, pricing, logistics and supply. My main roles are providing our customers with PromTech’s service and detailing the benefits of that service to potential customers, depending on their needs. …
ROGTEC interview with Colin Duff, Regional Manager for Hardbanding Solutions
Please introduce yourself with a short bio and your history in Russia Colin Duff, Regional Manager for Hardbanding Solutions. Based in Scotland, my area of operation includes Europe, CIS and West Africa. I promote the benefits of Duraband NC Hardbanding Technology, provide technical assistance to the drilling industry, and train …
The ROGTEC Interview: Alex Mckay, Welltec
What is your position within Welltec and how long have you held it? My position for the past 4 years has been Area Vice President Europe, Russian Federation and CIS. Due to the pace of growth of our business however we have recently reorganized so I can focus solely on …
The ROGTEC Interview: Eric Blossom, Director for Russia & CIS, INOVA
I understand there have been recent changes at INOVA – what is your position and how long have you held this position? In March 2010, INOVA Geophysical was formed as the result of a joint venture between ION Geophysical and BGP, the world’s largest geophysical service company. The new venture …
ROGTEC talks Caspian Development with David Robson, CEO of Tethys Petroleum Ltd
Dr. David Robson, B.Sc.,Ph.D, MBA, FGS Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Tethys Petroleum Limited Tethys Petroleum has become a significant player within the Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan oil and gas sector. Could you provide our readers with a short update of your key achievements and activities in the market? …
The ROGTEC Interview: Paul Gielen, Regional Manager, Caspian Sea area, PPG Protective & Marine Coatings
What is your position in the company and how long have you held this position? My current position is regional manager, Caspian Sea area. As export manager I have been responsible for sales in Turkey, Libya and the Caspian region. Now I will focus fully on the Caspian region and …
ROGTEC talks with Alexander Dementjev, Country Manager of PGS in Russia
Alexander Dementjev Country Manager, Petroleum Geo-Services, Moscow The last year has been extremely tough for the oil exploration sector globally as well as in Russia. How is business for PGS in Russia today? Yes, indeed, all service companies have experienced a serious negative impact due to the economic crisis. Companies …