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We are in a situation where on one hand we have a major potential in the North Sea, and on the other hand we have an industry which is severely challenged. to get their share of the new projects – but no contracts the North Sea. In addition to that it is important for all are being awarded. And the same happens in reverse of us to tighten our belts. We have to run down costs order, when the activities once more start gaining a posi- wherever possible. That is a question of cooperation tive momentum.” between industry as well as the authorities and coopera- tion internally within the industry,” concludes Martin A NEW REALITY Næsby who is spotting the light at the end of the tunnel. As a branch organization Oil Gas Denmark is consider- “We have seen low oil prices before – large fuctuations ing its own role in the future of the North Sea where are the conditions of our branch. So price is not our realities demand a new approach. That means, too, a main worry. We should rather consider the need for different approach by its members who have to get used investment in the North Sea. In the 60es nobody could to the fact that the regulations of the market are to be imagine that the platforms and the other parts of the countered by another focus. infrastructure were to stay there for as long as they have done by now. That is why they have to have their life “What is important just now is the North Sea strategy span extended. A situation that requires major invest- which we as a branch at the moment are cooperating ments which the oil companies from an economical point with our Government about. Depending on the results, of view cannot justify right now. We have to join hands the strategy could decide the future level of activity in to fnd a solution to this problem.” ■ ONE-STOP-SHOP FOR THE OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY Four decades of providing offshore services and solutions worldwide • Oil, gas and wind logistics have conveyed lots of experience, expertise and know-how to our staff. • Uncompromising HSEQ focus Today this has made us one of the world’s leading providers of quality solutions to the energy sector both onshore and offshore. • Offshore maintenance and service DANBOR A/S · KANALEN 1 · DK-6700 ESBJERG · PHONE +45 7911 1900 · WWW.DANBOR.COM Part of NorSea Group 16 / CHALLENGES AHEAD !