Offshore technology firm AGR Enhanced Drilling has named Svein Steen as its new vice president for Europe.
The former Baker Hughes director will take over the Norwegian firm’s operations from October 1, operating from the company’s head office in Straume.
The Norwegian, who worked for Baker Hughes for the last 22 years, was former operations manager in the Norwegian North Sea for the firm, overseeing projects including its extended reach drilling work.
“It is a pleasure to welcome someone of Svein’s calibre to the company,” said AGR executive vice president David Hine.
“His experience of new technology, plus first-hand knowledge of drilling, particularly ERD and the inherent challenge of managing down-hole pressure, will be invaluable to our business moving forward.”