DNV chief operating officer Knut Orbeck-Nilssen said the acquisition would play an important role in his company’s activities in the Arctic region.
“NPS, which consists of five professionals, will give us operational expertise that is important to the oil companies when planning and training for oil-spill preparedness,” he said.
Among the potential obstacles specific to the region were greater distances, colder climates, a lack of natural light and little existing infrastructure.
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