Business news - 05 August 2014

ESAB Welding and Cutting Products has achieved ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 recertification.

IChemE awards highest to Shell for professional development skills.

Southcross Energy LLC and Texstar Midstream Services, LP complete combination.

A look at crude oil forecasts, markets and transportation in Canada with CAPP.

Ezra’s subsea services division, EMAS AMC, wins contracts worth close to US$ 110 million.

DNV GL extends its OPITO approved training for offshore safety representatives in the UK.

Hydraulic fracturing in the Eagle Ford Shale can lessen its environmental impact by switching from fresh groundwater to brackish groundwater.

STATS Group has opened a new Intervention Engineering and Technical Support hub in Cumbria, UK.

SOCAR has launched its Summer School 2014 project.

Vanguard Natural Resources, LLC signs agreement to acquire properties in North Louisiana and East Texas.

BP has announced the appointment of Spencer Dale as its new Group Chief Economist.

Divers cut 229 m subsea while isolation tool prevents gas from escaping.

Tracerco commissions new high-tech laboratory in Edmonton, Alberta.