Scana has merged with PSW Group, with the two Norwegian companies aiming to create a global service provider to meet demand for offshore renewables and the “green shift” in maritime.
Scana has become a “strong equipment and service supplier” to the maritime industries in recent years.
“The entire maritime industry is in transition to more sustainable operations.
“Our goal is to create a partner for this green shift, both in shipping, the offshore industry, the energy industry, and the aquaculture industry,” said Styrk Bekkenes (pictured), CEO of Scana, and Oddbjorn Haukoy, CEO of PSW Group, in a joint statement.
Although sustainable technology solutions will be the main focus of the “new” Scana, it will continue to provide products and services for the oil and gas industry.
Bekkenes said: “There will be oil and gas activity on the Norwegian and international continental shelf for many years to come and the company is uniquely positioned to take a leading green shift role also in the oil and gas industry.
“As a leading supplier, we will therefore continue to serve the offshore industry with innovative solutions, systems, and services.
“At the same time, we will use the unique expertise built around oil service into new renewable segments, such as offshore wind.”
Scana’s merger with PSW will take place in January 2022.
Scana is currently set up with headquarters right next to Bergen Airport but will move its employees to PSW’s offices in Bergen in 2022.
Bekkenes added: “The basis for the merger is that PSW has products and services that we consider extremely exciting for the transition to a more sustainable society, and which have significant market potential both in Norway and internationally.
“To include this business in Scana gives us the opportunity to further develop PSW’s portfolio, it provides a basis for new acquisitions, and it gives Scana a unique position in the market.”