SSAB names vice president, technology
Göran Carlsson has been appointed vice president, technology and member of group management of the SSAB Group.
Stainless talks on ice
Japanese steel maker Nisshin Steel Co. Ltd has decided to freeze talks with industry leader Nippon Steel Corp. on a potential consolidation of their stainless steel operations.
New Board of Kvaerner ASA
Kvaerner's shareholders have elected a new board consisting of Kjell Inge Røkke, Helge Lund, Anders Eckhoff, Tore Tønne, Reidar Lund and Yngve Hågensen.
Hydro-powered generator
Hydro Environmental Resources Inc. has concluded negotiations with Pure Power Technologies of Las Vegas for the design and construction of a hydrogen system suitable for internal combustion electrical generators.
Oil firms in offshore pact with Nigeria
Three oil companies have signed a production-sharing contract with Nigerian National Petroleum Corp. to develop a deepwater field.