Bergesen Worldwide Gas ASA
0273 Oslo, Norway (Map) Phone: +47-2212-0505
Fax: +47-2212-0500
http://www.bwgas.com
Overview
Bergesen Worldwide Gas (BW Gas) is a leading marine transporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG). The company's fleet of about 70 vessels includes mostly LNG carriers, along with liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) vessels. Formerly named Bergesen d.y. ASA, the company has been restructured and has sold its offshore businesses to holding company Bergesen Worldwide Ltd. It has also sold its tanker vessels and transferred its dry bulk business to other Bergesen Worldwide group companies. Hong Kong-based World-Wide Shipping Group bought Bergesen in 2003. Bergesen Worldwide Gas was listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange in 2005.
Key Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for Bergesen Worldwide Gas ASA
| Company Type | Public (Oslo: GAS) |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| 2006 Sales (mil.) | £372.5 |
| 1-Year Sales Growth | 41.1% |
| 2006 Net Income (mil.) | £114.2 |
| 1-Year Net Income Growth | (49.2%) |
| 2006 Employees | 1,826 |
| 1-Year Employee Growth | 5.3% |
Key People from Hoover's UK
Key people and executives for Bergesen Worldwide Gas ASA
| Chairman | Helmut Sohmen (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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| Managing Director and CEO | Jan Håkon Pettersen Connect to this executive |
| Director Finance Division and CFO | Christian Garup Meidell Connect to this executive |
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