Venterra Group Acquires Oceanscan Holdings
October 23, 2024
Offshore wind services provider Venterra Group has acquired the Oceanscan Holdings group, adding subsea and non-destructive test equipment hire, geotechnical services and specialist personnel capabilities. Oceanscan is headquartered in Aberdeen, Scotland, with subsidiaries in Houston and Singapore and four UK operating subsidiaries; the deal expands Venterra's capabilities in offshore wind and related energy markets.
- Buyers
- Venterra Group
- Targets
- Oceanscan Holdings
- Industry
- Energy
- Location
- Scotland, United Kingdom
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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