Petronor and RMSI Sign Contract Bringing Medical Services to Iraq Energy City in Basra

May 16, 2011 - PRLog -- DUBAI, U.A.E and BASRA, IRAQ – (May 16th, 2011) – Petronor FZE, an oilfield services company operating in Iraq, and RMSI, a company specializing in medical solutions in hostile environments and with a proven track record in Iraq, announced today the signature of a contract for RMSI to become the primary resident medical provider at Petronor’s Iraq Energy City. RMSI, with its Regional Medical Centre (RMC), will provide the only western-level medical and emergency stabilization center in the South of Iraq. In addition, RMSI through their strategic alliance with International SOS will not only provide end-to-end medical services to clients throughout Iraq, but will also be able to advise new and existing clients on streamlining their medical emergency response plans. The intention is for the RMC to be operational at Iraq Energy City by end June 2011.

The selection of RMSI to create a best-in-class clinic and hospital for the region is perfectly aligned with Petronor’s vision, and welcomed by current residents of Iraq Energy City. In addition, oil and gas companies operating in Southern Iraq will no longer lack an option for workers’ higher level medical needs when the military pulls out.

“We are very pleased to finally welcome RMSI to Iraq Energy City,” said Peter Day, CEO of Petronor. “As we aim to be the premier working and living environment for companies in the Basra region, we were well aware that the selection of a best-in-class medical provider was an important one. They have a strong track record in Iraq and a focus on services that will give our clients the comfort in knowing their medical needs will be professionally and expertly taken care of.”

The RMC will operate on a members-only subscription basis and will initially span nearly 200 sq meters, comprising a full clinic, operating theater, and an ICU unit. RMSI plans to use IEC as its central medical hub, providing a wide range of medical services to support their network of remote clinics at client sites.

“We have taken a proactive step, investing in what will be the only western level medical and emergency stabilization centre in the South of Iraq, providing a much needed security blanket to thousands of expat and Iraqi workers, including ICU beds, an ambulance service, high level diagnostics and occupational health services,” said Robert Lamb, President and CEO of RMSI. “After considering our options, it was clear that Iraq Energy City is the only viable option where the security and life support of our staff and patients can be assured”.

Clients at IEC will be treated for everything from the simplest cuts and bruises, through to full emergency stabilization and possible evacuation. The evacuation service will depend on the clients existing arrangements and insurance, and RMSI along with International SOS will be able to advise new and existing clients on streamlining their medical emergency response plans from IEC.

“RMSI is a great addition to IEC and the Basra region,” said Hans Hoiskar, General Manager of Petronor Iraq. “There is an Oil Rush underway and we are excited to welcome companies such as RMSI who can benefit from the IEC’s ability to lower the barriers to entry, cost and security. Iraq Energy City is proving the ideal answer to those concerns.”


About Iraq Energy City

The Iraq Energy City base is located on 300,000 sq meters of land leased by Petronor from the South Oil Company (SOC), and is near both Gate 2 of the SOC’s Bergessia Base and the Basra airport. With an effective 40-year lease, Petronor has been developing the base in a logical sequence from temporary, secure units, warehouses and workshops to the eventual development of permanent structures such as villas, office buildings, hotels and recreational centers with an emphasis on enhancing the work and living conditions. With a future capacity for more than 5,000 residents, Iraq Energy City will expand the traditional role of an oilfield supply base by placing an emphasis on the "living experience".  

www.iraqenergycity.com


About RMSI

RMSI, http://www.rmsi-medicalsolutions.com/, is a medical services provider with a strong presence in Iraq that specializes in medical solutions into hostile environments. They have recently announced a strategic alliance with International SOS (http://www.internationalsos.com/en/pressreleases_4873.htm), and together the two companies will provide the end-to-end medical needs for clients in Iraq, and particularly from their location at Iraq Energy City near Basra.


About Petronor

Petronor, FZE, http://www.petronorgroup.com/, is a privately owned company with headquarters in Dubai, UAE. The company was founded in 2001 and provides services to the oil and gas industry in Iraq from its offices in Baghdad and operating bases at Baghdad International Airport and Iraq Energy City, Basra. In addition to Iraq Energy City, Petronor also offers oilfield services such as Environmental Studies and Water Services in partnership with Aquateam AS of Norway, and their Safe Fields™ technology where Mobile Collaboration Centers offer secure, remote access to oil fields in Iraq.



Contact Information:

info@petronorgroup.com

Petronor
Emirates Towers
Sheik Zayed Road
Dubai
ph: +971 4 319 7428
fax: +971 8 448 9752

Iraq Energy City
ph: +964 7901 110 031


admin@rmsi-medicalsolutions.com

RMSI
Business Central Towers, Tower B, 2901-4
Sheikh Zayed Road
P.O. Box 76789
Dubai, UAE

ph: +971 (0) 4 423 0779
fax: +971 (0) 4 423 0778

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Petronor, www.petronorgroup.com, is a privately owned company with headquarters in Dubai, UAE. We provide services to the oil and gas industry in Iraq from our offices in Baghdad and operating bases at Baghdad Int'l Airport and Iraq Energy City, Basrah.