Aberdeen-based Ashtead Technology has become the first subsea services company to be accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) for its state-of-the-art calibration laboratory.

This official seal of approval from UKAS demonstrates that Ashtead delivers professional and technically competent calibration of survey, positioning and oceanographic sensors crucial to their customers’ subsea operations.

UKAS assesses a laboratory’s calibration and measurement capability to produce precise and accurate test results by scrutinizing the technical competence of staff, the validity of the test methods, and equipment used through a vigorous audit and validation process.

A global leader in specialist subsea technology and services, Ashtead which also has a calibration facility in Singapore calibrates equipment for both its customers and its own rental fleet.

Allan Pirie, chief executive of Ashtead Technology said: “The achievement of UKAS accreditation is a further endorsement of the high quality, value adding service which Ashtead is delivering to reduce customers’ operational risk. The calibration of subsea instruments is of critical importance in subsea operations and this accreditation gives our customers absolute confidence that this is being carried out to the highest standard.”

UKAS is the national accreditation body for the United Kingdom, appointed by government, to assess organizations that provide inspection, testing and calibration services.

With the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) expected to soon make a final decision on which areas will be included in its proposed 2017-2022 offshore oil and gas-leasing plan, Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA) has released a comprehensive analysis that debunks assertions by anti-energy groups suggesting widespread opposition to U.S. offshore energy development.



This is particularly the case in Alaska and in key Atlantic coastal states where BOEM is considering opening up leases for exploration and production, the report, titled “A Hollow Groundswell: Debunking the Myth of Widespread Opposition to Offshore Energy,” says.



A few vocal anti-energy organizations have highlighted that communities in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia – at the urging of anti-energy groups using incomplete or inaccurate data – have adopted anti-drilling and/or anti-seismic resolutions. Despite claims that these resolutions show widespread opposition to offshore energy, they in truth represent just 3.8 percent of all four states’ combined populations, according to CEA’s analysis. 

And, in each instance, the decisions were based on incomplete or inaccurate information. 

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Business community leaders – from chambers of commerce to farm bureaus to manufacturing have repeatedly stressed the economic, job creation, and long-term energy security benefits that offshore energy development could bring to the Atlantic coast states, CEA President David Holt said. “Despite attempts by anti-energy groups to convey the false appearance of widespread opposition to these much-needed activities, our findings show that significant majorities overwhelmingly support the opportunity associated with the future development of our offshore energy resources.”

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And in the wake of what Interior Secretary Sally Jewell has called the most aggressive and comprehensive offshore oil and gas regulatory reforms in the nation’s history, we can be assured of developing our natural resources in a way that also safeguards our environment, Holt added.



Democratic polling firm Hickman Analytics found last year that voter support for expanded drilling stood at 61 percent in Virginia and 55 percent in North Carolina, the CEA report finds. A Harris Poll conducted in 2015 also found that 77 percent of registered voters in Georgia support offshore oil and gas drilling.



Earlier this month, a new Harris Poll found that support among registered voters for offshore drilling stood at 65%in Virginia , 64% in North Carolina and 67% in South Carolina.

In Alaska in 2014 and 2015, Hickman Analytics similarly found extremely high levels of support for offshore drilling, with 73% of registered voters voicing support for drilling in the Arctic and 72% in support of expanded offshore drilling in general. Support for Arctic offshore drilling extends to Louisiana 66%. Georgia 59% Iowa 52%, New Hampshire 54% and South Carolina 63%.

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Blackhawk Specialty Tools LLC has expanded its international operations in Mexico with the opening of a new subsidiary and operating facility in Villahermosa, Mexico, in the heart of the expanding Mexican oil and gas market.

The new facility will be at Cardenas S/N KM 8 R/A. Anacleto Canabal 2da. Seccion, Centro, Villahermosa, Tabasco C.P. 86280 Mexico.

Besides investing in infrastructure within Mexico, Blackhawk will hire and train local employees with a goal to build strong partnerships with both national and independent oil and gas companies. Blackhawk brings the latest technology in well construction, surge reduction and well intervention products and services to the Mexican market.

“As Blackhawk continues to become better known outside the United States and respected throughout the oil and gas industry, the demand for our services continues to grow,” said Billy Brown, Blackhawk’s president and CEO. “I am extremely excited about our new Mexico facility and believe the rapidly growing international market is a perfect complement to our significant market position in the U.S. onshore and offshore Gulf of Mexico markets.

“As the leading provider of cementing tools and products in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, expansion into the Mexican Gulf of Mexico is a natural next step for Blackhawk. The recent efforts to allow exploration to leading operators around the world has opened the door for innovation and new technology and will allow both operators and service companies like Blackhawk to share and gain expertise; invest in the local economy and workforce; and improve safety, efficiency and quality to improve oil and gas operations throughout Mexico.”

Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) hosted its annual security analyst meeting in New York where executives reiterated priorities, expressed confidence in the company’s near term outlook and emphasized an advantaged position when markets rebound.

“We’re completing major projects that have been under construction for several years. This enables us to grow production and reduce spending at the same time, which should improve our net cash flow significantly,” said John Watson, Chevron’s chairman and chief executive officer. Watson reiterated the importance of dividend growth and maintaining a strong balance sheet in the company’s financial priorities, noting the company’s record of 28 consecutive years of dividend increases, and plans to limit debt increases beyond 2016.

“Industry conditions are tough right now, with low oil and natural gas prices. We believe markets will improve, and we’ll be well positioned when they do,” Watson continued. “We have an excellent upstream and downstream portfolio, and we are driving operating and administrative efficiencies across the company.”

Jay Johnson, executive vice president, upstream, highlighted key plans. “We’re focused on safe, reliable operations and effective project start-ups and ramp-ups. At Gorgon, we’re producing LNG and the first cargo is expected to ship next week. With an advantaged position in the Permian and a deep portfolio of operating assets, we’re transitioning our spending to more short-cycle, higher-return activity that utilizes existing infrastructure. We have a portfolio of assets that should allow production growth through the end of the decade, even at moderate prices.”

Presentations and a full transcript of the meeting are available on the Investor Relations website at www.chevron.com.

Subsea IMR provider, N-Sea, has won the Safety Innovations award at this year’s SPE Aberdeen Offshore Achievement Awards. Winners were announced at a prestigious awards ceremony last night at the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre (AECC).

The Safety Innovations Award recognises excellence in innovative technology and products that have been developed in the UK and which contribute to offshore safety. N-Sea has received the accolade by demonstrating an on-going commitment to safety by upgrading its already-revolutionary TUP Diving System® (TUP).

Roddy James, Chief Operating Officer of N-Sea, accepts the award

Originally developed in 2005, the TUP’s main objective is to provide a safe way to increase workable bottom time, relative to other surface-oriented diving techniques, which is achieved through the combination of unique safety and technical features. N-Sea has taken diver safety to the next level, with a significant system upgrade, taking place in 2014/15. The TUP now provides even further improved diver safety and efficiency through the upgrade of its safety features and the introduction of Nitrox diving from a closed bell.

N-Sea’s chief operating officer, Roddy James, said: “We are delighted to have won the Offshore Achievement Safety Innovations Award, which is testament to the hard work and commitment of the entire N-Sea team.

“Whilst the TUP Diving System® has always been unique in the service it provides clients, this most recent upgrade launches it – and N-Sea - into a new league in terms of diver safety and client cost efficiency. Whilst the N-Sea philosophy has always been to produce a “safe, sound and swift” service, at no time in recent years has this been more pertinent to our client relationships than during the past 18 months.”

The SPE Aberdeen Offshore Achievement Awards (OAA) is the biggest and longest established industry awards for the UK offshore energy sector, covering all aspects from supply to upstream operations and offshore renewables.

For thirty years, the awards have been celebrating and encouraging innovation and collaboration in the North Sea.

N-Sea is known for its innovative work as an independent offshore subsea contractor, specialising in IMR services for the oil and gas, renewable and telecom/utility industries, as well as for civil contracting communities. N-Sea provides near shore, offshore and survey services to major operators and service companies alike.

Technip Angola Engenharia Limitada, a joint venture between Technip and Sonangol, was awarded by Total E&P Angola a three-year engineering services contract. This contract covers services for the existing Girassol, Pazflor, Dalia and CLOV floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) units and associated subsea field development. These FPSOs are located in Block 17, offshore Angola.

The scope of work can comprise engineering, technical assistance, management, supervision and coordination, as well as procurement-related activities.

Technip Angola Engenharia Limitada will carry out the contract, which is scheduled for completion at the end of 2018.

Hallvard Hasselknippe, President Subsea of Technip, commented: “We have been entrusted by Total E&P Angola to deliver quality engineering services. It is the result of our sustainable presence in Angola with skilled engineering resources and comprehensive knowledge of our client’s technical referential and working methods. This contract reinforces our activity in Africa, an area with good dynamics. It also fits into our strategy to engage with our clients at early stages of their projects and build on long-lasting successful relationships.”

About Technip in Angola

As a local partner focused on onshore, offshore and subsea engineering solutions, Technip’s activities in Angola include:

- engineering services through Technip Angola Engenharia Limitada, the first engineering company in Angola, a joint venture between Sonangol (40%) and Technip (60%),

- umbilical manufacturing with Angoflex Limitada, created in 2002, through an association between Sonangol (30%) and Technip (70%),

- a reeled steel pipe spoolbase with Angoflex Limitada, inaugurated in 2006 and located in Barra do Dande, North of Luanda.

Seatronics, an Acteon company, and Norwegian associates RTS, have achieved 100 successful global installations with the Subsea Deflection Monitoring system (SDM).

The SDM system aims to reduce the risk associated with both large and small installations. The system has an extensive history of successful operations in comparison to newer alternatives in the market.

The SDM is a time-saving monitoring solution used for the deployment and installation of subsea structures. Time-stamped data from pressure and attitude sensors are transmitted through an ROV hot stab connection or an acoustic modem. When installing the structure, the operator has full online feedback of its heading and deflection. The hotstab serves as a contingency solution where power and telemetry from an ROV can run the SDM. Additionally, subsea displays provide gyro, pitch and roll data. The SDM also includes remote control of all connected sensors, optional differential pressure monitoring of suction anchors, external sensor capabilities and customized logging intervals for long-time structure surveillance.

Phil Middleton, group managing director, Seatronics, said, “The SDM system has an impeccable track record, setting the industry standard for such deployments. It is the solution of choice for all leading global subsea engineering contractors. It is due to the reliability of the SDM package that we have achieved 100 successful installations. The SDM has been developed by listening to feedback from many key clients. Our 12-year partnership with RTS has been marked with new developments addressing efficiency and timesaving efforts offshore. The next generation is already in development."

Freddy Knutsen, general manager, RTS, said, “The first initiative to develop the SDM system came from one of the oil majors in Norway in 2007. The need for an instrument package that could give them safer, faster and more accurate structure installations was crucial. Since then, the SDM has become the industry standard for structure installations by all the major oil companies.”

The SDM system, manufactured and developed by RTS, is available for rental throughout Seatronics’ global bases, provided with offshore expertise and technical support.

Offshore accommodation and workspace specialist HB Rentals has been awarded a contract with Prosafe worth in excess of £1million.

The project will see the company provide an end-to-end solution for the design, engineering, manufacture, supply, installation, commissioning and routine maintenance of a customized temporary living quarter (TLQ) complex on board Prosafe’s semi-submersible accommodation vessel, Safe Boreas, currently located off the coast of Orkney, Scotland.

Prosafe is the world’s leading owner and operator of semi-submersible accommodation vessels. The company currently operates a fleet of 14 vessels globally, with capacity for 306-812 people. Prosafe continues to strengthen its market leading position by adding high specification, technically advanced new build vessels to the existing fleet. The Safe Boreas was constructed in 2015 at Jurong shipyard, Singapore and is considered one of the most technologically advanced and efficient harsh environment accommodation vessels in the world.

The scope of work entails a fully customized accommodation complex for 40 persons on board (POB) based on double occupancy cabins with en-suite wet rooms. The package includes a local equipment room (LER), locker/changing room facilities, A60 stair tower and link corridor connecting the temporary living quarters with the existing permanent living quarters.

Upgrade work will also be carried out including data cabling and installation of Hydrogen Sulphide (H₂S) gas detectors, which is not a common requirement in the North Sea where Methane (CH₄) gas tends to be more prevalent.

The modules will be linked and stacked over three levels to form an enclosed living quarter complex, providing increased safety and comfort for offshore workers by reducing time spent on the main deck and offering protection from the elements.

HB Rentals’ responsibility also extends to the delivery of the full package to Safe Boreas at Scapa Flow following trial assembly and customer acceptance onshore at its facility in Sauchen, Aberdeenshire. This will mitigate any potential issues prior to final installation, hook-up and commissioning on the vessel.

Norman Porter, managing director, HB Rentals Limited said: “This year will mark HB Rentals’ 40^th anniversary so we are thrilled to be celebrating with the announcement of this project and look forward to working closely with Prosafe over the coming months. We pride ourselves in our ability to offer tailored solutions for our clients to ensure their requirements are met, and this project is just one example of this.”

HB Rentals was awarded the contract following a detailed technical commercial evaluation, which took place over several months. The HB Rentals TLQ is contracted on the Safe Boreas for work through 2017.

Karl Dickinson, senior manager Client Accounts, Prosafe said: “We would like to thank HB Rentals for responding to the TLQ project in a very timely and professional manner. Working closely with HB Rentals, we were able to provide a technical solution that demonstrates our ongoing commitment to find innovative and cost efficient solutions to our end-client.”

UTEC Survey, an Acteon company, announce a key appointment to head up its new branch office in Abu Dhabi as it seeks to broaden support to its growing client base in the Middle East region.

Noel Cowley, with the UTEC group since 2007 in various operational and senior management positions, will head up the Abu Dhabi office as General Manager. UTEC is currently supporting several high-profile projects in the Middle East region.

“Having participated the company’s phenomenal growth in international markets I look forward to playing a key role in expanding UTEC’s quality services into the Middle East region” commented Noel, who brings 30 years’ experience ranging from the Royal Australian Navy to upstream energy management roles.

Sean Fowler, UTEC’s Regional Manager remarked “We are delighted to have Noel Cowley leading our continued growth in the Middle East region. His track record of creating value for our clients is indisputable. He solidly represents UTEC’s mission to support customers who have come to expect excellence as a hallmark of UTEC’s service offering.”

iSURVEY Group, a leading provider of survey and positioning services to the global oil and gas and telecommunications sectors, has boosted its North Sea presence following a number of contract wins and the appointment of a new business development manager.

Following the recent announcement of a contract extension with Nexans Norway AS, iSURVEY has also been awarded a second contract extension with AGR to provide rig move and positioning services for the company and its clients, Faroe and Engie, during their exploration-drilling campaigns in 2016.

The semisubmersible rig, Transocean Arctic, will be used for the drilling campaigns on these two wells. iSURVEY has provided rig positioning services on board the Transocean Arctic since 2012, working with AGR during the same timeframe.

Stuart Murray, Business Development Manager

Øivind Røegh, group CEO at iSURVEY said: “With the current challenges faced in the offshore industry, iSURVEY continues to build strong, successful relationships with clients in order to further expand our operations. Securing these contracts with such highly regarded companies in the North Sea is testament to the high quality of service iSURVEY provides, and we are delighted that our solutions are being recognised across the industry.”

To continue this North Sea growth is the appointment of business development manager, Stuart Murray. Over his career spanning more than ten years, Mr Murray has undertaken a variety of business development roles within the industry. Mr Murray joins iSURVEY from Bibby Offshore where he held the position of subsea business manager, prior to this managing business development for Subsea7.

Andrew McMurtrie, managing director at iSURVEY said: “With an impressive track record in business development, Stuart brings a wealth of invaluable industry experience to iSURVEY. I have no doubt that he will be an asset to our team, supporting our growth plans which remain ambitious during the current industry environment.“

Commenting on his appointment, Mr Murray said: “I am delighted to join iSURVEY and become part of a company which has such a successful international track record. My previous business development experience will be a valuable asset to the team, allowing me to identify new opportunities for iSURVEY to continue expanding its business.”

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IRM Systems (IRMS), the independent authority in emergency pipeline repairs, announced that it has opened its first office in Aberdeen. The new office is home to “IRMS UKWA,” a new division dedicated to serving clients in the UK and West Africa.

“Our clients in the UK and West Africa now have a much more effective frontline interaction with IRM Systems,” said David Obatolu, General Manager of IRMS UKWA. “With personnel based in the UK and West Africa who are familiar with the specific regulations, processes and policies in these regions, we are in a much better position to provide clients with the same – or higher - quality of service that they’re used to.”

David Obatolu and Lee Dudbrige, IRMS UKWA

In addition to the UK, the company is focusing on Ghana, Nigeria and Angola, where projects will kick off this year. All basic services, including pipeline inspection, repair, maintenance and risk management are available. Plans are in place to introduce specialist services to clients in West Africa, which will provide them with a break-through solution to critical integrity and maintenance issues that are particularly serious in the region. This will be announced in Q2 2016.

With 19 years in the pipeline industry, Lee Dudbridge is the Engineering Manager. He has experience in pipeline pre-commissioning, decommissioning, deep water pigging and flooding, and project management. Dudbridge specializes in pipeline assurance, technical evaluation, inline inspection (ILI) vendor selection, pipeline risk management, and failure investigation.

Ismail Lawal is a Senior Pipeline Engineer with 12 years of experience in subsea and onshore pipelines, risers, subsea manifolds and umbilicals. His areas of expertise include pipeline design, design verification, certification, third party design review, pipeline consultancy services, pipeline integrity and Fitness for Service (FFS) assessment. A Chartered Engineer, Lawal holds a Master’s Degree in Pipeline Engineering from University of Newcastle upon Tyne, England.

Located in Riverside House overlooking the River Dee, the new office in central Aberdeen is easy to access.

Harris CapRock Communications, a premier global provider of managed communications services for remote and harsh environments, launched SafePass™ Pro, an advanced cyber security solution for proactive defense against cyber attacks targeting oil and gas IT infrastructures. The solution also is available for cruise, maritime and other commercial customers.

Industry experts estimate cyber attacks against the global energy industry will cost businesses up to $1.9 billion by 2018. SafePass Pro improves network resources, minimizes malware and spyware, enables centralized control across all sites, enforces acceptable use and security policies (AUP), and provides an opportunity to assess and eliminate network vulnerabilities. SafePass Pro customers also will receive Harris CapRock’s 24/7 monitoring and support, network threat detection and vulnerability scanning.

The new cyber security solution includes Alert Logic threat monitoring services. Alert Logic Threat Manager provides network intrusion monitoring and detection, as well as a vulnerability scanner, while the firewall protection supports URL filtering, application filtering and security.

Customers also will have access to Harris Corporation’s industry-leading cyber security experts to pinpoint system vulnerabilities, monitor insider threats, proactively defend the network and respond to incidents. Harris experts protect networks that move 2 million air passengers a day and manage 150 Department of Defense satellites as well as numerous government installations.

“Security breaches and emerging threats to corporate networks are impacting the oil and gas market with greater cost and frequency as offshore operations rely more heavily on always-on communications networks,” said Tracey Haslam, president, Harris CapRock. “SafePass Pro offers an unparalleled approach to cyber protection with the added ability of working with Harris cyber security experts committed to securing critical government networks.”

Aquatic Engineering & Construction Ltd, an Acteon company, has expanded its team based in Houston. Bob Terrell joined Aquatic last month as regional manager, while Andrew Blaquiere has moved permanently from the Acteon group to Aquatic as proposals and project engineer. Both will focus on growing Aquatic’s business in the Americas.

Bob Terrell(left) joins Aquatic with more than 30 years’ experience in the onshore and offshore oil and gas industry, with a substantial focus on subsea operations, having held roles in business development, sales and operational management. He has operational experience working in West Africa, the UK, Brazil, Canada and the US. Terrell holds a degree in international management from Louisiana Tech University, and joins Aquatic’s leadership team reporting to Martin Charles, managing director.

Terrell said, “I am looking forward to developing and enhancing Aquatic’s global footprint through capital growth and personnel development in North and South America, as well as supporting the development of new and existing client relationships in the region.”

Andrew Blaquiere(right) has eight years of experience in the offshore oil and gas industry, and holds a degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Missouri. Blaquiere was seconded from the Acteon group to work with Aquatic in early 2015, where he has been providing local key customer support for projects in Houston. He has been successful in securing a number of recent project wins in the Gulf of Mexico.

Blaquiere said, “I am looking forward to working closely alongside Aquatic’s new regional manager, Bob Terrell. With a large range of modular equipment at Aquatic’s Morgan City facility, our aim is to deliver the complete flex-lay solution across the Americas region.”

Martin Charles, managing director, Aquatic, said, “With two highly experienced personnel leading our business activities in the Americas, customers can be confident in Aquatic’s commercial offering for their flexible product operations. Our global footprint continues to grow, and our investment in the Americas region remains an area of strategic focus for Aquatic.”

Tiburon Subsea announces they are now working with T. Baker Smith to provide AUV systems and support. The company is looking forward to providing the latest technology and support to T. Baker Smiths ongoing Gulf of Mexico and overseas projects. AUV surveys are the perfect solution for modern site clearance and are now being used in water up to 200 meters deep.

Since 1913, T. Baker Smith has provided solutions that have improved the quality of life in the communities they helped build. Today, T. Baker Smith continues to provide tailored solutions through a professional and integrated approach that continue to enhance those same communities.

Tiburon Subsea's provides underwater technology rental, services and support. They equip marine service providers and companies with the latest technologies and engineering support. With a focus on Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUV) and a strong network of affiliates our technical team trains, supports and services our custom fleet of 100m and 200m AUV’s.

Tekmar Energy Ltd, a leading supplier of subsea cable protection, has strengthened its senior management team with the appointment of Barry Cooper as Operations Manager.

Bringing more than 15 years of experience in the offshore sector, Barry has served in several senior management and leadership roles in businesses including Technip Umbilicals, GE Wellstream and more recently, DeepOcean.

In his new role, Barry will be responsible for all operations working closely within the Senior Management Team to ensure products are manufactured to the highest quality, processes are efficient, and the history of excellence in quality and safety is further enhanced.

Prior to joining Tekmar, Barry was Capex Manager at Technip Umbilicals and GE Wellstream where he lead major investment programs developing both manufacturing and research & development facilities as part of global strategic growth plans. Locations included Brazil, Angola, Houston, Malaysia and the UK as well as leading process improvement initiatives in those manufacturing environments and subsea installations with DeepOcean.

Barry Cooper commented, “I am delighted to join Tekmar at a time of significant growth and opportunity across renewables and subsea SURF products. Tekmar are strategically well positioned to take advantage of market opportunities in both sectors and have fantastic facilities already in place to support those plans. I look forward to working with the team to maximize the potential of an already successful brand”.

James Ritchie, CEO, commented, “We are pleased to welcome Barry to our team of highly experienced executive managers. Despite the pressures of the market conditions Tekmar is still focused on growth and our future success depends on putting operations safety first, continually improving product quality and reducing the overall cost of production. By appointing Barry as our Operations Manager, with his track record in offshore operations and manufacturing from some of the leading oil and gas players, we hope to capitalize from that experience to make Tekmar the clear market leaders and the supplier of choice”.

Tekmar’s recent growth has seen the company continue to secure multiple renewables contracts, including Race Bank, Rampion and Formosa. In addition to this, Tekmar has experienced consistent growth in the oil & gas subsea sector, despite the recent downturn, and continues to secure work with new and existing customers.

Well management firm, Exceed is pleased to announce that it has been successful in securing a contract to support Fairfield Energy Limited in its forthcoming North Sea well plugging and abandonment campaign.

Fairfield’s program includes 45 platform wells and 16 subsea wells, all of which will be plugged and permanently abandoned. The platform wells decommissioning will commence in the next few months with the operational phase of the subsea wells work due to start in 2017.

John Anderson, Exceed commercial director

John Anderson, Exceed commercial director, said: “This award demonstrates the capacity of Exceed as a multi-disciplined well management organisation capable of providing support to complex well decommissioning activities. This will be a major focus going forward, both in the UKCS and internationally, and Exceed is delighted to be supporting Fairfield in one of the largest single UKCS well abandonment campaigns of this nature to date.”

Exceed provides outsourced well engineering and project management services with its head office in Aberdeen, Scotland. Exceed works for a wide range of operators in the oil and gas business in the UKCS and internationally utilising the company’s multi discipline team of professionals.

Fairfield is a well-established UKCS operator which is now adding decommissioning expertise to its existing capabilities.