ieco INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSULTANTS ORGANISATION raising standards in the energy industry 2009 Membership Brochure IECO 2009 Printed by Colourstream Design and Print 01252 336513
ieco INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSULTANTS ORGANISATION raising standards in the energy industry IECO OBJECTIVES To foster and promote the highest professional, business and ethical standards and to develop guidelines and disseminate information (where appropriate) to assist Members to implement these standards. To provide a forum where the special interests of geoscience, survey and HSE Consultants in the Energy industry can be discussed and to promote the interests of Members working within that industry. To constitute a representative body which can act as a channel of communication between Members, client companies, contractors and the industry generally. To promote safe working practices and safety awareness, and to assist Members in formulating and maintaining health and safety policies and standards. To encourage Members to initiate, and subsequently to support, a quality management approach to their work in the Energy industry. To promote environmentally sound working practices and environmental awareness, and to assist Members in formulating and maintaining environmental policies and standards. To maintain the highest standards of awareness of available technology by pursuit of continuing professional development (CPD) and training. To publish documents and arrange seminars or similar information sessions that IECO may consider appropriate to promote its objectives. To identify and promote the Membership as the source of experience, knowledge, solutions and education for geoscience, survey and HSE within the Energy sector. 3
Based in Richmond, London, Applied Geo Consultants (AGC21) provides Quality Independent Seismic QC and HSE services worldwide. Contact us for: seismic acquisition QC; seismic processing QC; navigation processing and geotechnical survey QC; seismic project management; site survey QC; rig moves and surveying; HSE supervision; technical audits & MMOs. AGC21 works closely with our clients, understanding their requirements and also those of our consultants creating an efficient, effective work flow. AGC21 is a member of IAGC, PESGB, IECO and FPAL. Mick Cook is currently an independent consultant who recently resigned his post as Managing Director with RPS Energy (formerly Hydrosearch) after nearly 25 years. He is currently pursuing several new business ideas. During his time with RPS/Hydrosearch, Mick played a leading role in building the business into the largest integrated geoscience and HSE consultancy operating in the energy sector. His experiences have given him specific knowledge and skills including: World-wide oil and gas operations International business development Strategic business planning Personnel development and man-management Renewable energy Business expansion including mergers and acquisitions Benchmark is based in the UK and has been serving the geophysical sector of the E&P industry worldwide providing support to many of the oil and gas majors since 1999. Benchmark consultant personnel represent centuries of combined experience of operations and management through all disciplines in energy exploration. That experience encompasses all environments from mountains to the seas and from the coldest to hottest extremes of our planet. The company supports industry trade organisations such as IECO, OGP and IAGC in identifying and applying best practice within the industry to deliver efficient, effective and safe projects. quality knowledge quality service quality control Exploration Partners International Group is a seismic QC company with a variety of specialist skills and services covering 2D, 3D, 4D, 4C / OBC marine, land seismic acquisition and processing. We also supply ProMAX processing systems and processing geophysicists. In short we provide QC consultants, seismic processing consultants, software solutions, and full survey management to a wide variety of clients all over the globe. As a family owned, independent and impartial company our reputation has been built through the exceptionally high calibre of consultants, many of whom have been with us since we began over 22 years ago. 4 5
GeoGuide Consultants Limited: Providing seismic supervision and project management for onshore and offshore seismic programmes. HSE, Technical (Acquisition, Positioning & Processing) and MMO/PAM consultants are always welcome to join us. We asked consultants how they would like a consultancy to work for them and we have followed their ideas. We are similarly guided by our clients to ensure that we provide a first class service across all disciplines. Jaguar Exploration, Inc. (JEI), a Houston based Texas corporation, was founded in January 2000 to provide high integrity geoscience consulting and advisory services to oil companies worldwide. In 2004, JEI launched a subsidiary company, Jaguar Exploration de Mexico (JEM), based in Villahermosa, Tabasco, to fulfil its long term contract commitments to Pemex. Our personnel have world-wide exploration experience and extensive land, transition zone and marine seismic operations experience. JEI provides consulting and services in the following areas: E&P Consulting, Seismic Depth Imaging, Field Geometry and SEG-Y Standards Verification, Borehole Seismic, Seismic Acquisition QC, Navigation, TZ and Land Surveying QC, QHSE Hydro Projects Ltd is an independent consultancy, providing positioning, geophysical quality control and supervisory services to the offshore hydrocarbon exploration, development and production industries. Having grown in its technical specialisation it includes among its expertise; software development and support, vessel safety management, project HSE management, personnel services, quality assurance system implementations, VSP - vertical seismic profiling supervision & QC and environmental investigations. Current service contracts are held with a variety of recognised companies and clients worked for over recent years include AGIP KCO, ExxonMobil, BP, Shell, ConocoPhillips, Hess, Burren Energy, Petro- Canada, PGS, Sonardyne and a number of contracting companies worldwide. KTS is a company of oilfield experienced consultants who can provide you the best solution to your Exploration requirements. Our skilled team can provide the following services: 3D / 4D Survey Design HSE Borehole Seismic HSE Consultancy & Auditing Client Representatives Land & Marine Micro Seismic & Cross Well Imaging Data Analysis Occupational Health & Hygiene Audits Data Processing Supervisors Paramedics Driver & HSE Training Project Management Environmental Impact Assessments Survey Field QC s VSP s Gravity & Magnetics 6 7
Metoc understands the challenges that developers in the energy sector face, and offers a suite of services notably in oil & gas, offshore renewables, submarine cable systems, water, and coastal developments which provides solutions to these challenges. These services are underpinned by expertise from across the spectrum of geoscience and site characterisation, environmental assurance, mathematical modelling, and marine planning and operations. Metoc works closely with its clients to provide innovative, yet robust, advice and project management. Ultimately, we aim to add value throughout the life cycle of a project. ScanSeis Consulting Group AS is an independent consultancy firm that offers experience and expertise to the offshore survey industry. Our team of highly qualified consultants is able to QC offshore survey operations including deepwater seismic operations - 2d, 3d, 4d, 4c, high resolution survey and rig moves. We also offer technical personnel to the seismic offshore industry and onshore operation managers. From our offices in Norway, we manage our field based consultants and seismic personnel worldwide. The three founders Jan Ask, Gunnar Brastein & André Tørring are graduate trained and between them have 18-27 years experience in the seismic industry. RPS Energy is a multi-disciplinary consultancy operating from regional offices in Europe, North America, Australia and Asia. The company provides integrated technical, commercial and project management services in the fields of geoscience, engineering and health, safety and environment (HS&E) to the energy sector across the complete asset life cycle. We help our clients develop natural energy resources, through a combination of technical, commercial and HS&E skills. We provide independent support to deliver projects on time and within budget. Seismic Experts Company was registered in Scotland in November 2000. The Company s principal activity is the provision of expert manpower to the oil exploration industry. The Company provides Seismic Survey Project Management services, or a subset thereof, to hydrocarbon exploration Companies around the world. Seismic Surveys are usually relatively short term activities that require expert and professionally experienced personnel to manage the contract from the tendering stage through to survey completion. Prospect Scouting Survey Design Preparation of Call for Tenders Tender Evaluation Field Quality Control Health and Safety Data Processing 8 9
South West Surveys specializes in supplying highly experienced personnel to the offshore energy and telecommunications industries, primarily as Client Representatives and Project Managers. The company is owned and managed by marine specialists with many years of offshore experience. We ensure that the right person is offered for the right job, saving you valuable time, and guaranteeing your project is in safe hands. We also offer technical expertise such as desk-top studies, route/cable engineering, project management and the writing of survey procedures. We have fully-equipped, secure premises and are always available to meet clients during a project. Verif-i is a leading seismic acquisition and HSE consultancy. We provide complete technical, HSE and management support to our clients worldwide. Verif-i can fulfil all requirements with our large pool of professional engineers and consultants. To ensure our field personnel have the best in-house support available, Verif-i has developed a suite of sophisticated testing tools that are made available to them and our clients. For more details please contact Simon Hill at +44 118 972 2236 or simon@verif-i.com. Specialist marine consultants Ltd is an established marine consultancy company offering specific services world wide to the exploration and renewable industry sectors. Our main business is vessel audits, HSE Advice training, the supply of marine coordinators, fisheries liaison officers and marine mammal observers (JNCC approved).hse includes auditing - IMCA, ISM Specific HSE training by qualified trainers and assessors. Vision Project Services (UK) Ltd is the UK arm of the Vision Project Services Group, serving the European, Middle East, African and Far East regions of the world. It is an independent company providing Geological and Geophysical consulting services to the Hydrocarbon exploration industry. The core business is the supply of well trained, highly experienced quality assurance/control personnel for Land, Marine, and TZ seismic surveys. They also offer both geological and geophysical consultants covering all aspects of exploration including interpretation, mapping, and data processing. The company also offers a comprehensive selection of HSE Advisors for both seismic and drilling operations. 10 11
Wave Ecology Ltd. was formed by environmental consultants to provide a professional Marine Mammal Observer (MMOs) and Passive Acoustic Monitoring (PAMs) service for offshore operations. Our stringent consultant selection process, hands on work ethics and in-house training program ensures that we exceed the expectations of our clients and provide environmental monitoring of the highest standard. We have provided solutions to clients: the Gulf of Mexico, South America, Africa, Middle East, and North Sea. Our combined operating experience provides the industry with a practical approach to mitigation requirements and ensures that environmental reporting meets the standard of clients and regulatory bodies. Peter Williams is an independent QHSE Advisor to the off-shore marine/ seismic industry. As an ISM Maritime Lead Auditor, QHSE- NEBOSH Accredited, NGC in Occupational Health and a qualified MMO Peter offers a wealth of experience and knowledge to oil companies & contractors alike. Having worked all over the globe is a variety of challenging and harsh environments, Peter s in- depth knowledge and specialist skills have earned him much industry acclaim. Based in Plymouth, Peter is available at short notice for worldwide offshore operations. Please contact: seapeterwilliams@hotmail.com ieco INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSULTANTS ORGANISATION The International Energy Consultants Organisation (IECO) was formed in March 2007. IECO acts as a forum for companies and individuals who are providing consultancy as their main business in the many fields of geoscience, survey and HSE within the Energy industry. The Organisation is aimed at those companies that engage consultants primarily for field-related activities. IECO is keen to establish relationships with other similar organisations. Please feel free to contact any of the members, visit our website or speak to one of the IECO officers. Chairman Mick Cook Independent Consultant mick@mickcook.com Secretary Andrea Windsor-Collins Applied Geo Consultants Limited a.windson-collins@agc21.com Treasurer raising standards in the energy industry Edward Bowen Exploration Partners International edward@epi.co.uk IECO Membership applications can be downloaded from: www.ieco.org 12 13
ieco INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSULTANTS ORGANISATION raising standards in the energy industry membership www.agc21.com www.benchmarkgeo.com mick@mickcook.com www.epi.co.uk www.geoguide.co.uk www.hydroprojects.com www.jaguarexp.com www.ktsgroup.org www.metoc.co.uk www.rpsgroup.com www.scanseis.com ian.relf@virgin.net www.swsurveys.co.uk www.smchse.co.uk www.verif-i.com www.visionprojects.com www.wavecology.com seapeterwilliams@hotmail.com 14