News & events
Discussing the future of
stimulation technology
12 February 2021
At Fishbones, we have dedicated ourselves for over a decade to creating the next generation of well stimulation technology for the global oil and gas industry.
We understand that it is now more important than ever for operators to strike the perfect balance between boosting production and doing so in a cost-efficient manner.
ADNOC triples production in tight reservoir using Fishbones Jetting
7 January 2021
We are pleased to start 2021 by being featured on the front page of this January’s Journal of Petroleum Technology (JPT), covering news of our successful pilot well with ADNOC.
The reservoir suffered from low permeability and poor vertical communication, making it difficult to develop economically. However, by using our unique Fishbones Jetting system, we overcame these issues.
Fishbones is a Deloitte Technology Fast 50 winner
20 November 2020
We are very proud to be ranked no. 4 in this year’s Deloitte Technology Fast 50 list. This award is focused on successful Norwegian companies with documented lasting results.
The companies at Deloitte Technology Fast 50 have experienced high growth over a four-year period and met a number of other criteria.
Fishbones opens base in Mexico together with its local partner
28 July 2020
Earlier this month, the first delivery of Fishbones equipment to our newly established base in Ciudad del Carmen, Mexico took place. The equipment will be used in the first well in an large offshore project.
With the base in place, we are ready to support the Mexico O&G industry in increasing wells’ productivity and profitability together with our local partner, Nemesis.
Fishbones opens its new global headquarters in Stavanger
23 February 2020
In January, we were proud to welcome customers, business partners and stakeholders to the grand opening of our new global headquarters and workshop facility in Stavanger.
With presentations from the board, a tour of the workshop and live demonstrations of our Fishbones Jetting and Drilling technologies, the event was a great success.
New record set with largest installation to-date for major International Oil Company (IOC)
22 November 2019
Fishbones has set a new record for its largest-ever installation, which took place in the Danish North Sea for a major IOC. The well consisted of a thin, layered chalk formation with a need for increased wellbore radius. At a distal of 6,000 feet, in a horizontal section that was beyond the reach of coiled tubing, a 4 ½” Fishbones Liner with 56 Fishbones subs (224 laterals) was designed for the project.
Fishbones announces two successful jobs for Aker BP - Ivar Aasen and Valhall
3 September 2019
Fishbones, the leading provider of alternative reservoir stimulation technology, has announced two successful jobs for Aker BP. Its Fishbones Drilling technology has increased accessible reserves on Ivar Aasen, while its Fishbones Jetting system has matched the productivity of proppant fractured wells on Valhall.
Fishbones holds first Multi-Lateral Stimulation Seminar in Amsterdam
27 June 2019
At the beginning of June, representatives from eight operators from Norway, the Netherlands and the UK attended the very first Multi-lateral Stimulation Seminar, held by Fishbones in Amsterdam.
Over the two days, participants heard from a variety of subject-matter experts, who discussed well stimulation methods and provided an in-depth insight in to Fishbones’ stimulation technologies and its associated benefits.
SPE paper on technology development and installation on Valhall
27 May 2019
World's First Simultaneous Jetting of 72 Laterals with Solids Control - Technology Development and Field Trial
(SPE-195620-MS)
Written together with Aker BP ASA, we are pleased to announce that our joint paper for the SPE on stimulation system technology development and installation on Valhall was presented at the SPE Norway One Day Seminar in Bergen on 14th May 2019.
Fishbones announces huge growth and seven new hires, including new position of Chief Technology Officer
7 May 2019
Fishbones, the leading provider of alternative reservoir stimulation technology, has announced its busiest start to the year ever, with 700% year-on year growth. Increasing its staff base by 25% in the first four months of 2019, the seven new hires will be based across the company’s operations in Europe, Middle East and Asia regions to best serve increased client demand.
Fishbones outperforms hydraulic fracturing
29 December 2018
An operator in North Africa recently drilled a new onshore well in a tight limestone formation and subsequently deployed a Fishbones Jetting system equipped with 30 Fishbones subs (120 laterals).
Step change in injectivity from Fishbones installation
5 December 2018
Fishbones Stimulation Technology was recently deployed in an existing water injector in a tight limestone formation in the Middle East. Prior to stimulation the well was shut in after suffering from low and unsustainable injection with high surface pressures.
Fishbones doubles oil production!
25 May 2018
An international operator in Qatar drilled a new offshore well in a layered limestone formation and after 3 months of production from barefoot open hole, the well was completed with a Fishbones Jetting system equipped with 25 Fishbones subs (100 needles). The initial production rates of 600 bopd/day were more than doubled after Fishbones stimulation, and the PI was increased more than 6 times.
Equinor concludes: Double production rates over 2 years
18 May 2018
In 2015, Fishbones Drilling was installed in the main bore of a dual-lateral horizontal subsea well in the Norwegian Sea. Statoil (now Equinor) has concluded in its 2018 Åsgard Fishbones Drilling Experience Final Evaluation Report that 2/3 of the production is originating from the main bore, i.e. 100% higher production compared to the side-track lateral completed with pre-perforated liner only, based on production log evaluation. The log was run in September 2017, more than two years after production start, proving sustained production benefit by the use of Fishbones technology.
Aker BP invests in Fishbones
19 December 2017
Aker BP has invested in and acquired a stake in Fishbones. The Norwegian E&P company sees potential for substantial cost savings and increased recovery by using Fishbones Stimulation Technology. They will initially apply the technology in the Valhall field.
Fishbones secures more contracts than ever
29 June 2017
Fishbones continues to grow its business and experiences significantly increased interest in its stimulation technologies. Equipment for four projects were just manufactured and delivered.
Fishbones brings in the oil!
31 January 2017
Fishbones Jetting was installed in an existing well in a naturally fractured limestone reservoir in Oman in December 2016. The well, drilled in 2014 and previously acid stimulated three times, would not flow despite the stimulation efforts.
After Fishbones stimulation and well completion, the well started to flow naturally.
Meet us at the following events:
Webinar
The Future of Lateral Thinking, 10 March 2021
Read more and join us by registering for the webinar, here. We will be running two sessions on March 10:
EWPF
European Well Productivity Forum Stavanger 24-25 March 2021
We will be presenting
ATCE 2021
SPE Annual Technical Conference & Exhibition Dubai 21-23 September 2021
We will be exhibiting