Fishbones, the leading provider of alternative reservoir stimulation technology, has signed contracts for deliveries of Fishbones stimulation technologies with two major national Middle East operators. Contract values are estimated to exceed a total of USD 15 million.

I find it a bit daunting to use the word “success” as I tend to be cautious with such terms. But for 2023 there is no other word to describe our phenomenal development. 

PRESS RELEASE: Fishbones has commenced an industry technology development project with major Norwegian operator Aker BP – bolstered by a NOK 1.25 million grant from The Research Council of Norway.

A Middle East operator significantly reduced costs with one Fishbones installation, reducing well count and delaying planned ESP installation, allowing the well to produce naturally. Confirmed PLT logging data showed a ten-fold production increase compared to expectations.

Since announcing our entry into the geothermal market last year, Fishbones has been committed to leveraging its position as stimulation experts to provide a unique approach to geothermal well enhancement.

11 years ago, I took the decision to leave Baker Hughes – where I had spent the best part of three decades – to join Fishbones. We were just three employees back then, united behind a common goal to introduce and deliver game-changing stimulation technology to the market.

As the Business Development Manager for Fishbones in China, I have had the privilege of witnessing the challenges and opportunities that come with establishing our presence in the country's oil and gas market.

We are proud to announce that Yasmin M. Søderbom, Fishbones Sr. QHSE Coordinator, has been named the deputy chair of the Norsk Industri Offshore (The Federation of Norwegian Industries) HSE council.

From my base in Houston, Texas, I have witnessed several significant changes in the North American oil and gas market over the last few years. From the growth of the Permian Basin, the transition towards renewable energy sources and innovation in the development of new technologies, such as horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing, the North American sector is in a constant state of change.

2022 provided a great deal in which I can look back and reflect on with a sense of fulfilment. Together as a team, we have celebrated significant company milestones, announced several new contract wins, opened new facilities and even enhanced our cross-sector footprint by entering the geothermal market.

Fishbones, the leading provider of alternative reservoir stimulation technology, has today announced the opening of a new office facility in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

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Located on Al Mariyah Island, the new regional hub will support the company’s ongoing business growth in the Middle East following increased activity in the area. Its location will provide Fishbones’ customers with a specific local customer focus and on-site support.

Our unrivalled technology has defined a new level of precision and efficiency in reservoir stimulation. By looking at each stage of activity in detail, we have delivered unrivalled technology compared to market alternatives. In our latest commentary, Viljoen Duvenhage, our VP Operations, comments on how for us, the difference is in the detail. 

We provide an alternative solution for geothermal well enhancement. Our fracking-free approach removes any potential contamination of water tables. Our method is safer, more environmentally friendly and is authorized to be used in all markets across the globe.

Fishbones will leverage its expertise as stimulation experts to provide an alternative approach for geothermal well enhancement

By reviewing not only what can be done, but how it can be done, we can undertake recovery in a more sustainable way.

Hydrocarbon exploration and production requires thorough and detailed planning at all stages of activity. Once a successful exploration appraisal has been completed and before field production occurs, field development planning takes place.

As we emerge from the worldwide pandemic into an era of geopolitical uncertainty, businesses who design and manufacture products – like us here at Fishbones – are feeling acutely aware of the challenges faced.

We are pleased to be kicking off 2022 by announcing new contracts committing us to another ten new wells across various projects in the Middle East. With all projects set to kick off in the first half of the year, the announcement will further show Fishbones to be a leading supplier of game-changing stimulation technology in the region. 

​Fishbones, an alternative well stimulation technology leader in the oil and gas industry, has published findings evaluating the relative carbon emissions footprint between its stimulation options and alternative conventional completion techniques:

• Fishbones Drilling Technology found to reduce emissions by 95%

• Fishbones Jetting Technology resulted in an 88% reduction 

• Study was carried out by independent consultancy, THREE60 Energy​

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Maximilian Leinenbach, Director of Technology O&G / Geothermal at Fishbones, comments on the importance of research and development in driving forward new technologies.

2021 was a year of growth for Fishbones, as we announced multiple contracts, recurring orders, new appointments and technological updates. We’re taking the opportunity in this month’s blog to look back on some of our key successes over the last 12 months. 

Lundin Energy has announced productivity figures from their work on the first of three infill wells in the North Sea’s Edvard Grieg field. 

The A-17 well, which came on stream in June 2021, has recorded a productivity rate 10 times greater than original projections with the contribution of Fishbones’ Drilling Technology. This is the greatest increase in production that Fishbones has facilitated to-date and represents a significant operational success for the technology. 

An overview of Fishbones’ company culture by VP Global Sales, Marketing & Application Engineering, Thomas Jørgensen.

At Fishbones, we often talk about thinking laterally. While this is of course a reference to our unique lateral stimulation technology, it is also central to our values and culture as a company. Lateral thinking defines Fishbones’ bold, out of the box mentality that is rooted in a drive to go above and beyond for our technology, our customers, and our team. 

As we come towards the end of the first half of 2021, we are delighted to share our latest company update with you. We’re taking the time to look back on some of the key successes, organisational news, and updates from the Fishbones team over the last six months.

At Fishbones, our team sit at the heart of everything we do. Having grown from a newcomer in stimulation technology, to establishing ourselves as an industry leader, we've flourished from a small group of experts to a 25 strong collaborative team based all over the world.

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We want to use this month's blog to begin introducing you to the remarkable people behind our solutions, starting with our VP of operations, Viljoen Duvenhage.

Welcome to the first in a series of Fishbones’ blogs which we intend to publish over the course of this year and beyond. We’re hoping to offer you a varied selection of content, from in-depth looks at our technology, to broader industry developments and case studies.

This month, we’re taking the time to focus on a recent Fishbones’ webinar that we held at the beginning of March. 

Fishbones and Lundin Energy Norway have announced the completion of a new production well on the Edvard Grieg field. 

Parts of the reservoir on Edvard Grieg consist of conglomerates, which is a hard and tight reservoir type. The Fishbones technology, which was used on the well, increases the effective drainage radius around the production wells by drilling several small holes out from the main well. This enables the production of increased oil in what is relatively tight reservoir rocks.

Brazil’s oil and gas industry is currently experiencing an important transformation. 

Thanks to increased engagement with key industry stakeholders, including regulatory agencies, operators and service industry associations, Brazil is becoming a more dynamic, open and competitive market. 

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. 

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. 

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