Aberdeen-based downhole video firm EV is to expand its international operations after opening a new facility in Australia.
The company, which provides downhole video technology to the oil and gas industry, has launched a base in Perth to aid firms down under.
“We have experienced an exceptionally high demand for our downhole video technology in Australia and surrounding areas in recent months following successful contracts with global operators in Australia, Papa New Guinea and New Zealand,” said EV Australasia manager Bradley Parker.
He said the new base would strengthen the firm’s presence in the region and aid local project work including optimisation techniques, well integrity and scale build-up, pre-inspections for well abandonment and fishing routine programmes.
Chief executive Francis Neill said: “EV has been growing at a rapid pace in recent years and we are continually looking at new global bases to increase our presence internationally.”
He said the firm was focusing on continued aggressive growth to provide local services on a global basis.
“In Asia, we have recently started operations in India and Indonesia with locally based engineers and equipment while simultaneously introducing new technologies, and we look forward to a successful year ahead in the region,” added Mr Neill.