Bringing decades of energy industry expertise, Steve Thomson has joined Amplus Energy as Facilities & Modifications Manager within Aberdeen. In his new role, Steve will lead the yard campaign for the recently acquired Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel Petrojarl I, and will support its future deployments and long-term operations.
Steve Thomson, newly appointed Facilities & Modifications Manager at Amplus Energy
Steve’s appointment reflects Amplus Energy’s focus on operational excellence and safe, efficient project delivery. With a career spanning several leadership roles, Steve offers hands-on experience across global markets.
Prior to joining Amplus Energy, Steve held senior positions at companies including Repsol, where his most recent role was Construction Manager, and KCA Deutag. His deep knowledge of FPSO operations and modifications will be instrumental in preparing the Petrojarl I for its next chapter.
“Joining Amplus Energy in this role is a great opportunity to be part of a team with such a clear operational focus,” said Steve Thomson. “The Petrojarl I has real potential, and I’m looking forward to getting involved with the yard phase and ensuring we are in the best position for a successful deployment.”
Steve Gardyne, Managing Director of Amplus Energy, added: “Steve brings exactly the right blend of technical depth, leadership, and operational focus that is required for leading the yard campaign for FPSO Petrojarl I. His experience will be invaluable as we prepare Petrojarl I for its next mission and continue to build out our capability as a high-performance FPSO operator.”
Steve’s appointment marks a key step in scaling up Amplus Energy’s capabilities as the company continues to expand its flexible, fit-for-purpose solutions for the offshore energy sector.
From subsurface to technical development, operator engagement, safety and FPSO experience, Amplus combines innovative technical solutions with more than 100 years of senior management expertise to minimise operating costs and maximise value from field developments.
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