• Award follows Viaro Energy’s acquisition of Shell/ExxonMobil SNS portfolio through wholly owned subsidiary RockRose Energy
• Appointed as Well Operator for 190+ wells
• Five-year operations to cover well life-cycle, including new wells, work-over and decommissioning 
• Late life management of wells stock to enhance gas production as a secure domestic source of cleaner energy.

Well and reservoir management specialist, Exceed, has announced that it has secured what it terms as “one of the most significant contract wins” in its 20-year history. 

Appointed as Well Operator for the 192 wells which will comprise Viaro Group’s One Gas West assets following completion of the acquisition from Shell and ExxonMobil, Exceed will manage all aspects of late life well operations, starting with the decommissioning of the 26 wells associated with the SNS Leman Foxtrot and Golf platforms, which commences later this year.

Subsequent activity within the five-year, £multi-million contract’s term will include well intervention and further decommissioning operations, as well as the development of new gas production wells, widely regarded as an energy transition fuel. 

John Anderson, Exceed’s Commercial Director – Wells comments: 
“Our well and reservoir management capabilities have gained an outstanding reputation for the ability to balance decarbonisation with energy security and affordability, as we continue to champion a sustainable UK energy transition.

“Understandably, this contract has been keenly contested across the North Sea industry, and we are delighted that our capacity and competency have been recognised by Viaro as providing optimum levels of expertise and support for its major acquisition.”

Since gaining Well Operator status in 2022, Exceed has established itself as the North Sea's leading independent Well Operator, and will now be managing over 200 wells throughout the region, on a scale commensurate with major North Sea operators.

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