Nobel Energy

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Nobel Energy
IndustryOil and Gas, Renewables
Founded Baku, Azerbaijan (2005 (2005))
HeadquartersLondon, UK,
Baku
,
Azerbaijan
Number of locations
3 – Baku, Azerbaijan; London, England; Houston, USA
Area served
Azerbaijan, UK, USA, South America, Turkey, Georgia, Kazakhstan, UAE, India
Key people
Nasib Hasanov (founder and owner)
ServicesTechnical service provider for the oil and gas, and renewables industries
OwnerNasib Hasanov
Website www.nobelenergy.com

Nobel Energy (official name Nobel Energy Management LLC, formerly Nobel Oil Services Ltd) is a group of companies concentrated in the energy industry providing integrated engineering, construction, procurement and supply chain management, and drilling services. [1] Nobel Energy is a part of NEQSOL Holding, an international group of companies, acting in energy, telecommunications, high-technology, and construction industries in the UK, the USA, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Ukraine, Georgia, Kazakhstan, and the UAE. [2] [3]

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History

Nobel Energy was established in 2005 [4] by Nasib Hasanov [5] an Azerbaijan-born businessman, as a technical service provider, offering services to the oil and gas industry in the Caspian region. These include wells’ work over, drilling, installation, construction, engineering and maintenance, repair and operations services. [6] [3]

In 2007, Absheron Qazma (AQS), a company's subsidiary, established a joint venture with SOCAR – SOCAR AQŞ to deliver integrated drilling and well management services. [7] [8]

In 2012, Nobel Energy established Global Energy Solutions (Glensol) and Prokon. Glensol’s key focus areas have been field operations and equipment maintenance services in Azerbaijan and regionally. Prokon has specialized in management of integrated infrastructure, industrial plants and facilities construction processes from design adaptation to procurement and construction. [9]

In 2014, Nobel Energy reorganised its corporate structure to place its Azerbaijan-based businesses under a parent company headquartered in the UK and align its business processes with international standards. [3]

In 2014, the company developed its exploration and production activities and established Llamrei DMCC focused on procurement and trading, logistics and expediting services, as well as warehouse and materials management.

In 2015, Nobel Energy acquired 50% of Denholm Oilfield Services Limited’s fabrication business in Azerbaijan. The same year, Glensol established a JV with Denholm Valvecare Limited to provide valve maintenance services. [10]

In 2017, Nobel Energy and its subsidiaries received “Transparent Tax Partner” status granted by the Ministry of Taxes for transparent financial performance. [11]

In 2017, Glensol expanded its business to Kazakhstan. [12]

In 2018, SOCAR AQS established a joint venture with KCA Deutag to provide well drilling and engineering services for the oil and gas industry. [13]

In 2018, Nobel Energy established a joint venture with Wood for the provision of engineering, procurement and construction management services. [1]

In 2019, Prokon and SOCAR AQS entered Turkish markets. [14]

In 2019, Nobel Energy received a ISO 37001:2016 certification (Anti-Bribery Management System) by LRQA, Lloyds register's Business Assurance and Inspection Services division. Nobel Energy renewed the certification in 2022. [15]

On 1 December 2021, the company announced a major rebrand, and set out a new strategy to transform the business from an Oil and Gas Services to an Integrated Energy Production, Development and Services company. Company name was changed from Nobel Oil Services to Nobel Energy. [16]

Operations

It specializes in project and construction management; fabrication and installation of structural steelwork, upgrades of offshore facilities; pipework systems including high-pressure flow lines, vessels, tanks and related packages; field operations and equipment maintenance; integrated drilling and well services; enhanced oil recovery services, and integrated supply chain management. [1]

Activities

Subsidiaries and affiliates

Nobel Energy has five subsidiaries and affiliates: Audubon, Glensol, Prokon, Llamrei DMCC, OGP.

Joint ventures

Clients

Among Nobel Energy’s cliens are SOCAR, BP, Siemens, Tüpraş, BOTAŞ, Wood, Karachaganak Petroleum Operating (KPO), Worley Parsons, Samsung Electronics, Saipem, Technip, Biwater. [11]

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