COSL renewed its joint venture contract with Fugro for another 10 years

Time:2013-08-26 Browse:53 Author:RISINGSUN
23 August 2013 marked the beginning of a new decade for the joint venture between China Oilfield Services Limited (“COSL” or the “Group) and Fugro N.V. (“Fugro”). The joint venture has been in operation for three decades and has recently been renewed for another 10 years, said in the company`s press release.


Fugro, headquartered in the Netherlands, is specialized in provision of logistics, personnel, equipment, consultation and technical support for exploration, production and development of natural resources around the world. The joint venture, China Offshore Fugro Geosolutions (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd (“COFG”), was established in 1983, COSL and Fugro each hold a 50% interest. COFG is principally engaged in provision of precise navigation services, engineering surveying, underwater remotely operated vehicle (ROV) supporting services for offshore oil and gas exploration, development and production.


The establishment of COFG represents an important initiative that has brought about adaption of new technologies, management improvement, and resources sharing. COFG achieved outstanding development in the past three decades. The renewal of the joint venture contract will further strengthen bilateral exchanges, cooperation and promote common development between COSL and Fugro.