Contact Details:  Gerard Nicot – nicg@oilfinder.com.au

Established in 1976 OFA specialises in delivering exceptional technical expertise and superior customer service to oil and gas companies lacking the resources to maintain in-house well engineering and project management capabilities. OFA prides itself on delivering fit for purpose integrated well engineering and project management solutions. OFA’s core expertise in;

• Onshore, platform & jack-up well planning and design
• Onshore, platform & jack-up drilling and completions execution and management
• Onshore access and site construction
• Regulatory approvals
• Cost estimation
• Independent advice to non-operated venture participants

OFA’s Philosophy

OFA’s philosophy is to provide a truly independent service based on exceptional technical expertise, close working relationships and a genuine care for your asset. OFA is a culturally diverse company with a proven record in the industry for its in-depth knowledge and best practices. We use that expertise to provide maximum value throughout the project.

Quality and Safety

Safety is our number one priority. OFA regularly operates projects in isolated and difficult areas and is committed to the elimination of any accidents, physical or environmental, while manage the service within its client quality management system and limitations.

The OFA Team

The OFA multi-disciplined team is structured in consultation with our client.  Each team member experience, capabilities and strategic fit with the project is discussed and agreed to ensure the delivery of the highest quality service. Core team members are fluent in French and English and capable of working within the EU.

Executed Services & Projects:

OFA with a Drilling Contractor background and 26 years as a Consultant has executed a wide range of Well Engineering and Project Management services in diverse environments and locations within Australia and Internationally. These include;

• Desert-flat & sand dunes, jungle and shallow water operations
• Jack-up, platform and monopod operations
• Operating inside national parks and nature reserves
• Regulatory approval preparation, submission and follow-up
• Waste management planning and implementation
• Access, site construction and rehabilitation management
• Contractor tender evaluation
• Well cost estimation
• Logistics Management
•  Managing operations at the rig site
• Under-balance drilling using air, gas, nitrogen or light oil with drilling rigs and/or coiled tubing
• Directional, horizontal and extended reach well planning and execution
• Barefoot, slotted liner, sand screen, gravel pack completions
• Open hole and cased hole drill stem testing planning and execution
• Work over, well re-entry and abandonment planning and execution
• CO2 sequestration well analysis and planning
• Conventional and slim-hole coring
• Drilling of large diameter hole (60” to 80” ~1000m)
• Drilling rig inspection and drilling contractor evaluation
• Subsea development well planning and execution
• Platform Drilling Rig Design & FEED