VURIN Energy
VURIN Energy is a Nigerian oil and gas services company. We offer timely and value-oriented life cycle solutions anchored on consultative guidance.
Over the years, we have built solid corporate relations with our customers, mostly comprising international oil companies, international service companies, and indigenous operating companies.
We have also formed strategic partnerships with manufacturers of oilfield equipment, as well as technical partnerships for specialized services, with top tier Fortune-500 companies; people in the academe; local communities and the general public. We are empowered by our passionate desire for greater results. Our acuity and operational intensity in optimizing work processes help meet every customer’s unique needs and preference.
Our Vision and Values
We set out to be the most sought-after energy services contractor that satisfies and, where possible, exceeds customers’ expectations of service, through innovative application of skills and cutting edge technology. We aim to be known for our great people, topnotch customer service, and operational efficiency.
In this regard, we are driven by the following core values:
- Operational Safety. We take an optimistic and commercially aware approach to every opportunity or challenge our company is faced with, but we always put employees’ safety as primary concern.
- Dedication to Quality. We are passionate about delivering world-class products and services, and take pride in doing so.
- Social Responsibility. We take responsibility for our collective actions, and we work hand-in-hand to contribute to the good of our customers and the community we are part of.
- Integrity. As a company, we set the highest standards in ethics and professionalism at all times. Our corporate relationships are built on trust, respect and transparency.
Our Strategy
At VURIN, our overarching strategy is to leverage our organizational competencies and wide network of resources to meet our customers’ varying needs. Our products and services are aimed at complementing operational aspirations, making us the first and preferred option for our customers.
To support our goals, we commit ourselves to maintaining and, wherever applicable, growing our dedication to operational safety and efficiency, social and environmental responsibility in both onshore and offshore operations, and complementary alliances with public and private entities. This all begins with a familiarity of the oil and gas industry and how it operates, anchored on the first principles of business.
As a company, we continuously strive for product and service innovation and diversity, not only to increase and stabilize our revenue base, but also to provide world class and personalized offers to industry practitioners. Our primary objective is to keep our systems in compliance with international standards, such as the ISO 9001 QMS.
As a preferred employer, we consciously develop human capital to build systemic insight, confidently engage customers in outthinking challenges, ensure efficient implementation of project methodologies, and create and capture value for the customer wherever feasible. Our team of technical and management experts are continuously equipped with sector knowledge and training relevant to their field of work.
Our HSE Policy
At VURIN Energy, we ensure to put Health, Safety and Environment first. We consider the protection and observance of HSE as fundamental principle and corporate responsibility that guide our decision-making across all levels of the organization. Together with our senior management, we work to be an industry leader in HSE Preventive Culture.
Our company considers HSE as line management responsibilities, which need the commitment of all employees to be effective. To this end, we require all our employees to carry out their work with full and proper regard to their own health and safety and those of other persons who may be affected by their activities. In addition, all employees need to carry out their work in such a way that any detrimental environmental impact is reduced to the barest minimum.
We take pride in sourcing, deploying and servicing products and systems that facilitate sustainability in the oil and gas industry. We observe our HSE Preventive Culture in all aspects and venues of our operations by ensuring everyone—our employees and immediate communities—are protected from possible occupational illness or work-related accident.
Additionally, we strive to responsibly manage and minimize the impact of our operations on the environment, and maintain a good working relationship with our host communities. In order to achieve this, our company will comply with all relevant legislation and approved codes of practice and will co-operate with the appropriate regulatory authorities.
Specifically, we commit to:
- Observe that all our processes and operations are in line with local HSE statutory requirements;
- Use industry accepted levels of good oil and gas HSE practice;
- Estabish transparency in HSE performance criteria for constructive internal and external cascade;
- Develop and observe a strategically sound HSE Management System;
- Hold everyone in the company—from management, to staff and contractors—accountable for HSE deployment and practice within their scope of work;
- Develop a functional HSE culture in the company through continuous training and effective organizational communication;
- Conduct regular HSE compliance reviews to identify possible loopholes in the process and ensure compliance with both local and internal industry standards and regulations;
- Continuously improve our HSE policy metrics through periodic reviews;
- Establish positive relationships by way of constructive and transparent mutual dialog with local lawmakers, authorities and concerned individuals, on matters pertaining to HSE and common interests; and,
- Observe that optimum security standards are maintained to protect employees, customers, company assets and all relevant information.
Upstream Services
Oilfield Procurement, Maintenance and Repairs Services
VURIN Energy offers topnotch solutions to operators in the oil and gas industry through our reliable sourcing, stocking, repairs and maintenance of several oilfield tools and equipment. We are defined by our reliability, customer-centric and results-driven processes that get our customers to their targets, with a great amount of efficiency and precision.
We pride ourselves for our comprehensive portfolio of standard and customized well completion and service tools, sourced from only the most reliable manufacturers around the world. We carry both familiar and hard-to-find oilfield supplies and spares, backed by a strong after-sales support.
We are globally renowned for our technical expertise in procuring, maintaining and refurbishing offshore cranes, winches and lifting equipment. Our Service Team consists of oil and gas experts who are knowledgeable on how it is to work in the field, thus able to provide fit-for-purpose solutions with fast turnover. Our tools and equipment meet international standards, particularly in Load Test and Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI). Meanwhile, our facilities streamline the manufacturing process, therefore guaranteeing an above-benchmark lead time on downhole, handling and rotary units, catheads, hydraulic energy units, extensions and bails, spare parts and other tools and equipment.
Our products and services are broadly categorized into support completions, production and operations. They are designed to be durable and flexible in the field to get the job right safely for our customers who usually require installations in potentially hazardous locations. To ensure we carry out installations, operations, maintenance and repairs in the safest way possible, we strictly impose familiarity of operational manuals for each of our tools and equipment, and thoroughly train our personnel on all necessary procedures.
Offshore Construction Services
We at VURIN Energy, in concert with our technical partners, conduct some of the most rigorous construction projects in the upstream market. Our main areas of operation cover subsea field construction, umbilical, flowline and riser deployment, both onshore and offshore. Our construction services, specifically, enable our customers to execute projects even in rugged, extremely challenging environs. We are committed to offer only the best services that get our target customers to their desired outcome, with our vast experience and technical knowledge.
With our company’s fabrication driven business model, we offer a complete range of superior offshore constructions, coupled with a high standard in in-house services such as engineering, purchasing, installation, production, commissioning, and project management.
With solid years of experience, we have, since inception, constructed and delivered offshore modules, oil and gas structures and on-ship construction services, to the satisfaction of our customers. We offer our quality services at market competitive rates which, integrated with our strong offshore capabilities and core values, fully serve the international oil and gas industry. Our internal processes can safely handle operations regardless of scale, especially in the areas of cost control, planning, execution and quality management.
We have a positive track record of construction success, either directly as a contractor or indirectly as a subcontractor. All of our teams function as an integrated unit, while taking on projects at any given location or weather condition. Every one of us shares an unwavering dedication to the successful implementation and completion of all projects. Our thorough understanding of the life cycles of each operational component allows us to optimize and recalibrate the overall configuration, from the first stage of conceptualization to production. We are equipped with the latest industry tools and software to provide insightful engineering analysis required for a range of construction projects.
Offshore Supply Vessels
VURIN Marine, a subsidiary of VURIN Energy, is an international provider of Offshore Support Vessels, Subsea Operations and Marine Crew, with structured focus on the West African market. We control a modern fleet of 17 fully or jointly owned and leased support vessels designed for different purposes. We offer marine transportation and logistics services to upstream, midstream and downstream operators in the petroleum sector.
We are a widely recognized leader in the provision of offshore construction and logistical support. While our current marine operations are in West Africa, we are working to expand our reach to other global territories. Our services are highly flexible, and range from arrangements in vessel sharing, startup drilling support, production support, offshore and pipe-lay construction, marine crew contracting services and wide scale crude oil and petroleum product transport management.
Our high-performance, state of the art vessels are especially designed for international operations, to support drilling units and the mobilization of supplies and machinery used in oil and gas production, maintenance and operations. They are equipped with technologically advanced safety features, to prevent accidents in any kind of offshore operation. Specifically, we offer vessels that are built with integrated heavy weather launch or recovery systems, emergency evacuation features and Remote Operating Vehicle (ROV) functionalities. Over the years, we have perfected deep water handling operations with dedicated units that can withstand even the most hostile weather conditions. We also have heavy load vessels that can carry more than a thousand ton worth of cargo, and installed with cranes, pipe-laying equipment and high volume cabin.
Moreover, our experienced offshore support teams have all the necessary technical knowledge to conduct effective and safe inspection, installation and project management services. Our competitive strengths are anchored on our capability to provide the most efficient combination of personnel, track record and suitable assets, vessels and tankers to offer a solution to our customers’ offshore rigging, construction and logistics challenges.
Manpower Provision and Administration
VURIN Energy provides full manpower services to Oil & Gas companies, both for downstream and upstream operations and preventive maintenance. We have an extensive database of both local and foreign skilled and qualified industry personnel for immediate deployment, in support of customers’ technical, professional, administrative and operational requirements. These talents within our wide network of resources enable us to meet even the most discriminating staffing requirements with high amount of professionalism.
Our Manpower Sourcing team is dedicated to help customers execute projects successfully, by engaging the right talents at the right time, within the shortest period, and at competitive rates.
Drilling Staff
Our skilled drillers have solid experience in moving, establishing and operating drilling and well equipment for oil, gas and mineral explorations. We can help you find the best drilling foremen or superintendents, surveyors, mechanics, deck supervisors, pump men, rig mechanics and roustabouts.
Refining or Petrochemical Staff
As an international oil and gas sourcing company, we understand how the refinery and petrochemical industry has grown to be more complex and competitive than ever. It is with this knowledge that we provide skilled staff that are guaranteed to help customers meet their targets, despite the growing market competition. We have refinery and plant operators, oil technicians and coil tubers ready to be deployed.
Engineers
Our engineers are highly skilled in the oil and gas industry. They have been trained at different technical schools from Africa, the United Kingdom and around the world. They can take on the roles of instrument and control, mud and drilling fuels supervisors and technical managers, amongst others.
Production and Maintenance Staff
Production and maintenance workers close off the exploration process and deliver the end product, making them highly valuable. Our manpower resource consists of gas plant, fracturing and wireline operators and technicians.
Subsea Services
VURIN Energy is a specialist in subsea construction and removal services, catering to offshore operations. Our areas of expertise include inspection, preventive maintenance and repair, commissioning and decommissioning. We specifically work on subsea operations for the oil and gas industry.
Over the years, we have actively offered offshore services, whereby efficiency and safety are our primary concern.
Subsea Construction and Removal
We have a wide base of in-house teams that specialize in project engineering, management, diving and ROV. Offshore, we offer construction services for the laying down and management of projects, installation of spools, pipeline protection, risers, domes and subsea trees. We also help our customers tie in umbilicals and correct seabed spans.
Diving and ROV
Our diving systems are of topnotch quality and comply fully with the highest standards in offshore operations. They are employed in all diving activities, from platforms to ROV tankers. We have a variety of saturation diving systems required for nitrox, air and mixed gas explorations. We also have diving support vessels deployed in Africa to support our local oil and gas industry. These high-performance vessels are designed to facilitate subsea construction, maintenance and repair of subsea modules.
Subsea Infrastructure Maintenance and Repair
We execute our maintenance and repair commissions with first class auxiliary facilities and service vessels to prevent corrosion in operating areas. Relative to the project requirements, we have a specialized, highly trained unit for underwater deployment. They are very much capable to provide services such as inspection of pipelines, subsea modules, jackets and monopoles, as well as troubleshooting services. For offshore modules that are difficult to reach, we offer rope access as additional service.
Downstream Services
Fuels
VURIN Energy is a major player in the supply of fuels and petroleum products in West Africa — one of the only few with an extensive international network and product coverage. Applying industry best practices, we leverage our supply chain expertise in the delivery of various petroleum products, providing energy for transportation, manufacturing, offices and residences.
We pride ourselves for our extensive logistics and storage capabilities worldwide. We are able to store and move fuel products anywhere in the world, wherever there is a requirement. As a company, we keep our eye out for macro and micro trends; and, as physical distributor, we have first-hand experience and information on economic principles as they are played out on ground.
In the fuel market, we maximize our scale and capabilities to properly stabilize supply and demand, and meet the varying needs of customers. We source fuel and petroleum products from different counterparties, which include publicly listed production companies, and public or private oil refiners. We also offer trading solutions for oil producers and help refineries by offering logistics and consultation services. Our Fuel specialists are equipped with a strong technical knowhow. This, coupled with our thorough understanding of the market, enables us to identify and foresee potential challenges and respond to an ever-changing fuel landscape. We follow correspondence between customers in the oil and gas industry, energy markets and government representatives across our areas of operation.
Trading
We are engaged in the trading of crude oil and petroleum products all around the world.
Day by day, we maximize the value of these products and onboard supplies to refineries and
deliver refined products to our customers, in the safest conditions.
We have built an extensive trading network over the years, which enables us to trade 24 hours
a day, 7 days a week. We have also forged good working relationships with refiners, suppliers,
partners and our pool of loyal customers.
We trade a wide range of fuels including crude oil and condensate, natural gas, gas liquids and
refined products. In the course of our business, we have come up with an efficient global oil
trading system, that enables us trade millions of barrels of high quality crude and petroleum
products on a daily basis.
Our refined products include distillates, gasolines, and liquefied petroleum gases (LPG). Our gas
liquids unit, on the other hand, carries naphtha, propane and butane for trading to the
international market. We utilize oil terminals strategically located near trading points, for
ease of operation and transport.
As a market leader, we are always on the lookout for market trends and fluctuations, and tailor
our offers accordingly. Our pricing model is highly dependent on supply and demand, making us
one of the most competitive players in the market.