STR Tecoil
Acquisition in 2024
STR TecOil is an oil refining company that specializes in the re-refining of lubricant oil into base oil, specifically API Group II+. The company also produces middle distillates and bitumen flux, catering to the marine, oil, and power-generation industries. STR TecOil focuses on effective waste oil management and processing, offering solutions that serve the needs of oil refining companies. Through its operations, the company contributes to sustainable practices in the oil industry by transforming used lubricant oil into valuable re-refined products.
45-8 Energy
Seed Round in 2022
45-8 Energy is a helium exploration and production company that conducts subsurface exploration to locate helium and related resources and develops an eco-friendly, local helium supply chain in Europe. It pursues research and development to detect helium and near-surface resources and provides oil and gas consulting services to businesses, with a base in France and a focus on reducing the environmental impact of helium supply.
East African Crude Oil Pipeline
Acquisition in 2022
East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) is a company focused on the transportation of oil produced from Uganda's Lake Albert oilfields. The firm operates a pipeline that transfers crude oil overland to the Tanzanian port of Tanga, facilitating access to global markets. By connecting these significant oil reserves in Uganda to maritime transport facilities in Tanzania, EACOP plays a critical role in enhancing the export capacity of Ugandan oil resources. The strategic route not only supports the economic growth of both countries but also promotes the efficient distribution of crude oil to international consumers.
Maersk Oil
Acquisition in 2017
Maersk Oil is an international oil and gas company that engages in the exploration, development, and production of oil and gas resources across various countries. In 2016, the company achieved an entitlement production of 313,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day, with operations in Denmark, the UK, Norway, Kazakhstan, the US Gulf of Mexico, and Algeria. Maersk Oil is actively involved in exploration and development projects in emerging markets, including Angola, Kenya, Brazil, and the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, alongside its established production activities. The company's focus on property development and production services underlines its commitment to meeting global energy demands.
Savanna Energy Services
Acquisition in 2017
Founded in 1970, Savanna Energy Services operates as a drilling, well servicing, and oilfield rental company with a presence in Canada, the United States, and Australia. It offers contract drilling services through its diverse fleet of rigs and provides well servicing and related equipment to the oil and gas industry.
Gulf Africa Petroleum Corporation (GAPCO) a company registered in Mauritius, is a subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited,one of the largest conglomerate and listed company in India engaged, inter alia, in exploration and distribution of oil and gas, petroleum refining and marketing.
Wireless Seismic
Series D in 2016
Wireless Seismic, Inc. is a company that specializes in the development and commercialization of wireless seismic recording systems, providing real-time seismic data acquisition and transmission for geophysical contractors. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Sugar Land, Texas, the company offers innovative systems such as the RT System 2 and RT System 3, which are designed for both conventional and unconventional seismic operations. These cable-free systems enable efficient data collection in various fields, including oil and gas exploration, hydraulic fracturing, and environmental surveys, while addressing the challenges of data loss and the complexities of traditional methods. Wireless Seismic's solutions deliver high channel counts with the advantages of real-time data visibility and security, allowing contractors to conduct operations with greater flexibility and reduced costs.
V Energy S.A.
Acquisition in 2016
V Energy S.A. owns and operates fuel service stations, under the brand Shell.
AVENISENSE
Corporate Round in 2015
AVENISENSE S.A.S. specializes in developing and manufacturing embedded fluid property sensors for various industries, including oil and gas, chemicals, and food and beverages. The company provides a range of plug-and-play sensors and transmitters designed for continuous monitoring of fluid properties such as density, viscosity, and quality. Key products include sensors for online condition monitoring, water activity in harsh applications, and various solutions tailored for specific sectors like heavy oils, lubricants, and paints. AVENISENSE also offers additional technical services, including feasibility studies, prototyping, and certification, to support customer needs. Founded in 2010 and based in Le Bourget du Lac, France, AVENISENSE serves a global clientele, focusing on building long-term relationships with customers, OEM integrators, and research institutions.
OpenField Technology
Venture Round in 2014
OpenField Technology designs and manufactures wireless micro sensing systems for the oil and gas industry. Leveraging MEMS technology, the company produces pressure and temperature micro-recorders and digital sensors for OEM integration, as well as micro-sensors for permanent downhole monitoring. Its sensors are used in frac monitoring, logging while drilling, reservoir evaluation, subsea instrumentation, and well surveillance, enabling monitoring, optimization, and safer operations in harsh downhole environments. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Versailles, France, the company focuses on delivering accurate data and easy deployment with industry-standard equipment to support well performance characterization and enhanced recovery.
OpenField Technology
Private Equity Round in 2013
OpenField Technology designs and manufactures wireless micro sensing systems for the oil and gas industry. Leveraging MEMS technology, the company produces pressure and temperature micro-recorders and digital sensors for OEM integration, as well as micro-sensors for permanent downhole monitoring. Its sensors are used in frac monitoring, logging while drilling, reservoir evaluation, subsea instrumentation, and well surveillance, enabling monitoring, optimization, and safer operations in harsh downhole environments. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Versailles, France, the company focuses on delivering accurate data and easy deployment with industry-standard equipment to support well performance characterization and enhanced recovery.
Wireless Seismic
Venture Round in 2013
Wireless Seismic, Inc. is a company that specializes in the development and commercialization of wireless seismic recording systems, providing real-time seismic data acquisition and transmission for geophysical contractors. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Sugar Land, Texas, the company offers innovative systems such as the RT System 2 and RT System 3, which are designed for both conventional and unconventional seismic operations. These cable-free systems enable efficient data collection in various fields, including oil and gas exploration, hydraulic fracturing, and environmental surveys, while addressing the challenges of data loss and the complexities of traditional methods. Wireless Seismic's solutions deliver high channel counts with the advantages of real-time data visibility and security, allowing contractors to conduct operations with greater flexibility and reduced costs.
Elf Aquitaine
Acquisition in 1999
Elf Aquitaine offers refining and distribution of petroleum products, petrochemicals, and specialty chemicals.
Petrofina SA
Acquisition in 1999
Petrofina showed increasing interest in manufacturing petrochemicals, and the company became one of the world’s largest ethylene producers.
Western LNG specializes in developing liquefied natural gas (LNG) export projects. It offers economical, mid-scale floating liquefaction technology for locations with existing pipeline access to natural gas basins that may otherwise be stranded due to increasing shale production. This enables the company to supply LNG to markets where it's needed most at competitive prices.