About Aibel

Aibel AS is a leading supplier of services related to oil, gas and renewable energy. The company has around 5 500 employees in Norway and abroad, working on fields and facilities, both on and offshore. Aibel's main ambitions are to create value for our customers and provide an interesting workplace where all our employees can develop their skills and enjoy their work.

History

Although Aibel may be a relatively new corporation, the company has roots dating back more than a century. Companies such as Elektrisk Bureau, Haugesund Mekaniske Verksted, Umoe and ABB were all forerunners of Aibel as it is today. Aibel has played an important role in the development of the oil industry and is now an independent and forward-looking company. We are owned by a group of Norwegian, professional investors, where Ferd Capital is the largest owner. Since 2007, significant change has made Aibel a strong corporation in growth.

Our history in brief

2012
Aibel is a major player in the market, active on half of the installations on the Norwegian continental shelf. We also execute important assignments in four land-based plants.

2009
Aibel AS invests in Hammerfest Maritime Service AS, with the Langset Group as the majority owner.

2008
Aibel Group Limited receives a capital injection of NOK 600 million from its owners. Aibel Group Limited is subsequently demerged to two separate legal and operating units; Aibel AS and Aibel Group Limited.

2007
August: Aibel Group Limited is founded as an independent company. June: Aibel is acquired by Norwegian investors through Ferd and Herkules Capital.

2004
ABB Offshore Systems is sold. The new holding company, Vetco International Limited, is founded. ABB Offshore Systems is one of two subsidiaries and its name is changed to Vetco Aibel AS. The second subsidiary is Vetco Gray. 2002 Change of name to ABB Offshore Systems.

2000
ABB purchases oil and gas installations from Umoe ASA. Umoe has a long history of providing services to the Norwegian oil market and the company is particularly involved in modifications and maintenance. This also implies that ABB takes over the offshore yard in Haugesund.

1993
ABB Offshore Technology is formed.

1987
ABB becomes the majority owner of Elektrisk Bureau (EB). The oil and gas sector is gradually built up over the next few years.

1900
Haugesund Mekaniske Verksted (HMV) is founded.

1882
Elektrisk Bureau (EB) is founded.