top of page

Advisors / project coordinators.

We are in a perfect position to assist any well project with a team of highly skilled Drilling & Well experts which can improve the quality in your well project. Specific Online Engineering Experts will be allocated to each project depending on project size and project complexity.

Sr. D&W Advisor/ Coordinator

Trond Haugland

WhatsApp Image 2025-02-20 at 11.54_edited.jpg

A highly experienced Petroleum Engineer with 38 years of expertise across diverse roles in offshore drilling operations and management.

read more

Sr. D&W Advisor/ Coordinator

Paul Lembourn

WhatsApp Image 2025-02-08 at 10.00.41.jpeg

Experienced Petroleum Engineer with 38+ years of expertise across diverse roles in offshore drilling operations and management positions.

read more

Sr. D&W Advisor/ Coordinator

Lars Gustav Lode

WhatsApp Image 2025-02-08 at 10.01.08.jpeg

Reliable and hardworking petroleum engineer with 30 years’ experience from drilling supervision, engineering and onshore/offshore operations.

read more

Paul Lembourn
Sr. D&W Advisor/ Coordinator

  • Linkedin

Recognized for technical expertise, safety and operational efficiency, and leadership in high-stakes projects.

Key career highlights include roles with Odfjell Drilling, Equinor, Shell, Norsk Hydro, Lundin Energy, Pertra, AkerBP, HESS and VÅR Energi. Demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of offshore drilling operations, including:

  • Extended Reach Drilling

  • Complex MLT Operations

  • HPHT Drilling

  • DST Operations

  • Smart Completion

  • Intervention and P&A

  • Managed pressure drilling. Both CML and MPD

  • Cold-climate drilling

  • Ultra deepwater drilling

  • Rig and production facility construction and yard follow up

  • Rig intake and readiness

  • Well control incident leader

  • Contract negociator

Proven leadership as Rig manager for a leading drilling contractor. Extensive operational knowledge as Drilling Manager, Well control manager, Contracts advisor, Drilling Superintendent, Drilling Supervisor, and Drilling Engineer with leading operators. Also acquired strong production competency through positions as production supervisor and Offshore Installation Manager. Managed and executed offshore drilling operations in Norway, UK, China, Iran and Denmark, showcasing a global perspective and adaptability to diverse operational environments.

Lars Gustav Lode
Sr. D&W Advisor/ Coordinator

  • Linkedin

Lars demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of offshore drilling operations, including:

  • Extended Reach Drilling

  • Complex MLT Operations

  • HPHT Drilling

  • DST Operations

  • Smart Completion

  • Intervention and P&A

  • Managed pressure drilling. Both CML and MPD

  • Subsea tieback operations

  • Start-up of new platform

  • Thru tubing drilling

  • Rig intake

  • Interventions

  • Partner representative work

  • Detailed well integrity work

  • D&W reviews, studies and training projects

His previous roles range from Project leader, Drilling Supervisor, Lead Drilling engineer, Completion engineer, Intervention engineer, Project reviewer amongst others. Key career highlights includes roles with multiple oil companies such as Vår Energi, OMV, Aker BP, Equinor, Statoil, StatoilHydro, Norsk Hydro and DNO, and he has also held positions with KCA Deutag and Baker Hughes INTEQ.

Trond Haugland
Sr. D&W Advisor/ Coordinator

  • Linkedin

Managed and executed offshore drilling operations in Norway, Namibia, Angola, Malaysia, and Indonesia, showcasing a global perspective and adaptability to diverse operational environments. Recognized for technical expertise, operational efficiency, and leadership in high-stakes projects.

Key career highlights include roles with Neptune Energy, Norshore, Sonangol, Norsk Hydro, and BJ Services. Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of offshore drilling operations, including:

  • Extended Reach Drilling

  • Deepwater Drilling

  • Complex MLT Operations

  • HPHT Drilling

  • DST Operations

  • Smart Completion

  • Intervention and P&A work from vessel

  • Designing, building, and operating unique DP3 Top Hole Drilling / Well Intervention Vessels

  • Acting as operator's yard representative, overseeing new rig construction, modifications, and third-party installation

  • Cold-climate drilling

Proven leadership as Vice President of Operations for a drilling contractor and extensive operational knowledge as Drilling Manager, Drilling Superintendent, Drilling Supervisor, and Drilling Engineer with leading operators. Built a strong foundation early in the career as a Cement and Completion Fluid Field Engineer with a service company and hands-on rig worker.
bottom of page