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READ and HydraWell join forces to create leading well integrity specialist
READ, including our subsidiaries READ Cased Hole and ANSA have joined forces with HydraWell to create a leading well integrity specialist with ambitions to play a prominent role in late life oilfield activities.

Bob McSeveney retires from READ after 23 years
We are saying a fond farewell to Bob McSeveney, our Operations Service Delivery Manager, who has decided to retire at the end of the year.

Join us at ADIPEC 2021
Are you attending ADIPEC 2021? READ will be onsite attending the event and look forward to connecting with operators and service companies involved in cased hole logging operations.

Welcoming Penny Phillip to READ
READ welcomes Penny Phillip as the newest member of our team. Penny joins as Finance and Administration Assistant and brings a wealth of financial experience to the business.

John Grier joins READ’s finance team
We are delighted to announce that John Grier has joined READ Cased Hole as Management Accountant based at our Aberdeen headquarters.

READ announces demerger of ANSA data analytics business
World-leading cased hole logging specialist, READ Cased Hole (“READ”) has today confirmed the demerger of its ANSA data analytics business, resulting in the formation of a new, fully independent, and separately run company trading as “ANSA”.

Nelo Aracena retires after 40 years in oil and gas
We are celebrating the end of an era for our Sales Manager, Nelo Aracena, who is retiring from the oil and gas industry after almost 40 years. And it goes without saying we are going to miss him!

New alliance boosts wireline logging services in North Africa
We have joined forces with Tunisia-based well intervention specialist, Wireline Well Services (WWS), to bring an improved scope of logging capability to the North African oil and gas market.

Beverley Heeley joins READ as ANSA Business Development Manager
We are delighted to welcome Beverley Heeley to READ Cased Hole as Business Development Manager for our ANSA data analytics business, based at our Aberdeen headquarters.

READ Cased Hole and EV team up in Alaska with downhole video technology
World-leading cased hole logging specialist, READ Cased Hole, is delighted to announce a new collaboration in Alaska with EV, the market leader in downhole visual analytics.

COVID-19: A message from our CEO
Here at READ Cased Hole, the safety and wellbeing of our people is our number one priority and we are following all guidance regarding the Coronavirus pandemic to safeguard our staff, customers, families and everyone around us in the communities where we live and work.

READ Cased Hole 2020 fundraising to benefit Charlie House
READ Cased Hole in Aberdeen is delighted to name Charlie House as its Charity of the Year for 2020. The partnership was officially kicked off at a lunch and learn at the READ offices on 5 March.

Jim Mitchell joins READ as Senior Field Engineer
We are pleased to welcome Jim Mitchell to READ as a Senior Field Engineer based at our Aberdeen headquarters.
He brings to READ 18 years of oil and gas experience and an in-depth knowledge of many of the specialist downhole technologies we use for well integrity, production logging and reservoir evaluation.

READ welcomes new Senior Field Engineer Craig Fraser
Craig Fraser has joined READ Cased Hole as a Senior Field Engineer located at our Aberdeen headquarters. Craig brings with him eight years of oil and gas experience, gained in field engineering and project management with one of the world’s leading energy services companies, as well as previously with READ as a Field Engineer.

Robert Holden joins READ as Lead Country Engineer
We are delighted to welcome Robert Holden to READ as Lead Country Engineer for the US/Alaska. Robert has 14 years of experience gained with several US service companies and he will play an integral role in ensuring that READ continues to deliver the highest levels of safety, technical and service excellence to our oil and gas customers in Alaska and the Lower 48.

ISO 45001 certification for READ
READ has achieved certification to the international health and safety management system standard ISO 45001 after successfully migrating from the previous version of the standard, OHSAS 18001. This accomplishment also coincided with READ’s UK re-certification to the ISO 9001 quality management system standard.

Leadership changes herald next chapter for READ
READ Cased Hole has revamped its senior leadership team by appointing Bruce Melvin, formerly CFO, to the role of CEO. READ now operates with a leaner senior leadership team of three, spearheaded by Bruce and comprising Alan Walsh, Service Delivery Director and Kevin Giles, Global Commercial Director.

Chris Kennedy joins READ as Business Development Manager
We are delighted to introduce Chris Kennedy as the newest member of Team READ. Chris has joined our sales team as Business Development Manager looking after the UKCE region, based in our Aberdeen office.

Welcoming new Senior Field Engineer Leonard Lapiso
We are delighted to welcome Leonard Lapiso to READ Cased Hole as a Senior Field Engineer. Leonard brings to READ 12 years of experience in cased hole logging gained with one of the world’s largest energy services providers.

Realtime leak detection in Alaska
We recently delivered an innovative realtime leak detection solution for an independent energy company on Alaska’s North Slope using the Archer LeakPoint® system.

Merry Christmas from everyone at READ
We have just completed a fun project with Urbane Media creating a short Christmas animation and we’re excited for you to see it!

New North America facilities position READ Cased Hole for growth
Wold-leading cased hole logging specialist, READ Cased Hole Limited, has reinforced its commitment to the North American oil and gas market by opening new facilities in Houston and Anchorage.

Meet Angus
We are excited to introduce you to Angus, the guide dog puppy that has been named by READ Cased Hole! This adorable pup was born on 3rd October 2019 to mum Grace and dad Harris, both golden retrievers, and has just been placed with his Puppy Walker who will start to teach him the skills he’ll need as a future guide dog.

READ volunteers at Houston Foodbank
The READ Cased Hole team in Houston have been donating their time by volunteering at a local foodbank. Brighter Bites is a not-for-profit that delivers fresh fruit and vegetables directly to families all across the US. It has provided more than 23 million pounds of fresh produce since it started in 2012.

Get a free data analysis report from READ ANSA
READ ANSA is a world-leading provider of independent data analytics services, working with operators and services companies across the global oil and gas industry. ANSA is offering you the chance to request a free, illustrative data analysis report using your own dataset.

Donation to CFINE Food Bank in Aberdeen
Here at READ, we are passionate about supporting our local communities. During the second half of 2019, our Aberdeen team will be donating much needed items to several local food banks to help those in need.

READ ANSA welcomes Ahmed Friha
We are delighted to welcome Ahmed Friha to READ ANSA. He joins as a Senior Cased Hole Analyst and brings with him 10 years of experience in reservoir engineering, production logging and well integrity evaluation.

READ sponsors AFC Hall of Fame
We are excited to announce that READ Cased Hole is the official sponsor of the Aberdeen Football Club Hall of Fame for 2019. A handful of AFC legends will be inducted into the Hall of Fame at a dinner in Aberdeen on 21st November – the first one just announced is Dutch keeper Theo Snelders!

ISO Recertifications for READ
Following a recent four-day audit by SGS UK Ltd, READ Cased Hole’s quality and occupational health and safety management systems have achieved recertification to ISO 9001 and the new ISO 45001.

ANSA interview on OETV
We launched our new ANSA brand during the 2019 SPE Offshore Europe and were delighted to share ANSA’s story on OETV.
Watch the interview with Maurillio Addario, ANSA Service Deliver Manager and learn all about why we have created an independent brand identity for our ANSA data analytics business.

ANSA launches new brand for independent data analytics
READ Cased Hole’s ANSA Data Analytics business has unveiled its new brand identity during the 2019 SPE Offshore Europe Conference & Exhibition in Aberdeen, 3-6 September.

Fundraising Boost for Guide Dogs from READ
Following 18 months of fundraising for Guide Dogs, READ Cased Hole was delighted to welcome volunteers from the charity to its Aberdeen offices on Tuesday 6th August 2019 to present a cheque for a grand total of £3327.75.

James Law returns to READ
We are pleased to announce a new addition to our experienced field engineering team. James Law has been appointed as Field Engineer and he brings to READ more than 11 years cased hole logging experience.

Casing integrity evaluation with MFC80
We recently worked with a North Sea operator to provide valuable insight into the well integrity of their 20” casing using our one-of-a-kind 80-arm multifinger caliper (MFC80).

Meet our new Analyst
We’re excited to announce that Jeniffer Leyes has joined READ as a trainee cased hole analyst, joining our talented in-house ANSA data analysis and interpretation team.

New Alaska Logging Account Manager
We are pleased to welcome Dillon Noad to READ Cased Hole as our new Account Manager for Alaska.
Based in Anchorage, Dillon will be responsible for driving new business opportunities and supporting our existing valued client base in the region.

New Senior Field Engineer at READ
We are pleased to welcome Rickie Yuill to READ as our new Senior Field Engineer.
Based in Aberdeen, Rickie is part of our highly experienced cased hole field engineering team and has a strong track record in running and supervising cased hole logging operations, both onshore and offshore.

Leak detection with multifinger caliper and Archer VIVID™
Around the world, day in and day out, we are engaging with our clients to deliver solutions that support their oil and gas operations. Earlier this year, we worked with a national operator of a Middle East mature field to successfully identify a leak using a combination of technologies – a 40-arm multifinger caliper and the Archer VIVID™ acoustic listening platform.

READ Runners raise £1500 for Guide Dogs
Congratulations to our READ Runners – Alan Walsh, Bruce Melvin, Dave Simpson, Simon Bruce and David Gray – who all completed the Edinburgh Marathon on Sunday 26th May.

Introducing our new website
READ Cased Hole has been proudly servicing oil and gas operators for three decades with an extensive range of production logging, well integrity, reservoir evaluation and independent data analysis solutions. And we’re excited to showcase our services within our brand new website.

Marathon Stories
READ employees David Gray, Simon Bruce and Dave Simpson are running the Edinburgh Marathon on 26th May as part of a 5-strong READ team, to raise money for our nominated charity for 2019, Guide Dogs.

Leak detection in high-debris well in the US
We acquired US-based well integrity specialist, Proactive Diagnostic Services, Inc. (PDS) at the end of 2018. We’re excited to share some of their recent success stories – here is the first, and watch this space for more going forward…

Alan’s Marathon Story
All through 2019, we’re fundraising for Guide Dogs. And as part of that, 5 members of Team READ will be running the Edinburgh Marathon at the end of May. We’re catching up with each of our runners to hear all about why they’re taking on this challenge.

Bruce’s Marathon Story
On 26th May, 5 members of Team READ will be running the Edinburgh Marathon in support of our nominated charity, Guide Dogs. And with only 12 weeks to go, the countdown really is on! Over the coming weeks you’ll get the chance to meet each of our runners and hear all about why they signed up for this gruelling challenge!

READ Cased Hole signs exclusive agreement with Advanced Logic Technology
Production and integrity evaluation specialist, READ Cased Hole Ltd (READ) is delighted to announce it has signed an exclusive agreement with Advanced Logic Technology (ALT) to develop and bring to market ALT’s ABI-43 acoustic borehole imaging technology.

READ Cased Hole acquires Proactive Diagnostic Services, Inc.
READ Cased Hole Ltd (READ) is delighted to announce that it has acquired US-based well integrity specialist, Proactive Diagnostic Services, Inc (PDS).

READ presents at ICoTA Lunch and Learn
READ Cased Hole was delighted to have the opportunity to present at the latest ICoTA Europe Lunch and Learn, held in Aberdeen on 30 October.

100,000 hours incident free
READ Cased Hole has reached a significant safety milestone by clocking up more than 100,000 work hours without a single recordable incident since December 2016.

Training in downhole data analysis
READ is excited to announce the global roll out of its suite of data analysis training courses for production logging and well integrity evaluation.

Norway return for READ Cased Hole
Production and integrity evaluation specialist, READ Cased Hole Limited is delighted to announce its return to the Norwegian oil and gas market, and a renewed focus on supporting the downhole logging and data interpretation needs of local operators.

Kevin Giles joins READ as Sales and Marketing Director
Production and integrity evaluation specialist, READ Cased Hole Ltd (READ) is delighted to announce the appointment of Kevin Giles to its senior management team as Sales and Marketing Director.

READ strengthens Middle East service with regional appointment
READ Cased Hole (READ) has reinforced its commitment to the Middle East region with the appointment of a new Middle East Account Manager.

READ selects Guide Dogs as nominated charity for 2018-2019
A visit from five four-legged friends to the READ offices marked the official kick-off to our 2018-2019 fundraising for Guide Dogs.

READ fundraising for CLAN totals £2330.81
Following a full year of fundraising for CLAN throughout 2017, READ Cased Hole is delighted to announce the total amount raised for the local cancer charity is a fantastic £2330.81.

Norvestor invests in READ Cased Hole
Norvestor invests in READ Cased Hole Norvestor VII L.P. and Norvestor VII OS L.P. (“Norvestor”), funds managed by Norvestor Equity AS, has signed an agreement to invest in READ Cased Hole Limited (“RCH”).
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