25 years of operational excellence
DOLFINES CELEBRATES
ITS 25th ANNIVERSARY
Dolfines Celebrates 25 Years of Excellence and Innovation in Energy
For 25 years, Dolfines has been supporting the energy industry with specialized technical services and consulting. Our ambition: to become a global reference by providing tailored solutions that enhance performance and sustainability in the sector.
Dolfines's commitment is structured around four key strategic pillars:
Human Capital
Improving skills and establishing effective, safe organisational cultures.
Risk Management
Identifying, anticipating and managing risks to simplify operations and ensure resilience.
Operational Management Systems
Deploying robust, agile processes to optimise operations management.
Asset Management and Integrity
Increase productivity and reduce costs while minimising accidents and disruptions.
25 Years Highlights
1999
Jean-Claude Bourdon establishes Dietswell as a Joint Venture with Dietsmann.
2002
Dietswell becomes an independent company, wholly owned by Jean-Claude Bourdon. The company positions itself as a Well Engineering and Drilling Operations Company.
2005
Dietswell acquires Sofindel, a Rig Engineering company.
2005
Dietswell signs a framework Technical Assistance contract with TOTAL to provide Well and Drilling expertise.
2006
Dietswell launches its rig inspection division under the Factorig brand. And has since audit over 2000 drilling units
RIG SERVICES
2006
Dietswell acquires two drilling rigs in Algeria in partnership with Dubai-based DMM
2007
Dietswell IPOs on ALTERNEXT (now EURONEXT Growth) and raises 15.6M€.
2007
Dietswell designs and builds an innovative fast moving hydraulic land rig – RCR 1200
2008
Dietswell drills two wells for WNPOC in South Sudan with its proprietary RCR 1200 Rig
2008
Dietswell signs a framework Technical Assistance contract with SHELL to provide Well and Drilling expertise.
2009
Dietswell opens a Branch office in Abu Dhabi, UAE
2011
Dietswell signs a framework contract with ADMA-OPCO and ZADCO for Jack Up Rig and Barge Audits
2013
Dietswell do Brasil opens in Rio de Janeiro.
2015
Dietswell signs a contract with ENAGAS to revamp a platform rig for an offshore workover campaign
CASE STUDY
2016
Dietswell launches the Trussfloat project marking diversification into Offshore wind market
2017
Dietswell receives 3M€ from ADEME to complete the Trussfloat project
WATCH VIDEO
2019
Acceptance of two Deepwater Rigs for TOTALENERGIES for exploration offshore Guyana and in the Gulf of Mexico.
2020
Dietswell changes names and becomes Dolfines as it diversifies its focus on Renewable Energy.
2020
Performance optimization project with NPT reduction for ADNOC DRILLING, the largest drilling contractor in the Middle East.
2021
Design of an FMWR (Fast Moving Workover Rig) for operations offshore Libya.
2021
Dolfines signs a contract with Mellitah O&G to design the Fast Moving Workover Rig (FMWR)
CASE STUDY
2021
Dolfines acquires 8.2 France, a leading service provider in Wind Power.
WEBSITE
2022
Dolfines obtains 2.5M€ in funding from ADEME for its Offshore Heavy Maintenance Enabler (OHME) project for offshore wind.
WEBSITE
2023
Dolfines acquires Aegide International, a leading HSE consultancy.
WEBSITE
2025
Dolfines rolls out its new Group Brand.