Business Details
24 Years
experience
Trusted Well Examination Services in Aberdeen
Established in 2002, our company specialises in well examination and integrity verification services for the oil and gas industry. With over 200 years of collective technical experience, our team delivers independent expertise across onshore, offshore, and Arctic environments globally. We ensure compliance with EU directives and international regulatory standards throughout the entire well lifecycle, from design to abandonment. Our services include tailored well examination schemes, production verification, and technical engineering studies. We pride ourselves on providing responsive support to over 35 operators and management organisations worldwide. Our team comprises chartered engineers and seasoned professionals with extensive experience in high-pressure, high-temperature, and complex drilling operations.We maintain strong relationships with industry stakeholders and utilise advanced IT solutions to support our engineering analyses. Our commitment to quality has solidified our reputation as a trusted partner in well integrity management. We actively contribute to technical innovation and workforce development within the energy sector. Our Aberdeen-based headquarters coordinates operations across diverse geographical locations, ensuring adherence to the highest standards of safety and efficiency.
Services
Well Examination
Production Verification
Technical Studies
Well Engineering Support
Integrity Management
Regulatory Compliance
Engineering Analysis
Operational Support
Technical Training
Innovation Development
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We have over 200 years of collective technical management experience in well construction
- Our team includes chartered engineers with expertise in HPHT and complex drilling operations
- We operate globally across onshore, offshore and Arctic environments
- We maintain compliance with EU directives and international regulatory standards
- Our technical studies utilise industry-standard software and in-house IT solutions
Services
Well Examination
Our well examination services ensure compliance with EU directives and international regulations throughout the well lifecycle. We provide independent verification of pressure containment equipment suitability and operational safety. Our engineers deliver technical expertise from initial design through to final abandonment operations.
Production Verification
Production well examination services confirm ongoing integrity of operational wells. We verify compliance with management systems and regulatory requirements for suspended or active production wells in both onshore and offshore environments. Our assessments cover equipment suitability and operational procedures.
Technical Studies
We conduct detailed technical studies for complex drilling scenarios including deep water, extended reach, and high-pressure operations. Our engineers utilise industry-standard software and in-house IT solutions to deliver specialist engineering support for insurance investigations and technical reviews.
Well Engineering Support
Our team provides comprehensive well engineering support to operators worldwide. This includes technical expertise for well management systems implementation, equipment specification, and operational planning across diverse drilling environments and regulatory frameworks.
Regulatory Compliance
We ensure all operations meet UKCS and international regulatory requirements. Our services include developing compliance frameworks, conducting audits against regulatory standards, and providing expert guidance on evolving legislative requirements for well integrity management.
People
Steve Guzik
Managing Director
Chartered Petroleum Engineer with extensive North Sea operations experience. Graduated through Santa-Fe's drilling engineer program and served as Night Company Rep on Shell's Underbalanced Drilling campaign in the Southern North Sea.
Naomi Plumb
Office Manager
Responsible for day-to-day operations including accounting, report compilation, and administrative management. Has served the company since joining in January 2009 with a focus on operational efficiency and client communication.
Neil Dewhirst
Well Examiner
Chartered Mechanical Engineer with 30+ years' experience across UK and international locations including Colombia, UAE, Norway and Gulf of Mexico. Specialises in technical well examination and integrity verification services.
Jonathan Lilley
Well Examiner
Over 34 years' global well engineering experience spanning heli-rigs to deep-water operations. Worked across Norway, Netherlands, Australia, Papua New Guinea, Indonesia and Vietnam in addition to UK operations.
Graeme Rae
Well Examiner
30+ years' experience in well engineering with 15 years focused on assurance and examination. Chartered engineer with operational experience across UK offshore, Norway, Canada, Vietnam, Angola and Kurdistan. Specialises in well integrity and decommissioning issues.
Questions
What services does Chris Dykes International offer?
We specialise in well examination, production verification, technical studies, and engineering support for oil and gas operations globally.
How long has the company been operating?
We have provided well integrity services since our establishment in 2002 by industry expert Chris Dykes.
Which geographical areas do you cover?
Our services operate across UK, North Sea, Norway, Canada, USA, Australia, Asia-Pacific and African regions.
What technical expertise do your engineers have?
Our chartered engineers have experience in HPHT operations, extended reach drilling, and complex well integrity management.
How do you ensure regulatory compliance?
We maintain adherence to EU directives and international standards through independent verification and technical audits.
