Our company
WHO WE ARE
Petrolis is a global market leader in the supply of offshore project personnel management services. We provide talented teams from our extensive network, allowing our clients to perform their offshore projects optimally. We can cover most offshore industrial activity requirements including Oil & Gas, Wind, Solar, Hydro, Geothermal, as well as for other Marine and Military development.
Since its creation, Petrolis has developed a network of 10 subsidiaries and partnerships worldwide – in Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe and Latin America. Our local and international coverage reflects Petrolis’ vision, aiming to fully embrace the particularities of each host country to support our customers and consultants with the best turnkey solution.
HISTORY
2004
Petrolis was founded in Geneva by former project managers of the offshore energy industry.
2004
2009
2009
Acquisition of OCS (Offshore Consulting & Supervision). The combined experience of OCS and Petrolis meant the development of strategies that extended the knowledge and reach of the company to new business and geographical areas.
2009
Petrolis opens subsidiaries in Singapore and Malaysia to cover the Asia-Pacific region.
2013
2018
2009
Petrolis opens a subsidiary in Abu Dhabi to cover the middle-east region.
MEET THE TEAM

Thierry COPROS
"To work in the oil & gas industry is a devotion"
Director
As a former project manager for COMEX services (Diving) and after few years overseas spent within the ROV industry, Thierry has decided to join Petrolis in 2009 bringing his exposure of international sales and offshore project management experience.

Laurent VANIZETTE
"Managing an operation is like playing chess"
Operations Manager
Specialized in Logistics since 2002, as an Operation and Logistics Manager with 15 years of experience. Laurent developed his expertise in the Oil and Gas industry in West Africa working for several companies such as Subsea 7, TLC SA, Panalpina for major offshore projects with Total, BP, Chevron.
CERTIFICATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS
Petrolis is a member of the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA).
All operations performed adhere to the IMCA standard, guaranteeing good practice, particularly in the areas of health, safety and environment, quality and efficiency. The IMCA also provide technical guidance, assisting in the best practices of its members.
OUR VALUES
Yes, We Care
By maintaining long term close relationships with our personnel, we place human beings at the heart of our daily work practices, as well as our long-term planning.
We proudly believe in our core values. These are the values that make Petrolis the ideal partner for your offshore projects.
Integrity
The relevant insurance policies that cover all personnel that we send on missions are from well-established insurance companies. (Employer’s liability, life insurance, repatriation, etc.)
Expertise
As specialists, we are focused exclusively on our areas of expertise which allow us to provide relevant and accurate technical assistance services to our clients.
Quality
We guarantee high-quality work standards at all stages of our process. From the selection of the most qualified people, to work performed on-site by our staff.
Flexibility
We have a strong presence around the world and an established network. That means we can meet our customers’ needs and provide them with the right people in the right places - on time.
GEOGRAPHICAL COVERAGE
- Head Office
- Subsidiaries & Partners
- Americas
- Europe & Africa
- Middle East
- Asia Pacific