Industry code 09.101 · Rogaland
Drilling services for petroleum and natural gas extraction in Sandnes
There are 17 active companies in drilling services for petroleum and natural gas extraction in Sandnes. No new companies have been registered in the last 12 months. Together they have 2,937 registered employees. The largest company is Archer AS with 1,235 employees. The oldest, Dolphin Drilling Offshore AS, was founded in 1965. 76% are limited companies.
- Active companies
- 17
- New in the last 12 months
- 0
- Registered employees
- 2,937
- Share of limited companies
- 76 %
The largest companies in drilling services for petroleum and natural gas extraction in Sandnes
Sorted by number of employees. Figures are from the Register of Legal Entities and the Register of Company Accounts.
| # | Company | Org. no. | Employees | Revenue | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Archer AS | 934361156 | 1,235 | NOK 4.2 bn | 1986 |
| 2 | Cosl Offshore Management AS | 991006494 | 713 | NOK 5.2 bn | 2006 |
| 3 | Archer Norge AS | 991478450 | 354 | NOK 1 bn | 2007 |
| 4 | Weatherford Norge AS | 955516850 | 260 | NOK 1.2 bn | 1989 |
| 5 | Archer Oiltools AS | 968145843 | 186 | NOK 1.3 bn | 1993 |
| 6 | Innovex Norway AS | 932406659 | 90 | NOK 601.1 m | 2023 |
| 7 | Cosl Norwegian AS | 992831510 | 88 | NOK 491.4 m | 2008 |
| 8 | Dolphin Drilling Offshore AS | 920473210 | 11 | NOK 283.8 m | 1965 |
| 9 | Cosl Pioneer Pte Ltd NUF | 816970342 | – | – | – |
| 10 | Cosl Innovator Pte Ltd NUF | 916969546 | – | – | – |
| 11 | Cosl Promoter Pte Ltd NUF | 916969767 | – | – | – |
| 12 | Dolphin Drilling Operations AS | 919194200 | – | NOK 26.1 m | 2017 |
| 13 | Cimc Offshore AS | 921804032 | – | NOK 1.3 bn | 2018 |
| 14 | Dolphin Drilling AS | 929255038 | – | NOK 26.5 m | 2022 |
| 15 | Ocean Rig Uk Ltd | 980613925 | – | – | – |
| 16 | Innovex Norway Holdco AS | 983532845 | – | NOK 662.7 m | 2001 |
| 17 | North Sea Rigs AS | 997504704 | – | NOK 72.1 m | 2011 |
Newest companies in drilling services for petroleum and natural gas extraction in Sandnes
- Innovex Norway AS6 Nov 2023
- Dolphin Drilling AS24 May 2022
- Cimc Offshore AS28 Nov 2018
- Dolphin Drilling Operations AS26 Jun 2017
- Cosl Innovator Pte Ltd NUF4 May 2016
- Cosl Pioneer Pte Ltd NUF27 Apr 2016
- Cosl Promoter Pte Ltd NUF25 Apr 2016
- North Sea Rigs AS25 Oct 2011
- Cosl Norwegian AS1 Jul 2008
- Archer Norge AS19 Jul 2007
Frequently asked questions
How many companies in drilling services for petroleum and natural gas extraction are there in Sandnes?
The Register of Legal Entities lists 17 active companies in drilling services for petroleum and natural gas extraction in Sandnes. No new companies have been registered in the last 12 months.
Which is the largest company in drilling services for petroleum and natural gas extraction in Sandnes?
Archer AS is the largest by number of employees, with 1,235 employees. The organisation number is 934361156.
How many people work in drilling services for petroleum and natural gas extraction in Sandnes?
The companies have 2,937 registered employees in total. The figures are based on employee counts in the Register of Legal Entities, and 8 of the 25 largest companies have reported employees.
How long have there been companies in drilling services for petroleum and natural gas extraction in Sandnes?
The oldest active company, Dolphin Drilling Offshore AS, was founded in 1965. 76% of the companies are limited companies.
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Source: the Register of Legal Entities and the Register of Company Accounts. The overview shows active companies registered in the municipality with industry code 09.101. Figures are updated continuously.

