FOS Group — a new oilfield services firm launched earlier this month in Aberdeen — is looking to create over 100 jobs and generate ‘substantial growth’ over the next 12 months.

Combining the engineering knowledge of Apollo and the offshore construction expertise of AquaTerra Group Ltd, FOS Group states on its Web site (www.fos-group.com) that it delivers an ‘alternative’ engineering, procurement and construction solution for oil and gas companies operating in the North Sea and beyond.

Managing director Jonathan White said: “There is a truly authentic drive at FOS to help shape and build a more sustainable and responsible North Sea economy.

"The company combines more than 20 years of experience from its founding organisations, and our clients can immediately access over 100 multi-discipline onshore engineering and design personnel, along with over 150 multi-skilled offshore construction workers.

“We have the capacity to execute scopes across the whole project life-cycle — including procurement and fabrication — ensuring safe and appropriate installed solutions on, below and above deck.

The North Sea needs new solutions to enable sustainability, while continuing to provide value for operators, supply chain, government and the local economy alike.

“FOS provides a welcome alternative for successful project delivery in a mature basin.”