Concept
qWave is now in the process of developing a range of tools for improved perforation, testing, stimulation and cleaning of wells services in the CCS and oil & gas industry. The range of tools and services will be based on a new patented technology invented by qWave. The first tool planned for commercialisation is a rock formation stress testing tool to enable safe and maximised CO2 storage and improved underground knowledge and efficiency in well related operations.
History
qWave AS was founded in June 2015. The idea behind the technology is to utilize the same principles as used within medicine for extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (ESWL) for generating series of repeatable focused shockwaves for gradual degeneration of formation, scale, cement etc.
Joint Industry Partners
qWave has established a Joint Industry Project with industry partners Equinor, Vår Energi, DNO, and OMV. These companies contribute expertise and funding, while also defining technology needs and development goals. The partners see potential in qWave’s technology – not only to improve safety and cost-efficiency in CO₂ storage projects, but also for applications in oil and gas drilling.
The Team
Jan Ove Nesvik
CEO
Jan Ove has 28 years of experience from the oil & gas industry and 18 years in leadership roles in Norway, UK, USA, and Russia , having held various roles within Strategy, Business Development, Commercial, Accounting, Tax, Controlling, Internal Audit, Compliance, Procurement, and IT. He has worked for ConocoPhillips, E.ON E&P, and DEA. Jan Ove holds a Masters in Business Administration from Warwick Business School, with a Bachelor in Computer Science from Univerity of Manchester. Jan Ove joined qWave as CEO in May 2022.
Hans Petter Eng
CTO and Founder
Hans Petter has more than 25 years experience within the oil & gas industry, having held various technical and managerial positions in oil service and E&P companies such as Schlumberger, 4Sea Energy, Aker Exploration, Det norske and Genesis Oil & Gas Consultants. Hans Petter holds a MSc in Petroleum Engineering from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Trondheim, Norway. Hans Petter is the founder of qWave and the man behind the idea.
Robin Greene (C)
Project Manager
Robin has more than 17 years experience with down hole tool research and development. He has held positions as Principle Engineering Analyst & Team Lead at Canrig Drilling and as Senior Simulation & Modelling Engineer at Slb. In these roles been responsible for mechanic and liquids dynamic simulations and research leading to development of patents. Robin holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering. He has worked with qWave since 2020
Andre Sætre
Operations Manager
Andre is an Oil & Gas professional, with over 13 years of experience with wireline operations. He has worked in different roles ranging from supervising field operations, technology development and customer engagement, across several companies both in Norway and abroad, such as Archer, Aker Solutions, Altus, and EPLUG. He enjoys working with technology startup. Andre joined qWave in May 2023
Glenn Finnebråten
Workshop Manager
Glenn has 6 years experience from mechanics and field operations in the oil & gas industry, with Halliburton and new technology development with EPLUG. He is responsible for the workshop, performing mechanics work and leading the implementation of testing activities. Glenn joined qWave in February 2024.
Gunnar Grindheim (C)
Mechatronics Technician
Gunnar has many years of experience from mechanical and electronics work with companies developing down hole tools. He has worked on many R&D projects. He is responsible for the electronics and high voltage scope of the qWave technology, and also supports the mechanical scope