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October 02, 2025

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Endre Johansen, Corporate Communications AS
Telephone: +47 41 61 06 05
Email: endre.johansen@corpcom.no

About ABL Group ASA

ABL Group (OSE: ABL Group ASA – ticker code “ABL”) is a leading independent global consultancy delivering energy, marine, engineering and digital solutions to drive safety and sustainability in renewables, maritime and oil & gas sectors. The group has offices in 39 countries worldwide and operates under four brands: ABL, OWC, Longitude and AGR.

Li Xiang Appointed Regional Director for Rigs/Jack-up & Geotechnical Services in Asia Pacific

ABL proudly announces the appointment of Li Xiang as Regional Director to lead our rigs, jack-up and geotechnical services across Asia Pacific.

Li Xiang brings almost two decades of industry experience as a geotechnical and structural engineer, supporting rigs and jack-ups throughout an asset’s lifecycle.

Over his 15 years with ABL, he has delivered services for renewable energy and oil & gas projects across Asia-Pacific and beyond in Africa, Europe, Middle East and North America. His track record includes over 5,000 rig moves for oil and gas projects and more than 500 location approvals for windfarm transportation & installation (T&I) and operations & maintenance (O&M) projects.

“Li Xiang has been instrumental in expanding our market-leading rig operations and geotechnical services in Asia Pacific. His technical excellence and client-first mindset make him the ideal leader to grow our footprint in the region’s dynamic energy markets.”

Simon Healy, Regional Managing Director, ABL Asia Pacific

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Based in Singapore, Li Xiang will continue to drive collaboration across the region’s 10 countries, to enhance ABL’s in-country delivery of rig / jack-up operations, rig inspections, and geotechnical engineering services. He will also work together with ABL’s sister companies – AGR, Longitude and OWC – as well as with ABL’s wider technical teams, to enhance the Group’s seamless end-to-end offering to rigs and jack-ups.

“I’m excited to lead ABL’s next chapter in Asia-Pacific. With over 1,500 rig moves annually across the globe, we’re ready to support the region’s evolving offshore energy landscape with quality, safety and innovation at the core.”

Li Xiang, Regional Director for Rigs / Jack-ups and Geotechnical Services

ABL is the energy and marine consultancy arm of ABL Group, offering full lifecycle support for rig and jack-up operations – from technical due diligence and rig inspections, to geotechnical and structural engineering , site specific assessments (SSAs), location approvals, rig moving and decommissioning services.

Discover ABL’s Rig Operations & Geotechnical Services in Asia Pacific

Find out more about ABL’s full service portfolio to support rigs and jack-ups through life, across Asia-Pacific:

Rig Operations with ABL
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