European Operations: Oslo (HQ) • Aberdeen • Rotterdam • Stavanger | ISO 9001 • ISO 14001 • ISO 45001 Certified

Our Leadership

Guiding Global Energy’s Vision, Technical Rigor, and European Execution

Jose Silva - Founder & General Manager
Jose Silva

Founder & General Manager

Founder's Statement

Jose Silva

Founder / General Manager — Over 26 Years of Energy Leadership

With a career shaped by both engineering rigor and a lifelong connection to the ocean, Jose is a geologist specializing in oil and gas extraction, offshore field development, and specialized contracting.

Born in Portugal and raised by the Atlantic, the sea has always been more than a backdrop — it has been a constant source of inspiration and respect. That connection ultimately guided a professional path focused on offshore environments, where geology, engineering, and the forces of nature intersect.

After years of hands-on experience in the oil and gas industry, Jose founded the enterprise 26 years ago as a subcontracting company built on technical excellence, reliability, and deep geological understanding. What began as a focused operation has grown into **Global Speed Energy** — a trusted European partner on complex offshore, subsea, and continental energy projects, supporting safe and efficient resource extraction in some of the world's most demanding environments.

Today, Global Speed Energy reflects both its founder’s technical expertise and personal philosophy: rigorous engineering grounded in respect for the ocean. Working at sea is not taken for granted; it is a privilege. That perspective drives a commitment to precision, safety, and sustainable practices, ensuring that every project balances performance with responsibility toward the marine environment that makes it possible.

Technical Governance

European Leadership Team

Our senior management team consists of highly qualified professionals with deep operational backgrounds across European energy basins.

Dr. Arthur Vance

Chief Technical Officer

Former North Sea Drilling Superintendent with 22+ years overseeing HPHT and subsea well completions in Aberdeen and Stavanger.

Subsea Engineering
Elena Rostova

VP of EPCM & Projects

Chartered Project Manager directing major European topside fabrication, yard management, and EPC contracting from Rotterdam.

EPCM & Capital Projects
Henrik Lindqvist

Director of HSEQ & ESG

Master of Industrial Safety leading ISO 45001/14001 compliance, European offshore audits, and our Zero-Harm operating policy.

HSEQ & Environmental
Manuel Ferraz

Head of Flowline & Valves

Mechanical integrity specialist directing high-pressure valve reconditioning, testing labs, and offshore servicing units.

Flowline & Valve Integrity
Industry Affiliations

Our Official European Partners & Affiliations

European Energy Partner 01
European Energy Partner 02
European Energy Partner 03
European Energy Partner 04
European Energy Partner 05
European Energy Partner 06

Proud Member of International Association of Drilling Contractors

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