UK-based Sparrows Group and French company Spie Oil & Gas Services have signed an agreement to collaborate in a bid to support the energy sector.

Under the agreement, the companies will initially work to deliver their collective service offering throughout Africa.

The scope of their collaboration is soon set to expand globally in the future.

Sparrows Group CEO Stewart Mitchell said: “The synergy between our companies, which are both committed to excellence, will allow us to deliver an unrivalled technical competence in Africa.

"The synergy between our companies, which are both committed to excellence, will allow us to deliver an unrivalled technical competence in Africa."

“Spie have an extensive footprint across Africa, which will allow us to reach new customers who require the highest possible standards in crane operation and maintenance, lifting, mechanical handling, inspection, training, fluid power, and cable and pipe lay services.”

The collaboration will allow Sparrows Group to aid Spie in delivering a comprehensive service for the energy sector.

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Spie Oil & Gas Services managing director Yves Compañy said: “Our companies share the same performance, safety and responsibility values.

“Their expertise and delivery capabilities complement each other, enabling us to propose unique packaged solutions to the oil and gas industry.”

Sparrows Group’s expertise is expected to bring a key added value to Spie’s asset support solutions product line, and global maintenance contracts.

The collaboration is also set to benefit their customers who are willing to depend on a local support with international standards so as to increase safety and integrity.