
Foro Energy is commercializing the application of high power lasers for the oil, natural gas, geothermal, and mining industries. We support our clients throughout the lifecycle of their assets with a focus on maximizing operational performance and efficiency.
Our world class team, with a combined 200+ years of advanced technical experience in high power lasers and oilfield engineering, has made enabling technical achievements that allow the deployment high power lasers for the first time in the field.
With our proprietary technology and a portfolio of 50+ US and international patent filings, we work closely together with partners to enable access to the next generation of the world’s energy resources.
2009
Littleton, CO.
Foro Energy founded and start up with first office location in Littleton, CO.
2009
SBS suppression technique
Foro confirms SBS suppression technique for sending laser light down long lengths of fiber. Foro optimizes their laser-mechanical drilling process in lab environment, as well as designed the 1st high power laser hardware for power transmission.
2010
Awarded largest ARPA-E Award
Foro Energy awarded largest grant from the U.S. Department of Energy, $9.1MM ARPA-E Award. The project’s focus is to develop a high power laser drilling system for use in Geothermal.
2011
Completion of ARPA-E Program
Successfully tested the prototype in a drilling demonstration
2011
ADDITIONAL APPLICATIONS AND INDUSTRY PARTNERS
Foro broadens technology roadmap to include workover, completions, intervention, and decommissioning applications. Chevron and ConocoPhillips become investors in Foro Energy as well as technology partners.
2011
Houston, TX HQ
Foro opens office in Houston, TX and establishes location as global headquarters
2013
DECOMMISSIONING PROTOTYPE
Foro Energy completes onshore field trial of 1st offshore prototype high power laser Pile Cutting Tool to be used for jacket and platform decommissioning.
2014
TECHNOLOGY COOPERATION
Foro Energy and Petrobras sign Technology Cooperation Agreement for focusing on a next generation high power laser drilling system
2015
New Test Well
Acquire a test well outside of Galveston, TX for testing of high power laser cutting tools.
2015
Offshore Test Successful
Foro Energy successfully completed 1st offshore field trial of the High Power Laser Boring and Sectioning Tool (BeaST) for Chevron in the Gulf of Mexico.
2016
LAND DECOMMISSIONING
Foro launches next generation high power laser system for commercial operation in Bakersfield, CA
2016
50th Patent
Foro receives 50th patent approval.
2016
Offshore Field Trial
Successfully deployed Offshore Multistring Conductor Cutting Tool in Norway North Sea wells.

"I’m excited by the potential of our technology and the breadth of applications it can unlock across the energy sector. The level of industry interest we’re seeing reflects a clear demand for new, more effective approaches to downhole challenges - and we’re only just getting started."
As CEO, Paul Carragher leads Foro Energy’s strategic direction, driving the development and deployment of advanced laser-based technologies for the energy sector. Working closely with BiSN, he is focused on expanding the application of these solutions across the well lifecycle.
He plays a key role in shaping innovation within the business, while supporting customers in adopting new technologies that improve efficiency, precision and performance in complex well environments. Paul also regularly engages with industry audiences, sharing insights on both core technology and real-world applications.
Paul has over 25 years of strategic leadership experience, particularly within high-growth companies, with a background spanning the venture capital, engineering, and energy sectors.
He has worked across a diverse range of industries and international markets, building a proven track record in scaling businesses and introducing new technologies.
Throughout his career, Paul has played a central role in bringing innovative solutions to market -particularly within oil and gas- helping to drive adoption among major operators and position businesses for long-term growth.
At Foro Energy and BiSN, he continues to lead the development and deployment of next-generation technologies, supporting the industry in tackling complex downhole challenges with greater efficiency and precision.

Scott Marshall is the Vice President Operations for Foro Energy, where since 2011 he has served as a Program Manager, Product Champion, and most recently Global Decommissioning Manager. Mr. Marshall has been developing new material removal processes and tools using Foro Energy’s proprietary laser cutting technology. These advances in laser material removal applications will be utilized in a wide range of offshore and onshore tools which will be implemented in Decommissioning / Plug and Abandonment programs worldwide.
Mr. Marshall has been involved in the oilfield service industry for 15 years in a variety of operational, technical and service roles. Prior to joining Foro Energy, Mr. Marshall was a Project Manager for Ocean Subsea Services, Norse Cutting (NCA) and Oceaneering, where he was responsible for the planning and execution of subsea and surface tooling utilized in conductor and platform removal campaigns.
Mr. Marshall holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Louisiana State University.

"I embrace the challenges and opportunities that come with developing and commercializing advanced technologies. Working at the intersection of innovation and field execution, I’m focused on bringing high-power laser solutions into real-world applications -supporting drilling, decommissioning, and energy asset optimisation."
As Regional Director, Jake is responsible for advancing the deployment of Foro Energy’s laser-based technologies across global operations. He works closely with engineering and field teams to translate cutting-edge innovation into practical, field-ready solutions that improve performance across the well lifecycle.
Jake plays a key role in connecting technology development with execution, supporting the adoption of high-power laser applications and BiSN’s sealing solutions across the well lifecycle. He is actively involved in coordinating the integration of Foro Energy’s existing portfolio of technologies into the BiSN brand, ensuring solutions are effectively delivered to meet operational challenges in complex environments.

Glenn Neslony joined Foro Energy as Vice President of Finance in May 2023.
Mr. Neslony has over 30 years of corporate accounting and finance experience. Over the past two years he has held Controller and Treasury Director positions within the Industrial Supplies and Transportation industries, respectively. His most recent Energy industry experience was serving as a Director of Finance at Drilling Tools International, Inc. from 2014 through 2021, where he was responsible for the corporate accounting and treasury functions of the company.
Mr. Neslony holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi and is a licensed CPA in the State of Texas.

Cory Ogle is the manager of land decommissioning operations in the state of Colorado. In 2016, he began his career with Foro Energy in California as a Field Technician, operating a 20kW laser on the company's first mobile laser cutting unit (MLCU). He later assumed the role of laser operations supervisor, for which he was responsible for the leadership of multiple MLCU's, and their crews. During his tenure since 2016, he has worked on special projects in the Gulf of Thailand, and in Colorado. The Colorado land decommissioning special project, resulted in the creation of an additional permanent base of operations in June 2023.
Mr. Ogle has 17 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, beginning at Schlumberger wireline services. During his 10 year tenure at Schlumberger, he served as a completions field specialist, for which he was in charge of multiple service crews, as well as managing the technical logistics for a variety of wireline services.



