Oil and gas firm Neptune working with 3D specialist
Neptune Energy, the oil and gas firm founded and chaired by former Centrica boss Sam Laidlaw, has unveiled a new partnership with a 3D technology specialist, enabling more work to be done onshore.
The tie-up with Aberdeenbased Eserv is part of the ongoing digitalisation of Neptune’s assets including its operated Cygnus gas platform in the UK southern North Sea.
A digital map of all three bridge-linked jackets was captured using 3D and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, with the latter “learning” how to spot potential integrity issues including corrosion.
Neptune’s UK MD Alexandra Thomas said: “We are excited to be early adopters of such innovative technologies which can enhance the efficiency and safety of our operations, reduce costs and offshore travel, and enable greater collaboration between our onshore and offshore teams.”
She also said such tech is particularly valuable given current Covid-related travel and distancing measures.