Energy

Energy transition and its impact on oil and gas: Our oil and gas clients are having to adapt to the need and urgency for a more balanced energy mix and a lower carbon future. A reducing demand for hydrocarbons and environmental, cost and energy security pressures are driving the business agenda towards change, business diversification and enhanced performance. Our knowledge and experience within the industry, enables us to support customers as they use technology, data and automation to re-architect their IT systems and solutions in a rapidly changing world. Our flexibility, agility and lower cost models ensure customers can quickly mobilise and change support and delivery solutions to meet the demands of the evolving and declining global productions basins; and the demands of newly established low carbon businesses. 

Health and safety compliance: Health and safety is paramount for the energy industry. We are skilled and experienced in the needs of different countries and operating environments; with offshore and production certified resources.

Regulatory compliance: Navigating the complex landscape of regulation requires expertise and precision. The rules governing things such as data transfer, storage, approved technologies, and equipment inspections vary from country to country. 

Data security: Data breaches can have severe consequences in the energy sector, leading to operational disruptions, compliance or regulatory penalties, reputational damage and an increased risk of environmental hazards and incidents. 

Mergers, acquisitions, divestments and consolidations: Supporting system integration or separation and guaranteeing compliance; ensuring business continuity and systems integrity to secure success of newly established businesses and unity in their operating models. 

Partner performance management: Many of our clients are either just beginning, or already on their outsourcing journey with service integrators or vendors. Managing these suppliers can be a job in itself. We act as your experienced hands, eyes, and ears within the business; linking busy internal customer teams with the different suppliers and services. Using our industry and client knowledge and intimacy, we embrace and represent your objectives, ways of working, culture and values to smooth and manage these relationships.

Continuous operation: On and offshore oil rig and production refining operations run 24/7, so IT systems and process control must be resilient and reliable. Any downtime can lead to significant financial losses, underscoring the importance of good system design, proactive maintenance and rapid response to technical issues.

Diverse geographies and harsh operating environments: Often this sector operates in areas that are geographically remote, politically unstable, conflict zones (or in close proximity to them) or have land rights issues.

Harsh environmental conditions: Offshore oil rigs, drill rigs and hostile geography productions sites are exposed to harsh environmental conditions, including extreme temperatures, high humidity, and corrosive elements. IT systems and control connectivity technologies must be designed to withstand these conditions and undergo monitoring and regular maintenance to prevent failures. We have experience and a proven track record in delivering technical and service solutions in these environments, locations and regions.

Remote support challenges: Providing timely IT support to remote production locations can be challenging due to limited connectivity and communication infrastructure. Architecting and installing fit for purpose solutions at the outset is critical; implementing remote monitoring tools and establishing robust communication channels are essential for identifying and addressing technical issues promptly.