Oil and gas firm Neptune teams up with 3D specialist Eserv

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 move sees digitalisation of Neptune assets such as the Cygnus platform in the North Sea. Picture: contributed.

The tie-up with Aberdeen-based 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.

“The use of digital technologies is particularly valuable at this time, given restrictions on travel and the necessity for social distancing offshore.”

Eserv’s MD Dan Millard, said: “Although remote and digital data solutions have come into their own this year due to travel and logistical restrictions, we have been advancing advocates of using 3D data to revolutionise the offshore maintenance and asset integrity space for a number of years now.

“In fact our flagship AS-TEG, which brings new digital applications and workflows together, is the result of five years of continuous research and development.

“As such it’s really gratifying for us to collaborate with a highly innovative and progressive operator such as Neptune Energy, supporting them to derive the benefits of this transformative platform: enhanced safety and efficiency, and reduced costs and environmental impact.”

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