Client: E&P company             
Industry: Oil & Gas
Asset: FPSO
Location: India
Year: 2023

Challenge

In recent years, RFID technology has been increasingly adopted in various industries, including Oil and Gas, to enhance operational efficiency, improve safety, and streamline processes.

A client in India wanted to implement the technology for electrical (Ex) equipment on its FPSO, to establish an efficient system for tracking the real-time status and location.

Solution

In response to this need, Axess India delivered a comprehensive Ex register, an integrated solution that combined the implementation of RFID tags and software.

The implementation involved inspecting and tagging more than 4,500 pieces of equipment with all pertinent information meticulously recorded in compliance with International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standards. This data was then uploaded to a centralised server for streamlined accessibility and management.

Results

Leveraging technology not only provides the client with better control over the equipment but also enhances the visibility of the equipment status. With a detailed overview, the client can now conduct maintenance or replacement planning for critical items more efficiently, thereby significantly reducing downtime.

Furthermore, this enhances inspection efficiency as inspectors can quickly and accurately identify and track the equipment, ultimately leading to reduced inspection costs over time. Additionally, having a standardised method for equipment identification and data collection improves consistency in inspections.

“At Axess, we are committed to improving our service quality and providing optimal solutions to meet the needs of our clients. The integration of technology is one way that we do this. Our colleagues at Axess Digital will be working on integrating an RFID software into Bridge, a suite of inspection applications,” Rajib Bhowmik, Regional Director – Asia at Axess Group said.