Concurrent Design

Epsis defines Concurrent Design as a structured methodology for multidisciplinary teamwork in projects where tasks are performed in parallel rather than sequentially. Central to the work method are well prepared work sessions, where decisions are taken and progress created.

Epsis Business Advisory has supported a wide range of customers in various industries implementing this methodology. Our advisors give courses and training for teams and facilitators; establish plans for concurrent work sessions, advice on establishing dedicated work arenas, facilitate work sessions and lead methodology implementation projects.

The results of implementing Concurrent Design (also known as Lean Construction and Design, Concurrent Method, Concurrent Engineering or “Samtidig Plan og Prosjektering”) are higher quality and innovation in the project, higher efficiency and utilization of staff, increased learning – and of course, it is fun!

Greenfield Development

Development of a new oil and gas field is a unique opportunity to design for future oriented operating models that are robust even at low oil prices. Over the last years Epsis Business Advisory has acquired substantial experience from assisting operators in greenfield development projects.

Integrated Operations (IO) is a key enabler for reducing both CAPEX and OPEX, and a strategy for this should be included already in the earliest phases of the Project Development Process. IO enables innovative development concepts and operating models with low, or no permanent offshore manning, optimized plant availability through condition based / predictive maintenance, and optimized production. Operating models are based on application of new technology and collaboration across geographic and organizational boundaries. Due to the long time horizon of Field Development it is important to make the solutions “future proof” with regards to the rapid development within information and communication technology.

Epsis Business Advisory offers a unique methodology, developed through experience, for assisting the Operators in including IO at the appropriate level of detail for each phase of the Field Development.

Brownfield lifetime extensions

Epsis Business Advisory is specialized in performing cost optimization, increased profitability and lifetime extension through operational efficiency.

Our methodology identify inefficient set-ups and processes to redesign them for improved operational performance. It design solutions enhancing utilization of offshore service companies & drilling crew through bundling of services, cross-training of personnel and operation from onshore support centers. Furthermore, we improve operations and the way of working through activity & services optimization.

The results of implementing our solutions are optimized Personnel On-Board, reduced operational costs and increased overall manning flexibility – thus extending the economic producing life of the field. Our projects have demonstrated that profit/gains could be up to 25% of the total amounts of spend used on suppliers.