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Equinor renews frame agreement with IFE, Stepchange and Epsis

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Equinor renews frame agreement with IFE, Stepchange and Epsis

We are pleased to announce that Equinor has renewed our framework agreement for an additional two years, with the option for extension (one + one year). This framework agreement is a collaboration between IFE, StepChange, and Epsis. This collaboration has strengthened our joint efforts for innovation, change, and efficiency in the energy sector through technology and operational improvements.

Eivind Madsen, CEO of StepChange, expresses great joy over the renewal of the agreement:

“It is exciting to have the opportunity to continue our productive collaboration with Equinor. This collaboration has already set high standards in the industry, and we are ready to take new steps together toward new technological and operational improvements. Equinor granting us this extension confirms that we have delivered high-quality projects together with an innovative customer. We are very proud of that!“

Our collaboration has focused on delivering practical solutions to address current challenges while also preparing for future opportunities. By leveraging IFE’s research expertise, as well as technology and innovation from StepChange and Epsis, we are shaping the future of integrated operations.

The extension of the agreement provides us with the opportunity to work together and hopefully set new standards for innovation and technological advancement.

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Epsis is awarded a broad roll out project for Virtual Operation Rooms (VOR) 2.0.

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Epsis is awarded a broad roll out project for Virtual Operation Rooms (VOR) 2.0.

Epsis is glad to announce that Equinor has awarded us an exciting “Virtual Operations Room (VOR 2.0)” project. This project involves over 25 suppliers and 30 installations, rigs, and vessels. It is the first step in establishing virtual spaces for Drilling and Well’s operations. These are designed to create a space that gives you the same collaboration as being in the same physical room.

The project will use Microsoft Team’s B2B direct connect functionality to facilitate secure connections between Equinor and its suppliers.

The virtual spaces will allow the operational teams to work in a shared channel within their own company’s Teams. They will be able to communicate and share information seamlessly, without any barriers such as login issues, lack of access, or lack of management of who is online. An added benefit is the potential for a significant reduction in email communication.

We are looking forward to collaborating with the D&W team in Equinor. #digitalWork

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Wintershall Dea has opened a new operations center for drilling and well in Stavanger

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Wintershall Dea has opened a new operations center for drilling and well in Stavanger

The new operations center for Wintershall Dea’s drilling and well operations was opened in Stavanger earlier this summer. The center will be used in connection with follow-up of drilling operations from the Transocean Norge rig that Wintershall Dea has contracted to drill 11 wells in the period 2023 to 2027. The center is set up with modern A/V technology provided by Kinly to ensure the best possible interaction solution for the centre.

“This has been an exciting project where Wintershall Dea has been forward thinking when it comes to thinking about flexibility both inside and outside the room. This has meant that we have had to create an architecture that can change as needed”, says customer manager at Kinly, Birger Isdal.

“Our goal has been to set up a center that helps in a seamless way users to be able to interact effectively in the center – and between offshore and land. We have arranged for various tasks to be carried out, both with regular participants and guests”, adds Senior Solution Designer Frode Merkesvik at Kinly.

The delivery didn’t stop there. Wintershall Dea wanted a central solution where users could easily and flexibly fill all the screens in the room with relevant content from different applications. They also wanted access to this information from their own PCs outside the operations centre. For this, they have chosen Epsis’ Enify solution for structured work and information retrieval. The solution enables users to set up fixed activities and save these for reuse and further development. Through efficient use of screen space and associated activities, everyday life is structured.

“The center will support the operational activities within drilling and wells. With its flexible and smart technology solutions, the users’ execution of good work processes is strengthened,” says René Andersen, IT manager for Wintershall Dea and owner of the new centre.

The opening took place at the office in Stavanger with representatives from the entire drilling and well environment in the company.

“We look forward to using the new center for drilling and wells. We work with many different activities and are sure that the solutions the center offers will be an important aid to gain an increased understanding of the situation and make better data-driven decisions,” says Frode Angell-Olsen, drilling operations manager for Wintershall Dea’s drilling operations for Transocean Norway.

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Successful Pilot for Virtual Operation Rooms

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Reporting on a successful pilot for Virtual Operating Room

In November 2022, Epsis was awarded a pilot within drilling and wells in Equinor, where we were to investigate the opportunities of developing a Virtual Operation Room (VOR) within drilling.

The title was “From physical to virtual operating rooms” (Equinor awarded Epsis a pilot project – Epsis). The project aimed to create a scalable solution. Virtually enabling situational awareness and interaction as if you were together in a physical space. We have worked from concept development to product development and testing. Everything was done in collaboration with Sekal, Odfjell, SLB, and Equinor at Deepsea Aberdeen’s drilling rig.

What have we done?

In the first part of the pilot, a feasibility and requirements analysis was carried out with crucial operational personnel. We then narrowed it down to specific focus areas for the pilot. In addition, the project-initiated work with IT across all the companies to open up Microsoft Teams functionality that makes collaborating easier. Enabling this functionality was essential. It created a solution with different functionality to help in day-to-day operations. We tested the functionality and corrected errors. On 29 March, the solution went live. It happened at the same time as essential drilling operations were underway at Deepsea Aberdeen.

In sum:

  • We have designed a virtual room—a “room” where the team could quickly access all tools and information systems.
  • We have established a secure area for sharing information across companies and roles.
  • Additionally, “the room” provides functionality for effective dialogue about various operational tasks and questions.

The solution combines new functionality in MS Teams – Shared channels and Epsis’ product Enify. We have collaborated closely with the customer, and the users’ needs have played a decisive role, involving users from both onshore and offshore teams.

We have collaborated with a forward-leaning team from various companies who want to simplify the operations. In the pilot, we have supported meetings / synchronous interaction. But a virtual space must facilitate asynchronous interaction where everyone can inform and contribute at the right time. Such an environment can reduce the time spent searching for the right resources and make information available for a specific task when needed. It allows sharing information across companies in a secure area accessible to everyone, rather than sending large amounts of attachments by e-mail.
We are incredibly proud of what the team across such large companies has achieved so quickly, says Jan-Erik Nordtvedt, Epsis’ project manager in the VOR Pilot.

What has the team achieved?

  • Carried out a pilot that has illustrated some of the possibilities, utilizing existing technologies
  • Together, we have established an easily scalable pilot
  • We have tested the solution operationally, with positive feedback

Work is now underway to look at scaling the project. The tested solution could be the first step in creating a standard for Virtual Operating Rooms. A standard that is quickly scaled and makes it possible to onboard and train personnel across different operations rapidly.

Epsis is proud to have taken part in this pilot – it is motivating to help create solutions for the “sharp end” in operations.

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Equinor extends framework agreement with IFE, StepChange and Epsis

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Equinor extends framework agreement with IFE, StepChange and Epsis

Equinor has extended the framework agreement with IFE, StepChange and Epsi’s current digitalisation, operational improvements and integrated operations. The agreement currently applies for one new year.

“We are very happy to be able to continue the good collaboration with Equinor in this exciting field. This confirms that we can continue to carry out high-quality projects together with an innovative customer, and we are very proud of that! That we achieve more together is something we are passionate about. We look forward to an exciting year and congratulate everyone in the consortium on very good deliveries”

Eivind Madsen, CEO of Stepchange

The consortium consisting of IFE, StepChange and Epsis has for a number of years worked together within integrated operations, new digital working methods and making good change projects effective in a busy operational everyday life.

The strength of this collaboration is our joint expertise and ability to carry out effective operational improvements, bring the effect of technology into the operational environments, and improve working methods, all underpinned by IFE’s strong research environment.

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