IFS, the global enterprise applications company, announces that Awilco Drilling, a North Sea drilling contractor has selected IFS Applications to support its new-build program for two sixth-generation, harsh-environment semi-submersible rigs.
With two state-of-the-art hybrid rigs under construction and two more sister rigs as options, Awilco Drilling aims to become the most digital and environmentally friendly drilling operator in the North Sea.
To support this plan, the company chose to partner with IFS, based on ERP vendor’s long and successful track record in the oil and gas industry as well as the robust industry-specific capabilities of IFS Applications. The IFS solution, which will support more than 500 users, includes support for mission-critical processes including maintenance, project management, financials, supply chain, procurement, document management, and human capital management (HCM). The solution also include IFS Replication, a tool to manage data synchronization between onshore headquarters and offshore units.
The solution also features IFS IoT Business Connector, which will empower Awilco Drilling to capture and analyze asset data transmitted by sensors installed on the rigs. Each rig is equipped with a multitude of sensors, capable of feeding data on the condition of the rigs into IFS Applications. This will enable Awilco to aggregate relevant operational data to make informed decisions and trigger predictive maintenance activities to lower operations costs.
“We are in the process of establishing an effective, efficient and robust concept to support the operation of our new high-efficiency ECO newbuilds, and IFS will be an essential building block,” said Awilco Drilling CEO, Jens Berge. “After a thorough assessment, we concluded that IFS was the most suitable ERP system for us. We look forward to working closely with IFS to establish an optimal system to support our ambitious business plans.”
Elni Kullmer, IFS Managing Director, Nordics, added, “We have a long track record of empowering offshore drilling companies and are thrilled to be part of Awilco Drilling’s transformational journey, which will leave them equipped with market-leading business applications and technology to make smarter and faster decisions. Digitalization and automation have the potential to revolutionize business outcomes in the asset-intensive and project-driven oil and gas sector, and IFS has the tools and the know-how to bring these in to reality.”