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How px group protects UK’s energy security with safe, efficient and compliant operations

px group delivers innovative management and engineering services for high hazard and highly regulated environments and has over 25 years of experience across the UK and also have experience in UAE, EMEA, Africa and South America.

Client

px group

Industry

Energy

Location

St. Fergus

Company Size

300

St Fergus designated as critically important to the UK’s energy supply

px operates and is duty holder for the St. Fergus Gas Terminal 40 miles from Aberdeen. St Fergus processes natural gas from numerous UK and Norwegian offshore fields, on behalf of North Sea Midstream Partners as the owner of the St. Fergus Gas Terminal and FUKA pipeline.

The UK Government, via the health & safety executive (HSE), has designated St. Fergus as a top-tier COMAH  installation due to its critical importance to the UK’s energy supply. The terminal must meet the Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH) Regulations ensuring that businesses:
“Take all necessary measures to prevent major accidents involving dangerous substances. Limit the consequences to people and the environment of any major accidents which do occur”.

So, how did px meet this challenge?

They needed to put the right processes and systems in place to ensure safe, efficient and compliant operations. Their focus on innovation led them to use digital technology, specifically Arnlea’s software to meet this challenge.

Here’s what px’s Electrical Control and Instrumentation (ECI) Lead Steven McDuff had to say: 
“St Fergus is a complex COMAH installation and we have full accountability for the safe, efficient and compliant operation of both the gas terminal and the pipelines. Working with Arnlea and using thier software enables that operation to function as seamlessly as possible.”

Enabling that project to function as seamlessly as possible 

The criticality of St. Fergus allied with their drive for innovation and continuous improvement means px must ensure their systems are as up-to date as possible. So in 2019, the business was one of the first to upgrade to the new software release which included moving from legacy handheld devices to Windows-based tablets.
The project included the supply of tablets and associated equipment for their inspection teams. The Zone 1 tablets are Windows10 supported and ATEX-certified.

This long-term relationship meant that the Arnlea team was able to understand px’s specific needs for the St. Fergus Gas Terminal. As a forward-looking business, px naturally recognises the role and changes digital technology brings. Although the upgrade was a big jump from the handheld devices their inspection teams used prior to the tablet version, the functionality was instantly recognised as being of commercial benefit to px.

Upgrading to the new software and tablets in good time, and ahead of many others, means that their inspection team is already using the latest tablets, rather than end-of-life legacy handheld devices, demonstrating they have truly embraced and appreciated the business value of Arnlea’s SaaS solution.

Ultimately, px is now even more confident in ensuring safety and continuity of operations at St. Fergus, thereby helping secure the UK’s future energy supply.

“The contribution that Arnlea's software has made to our inspection teams and technical analysis has been invaluable. The high service levels we receive from all at Arnlea made this contract renewal straightforward and the next logical step.”
Our strong relationship with the px team means that we are able to innovate our software whenever required, in order to meet px’s ongoing and ever-challenging operational demands.

Arnlea's software also offers

  • Compliance with IEC 60079 standards
  • Support of your HSEQ protocols
  • Easy integration with SAP and Maximo

Arnlea's software enables a quicker turnaround of faulty and ineffective equipment because of its Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) platform.  With some companies in our industry still using pen and paper or Excel spreadsheets for their inspections, Arnlea seeks to raise awareness of the possibilities digital transformation offers.
Working with Arnlea’s software, inspectors’ efficiency is improved by an average of 150%, when compared to using paper recording systems, freeing up teams to focus on other areas of responsibility, and delivering higher productivity. In short, Arnlea's software saves time and money, improving productivity, morale, and job satisfaction, which also saves businesses money in terms of staff retention.

Arnlea is committed to improving clients’ operational excellence, compliance, asset integrity, and reducing their operations expenditures.

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Another digital stride forward

[1 July 2022]
Arnlea Systems Ltd, global leader in industrial mobile software for tracking, inspection and maintenance for the energy industry, has enjoyed an incredibly buoyant first six months of 2022.

With new contract renewals, new branding, a new US presence, new ISO accreditation, and a new website, the business has been striding forward with its SaaS product development.
 
Since January, Arnlea’s latest contracts include software and handset upgrades for Bluewater, Harbour Energy and Ithaca Energy, both for their hazardous area (Ex) inspections to ensure compliance, provide visible cost savings, and deliver safer and more effective operations, as well as helping to meet their digital transformation goals.
 
In February, Arnlea achieved ISO27001, underpinning its commitment to data security for customers. It’s a strategic imperative for the business, bringing with it a high level of confidence for clients as secure data management is a priority for any digital transformation programme businesses are rolling out.
 
In March, we saw Arnlea Systems Inc fully open for business, with a new office and team in Houston TX, led by Paul Goonan, Arnlea’s Head of Business Development - Americas. Starting with North America, Paul will also focus on business throughout Central America, Brazil, Guyana, and other opportunities in South America.
 
In April, Arnlea rebranded, updated its values and launched a new website to continue to position itself as the global specialist in mobile workforce and field-to-office data management solutions for the energy sector and other hazardous area industries. The rebrand includes a new logo and fresh colours that communicate Arnlea’s longevity and vision for the future. 
 
Allan Merritt, Arnlea’s CEO said,  
“Potentially, 2022 was going to be challenging as we all – customers, partners, suppliers and Arnlea – emerged out of two years of global pandemic. Yet the investment in our product and our customers, through building and strengthening our commercial relationships over that period, have meant that the business has never been in such good shape. Our contract renewals are the result of hard work by our BD and technical teams to demonstrate to customers their investment in Arnlea has been valuable. Renewals show customers choose to stay with Arnlea, benefiting from the product upgrades we continually develop.
 
“Our rebrand is also the result of considerable energy and business evaluation and we are proud of the result. The end goal is to position Arnlea as the clear global provider of mobile workforce and data solutions, from field to office, and that’s exactly what we’re on track to achieve.”
 
Arnlea is a tried and trusted partner for a number of global clients, with more than 25 years’ expertise in supply chain management and operational management activities, providing software solutions to the energy industry.
 
 
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Arnlea in the Americas

[29 April 2022]
Arnlea, global leader in industrial mobile software for tracking, inspection and maintenance for the energy industry, has opened its new Houston offices and will be attending OTC at NRG, Houston, TX from 2-5 May 2022.
 
The new Houston offices will be led by Paul Goonan, Arnlea’s Head of Business Development for the Americas. Starting with North America, Paul will also focus on business throughout Central America, Brazil, Guyana, and other opportunities in South America
 
Paul's move to Houston, delayed for two years because of the pandemic, sees his wife and family all move with him to start their new life personally and professionally. One of his first activities stateside is to host the Arnlea stand at OTC.  Arnlea Systems Inc will be in Booth #3513 where customers and partners are invited to attend.
 
Arnlea has been fostering closer ties with services, software,and specialist equipment providers, to provider a broader and more attractive proposition to potential clients. 

Allan Merritt, Arnlea’s CEO said, 
“The first quarter of 2022 has been strong and we’re anticipating an equally strong second quarter, which will continue to cement our market position as a key SaaS provider within the Energy industry, while forging partnerships with like-minded businesses that put clients’ requirements at the heart of everything we do.

Paul’s presence in Houston will continue to build that profile across the Americas. Arnlea is in the data business and more than ever, decision makers are seeking better control of their technology to give them access to data in real time. Arnlea’s SaaS and digital products mean every decision they take is sharper, forecasting is clearer, resources create more value and consequently, our customers make better choices locally, regionally, and strategically.”
Arnlea is a tried and trusted partner for a number of global energy clients, with more than 25 years’ expertise in supply chain management and operational management activities, providing software solutions to the energy industry.

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AGCC Northern Star Award Winners!

[23 April 2022]
Arnlea, global leader in industrial mobile software for tracking, inspection and maintenance for the energy industry, won the Going Global award at last night's glittering award ceremony at the P&J Live in Aberdeen.

This award recognises a company which has been successful in growing internationally.  In the past two years, we have become market leader on the UK Continental Shelf and we are operating and trading around the globe from Angola to Argentina, from Gabon to Guyana, and from the USA to UAE.

Our CEO, Allan Merritt, who collected the prize said:
On behalf of Arnlea, we are extremely grateful and delighted to have been awarded this prestigious business award by the Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce. To be recognised for the work we have achieved in the past twelve months is a real testament to the productivity, creative thinking and innovation, and the resilience of all in our business. 

2022 winners - photography courtesy AGCC

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Bluewater signs new contracts

[8 March 2022]
Arnlea Systems Ltd, global leader in industrial mobile software for tracking, inspection and maintenance for the energy industry, has announced that it has signed new three and five-year contracts with Bluewater, to upgrade its Ex asset management software and hardware for two of its FPSOs in the UK Continental Shelf.

Bluewater has been a customer of Arnlea’s for a number of years and the contracts are for two different FPSOs to deliver the latest Arnlea software, to accompany the upgraded hardware that Bluewater’s inspection teams are already using.

Bluewater is moving towards full digital transformation and Arnlea provides hazardous area asset management software, which is regularly updated, together with a commitment to ensure that Bluewater continues to use the most contemporary hardware to obtain key benefits the upgrades deliver.

Bluewater’s inspection teams use Android tablets from Arnlea that, in conjunction with the software, have evolved the inspection process for its operations by including a number of functional benefits that have enhanced asset management and inspection. These benefits include the ability to take and upload photographs of asset failures, and the creation of work orders via a PC application to the tablets while charging, to speed up communications between inspectors and supervisors.

Arnlea’s software, IntrinsixEX, provides standardised inspection and reporting to accelerate data interpreting, comparisons and understanding, which facilitates better management decision-making at all levels. It also enables clients a much faster turnaround of faulty and ineffective equipment because of its Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) platform and full IEC 60079 compliance.

Arnlea’s CEO Allan Merritt, said,
“It’s always rewarding when clients like Bluewater renew. We are finding that clients receive multiple benefits on renewal because they always have the most up-to-date hardware and software, with the latest UX/UI. Customer teams use the most recent phones and tablets in their personal lives, so it makes sense they perform their jobs with hardware and software products that confer similar advantages, making their working lives easier and more efficient. Job satisfaction and better decision-making, combined with higher levels of productivity are attractive outcomes for both clients and their employees, who are all working in ever more demanding commercial environments. I’m delighted that we will be taking this strong relationship forward for the foreseeable future.”
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ISO27001 certification

[8 February 2022]
Arnlea Systems Ltd, global leader in industrial mobile software for tracking, inspection and maintenance for the energy industry, has announced that it has completed its accreditation for ISO27001, the international information security standard.

Arnlea customers enjoy the ability to carry out inspections using the latest innovative software, eliminating paper trails and creating more efficient and effective processes. The key brand Intrinsix has three main offerings: IntrinsixEX (for Hazardous Area Inspections), IntrinsixIM (for Inspections and Maintenance) and IntrinsixMM (for Materials Management). These different software packages facilitate improved supply chain and operational management in critical areas of business.

In the 21st century, relevant, reliable and timely data is extremely valuable, and as a leader in its field, Arnlea strives to streamline data capture and data analysis processes, to enable safety compliance and empowers businesses to make better critical decisions.

Jeremy Lai, Arnlea’s CFO, who oversaw the ISO27001 project stated, “As a SaaS provider, we work with customers’ data every day. It’s incumbent on us to demonstrate that their data is secure.
“Many of our customers are global operators and our accreditation to ISO27001 provides them a high level of confidence in our data security. We take data security incredibly seriously and invest consistently in that area as part of our value proposition. Achieving certification to the ISO27001 standard builds on our ISO9001 accreditation and builds on our commitment to the highest standards. Frankly, most credible information technology businesses carry ISO27001 accreditation, and we believe this will become a default requirement for all our customers going forward.”
The accreditation is announced following its recent announcement of a new three-year contract with Equinor, to provide its IntrinsixEX asset management software to Equinor’s Mariner field in the UK North Sea and a contract renewal for five years with TAQA, encompassing TAQA’s six operational offshore assets in the North Sea and including new technical additions to reduce inspection administration and labour costs, and improve productivity and data management for the global operator.

IntrinsixEX enables a quicker turnaround of faulty and ineffective equipment because of its Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) platform.  IntrinsixEX enables clients full IEC 60079 compliance and provides standardised inspection and reporting processes to speed up data interpretation, comparisons and understanding which facilitates better management decision-making at all levels. Arnlea’s software also fully integrates with SAP and Maximo to achieve additional financial, HSEQ and operational advantages.

Arnlea is a tried and trusted partner for a number of global oil & gas clients, with more than 25 years’ expertise in supply chain and operational management activities, providing SaaS delivered mobile apps to the oil & gas industry.

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