Swift Technical to offer drone technology services to oil and gas industry
Published by Nicholas Woodroof,
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Oilfield Technology,
By partnering with Drone Pilot, Swift Technical can now support clients with unmanned inspection and detection services, and generally support processes where it is unsafe or inefficient to send humans. In oil and gas, this could range from pipeline or flare stack inspection to detecting size and toxicity in cases of a spill to reduce manual handling and increase safety.
Jake Macey, Operations Manager at Swift Technical, commented: “We were drawn to Drone Pilot as a partner for two key reasons. One was their commitment to both external services and training, reflecting the flexibility that we pride ourselves on delivering to clients. The other was the company’s heritage in military and public safety applications. We work in highly regulated, safety-critical sectors where rigor, good-practice and discipline are essential – we knew Drone Pilot would deliver that.”
Within the oil and gas sector, for example, drone inspection services will include corrosion and leakage in confined and hazardous spaces, reducing costs by up to 60%, whilst improving safety and minimising risk. The technology can detect issues such as spill sizes and locations and is able to asses asset management in critical and harsh environments, which can drastically minimise human error and liability.
John Buell, President at Drone Pilot, commented: “The energy industry is undergoing a technological transformation and is always receptive to innovations that can increase safety and efficiency. It is therefore a pleasure to team with Airswift to add unmanned aerial, ground and maritime training and services to the portfolio they provide within the energy industry. As Airswift is well-known for providing the people and workforce solutions behind that transformation, through our partnership, it can connect its clients with the right technologies too.”
Read the article online at: https://www.oilfieldtechnology.com/hse/05112019/swift-technical-to-offer-drone-technology-services-to-oil-and-gas-industry/
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