Oil & Gas Drone Inspection Services

Our multi-sensor platforms detect methane leaks down to 5 ppm sensitivity undetectable to the human eye of the inspector, and detect thermal anomalies indicating internal corrosion before external failure occurs, as well as detect structural micro-cracking which cannot be detected from ground level. Gas-detection drones are used to map the concentration distribution around the wellheads and processing equipment, and LiDAR systems are used to measure the millimeter-level settlement and deformation of the storage tanks. Thermal cameras identify insulation failures, electrical hot spots and bearing degradation in rotating equipment during operation, preventing expensive production interruption as well as enhancing safety margins considerably.

Absolutely. Gulfnet operates with approved safety management systems which are in compliance with ADNOC HSE requirements, Saudi Aramco engineering standards and international API/ASME inspection protocols. Our drone pilots are GCAA certified and all operations are conducted in accordance with client specific permit-to-work procedures including hot work permits where applicable. Inspection reports contain verifiable documentation, geo tagged imagery (metadata) & defect classification according to industry standards. We carry comprehensive liability insurance and perform risk assessments ahead of flying for each and every mission, ensuring your facility stays within the bounds of operator requirements and regulatory obligations.

Usually, clients benefit from 60-75% cost savings over conventional approaches to inspection. A flare stack inspection that needs a five figure investment in scaffolding erection and safety supervision and production downtime costs only a fraction with drone technology. The cost advantage greatly increases for offshore platforms where personnel transportation and accommodation and weather delays multiply costs. Beyond the straightforward cost savings, drones prevent production losses – a day without production caused by a shutdown on a processing train can justify an entire annual inspection program. We offer transparent per-asset rates with no hidden mobilization fees or weather related premiums.

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Yes this is one of the main benefits of drone inspection technology. Our drones can be safely operated around active flares, pressurized piping and energized equipment using approved standoff distances and intrinsically safe configurations where required. Thermal inspections in particular need operating conditions to identify anomalies of performance – shutdown assets cannot show combustion efficiency problems or heat loss patterns. We work with your operations team to schedule the flights during the highest production states – as part of your simultaneous operations (SIMOPS) procedures. The only exceptions are confined spaces where atmospheric monitoring is required and areas with active hydrocarbon releases exceeding safe levels of concentration.

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Every single inspection is complete with a digital report containing geo-referenced high-resolution imagery, thermal analysis with temperature measurements, defect classifications according to severity and recommended actions based on risk-priority level. Reports integrate seamlessly with your CMMS through Gulfnet Insight(R) enabling direct work order generation. We offer orthomosaic maps for pipeline corridors, 3D models for structural assets, and trend analysis of current conditions compared to past inspections. Deliverables comply with API 510, API 653 and client specific documentation requirements. Raw data is still available via our cloud platform for internal analysis and we have the ability to support custom reporting formats to align with your asset management workflows and audit requirements.