Imrandd Prevents Costly Caisson Replacement for Australian Operator

Imrandd has strengthened its global footprint after completing its first contract in Australia for a major upstream operator.

The firm has successfully delivered an advanced inspection data analytics and integrity scope which determined the future condition of a caisson on an offshore asset, reliably confirming its integrity until cessation of the production facility and removing the need for a very expensive caisson replacement project.

This contract was achieved in collaboration with AISUS, who specialise in offshore inspection services using advanced inspection technology. For the Australian E&P business, Imrandd’s team of data scientists and engineers used their propriety technologies to collate and condition data sets from two existing ultrasonic corrosion mapping inspections conducted several years apart. Rather than using the conventional industry approach where uniform corrosion rates are assumed, Imrandd utilised advanced corrosion growth models that account for changes in both corrosion extent and depth, with statistical analysis of the thickness variations between inspections providing the basis for more representative future condition estimates.

Imrandd CEO Innes Auchterlonie said: “We are thrilled with the results of our first project in Australia, which demonstrates our ability to deliver high value asset integrity analysis and recommendations that allow our clients to make informed decisions that count. Our blend of advanced technologies and experienced specialists deliver actionable insights, arming our customers with the right information to reduce operational costs, enhance integrity and extend the life of assets.”

“By highlighting issues before they become critical, operator’s integrity management strategies can evolve from reactive to proactive. As the energy transition ramps up, this approach is not just applicable to oil and gas assets but any sector with safety critical equipment and infrastructure.”

Imrandd’s technology portfolio includes its recently launched event-driven propriety software ALERT, which monitors for corrosion threats allowing organisations to act before damage occurs, analysing integrity data in near real-time to reduce inspection time and costs for asset owners. The company’s dedication to innovation has seen its R&D and Data division more than double over the last two years, taking the team’s head count to 12 and its overall workforce to 63.