Asset Guardian Solutions secures software management tool contract from Stena Drilling

UK-based Asset Guardian Solutions (ASGL) has received a contract from Stena Drilling for an undisclosed amount.

As part of the deal, AGSL will provide Stena with configurable process software management tools to meet the specific needs of rig control and automation systems.

The software management tool will centralise Stena’s software and data storage into a single repository.

It will also improve workflow management and reduces risk, by recovering software and data when system failure happens, which will minimise negative impact on production.

Additionally, Asset Guardian will also manage the process for making changes to the software configuration of the systems, in order to meet industry standards, regulations and guidelines, such as IEEE 828 2005, CPNI, IEC61508, 61511, ISO 9001 and HSE KP4.

AGSL will also provide a solution specifically designed for the oil and gas industry called AGSync, which will eliminate problems associated with poor communication links between remote locations and onshore facilities.

AGSL will also access Asset Guardian system, according to Stena’s precise requirements, as well as migrate data from its existing system into Asset Guardian.

AGSL business development manager Peter Beales said the contract is the first one with a drilling company.

"Our contacts at Stena Drilling confessed that it was refreshing to encounter people who are not only knowledgeable and well-informed about industry regulatory requirements, but are passionate about their product," Beales added.

The company has secured a contract from Woodside in Australia to deliver a programmable systems management tool to provide enhanced management of its critical software assets.

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Image: AGSL’s software management tool will centralise Stena’s software and data storage into a single repository. Photo: Courtesy of Stena Drilling.