UAV

An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) used to inspect a vast oil storage tank on the Armada Kraken FPSO in July.

Texo pioneers unmanned inspection method on North Sea FPSO

06/10/2020

By Texo Group

Texo Group’s sister company Texo DSI has successfully pioneered a new unmanned inspection method on a major UK North Sea FPSO, delivering significant safety, time and cost saving benefits.

FUTURE: Kawasaki are to experiment with self-diving submarines in Lochaber

Oil & Gas

Updated: In a world first, Japan to test AUV in Fort William

06/07/2018

By Keith Findlay

Underwater technology is to be tested in Lochaber after the signing of an agreement with a major Japanese company.

It's hoped the new technology could cut inspection costs by half.

North Sea

OGTC helps launch new drones for offshore inspection

19/04/2018

By Allister Thomas

The Oil and Gas Technology Centre has helped launch three new unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) aimed at reducing the costs of offshore inspection by up to 50%.

Energy Technology

UAV market takes off for Intelligent Energy

23/03/2017

By Alan Shields

Intelligent Energy has successfully diversified into the UAV market with its first deal to deliver fuel sells into the sector.

Energy Technology

Tech Tuesday: Costain taking new approach to drones

02/08/2016

By Reporter

Costain is working with operators of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to develop intelligent solutions to its customers’ challenges.