The independent oil and gas service company was awarded a multi-year deal with the operators of a major offshore natural gas project off the coast of the Asian country. Its involvement in the project will contribute to making drilling operations more sustainable and will be delivered without the use of secondary cuttings processing equipment, which will help to reduce emissions.

TEMS International engineers will work onboard the drilling installation to deliver the firm’s drilling performance management and optimisation, continuous environmental compliance and carbon footprint reduction services. These seek to lower the cost of drilling and cut the carbon footprint of the drilling asset by reducing drilling fluid usage, while ensuring environmental compliance is maintained.

In awarding this contract to TEMS International, the operators are placing increased emphasis on limiting the environmental impact of this project. It is a positive trend that the Aberdeen-headquartered company is witnessing in other oil and gas provinces around the world.

As part of the contract, TEMS International engineers will also be responsible for training local-based rig personnel to respond to any drilling fluid spills safely and efficiently.

TEMS International was assisted by its partner in Kuala Lumpur, Onyx IES, in securing the contract. Although this is the first project in Asia that TEMS International will support drilling operations on, it has previously undertaken audits of drilling installations in the region ahead of their mobilisation.

Emy Marlina, business development manager for TEMS International based in Malaysia, said: “Central to winning this contract is our ability to support the operators in reducing the carbon footprint of their drilling activities. Alongside the continued focus on environmental compliance and efficiency savings, operators globally are placing an increased emphasis on cutting carbon emissions.

“By increasing the efficiency of drilling operations, the volume of fluids being used during drilling can be reduced, which can cut onshore transportation, shipping and processing costs. These savings all contribute to lowering the carbon footprint of an offshore installation. When hundreds or thousands of fewer barrels of fluid are required to drill a well, you begin to realise the scale of the financial and environmental benefits that can be achieved.

“Involvement in this latest phase of what is a major project in the region marks a milestone for TEMS International, being our first drilling project in Asia. The operators of this development are committed to minimising its carbon footprint and we are proud to support them and are certain others in the region will take notice.”

The independent drilling performance management specialist, which is headquartered in Aberdeen and has offices in Houston and Kuala Lumpur, has secured deals with three oil and gas operators in the American basin.

Varying in duration from 18 months to three years, the contracts have a combined high six-figure value. There is potential for the contracts to be extended and all are with existing clients, demonstrating the value they place in TEMS International’s services.

In response to other recent contract awards, six new staff have also been hired. This takes the firm’s offshore headcount to 25, with an additional five onshore based employees.

The contracts will see TEMS International deliver its drilling performance management and optimisation, continuous environmental compliance and carbon footprint reduction services onboard drilling installations in the Gulf of Mexico. Working alongside rig personnel, TEMS International engineers will ensure drilling operations meet or surpass local environmental regulations and reduce emissions, while also implementing changes that can improve overall drilling performance.

These improvements can make drilling operations more efficient, reducing drilling fluid costs, drilling waste, and shipping costs, and contributing to a decrease in the drilling asset’s carbon footprint.

Bill Walkingshaw, TEMS International managing director, said: “Securing these new contracts with existing clients shows the importance these operators place on our services and our experienced team. We are pleased to be continuing these relationships in the Gulf of Mexico, where we will work to lower drilling costs, improve environmental performance and reduce the carbon footprint of each asset, while maintaining the highest safety standards.

“Optimising drilling performance can improve efficiencies and will aid the durability of the oil and gas industry. TEMS International is committed to supporting operators around the world to do this and realise the financial and environmental benefits that can be delivered.”

Alan McInnes will work with the Aberdeen-headquartered company, which has overseas offices in Houston and Kuala Lumpur, to manage its quality assurance, health, safety and environmental management systems.

He has over 30 years of experience in health and safety, which includes in-house positions in the oil and gas, marine and construction industries, and consultancy positions with engineering and manufacturing firms. During his career Alan has developed QHSE systems for over 40 companies.

Alan will use this knowledge and experience to manage and continue developing TEMS International’s QHSE management systems. This includes independent certification of the firm’s ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards. He will also support the firm in gaining relevant international certifications that will contribute to its development globally.

A member of the Institution of Occupational Health and Safety, Chartered Institute of Quality Assurance and International Institute of Risk and Safety Management, Alan also holds numerous health and safety, environmental management and engineering qualifications. In addition, he is an approved lead auditor for ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards.

Alan’s appointment comes as oil and gas operators continue to work to reduce the carbon footprint of their drilling assets, something that TEMS International can assist with by improving the efficiency of drilling operations. This can reduce drilling fluid usage and therefore waste, decreasing the requirement for subsequent shipping and processing, and ultimately lowering drilling costs and carbon emissions.

Commenting on his role, Alan said: “TEMS International is an ambitious, independent company that is delivering significant environmental and financial benefits to oil and gas operators around the world. It is at an exciting phase of its evolution, just as the energy sector is placing increased emphasis on reducing carbon emissions, offering it many opportunities. I am looking forward to supporting the firm’s continued growth, enhancing its systems which in turn will benefit clients.”

Bill Walkingshaw, TEMS International managing director, said: “Alan’s wealth of knowledge and experience will contribute to our international expansion, particularly as we seek to gain new industry certifications. In working closely with our team of skilled engineers, he will also add value to the services we offer clients, particularly in relation to the reporting of environmental performance and carbon emissions reductions.”

For more information about the services offered by TEMS International visit www.tems-international.com/tems-international-services.

The short bulletin highlighted recent contract awards, explored the firm’s EAGLE Reports well reporting software, noted the addition of case histories to the website and profiled staff member Dr Emy Marlina.

Click on the link below to download the e-newsletter in PDF format.

Download

Sometimes it is from a book we read or programme we watch, or an idea that is fostered in our mind at a young age whilst at school. For others, the motivation for the career path they choose can arise a lot closer to home.

That was the case for Dr Emy Marlina, who is based in the TEMS International office in Kuala Lumpur, where she is responsible for supporting the growth of the business in Asia. Emy was inspired to enter the world of oil and gas by her mother who was a scientist in the sector, working for the Government of Malaysia and several multi-national E&P companies.

“My late mother played a big role in shaping my career since I was at a young age,” explains Emy. “She was a scientist working in the oil and gas sector for different organisations and has been – and will always be – my inspiration to be active in the industry, particularly as a process and solutions provider to the upstream and downstream sectors. From a young age I heard my mother talk about the work she was doing, and it led me to a career in oil and gas which I really enjoy.”

Following completion of a chemical engineering degree at university, Emy began working in the oil and gas sector in 2009. She spent around 10 years in technical and business roles with a company that provided research and development, laboratory testing, lubricant oil analysis and environmental consultancy services to a range of industries, including energy. Clients included E&P companies, drilling operators and maritime and power generation businesses.

Emy continued her studies and gained a Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering with expertise in catalysis from the University of Malaya. She is also a member of The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia.

Although Kuala Lumpur is very much home, Emy spent many years living in Liverpool in the United Kingdom, where she received her primary and secondary education. Away from work, Emy enjoys travelling and exploring new destinations. Other passions include gardening, abstract painting and craftwork.

Prior to joining TEMS International in late 2019, Emy spent time working as a senior lecturer in chemical engineering at Taylor’s University in Selangor, Malaysia. It was a role that saw Emy teaching a syllabus that was designed to equip students with a rounded understanding of the fundamental theories and concepts in chemical engineering.

At TEMS International, Emy plays a central role in expanding the business’s reach across Asia. She identifies business opportunities and is developing and maintaining relationships with new and existing clients, helping to show operators the potential savings that TEMS International and its team of skilled engineers can deliver.

Emy said: “The cost control and CAPEX/OPEX savings that TEMS International can achieve for clients and its continuous environmental compliance service are attractive to operators in the region. While the capabilities and efficiency of the EAGLE Reports well reporting software will also be of interest.”

As can be seen with her doctorate and work experience, Emy is always keen to build on the solid understanding she has of the global oil and gas industry. She is looking forward to continuing to sharpen her technical knowledge of drilling operations by learning from her colleagues at TEMS International.

The independent oil and gas service firm, which is headquartered in Aberdeen and has offices in Houston and Kuala Lumpur, is providing its continuous environmental compliance and drilling performance management services onboard two rigs in the waters off the Caribbean islands. Due to last between 12 and 18 months, the project got underway in early September. The contract is with a major international oil and gas E&P company and is worth a high six-figure sum.

TEMS International engineers will work alongside rig personnel to ensure drilling operations adhere to or surpass local environmental regulations, while also improving the efficiency of drilling operations. This can reduce drilling fluid usage and waste, provide significant cost savings – sometimes major six-figure sums – and contribute to a decrease in the carbon footprint of the drilling asset.

Established in 2017, TEMS International works around the world supporting exploration and production companies during drilling operations. Its services also include environmental rig and vessel audits, and drilling performance waste management services.

Bill Walkingshaw, TEMS International managing director, said: “We are pleased to secure this project, which is now well underway in what are unprecedented times. This would not have been achieved without the hard work of our onshore and offshore teams.

“The Caribbean region is an area where the oceans and seas are an important resource for the island communities. The services we are delivering on this project will help to protect the environment around the islands by improving efficiencies, reducing waste and ensuring compliance with local environmental legislation. In turn, this can contribute to a reduction in carbon emissions, further helping the environment.

“Improving efficiencies also assists in reducing the cost of drilling and can deliver substantial financial savings over the life of a well. The scale of savings varies from well to well, though we have saved clients in the region of £600,000 per well on a number of projects.”