At the end of 2024, GDi has been awarded with a first of its kind Integrity Management Support Services Contract with an operator in the UKCS. The awarded contract encompasses comprehensive asset integrity management services across critical offshore infrastructure, with a primary focus on improving personnel safety, operational efficiency and minimising risk through the use of technology and innovation of GDi’s Vision software. GDi’s scope of work includes the integrity management and offshore inspection execution through provision of Offshore Inspection Engineers on various asset configurations.
Since its inception in 2016, GDi has been an emerging leader in asset integrity management, with a mission to redefine industry standards through innovation, expertise, and a relentless focus on delivering value. Founded on a foundation of technical excellence and a forward-thinking mindset, GDi has positioned itself as the primary solution driven choice for asset integrity management.
“This contract represents a significant step in our strategic vision to become a leading force in asset integrity management across the UKCS and beyond. Our approach combines deep industry knowledge, highly skilled personnel, and advanced technologies to deliver safer, smarter, and more cost-effective asset management solutions.” – Niall Shanks, GDi Integrity Operations Manager
The service will leverage advanced inspection methodologies, and AI-enhanced analytics, to provide actionable insights. These insights will empower our client to make informed decisions on integrity priorities, resource allocation, and risk management strategies.
Through this partnership, GDi will contribute not only to enhanced operational performance but also to sustainability goals by optimising resource utilisation and reducing environmental impact. The integration of technology and innovation into each stage of the integrity management process will redefine efficiency and reliability in offshore operations
Transforming the Integrity Landscape
With evolving challenges, including aging infrastructure, regulatory compliance pressures, and the need for operational efficiency in a competitive environment. GDi, recognise that traditional approaches to asset integrity management are no longer sufficient to address these challenges effectively. GDi will look to harness their creative and innovative culture to provide valuable improvements to the integrity management contract.
GDi’s 3D asset visualisation and management solution – Vision, brings asset integrity management into a new era of clarity, precision, and efficiency. By creating high-resolution, detailed digital representations of offshore assets, GDi enables engineers, inspectors, and decision-makers to visualise and interact with complex structures in a virtual environment.
These 3D models are not just static images—they are dynamic tools that can integrate live data from sensors, historical inspection results, and predictive analytics. This enables clients to simulate different operational scenarios, assess the impact of various maintenance strategies, and plan interventions with unparalleled accuracy.
The benefits of GDi’s Vision solution for integrity management include:
- Remote Inspections: One of the most transformative applications of Vision technology is the ability to conduct desktop inspections remotely, eliminating the need for engineers and inspectors to be physically present offshore. By leveraging highly detailed, accurate, and interactive digital twins of offshore assets, inspections and assessments can be performed from onshore offices, providing significant benefits in terms of safety, cost savings, and operational efficiency.
- Enhanced collaborations across teams: With digital twins accessible from anywhere, collaboration between onshore and offshore teams becomes seamless. Engineers, asset managers, and technical specialists can work together on the same model, sharing observations, annotations, and recommendations in real time. This collaborative approach accelerates decision-making, reduces communication errors, and ensures all stakeholders are aligned on inspection outcomes and next steps.
- Enhanced Risk Assessment: By leveraging 3D models, GDi enables clients to conduct in-depth risk assessments with pinpoint accuracy. The detailed visual representation of asset components allows for precise identification of structural vulnerabilities, corrosion hotspots, and areas of material fatigue. Through these virtual assessments, engineers can simulate various environmental and operational stress scenarios to predict potential points of failure before they manifest in the physical asset. This proactive insight reduces the chances of costly unplanned shutdowns and catastrophic failures.
- Improved Maintenance Planning: Traditional maintenance planning often relies on incomplete or outdated asset data, leading to inefficiencies and costly delays. GDi’s 3D models provide real-time, accurate information that enables clients to optimise maintenance schedules and resource allocation. Engineers can virtually “walk through” assets to identify key intervention points, simulate repair procedures, and ensure that every task is planned with precision. This reduces downtime, minimises operational disruption, and ensures maintenance activities are targeted where they are most needed.
- Cost Efficiency: One of the most significant advantages of GDi’s 3D modeling technology lies in its ability to drive cost efficiency across the asset lifecycle. By eliminating uncertainties in maintenance planning and reducing the frequency of unnecessary inspections, clients can optimize both operational and financial resources. Furthermore, the technology reduces the need for costly physical surveys and scaffolding for manual inspections, resulting in significant cost savings over time.
Through the adoption of this technology, the result is a transformative integrity management strategy that minimises unplanned downtime, reduces costs, and enhances the overall safety and reliability of offshore operations.
At GDi, we understand that success in asset integrity management extends beyond delivering services—it requires building enduring partnerships based on trust, collaboration, and mutual goals. Our client-centric approach prioritises clear communication, transparency, and alignment with our clients’ strategic objectives.
We view each project not merely as a contract but as an opportunity to demonstrate our commitment to long-term value creation. Our team works closely with clients to tailor solutions that address their specific challenges, operational environments, and business goals.
Looking to the future, GDi remains committed to continuous improvement and technological advancement. With innovation at the core, efforts are directed toward exploring new technologies, enhancing existing solutions, and identifying opportunities to address emerging challenges in the field of asset integrity management.
This landmark contract signifies more than just a business achievement—it represents GDi’s commitment to redefining asset integrity management through technology, innovation, and expertise. As we embark on this transformative journey with our client, we remain focused on delivering solutions that are not only efficient and reliable but also contribute to a safer, smarter, and more sustainable offshore energy sector.
The recent acquisition by Oceaneering International, Inc. positions GDi to leverage Oceaneering’s global footprint and network of ready-to-mobilise personnel to provide scalability and boost expansion across new regions. With additional engineering expertise, we can drive innovation and expansion in the asset integrity management sector. GDi is well-positioned to accelerate their technology development and market penetration, paving the way for innovation and delivering exceptional value to our clients.
