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EMIRATES SPECIALIZED CONTRACTING AND OILFIELD SERVICES LLC (ESCO)

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EMIRATES SPECIALIZED CONTRACTING AND OILFIELD SERVICES

Emirates Specialized Contracting and Oilfield Services LLC (ESCO) is an energy services company that provides inspection, maintenance, project management and consultancy services related to asset life cycles, delivering sustainability and optimal operational efficiency.

Vice President Operations Jack Boath described ESCO’s steady growth and close collaboration with clients. Report by Phil Nicholls.

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ased in the UAE, ESCO specialises

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and meticulous coordination across

in solutions for the oilfield industry,

our various teams.”

imising productivity. From a comprehensive

and headquartered in the city of Abu

portfolio of industrial inspections to

Dhabi. With Emirati stewardship at its core

extensive engineering and maintenance

and an international management team,

options, ESCO is focused on delivering

the company is on a journey of value-add

quality services.

services, spanning inspections and main-

optimising operations and max-

“A project that truly encapsulates our capabilities and our commitment to sustainability is the ongoing project with

Founded in 2014, ESCO is Emirati-owned

tenance, thereby gaining a reputation of reliability and excellence.

“Key milestones punctuate our illustrious

ADNOC,” Vice President Operations Jack

history, underlining our commitment to

Boath explained, “ wherein we manage

continuous improvement and growth,”

and process NORM - Naturally Occurring

Mr Boath said. “Our legacy has been

Radioactive Materials. This complex pro-

strengthened by our unparalleled

ject demands multi-faceted expertise

management consultancy services

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EMIRATES SPECIALIZED CONTRACTING AND OILFIELD SERVICES

specifically for offshore rig and platform

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“This dynamic combination of strategic

inspections, a niche we have carved

locations and professional manpower

for ourselves over time.

underscores our ability to deliver top-

“We have always strived to not only meet industry standards but redefine them.”

tier support services, tailored to meet the diverse and evolving needs of our clients.”

ESCO has always been on a steadfast

Operational overview

path of growth, demonstrating robust

ESCO takes immense pride in its state-

performance year after year. To date,

of-the-art facilities. The company’s

the company has meticulously inspected

warehouse, workshop and training

over 3,100 rigs and vessels, and more

centre are strategically located within

than 2,000 helideck and landing areas.

the Mussafah offshore supply base, in the

Furthermore, ESCO has successfully

heart of ADNOC’s base of operations. These

completed over 117 projects and

facilities stand testament to ESCO’s devo-

conducted more than 615 asset

tion to convenience, accessibility and

integrity surveys.

industry synergy.

“Driving our commitment to service excel-

An exemplary project

lence is a highly skilled team of 75 full-time

As an industry leader in oilfield services,

specialists,” Mr Boath continued. “These

ESCO has continuously adapted and

dedicated professionals, spread across

evolved to remain at the forefront of the

our facilities in the UAE, tirelessly contribute

energy sector. The ADNOC project stands

their expertise and knowledge to uphold

as an exemplar of ESCO’s capabilities and

ESCO’s service promise.

dedication to environmental sustainability.

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This complex project demonstrates

giants like ARAMCO and Halliburton.

ESCO’s ability to coordinate, logistical

These partnerships extend far

expertise, and a determination to priori-

beyond the conventional bounds

tise QHSE and compliance standards.

of service provision.

“An integral aspect of this project is

“We consider ourselves partners

ensuring the health and safety of all

in progress, deeply ingrained in our

involved,” Mr Boath said. “This involves

clients’ operations, sharing their aspira-

rigorous compliance with international

tions and shouldering their challenges,”

and local safety standards, showcasing

Mr Boath explained. “Our ethos dictates

our deep commitment to maintaining the

that we become virtually inseparable

highest level of safety in our operations.

from our clients; occupying shared

“Integral to the success of this project

spaces, representing their brand and

is our team of dedicated professionals, ranging from mechanical engineers to

working towards their goals.

“Our services are not merely about

geologists and experts in radiation

providing solutions, but about under-

protection. Their collective expertise

standing the problems from the ground

is pivotal to managing the unique

up. This intimate alignment with our

challenges presented by NORM materials.”

clients’ requirements empowers us to

Alongside ADNOC, ESCO enjoys

deliver best-in-class services, whether

working relationships with prestigious

it’s for resolving small-scale issues or

customers, including other global

tackling industry-wide challenges.”

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EMIRATES SPECIALIZED CONTRACTING AND OILFIELD SERVICES

Crucial investments

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“Meanwhile, our team of highly skilled

ESCO recently invested in drone tech-

professionals, with their diverse disci-

nology, successfully diversifying its

plinary backgrounds, ensure that we

service range with the addition of aerial

bring a rich blend of perspectives and

coverage for offshore assets, and a wider

skills to the table. We firmly believe that

selection of surveillance and monitoring

it is our attentiveness to quality, flexibility

services. The company has also invested

and diverse expertise that sets ESCO

in a state-of-the-art training facility that

apart in the competitive marketplace.”

features a helideck and an IRATA working

Of course, ESCO’s suppliers and partners

at heights structure. This facility is ideal for

also play a crucial role, according to

providing a realistic and comprehensive

Mr Boath: “They are our collaborators

training environment.

in growth, enablers of innovation and

“The multi-purpose nature of our facilities,

stakeholders in our mutual success.

and the multi-disciplinary expertise of our

“One of the key strategies we employ

staff, lend us a significant competitive

to foster strong, long-term relationships

edge,” Mr Boath said. “Our state-of-the-

with our suppliers and partners is priori-

art facilities serve various purposes, from

tising in-country values. We absolutely

inspections to training, reinforcing our

believe in promoting local businesses

commitment to offering comprehensive

and supporting the local economies in

solutions under one roof.

each location.”

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Facing the future

future of the sector. This is evident in

In the dynamic landscape of the energy

ESCO’s interest in emerging technologies

sector, challenges are part and parcel of

and a Joint Venture Partnership with

operations. However; ESCO’s agile business

Hydrogenious LOHC technology. This

model, coupled with strong local partner-

technology uses Liquid Organic Hydrogen

ships, allows the company to respond to

Carriers to safely and efficiently store and

these challenges effectively. Ultimately,

transport hydrogen; a critical element in the

these challenges reinforce an ethos of

transition to a sustainable energy future.

innovation, adaptability and resilience.

This enthusiasm for pushing towards

Undaunted, ESCO continuously explores

a sustainable future for the energy sector

new and cutting-edge advancements

is clear within ESCO. “What excites me

that can drive sustainability and effi-

about my job is the combination of

ciency within the energy sector. ESCO’s

working in an evolving city like Abu

vision is clearly focused on deepening

Dhabi;” Mr Boath said in conclusion:

customer relationships, forging new

“the chance to make a real impact for

strategic partnerships and ensuring sus-

our clients, the opportunity to learn and

tainability for clients, all whilst continuing

grow with my colleagues and the ability

to drive value.

to continually push the boundaries of

Sustainability stands at the heart of

what is possible in the energy sector.

ESCO’s plans for the future. As an energy

“It’s a unique blend of challenge, reward

services company, ESCO has a crucial

and growth that keeps me eager to start

role to play in shaping the sustainable

each day.”

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