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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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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