WFS won the Small Business Spotlight on New Technology Award for both its Seatooth SmartClamp, a smart, wireless Structural Monitoring System (SMS) for use on subsea structures, and its Subsea Cloud Computing Network (pictured), a system-of-systems that is said to enable advanced data techniques to be used to optimise subsea operations.
Moray Melhuish, commercial director at WFS, said: “We are thrilled that two of our technologies have won industry acclaim from the OTC which underlines how new and advanced technologies have a key role to perform in advancing the offshore oil and gas sector into the forthcoming years – particularly during these extremely challenging times.
“Wireless, digital technology is recognised more than ever as crucial to helping the offshore energy industry minimise the cost of ownership while improving safety, reducing the risk of environmental incidents and driving down its carbon footprint. The OTC awards are therefore a huge testament to the team at WFS who, through their vision and tireless efforts, have developed disruptive technology that is having such a positive impact on the industry round the globe.”
The OTC awards recognise companies that have developed technology which has been proven through full-scale application or successful prototype testing and delivers benefits beyond existing technologies. The technology must be less than two years old while also having a broad appeal for the industry.
Cindy Yeilding, chairperson of the OTC Board of Directors, added: “We’re pleased to present this year’s recipients for their outstanding work in our industry. Their new technologies and services are shaping the way offshore products and services are advancing into the future. We applaud these companies for their hard work and dedication to this field.”