Drilling Systems: New Pricing Strategy to Make Simulators more Accessible for Oil and Gas Market
Simulator training is known to be the most effective way to prepare
people for the workplace – now leading simulator developer, Drilling
Systems, has introduced a new financing option to make simulator
technology more affordable for the oil and gas sector.
Drilling Systems, which is part of the 3T Energy Group, has launched a
new licence-based pricing model which will cut the overall cost of entry
level simulator technology by more than half. The new licencing option
is available on a range of Drilling Systems’ products including the
DrillSIM:5 and DrillSIM:20 Drilling & Well Control simulator models.
The DrillSIM:20 is accredited by the International Association of
Drilling Contractors (IADC) and the International Well Control Forum
(IWCF) for regulatory based well control certification.
These simulators are fully portable and allow crews to practise
real-time drilling and well control operations in a safe environment so
that they are better prepared for the real thing.
The new pricing strategy enables customers to pay a much lower upfront
cost and an annual licence fee includes all software upgrades and
inclusive remote support. This eliminates the need for a large initial
capital expenditure commitment and spreads the cost over a longer
period.
Clive Battisby, director of simulation operations at 3T Energy Group,
said: “3T’s aim is to transform the global training market through
technology and we are constantly looking at innovative ways to help the
oil and gas sector achieve greater efficiencies whilst improving safety.
We want to open up the option of simulator training to more oil and gas
clients and have introduced this new finance model to help. Providing a
licence option allows companies to own a simulator asset immediately
for a significantly lower upfront cost with a licence for all software
updates and remote support available for however long they need it. Our
research has shown this idea is welcomed by the oil and gas sector and
will hopefully allow more companies to enjoy the benefits of a better
trained, highly competent and safer workforce.”
To find out more please visit www.drillingsystems.com or contact +44 (0) 1202 582255
