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Transforming Offshore Collaboration: Aker BP & Cyviz

Aker BP’s Vision for a World-Leading Collaboration Center

Aker BP is a Norwegian energy company at the forefront of digital transformation in the oil and gas industry, embracing a remote-first approach to optimize offshore operations. They aimed to create the next-generation Onshore Collaboration Centers (OCC) that would enhance real-time decision-making, enable seamless collaboration between offshore and onshore teams, and improve safety, efficiency, and operational flexibility.

To achieve this, Aker BP partnered with Cyviz to design and implement a high-performance visualization and collaboration solution, one that would revolutionize the way offshore operations are managed from onshore.

Cyviz technology is incredibly flexible, allowing us to share sources and data between different rooms and locations. My team is split between Stavanger and Trondheim, yet we can collaborate as if we are in the same room.

Richard M. Emberland | Aker BP

We have been testing and developing Cyviz technology together for years, and now we are expanding from 900 sqm to nearly 4,000 sqm with 9 Onshore Collaboration Centers. This is a journey of innovation, culture, and collaboration—where Cyviz plays a key role.

Bjørn O. Bådsvik | Aker BP

Challenge

The Need for a Scalable and More Connected Onshore Collaboration Centers

Aker BP’s previous Onshore Operations Center (OOC) was no longer fully aligned with the evolving demands of offshore drilling and well operations. Increasing requirements for space, capacity, and integrated data visualization created new challenges for decision-making and efficiency.

With increasing rig lines and the need for real-time collaboration between onshore teams, offshore rigs, and strategic partners, Aker BP needed a more advanced, scalable, and future-proof solution that can:

  • Handle more rig lines and enable seamless multi-location collaboration.
  • Improve real-time data visualization to ensure situational awareness across teams.
  • Support 24/7 offshore drilling operations without downtime or technical disruptions.

Objective

Building a Future-Proof Collaboration Hub

Aker BP’s goal was clear: To establish one of the world’s most advanced Onshore Collaboration Centers, designed to:

  • Enhance operational efficiency by improving real-time decision-making.
  • Improve cross-team collaboration, seamlessly integrating offshore and onshore teams.
  • Enable remote-first operations, reducing the need for unnecessary offshore presence.
  • Future-proof their collaboration capabilities with scalable and standardized solutions.

Solution

A High-Performing Visualization & Collaboration Platform

Aker BP chose Cyviz to design and deliver flexible, high-performance Onshore Collaboration Centers that integrate:

Next-Generation Visualization & Display Solutions

  • Large-scale high-resolution visualization walls for real-time monitoring and decision-making.
  • Multi-source video processing for seamless sharing of live offshore data.

Seamless Remote Collaboration & Data Sharing

  • A standardized IP-based infrastructure, ensuring integration across locations.
  • Wireless content sharing to connect experts, alliance partners, and offshore teams effortlessly.

Reliability & Scalability for 24/7 Operations

  • A robust system designed to support continuous offshore drilling with zero downtime.
  • The ability to scale from 5 Onshore Collaboration Centers covering 900 sqm to 9 Onshore Collaboration Centers covering nearly 4,000 sqm.

A Future-Proof & Standardized Platform

  • Standardized software for easy maintenance, upgrades, and long-term scalability.
  • A flexible collaboration environment that adapts to new operational needs.

Key Business Benefits with Cyviz Solutions

Faster & More Accurate Decision-Making

By enabling real-time visualization and data sharing, offshore and onshore teams can collaborate instantly, ensuring better, faster, and data-driven decisions.

Increased Operational Efficiency

With improved rig line visibility, reduced downtime, and better resource allocation, Aker BP has optimized offshore operations while maintaining strict safety and compliance standards.

Enhanced Flexibility & Scalability

The new Onshore Collaboration Center design allows multi-location teams to work together seamlessly, improving communication across offshore rigs, onshore experts, and alliance partners.

Reduced Costs & Increased Productivity

By minimizing non-productive time (NPT) and invisible lost time (ILT), the Onshore Collaboration Center directly lowers well costs by up to 5%, creating a measurable financial impact.

Future-Proof & Standardized Collaboration

Built on a scalable and upgradeable platform, Aker BP’s Onshore Collaboration Center ensures long-term sustainability, adaptability, and innovation in offshore operations.