Upstream & Midstream

Unmatched In Upstream Industry

The upstream exploration and production segment of the oil and gas industry is one of the world’s most capital-intensive. Upstream firms invest hundreds of billions annually in new projects and the maintenance of existing facilities. 

This sector is under increasing regulatory and competitive pressure, yet it remains essential to meeting future global energy demand. The need to find and develop new oil and gas fields has pushed the upstream industry to extremes in geography and technology. For petroleum companies, there are few opportunities to extract oil and gas with minimal risk. Present risks include those associated with technology and project execution, but new risk factors have emerged in the 21st century. Externally-driven risks related to local government, community, partners, environment, and emissions add further complexity to an already nuanced environment.

AP-Networks has experience working with many of the world’s leading upstream operators to develop systems and tools to manage risks and drive better event performance. Our successes include the development of unique and specialized web-based tools housed in our Upstream Network platform and customized to STOs and Capital Projects in the upstream sector. Our portfolio of tools includes:

• Decision stage gate-tools to assess readiness for execution
• Enterprise risk management tools that actively identify, assess, and recommend mitigation actions for risks across the whole portfolio of upstream assets
• A growing and unrivaled database of best-in-class benchmarks and analysis to aid decision-makers in the evaluation of new projects

Beyond these critical value drivers, our SaaS digital platforms provide preparation tools and processes utilized by the world’s leading energy companies. Included in our Capital Project Network and Turnaround Network platforms are our industry-standard Readiness Pyramids. These comprehensive frameworks evaluate offshore STO or project readiness at crucial stages in their lifecycle. 

Our cloud-based tools are complemented by our data analytics and benchmarking capabilities. Our Upstream Project & Turnaround Database includes all concept types: FPSO, Fixed Platforms, Semi-Submersibles, Onshore, and Offshore at various depths, including deep-water assets. AP-Networks hold claim to the upstream industry’s only offshore STO database and benchmarking capabilities. 

Here’s the bottom line: no provider in Industry knows more about driving successful upstream STOs and capital projects than AP-Networks.