Case Study
How Equinor achieved on-time handover for FPSO Bacalhau
Erik Nordström
Head of Commissioning Operations
About
Equinor is a broad energy company with operations in over 30 countries, developing oil, gas, wind and solar energy.
Industry
Oil & Gas
Company size
21,000+
Headquarters
Stavanger, Norway
Founded
1972
Funding raised
Public Company
Key features
The Challenge
What they faced
Equinor was facing significant challenges in managing the commissioning and handover process for FPSO Bacalhau. With thousands of systems to track and multiple contractors involved, they needed a unified platform to ensure visibility and accountability across all stakeholders.
The Solution
How Deskely helped
Implement Deskely as the central platform for all commissioning activities, enabling real-time tracking of ITRs, punch items, and system completions. The platform provided automated workflows and notifications to keep all teams aligned.
The Results
Measurable impact
100% on-time system handovers achieved across all critical systems
45% reduction in punch item resolution time compared to previous projects
Over 2,500 hours saved in documentation and reporting workflows
Unified visibility across 12 contractor organizations
Full Story
Equinor's story
Equinor embarked on the FPSO Bacalhau project with ambitious timelines and complex coordination requirements. As one of the largest deepwater developments in the Santos Basin, the project involved multiple contractors, thousands of equipment items, and stringent regulatory requirements.
The commissioning team recognized early that traditional spreadsheet-based tracking would not scale to meet the project's demands. They needed a digital solution that could provide real-time visibility while maintaining the rigorous documentation standards required for offshore operations.
After evaluating several options, Equinor selected Deskely as their commissioning management platform. The implementation began six months before the critical commissioning phase, allowing teams to familiarize themselves with the system and establish standardized workflows.
The results exceeded expectations. Not only did the project achieve on-time handover, but the efficiency gains freed up engineering resources to focus on optimization rather than administrative tasks. The success of FPSO Bacalhau has become a model for Equinor's future projects.