Energy Magazine April 2022 | Page 94

TECHNOLOGY & AI

Crux

OCM - Vicki Knott Founder interview
Paul Leonard , Wood ’ s President for Operations in the Americas , said it is partnering with clients to adopt digital solutions to drive innovation and shape the future of our industries .
“ We are delighted to receive funding from the Newfoundland and Labrador government to accelerate our autonomous robotic inspection program and value the opportunity to provide new employment prospects to the residents of the province ,” he said .
Wood ’ s proposal for development of an autonomous robotic inspection service for land and topside oil and gas facilities was one of 26 proposals to successfully receive funding under the programme .

“ New service providers offer technical services , including drones and robots for monitoring and assessing or even individual componentbased monitoring ”

VICKI KNOTT CEO & CO-FOUNDER , CRUXOCM
94 April 2022