Viridien has secured the sale of its Sercel Marlin Offshore Logistics management solution to Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) to enhance the latter’s operations in India.

The agreement includes a five-year contract for dedicated on-premises software and support services.

The move is aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and safety within ONGC's Western offshore exploration and production (E&P) operations in India.

The Sercel Marlin Offshore Logistics solution is set to digitise and streamline ONGC’s offshore E&P logistics, providing real-time vessel tracking and improved efficiency in operational planning.

The solution will also manage helicopter transit, increasing situational awareness and contributing to safer operations.

Seamless integration with ONGC’s existing enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems will facilitate efficient data exchange and decision-making.

The advanced AI and machine learning algorithms within Marlin are designed to future-proof ONGC’s operations by further enhancing efficiency and planning, aligning with the company's objectives for carbon neutrality.

Viridien EVP sensing & monitoring Jérôme Denigot said: “We are proud to support ONGC’s digitalisation strategy with our Sercel Marlin Offshore Logistics solution. Tailored for both cloud-based and on-premises deployment, it offers unparalleled flexibility to accommodate a client’s diverse infrastructure needs.

“This award widens our footprint in India’s offshore energy sector and opens up future growth opportunities for our Sercel software solutions in the region. This latest collaboration strengthens our position as a leading provider of operations and logistics software for the energy industry and beyond.”

ONGC also recently entered into a partnership with bp to address production decline and promote growth at the Mumbai High oilfield.

BP will act as the technical services provider and will receive a fixed fee for the first two years, followed by a service-based fee contingent on increased oil and gas production.

The aim is to enhance oil recovery through comprehensive subsurface reviews, system optimisations and improved reservoir management.