Challenge

Turnarounds (TARs) are high-stakes operations. For one Gulf of America operator, the complexity of coordinating thousands of work packs—combined with limited bed space and teams unfamiliar with the asset—was driving up costs, increasing safety risks, and putting schedules under pressure.

Multiple site visits were needed just to understand the layout and condition of equipment. It was time for a smarter, more connected approach.

Solution 

The operator adopted R2S to transform how TARs were planned and executed.

• Remote Access: Teams could explore the asset virtually using high-resolution 360° imagery—no travel required
• Centralised Data: Tagged equipment linked directly to maintenance records, spare parts databases, and inspection reports
• Seamless Collaboration: Onshore and offshore teams worked from the same up-to-date view of the asset, improving alignment and reducing rework

By creating a shared, immersive workspace, R2S helped teams explore the site virtually, plan with confidence, and collaborate more effectively—before ever setting foot on site.

Impact 

The results were immediate and impressive:

Asset 1

• A 10% improvement in turnaround schedule—delivering ~$10M in earlier production
• A structural steel survey completed using R2S—saving over 1,000 offshore man-days and $1.85M

Asset 2

• A 6-day reduction in project duration during a water injection TAR—avoiding nearly $20M in production losses

Beyond the numbers, R2S made life easier for teams. Work packs were clearer. Collaboration improved. And because the platform is intuitive, it was quickly adopted across departments.

Looking Ahead 

R2S continues to support TAR teams by capturing ongoing changes to the facility—like temporary equipment setups, lifting plans, and inspection records. With its “before and after” comparison feature, future TARs will be even faster and more efficient.

With R2S, the operator didn’t just plan better—they built a repeatable, scalable model for safer, more efficient turnarounds.