How Optime Subsea achieves fail-proof systems
Revolutionizing subsea operations with Siemens Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Service Lifecycle Management (SLM)
Operating 3 km below sea level comes with unparalleled challenges. For Optime Subsea, delivering systems that survive the extreme pressures of the ocean floor requires innovation, precision, and a commitment to risk-free operations. With the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio of solutions, including Teamcenter® software and NX™ software, they are able to achieve these goals and accelerate servitization, linking product development, maintenance, and service operations.
“Siemens tools give us complete traceability,” Pastor states. “From initial design to deployment, we can confidently demonstrate the safety and reliability of our systems.” Their modular designs allow for 80% standardization and 20% customization, balancing efficiency with adaptability.
Redefining Innovation 3 km Underwater
Optime Subsea, a Norwegian company in subsea oil and gas solutions, specializes in building modular products and services for well intervention, spanning the entire lifecycle from well completion to plugging and abandonment. Their systems, such as the Electrical Subsea Controls Intervention Light System (eSCILS) and the Remote Operated Completion System (ROCS), are field-proven innovations operating in some of the world’s harshest environments, including the Gulf of Mexico and the deep waters off Nigeria.
With Siemens SLM solutions, we keep a record of what we did so that if there is a root cause that comes up later, we can trace back to it.
John Pastor, VP Enterprise Architecture, Optime Subsea
Balancing efficiency and customization with Teamcenter SLM
Optime Subsea’s approach centers on reducing customer risk through standardized innovation. By leveraging Siemens Teamcenter and NX software, the company gains end-to-end visibility into product design, manufacturing, and testing. This robust digital thread ensures the integrity of every product.
“Siemens tools give us complete traceability,” Pastor states. “From initial design to deployment, we can confidently demonstrate the safety and reliability of our systems.”
Servitization: A game-changer for Subsea Operations
Optime Subsea has transitioned from a traditional engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) model to a servitization approach. By leveraging Teamcenter SLM, they now offer systems-as-a-service, complete with expert operational support.
“Servitization allows us to lease our assets and services while maintaining operational control,” says Pastor. “This model lets us deploy systems faster and generate new revenue streams.”
Teamcenter SLM’s integrated service BOM (SBOM) links every aspect of product development, maintenance, and service operations, enabling swift reuse and adaptation of designs.
Delivering results at record speed
Optime Subsea’s servitization model is delivering impressive results. Usually, it may take up to two years to develop a solution, while Optime completes five missions in the same timeframe.
“Siemens SLM tools are a cornerstone of our success,” Pastor remarks. “They help us turn challenges into opportunities, resolve issues faster, and maintain a closer relationship with our customers.”Pastor remarks.
Driving continuous innovation for future success
With Siemens’ Digital solutions, Optime Subsea has created an innovation loop that continuously improves its products and services. Feedback from operations is fed into the digital twin, enabling rapid iteration and problem-solving.
“When we encounter issues, we don’t just fix them; we learn from them,” Pastor explains. “This approach keeps us ahead of the competition and ensures our customers get the best possible solutions.”
Using Teamcenter SLM tools has become a bigger part of our business success story. We’re banking on it to give us a closer relationship with our customers in the future.
John Pastor, VP Enterprise Architecture, Optime Subsea
