Services
THORSTA HAS BEEN AN INNOVATOR FOR ENERGY SYSTEMS IN THE SOLAR, WIND, BIO-FUEL AND NUCLEAR ALTERNATIVES.
THORSTA IS DEVELOPING NEW IDEAS AND DESIGNS FOR BOTH ONSHORE AND OFFSHORE DRILLING AND PRODUCTION OPERATIONS.
THORSTA OFFERS MANAGEMENT SERVICES RELATED TO OFFSHORE AND ONSHORE RIG CONSTRUCTION, INSPECTION, COMMISSIONING AND OPERATIONS.
THORSTA HAS PROVIDED PROJECT, SAFETY, SIX SIGMA, AND LEGAL EXPERTISE SERVICES FOR CLIENTS IN AN ENGINEERING CAPACITY.
Energy
Thorium (Th), named after Thor; Norse god of Thunder. It is one of the least of the known Radioactive Rare Earth Elements. Yet one that holds potentially the necessary capacity for providing for Earths ever growing need for low cost, safe, and reliable energy sources.
The element presents the capacity of generating fission reactions unleashing vast energy reserves. While at the same time avoiding many of the disadvantages of standard Uranium and Plutonium reactors. In addition it can not be weaponized making it ideal for bringing power to less developed parts of the world safely.
Thorsta is currently conducting engineering work into new compact energy production powered by Thorium. Please inquire for more information.
Oil & Gas
The Owner of a new dynamically positioned drill ship needed to re-configure the drill ship to satisfy the Client’s requested modifications before commencing operations. Thorsta provided project management on behalf of the Owner, representing the Owner in its interfaces with the Client. This included scheduling, estimating, and contract management of the reconfiguration. Our team developed work packages for Client-required modifications and performed onboard inspections of the installed work.
A leading Offshore Drilling Operator placed an order for a new line of Ultra-Deepwater SemiSubmersible Rigs. Thorsta provided engineering and project management services to the Operator. Ensuring a timely delivery and a standardized product line.
Thorsta provided engineering and project management services to an Drilling Operator to conduct a 10 year Classification drydocking that included increased accommodation, new DP 3 control system, thruster overhaul and the installation of new Client specified drilling equipment.
Thorsta provided assistance to an onshore Mid-Size Drilling Operator in helping improve the construction and delivery of their new line of Flex Land Rigs. The company received a short time a full review and overhaul of the project planning, sub-contractor scheduling and planning, intitial rig up and commissioning, maintenance document development, and vendor quality management. The Operator was able to improve the ROI and lower the total NPT for their assets by bringing in these changes recommend by Thorsta.
Management
Thorsta Documentation Consultants have an extensive background in creating Electronic Document Management systems. The skill set includes the following:
Thorsta Consultants are experienced rig managers / supervisors who can provide the supervision and oversight necessary to staff and maintain a drilling or service operation. Our partners have a diverse range of exprience and competency in the aspects of Down, Mid, and Upstream Operations.
Thorsta Project Managers are skilled at managing the day to day operational aspects of a rig construction project. This includes identifying resources and assigning individual responsibilities, reviewing deliverables, executing work plans and enforcing standards. The Project Managers have experience in new building, conversions and repair.
Thorsta Consultants have a wide range of practical and specialized knowledge of most types of energy equipment. Thorsta can develop inspection and commissioning procedures where necessary or carry out client standard inspections and commissioning on new and used equipment. Our Consultants can work with Manufacture supplied documentation to ensure that systems meet Manufacture, Client and Classification requirements.
Thorsta Consultants can provide a knowledge base for developing useful Preventive Maintenance System to ensure a smooth running operation with minimum downtime.
Investigations
Thorsta is there to supply in a growing market OSHA and process safety solutions to businesses. Dedicated safety investigation personnel can be expensive on businesses overhead. Yet having a structured and safety guidelines in place can help avoid financial loss. Along with ensuring the reassurance of safety in the workplace for all personnel.
Thorsta is available for consultation for improvement of processes relating to a multitude of topics.
Thorsta has provided historical investigation services for several clients. These investigations have ranged from quality control issues, accidents, contract disputes, and vendor management. In a number of cases the use of an experienced engineering firm helped resolve contract disputes worth several million in potential red money for our clients. Thorsta has in addition acted as expert witnesses in resolving disputes.
