Rosen Group Honoured With Ocensa's Supply Award for Pioneering Integrity Management Technologies

Ocensa Colombia's leading hydrocarbon transporter, has once again bestowed the Technology and Innovation accolade at the Supply Award 2023 upon Rosen Group, marking their second consecutive win. This esteemed award recognised Rosen for an exceptional contribution to advancing innovative technologies for the management of pipeline integrity. Specifically, Rosen's innovation targets the identification of circumferential cracks in pipelines caused by external factors, such as underwater currents and ground movement. This groundbreaking solution is a direct response to safeguarding the integrity of Ocensa's hydrocarbon transportation system.

For over two decades, Ocensa has chosen Rosen as its strategic partner in integrity, fostering collaboration on various projects dedicated to ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the pipeline. Leonardo Mendoza, Rosen South America’s Director of Execution, highlighted the strategic foresight in implementing crack detection technology using angular ultrasound. Mendoza expressed, "This technology has been seamlessly integrated into instrumented tools for in-line inspection, creating a bespoke bidirectional design tailored to the unique characteristics of Ocensa's underwater pipeline."

Mendoza attributed this success to Rosen's innovative culture, consistently challenging them to think beyond conventional boundaries, develop technical expertise, and comprehend the needs of clients and the market. He extended gratitude to Ocensa for acknowledging the entire Rosen team. The acknowledged innovation has yielded positive outcomes for Ocensa, including cost reduction, enhanced defect detection, sustained cost-effectiveness, and a significant contribution to environmental and human protection.

Ocensa's objective with the Supply Award 2023 is to acknowledge and celebrate the exceptional contributions of its allies to sustainability, value generation with stakeholders, and organisational adaptation. This recognition underscores Ocensa's commitment to fostering partnerships that drive innovation and excellence in the industry.