First Bridge Systems
Developers of Offshore Chemical Tracker™
Offshore Chemical Tracker™
Offshore Chemical Tracker™ (OCT™) software tracks and reports chemical use and discharge for the UK oil and gas industry, helping operators comply with the latest environmental legislation.
OCT™ brings together the extensive software development experience of First Bridge Systems with the expertise of those providing top-level consultancy services to the oil and gas industries.
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Offshore Chemical Tracker™
Offshore Chemical Tracker™ is the environmental reporting solution that promotes efficiency and effectiveness throughout the lifecycle of oil and gas fields. Operators that use OCT™ are able to save time, reduce costs and ensure accuracy in meeting regulatory requirements.
- Searching chemicals and products registered to the Offshore Chemical Notification Scheme.
- Preparing permits, submissions and variations.
- Tracking and monitoring chemical use and discharge against approved permits.
Key features of OCT™ include:
- User-friendly interface which automates many labour-intensive tasks and reduces scope for error.
- Integration of the Offshore Chemical Notification Scheme (OCNS) that ensures only registered chemicals can be used and the most up-to-date versions are automatically detected.
- Early warning system with real-time email alerts for chemical use and discharge tracking to prevent non-compliance.
- A range of access levels to safeguard security according to user role and requirements.
- 24 hour remote support to suit requirements of offshore working.
Features of OCT™
Prepare permits, submissions and variations
OCT™ can assist in the preparation of permits as well as permit variations.
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Permits, Submissions and Variations
The OCT™ Permit Preparation module:
- Provides a comprehensive system to prepare and manage permits, including the ability to manage variations.
- Automates routine tasks through the use of templates, automated calculations and integration with the latest OCNS list.
- Includes email alerts to automatically notify users of key events, such as when it is necessary to prepare a variation.
- Enables the quick and efficient preparation and submission of permit applications to the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) for consent to undertake activities offshore.
Track chemical use and discharge
OCT™ can be used to track chemical use and discharge.
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Track Chemical Use and Discharge
The OCT™ Chemical Tracking module:
- Tracks chemical usage and discharge and monitors permit compliance on an ongoing basis.
- Can be used by both onshore and offshore teams to ensure robust scrutiny of permit compliance.
- Includes an early warning system with real-time email alerts to prevent non-compliance.
- Contains flexible reporting templates to view and track permits, forecast chemical use and discharge, provide an audit trail of compliance activities and produce a range of graphs and reports.
OCNS registered products search
Includes an up-to-date database of chemicals/products registered to the Offshore Chemical Notification Scheme.
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OCNS registered chemicals/products search
The OCNS search facility:
- Is always up-to-date with chemicals and products registered to the Offshore Chemical Notification Scheme.
- Allows instant search, sort and filter of over 4000 chemicals/products, including historic data.
Quality standards
Quality is important at First Bridge Systems. We strive to provide our customers with products and services which meet and exceed their expectations.
Quality standards
We are committed to continuous improvement and have established a Quality Management System which provides a framework for measuring and improving our performance.
We have the following systems and procedures in place to support us in our aim of total customer satisfaction and continuous improvement:
- regular gathering and monitoring of customer feedback
- a customer complaints procedure
- selection and performance monitoring of subcontractors and suppliers against set criteria
- training and development for our employees
- regular audit of our internal processes
- measurable quality objectives which reflect our business aims
- management reviews of audit results, customer feedback and complaints
- Our internal procedures are reviewed regularly and are held in a manual which we make available online for all our customers.
- Quality Management Statement
- Equipment Testing Policy & Procedure
- Subcontractor approval system
- Complaints procedure
- Health and safety policy
- Safe working practices
- Incident management policy
- Environmental policy
About us
Established in 2004, First Bridge Systems specialises in designing and developing software for the oil and gas industry. Our team are highly professional and knowledgeable with a strong track record in designing efficient, reliable software.
About us
With over 12 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, we understand our clients' environmental operations and data requirements and work closely with a range of environmental consultancies. We pride ourselves on providing a high quality and bespoke service from software development through to product support.
Our long list of satisfied clients is testimony to the importance we place on building strong, lasting partnerships with both operators and environmental consultancies to ensure our software meets their specific needs.
Track record
Offshore Chemical Tracker™ is used by a wide range of oil and gas operators throughout exploration, appraisal and decommissioning. Our long list of satisfied clients is testimony to the importance we place on building strong, lasting partnerships with both operators and environmental consultancies. Feedback shows our clients particularly value OCT™ as a flexible and cost effective means through which environmental standards can be met. They appreciate the bespoke and responsive 1-1 support provided by our First Bridge Systems staff.
Track record
Our clients include EnQuest, Premier Oil, AGR, DONG Energy, Ithaca Energy, OMV, Hess Corporation and Hurricane Energy, among others. To date, OCT™has tracked over 140,000 tonnes of chemicals used on the UK Continental Shelf.
Get in Touch
First Bridge Systems Limited
272 Bath Street
Glasgow
G2 4JR
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)131 208 3400
