Shell Global Solutions International B.V. and ORTEC, a leading supplier in resource optimization tools and consulting services, have signed a contract to work closely together on a worldwide scale.
The cooperation between Shell and ORTEC focuses on the optimization of supply chain processes and strategic decision making in up- and downstream engineering disciplines like planning and scheduling, gas field production capacity optimization, spare parts management and cost estimating. Shell and ORTEC have already been working together in a successful way for more than 25 years.
"The signing of the contract symbolizes the continuation of the long-lasting relation between Shell and ORTEC. Increasing global energy demand accelerates the pace of change in the oil and gas industry. Making the right decisions fast and accurate becomes evidently more important to retain a leading position in the industry. We are very proud to support Shell in this process with our modelling and fact-based consultancy services," says Lambert van der Bruggen, CEO ORTEC Consulting Group.
Paulus Steenkamp, vice-president Manufacturing, Production and Engineering Software, Shell Global Solutions International B.V., adds: "In Shell's drive to help secure a responsible energy future, ORTEC, with their high quality software development and technical consultancy services supports us in underpinning Shell's strategic objective to deliver leading technology solutions. This agreement secures the continuation of our relationship."
The ORTEC Consulting Group, member of the ORTEC Group, assists companies and organizations to make informed, fact-based decisions based on thorough analysis. This provides decision-making confidence, which is a much-needed requirement especially when optimizing business processes. By analyzing historical data and projected forecasts, the company's specialist consultants can calculate scenarios that provide a clear view of the facts and figures. This information is vital for balanced decision-making and business processes optimization.
Royal Dutch Shell plc is incorporated in England and Wales, has its headquarters in The Hague and is listed on the London, Amsterdam, and New York stock exchanges. Shell companies have operations in more than 100 countries and territories with businesses including oil and gas exploration and production; production and marketing of liquefied natural gas and gas to liquids; manufacturing, marketing and shipping of oil products and chemicals and renewable energy projects.