Inspections
With a wide range of accredited inspection services available, you can rely on us for asset integrity reassurance.
Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
Over the years, we’ve built a world-class inspections division recognised by our customers, some of the largest companies in the energy industry. During a recent audit, a lead auditor from Slb remarked:
The investment that Global Energy Ventures have made in training their local inspection team is really evident. I would happily take this team anywhere in the world to conduct inspections.
Lead Auditor – Schlumberger
We are able to assemble local inspection teams, with support from expats if necessary, to rapidly respond with a focus on integrity, accuracy and delivering the best quality services to our customers.
Team GEV experts in the Technical Support Centre are also available to support complex campaigns with the best technical knowledge if required.
We have a large inventory of inspection equipment available locally to support many methods of NDT inspection.
Conventional methods:
- VT – Visual Testing
- MPI – Magnetic Particle Inspection
- DPI – Dye Penetrant Inspection
- UT – Ultrasonic Testing
- RT – Radiographic Testing
Advanced methods:
- DRT – Digital Radiography Testing
- PAUT – Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing
- TOFD – Time of Flight Diffraction
- IRIS – Internal Rotating Inspection System
- ECT – Eddy Current Testing
Certified & Deployable in West Africa
Our inspectors are trained and independently certified to international standards and are available, along with our large stock of locally held inspection equipment, for rapid deployment.
Contact us with your inspection requirements. We’re ready to respond rapidly with the best quality, local service.
OCTG services
As one of the first companies to offer OCTG services in Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana and Senegal, we bring extensive experience, skilled personnel, and advanced technology to deliver a comprehensive range of solutions.
We have invested heavily in the GEV Academy to train and develop our local teams ensuring that we can offer a majority, if not totally, local team solution to our customers.
This allows us to provide high quality OCTG services at very competitive rates to our customers.
Our OCTG services include:
- Drill Pipe Inspection to DS-1, 5th Edition Vol 3, Cat1 – Cat 5
- Landing String Inspection to DS-1, 5th Edition Vol 3, HDLS
- Bottom Hole Assembly Inspection to DS-1, 5th Edition Vol 3, Cat 3-5.
- Drill Collars
- Heavy Weight Drill Pipes
- Stabilizers
- Cross Overs/Subs
- Specialty Tools Inspection to DS-1, 5th Edition Vol 4.
- Drilling Jars
- MWD/LWD tools
- Motors and Turbines
- Hole Openers
- Roller Reamers
- Fishing Tools
- Drilling specialty tools
- WBC Tools
- Liner Hangers
- Drill Pipes and BHA Inspection to API Standard RP 7G-2Drill Pipes and
- BHA Inspection to NS-2 Standards
- Casing and Tubing Inspection to API5CT / API 5A5.
- Machine shop Inspection to DS-1, API Spec 7, 5D, NS-1 specs.
- Portable API Connection Re-Facing.
- Full Length Electromagnetic Inspection (EMI)
- Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI)
- Dye Penetrant Inspection (DPI)
- Ultrasonic Thickness Gauging
- Ultrasonic Flaw detection
- Full Length Visual Inspection
- Full Length Drifting
- Hardness Testing
- PMI
- High Pressure External and Internal Cleaning.
Need OCTG support for your next project?
Contact us today to discuss your requirements – our team is ready to deliver fast, reliable, and certified inspection services wherever you operate.
Pressure Testing
At Global Energy Ventures, all our pressure testing technicians hold UK City & Guilds qualifications, having been independently trained and accredited in Aberdeen – a global hub for energy sector excellence.
We maintain a diverse and modern fleet of pressure testing equipment, including advanced digital pressure gauges, which ensure accurate, real-time readings.
This allows us to confidently determine whether equipment is fit for purpose before it’s returned to our clients reducing risk, increasing safety, and ensuring compliance.
Whether for routine verification or critical asset assurance, our pressure testing services deliver reliable results you can act on.
Ready to verify the integrity of your equipment?
Get in touch with our team for fast mobilisation and dependable pressure testing services tailored to your operational needs.
Lifting
Global Energy Ventures has built a strong and experienced lifting inspection team across Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, and Senegal – serving clients throughout West Africa and beyond. Our operations are among very companies in the region that are fully accredited by LEEA with Full Member status.
Our team combines LEEA-certified local personnel with highly qualified supervisors, ensuring a safe, compliant, and cost-effective lifting inspection service.
Our Lifting Inspection Services Include:
- Periodic inspections of loose lifting gear (onshore & offshore)
- Load testing and certification
- Offshore pedestal crane inspections
- CCU inspections to DNV 2.7-1 standards
- Hydraulic pad eye testing
- Flare boom hanging inspections
- General lifting inspections by LEEA-certified personnel
We ensure all inspections are carried out to international standards with full documentation, giving you complete assurance in the safety and readiness of your lifting equipment.
Need a certified lifting inspection team?
Contact us to discuss your project requirements – our qualified inspectors are ready for mobilisation across West Africa and beyond.
Asset Management
We offer our customers a fully managed service for their estate of assets.
We combine our core inspection and fabrication services to provide an end-to-end asset management solution leading to higher availability and reassurance that their assets are fit for purpose whenever they are needed.
Our Asset Management solution includes:
- Asset identification via highly visible QR tags or plates
- Record asset inventory on a secure database
- Perform initial inspection (if required)
- Repair asset (if required) and re-perform inspection
- Calculate next inspection date
- Arrange for next inspection and certify fit for purpose
- Repair asset (if required) and perform inspection
- Full inventory management reporting and KPI dashboard
Benefits of our approach
- Maximise asset availability
- Asset always fit for purpose when needed
- Dashboard provides data on frequently occurring issues
- We’ll use Share What We See reporting to share any asset issues
- Reduce customer management effort
- Full inventory management reporting and KPI dashboard
Want to reduce the burden of managing your assets?
Contact us to learn how our Asset Management solutions can increase the availability of your assets whilst giving you the peace of mind that they’re always fit for purpose.
Calibrations
At Global Energy Ventures, we invest in state-of-the-art calibration technology to ensure our clients’ critical monitoring equipment delivers precise and dependable readings.
Accurate measurement is essential for safe, efficient, and compliant operations. Our calibration services are designed to keep your equipment performing to exact specifications.
We provide onshore and offshore calibration services carried out by experienced technicians, with full traceability and certification for every instrument we service.
Our calibration capabilities include:
- Pressure gauges
- Safety valves
- Chart recorders
- Transmitters and sensors
Whether you need routine verification or urgent recalibration, we ensure your equipment is accurate, compliant, and ready for service in any environment.
Need precision you can trust?
Contact us to arrange onshore or offshore calibration services tailored to your operational requirements.