Sand Monitoring And Sensor Data Visualisation Insights

SMS Enhances Acoustic System Reliability with New Sensor Health Verification Tool

In conjunction with its 20th and 10th anniversaries in the United Kingdom and Malaysia, SMS proudly introduced an advanced service to verify the health of acoustic systems. With over two decades of…

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Proserv Subsea Sampling

Accurate sample collection is essential to ensure meaningful and reliable analysis. If the sample does not truly reflect the original material's composition, the results won’t provide an accurate picture, even with precise…

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Two Decades Strong: A Milestone Message from SMS’s Operations Director

“It is great to reflect that we have been in operation for two decades. This year marks the 20th anniversary of Sand Monitoring Services in the UK and the 10th anniversary of…

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Comprehensive Maintenance Support for Reliable Equipment Performance

In addition to our rental and sales services, we provide thorough maintenance support to keep our client's equipment in excellent condition. Our skilled, experienced team works proactively to identify and address potential…

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Remotely Track Wall Loss Rates

An automated integrity monitoring system enables operators to optimise maintenance schedules and avoid costly unplanned shutdowns. Real-time UT Wall Thickness Monitoring allows for continuous erosion and corrosion data collection, even in high-temperature…

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Effortlessly Sample Oil, Water, Gas and Solids All at Once

Proserv Mini Separator is designed to capture liquids and gases under PVT conditions and capture solids in the same run. You can measure the volume of gas and liquid that enters the sample…

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Maintenance and Servicing of Proserv Prolight Sampling Cylinders

Maintaining clean sample cylinders is important to getting accurate and reliable results. After cylinders are returned to SMS, our engineers conduct thorough inspections, cleaning and testing to ensure the cylinders are in…

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New Solution Coming Soon

We’re excited to share that our R&D team in the UK has developed a new sand management product. Want to know more? Stay tuned for the big reveal!

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Optimise Your Operations with Tailored Services

At SMS, we don’t just offer specialist solutions. We customise our services to meet the unique needs of your operation. We understand that every challenge and technical situation requires a tailored approach,…

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Enhancing Well Safety and Efficiency with Automated, Closed-Loop Sour Gas Monitoring

Did you know that our gas analyser technology not only measures extreme levels of H2S and CO2 but also accurately tracks C1-C5 hydrocarbons with ±0.5% Specific Gravity (SG) in real-time? These measurements…

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Sampling Cylinder Servicing

Proserv’s Cylinder Service Technician, Bruce Williamson, is currently at our Kemaman facility, providing hands-on servicing and maintenance training to our engineers. This will enable us to offer faster, more cost-effective sampling cylinder servicing in Malaysia. With our enhanced local capability, we're ready to keep your operations running smoothly and efficiently. Get in touch with our Account Manager Adam Taha or Regional Manager Jonathan Ambrose CMgr MCMI today to discuss how we can support your PVT sampling operations and maintenance of cylinders.

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The Essential Role of Sand Monitoring in Oil and Gas Operations

One of the major challenges to extracting hydrocarbons from underground reservoirs is sand. Many reservoirs have unconsolidated sand. It’s presence during production can risk both the operations and equipment. Hence, sand monitoring…

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Erosion Monitoring

Erosion monitoring is crucial to our erosion management strategy, particularly for assessing erosion rates in topside pipework. Last month, our Technical Assurance Manager, Alex Mackie, successfully commissioned an Intrusive Sand Monitoring (ISM)…

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PCSB iCare Session

Yesterday, our Malaysia team, led by Regional Manager Jonathan Ambrose CMgr MCMI, hosted various Senior Managers and Executives from PETRONAS Department of Petroleum Engineering (DPE) at our Kemaman Supply Base (KSB) facility…

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Remote Monitoring Solutions

Many offshore platforms that produce solids remain unmonitored due to power and communication limitations, particularly those in remote areas. At SMS, we have the expertise and experience to tackle this by facilitating…

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Flow Loop Test for Geothermal Rig Site

Our dedicated Operations Engineer in Aberdeen Fraser Macleod, Suraj Sasikumar and Ahmed, recently conducted a flow loop test system in preparation for a geothermal rig site. This project focused on extracting extremely high-temperature…

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Pre-Commissioning Testing

Last week our Technical Assurance Manager, Alex Mackie, was back at SMS HQ in Aberdeen to tie in with OEM reps in preparation for a client project offshore in Myanmar. The project…

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Importance of FAT

Before any commissioning job, we conduct a comprehensive Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) to ensure the equipment's reliability and performance. This thorough testing process verifies that the equipment functions correctly and meets the…

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PETRONAS Q2 DPE HSE & Integrity Engagement with Business Partner 2024

Earlier today, our team members Mazlan Ramli and Adam Taha attended the PETRONAS Q2 DPE HSE & Integrity Engagement with Business Partner 2024. We were happy to see our Senior Operations Engineer,…

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Proserv Subsea ROV Underslung

Collecting samples from subsea production lines is crucial for optimising operations and ensuring the quality of extracted fluids. With various methods available, choosing the right one depends on factors such as fluid…

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Integrated Pipeline Monitoring

At our workshop in Aberdeen, we recently integrated a Real-Time Wall Thickness Monitoring system into our flow loop setup, complementing our existing monitoring technologies such as Acoustic Sand Monitoring and UT Flowmeter.…

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Lunch and Learn

Every year, we have the pleasure of hosting PETRONAS during their annual training visit to Labuan and this year was the same. Our Account Manager, Adam Taha and Senior Operations Engineer, Dailami…

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PETRONAS Annual Training Visit

Every year, we have the pleasure of hosting PETRONAS during their annual training visit to Labuan and this year was the same. Our Account Manager, Adam Taha and Senior Operations Engineer, Dailami…

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Proserv Subsea Sampling Skid

Don't let restrictions in the pipeline limit or hamper your productivity. When there’s debris and wax buildup, corrosion, or mechanical damage, your operations can suffer from reduced flow rates, increased pressure drop,…

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Acoustic Sand Detector

Having a specialist with the right experience to install and commission your acoustic sand detector (ASD) is crucial to ensure you obtain accurate readings, optimal performance, and peace of mind regarding safety…

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SMS Technical Assurance Manager

Meet Alex Mackie who was previously our Lead Project Engineer. He has recently been promoted to Technical Assurance Manager due to his deep technical expertise and understanding of project management. His dedication and work…

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Proserv Training

Last month, our Account Manager, Adam Taha, had the opportunity to be trained by sampling expert Proserv, at their headquarters in Aberdeen. We would like to thank the trainers Richard Barr CChem CSci CMgr, Lawrance…

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Proserv Gas Seepage Sampling Skid

Are you experiencing underwater leaks? The Proserv Gas Seepage Sampling Skid is engineered to capture gas samples easily and precisely from your subsea infrastructure. It works at depths of up to 3,000…

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Ensure Offshore Asset Safety and Reliability with RTUT

Our Lead Project Engineer Alex Mackie was deployed to Myanmar recently to install a temporary Real-Time Ultrasonic (RTUT) Wall Thickness Monitoring System on a client's offshore asset. The primary objective of this…

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Eliminating Reliance on PVT Sampling with Proserv PhaseCatcher

Explore a novel method to calibrating your Multi Phase Flowmeters (MPFM) with Proserv’s patented PhaseCatcher system. The PhaseCatcher eliminates the need to rely on PVT sampling and extended laboratory analysis to understand…

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Proserv Sand Injection Units Available

Sand Injection Calibration is an operation that is conducted to convert acoustic sand detector data from a qualitative to a quantitative value. The process involves injecting known quantities of sand into a…

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Proserv Mini Separator

Mini separators are important instruments for sampling and separating gas, liquids, and solids for testing in laboratories to understand the chemistry of each component. SMS currently has a mini separator in our…

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SMS's Tailored H2S Gas Analysers with ±0.5% Accuracy

Choosing the right H2S gas analyser for your operations based on specific needs and applications is crucial for both product quality control and personnel safety. It's important to note that the market…

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Upgrading Erosion-Corrosion Monitoring

Regular monitoring and assessment of erosion and corrosion within process systems are crucial for detecting metal loss in pipework. This becomes particularly critical when dealing with components exposed to sand-bearing liquids. In…

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Real Time UT Wall Thickness Solution for Infrastructure Resilience

Accurate and reliable data can now be obtained without sacrificing performance and accuracy. Bid farewell to the hassles of manual erosion and corrosion inspections with our automatic and hands-free monitoring solution. The…

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28 Sand Monitoring Sensors Deployed Offshore

Our engineer recently completed a job offshore in Sarawak, involving the installation and commissioning of 28 Acoustic Sand Monitoring sensors. These advanced sensors play a crucial role in monitoring sand activities within…

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Enhance Your Operations with Proserv's Cutting-Edge Sampling and Injection Solutions in Malaysia.

If you are an operator or well test company operating across Malaysia, you now have a leading advantage as we provide instant access to Proserv's cutting-edge sampling and injection solutions. Additionally, we…

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PETRONAS TAG Operations Business Partner HSE & Integrity Meeting Q4

The final PETRONAS TAG Operations Business Partner HSE & Integrity Meeting for Q4 was held earlier today and we are proud to see our engineer, Abdullah receiving the award as one of…

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Prioritizes Safety

SMS has a workshop and office in Labuan to service our East Malaysia operations. Thus it was important that personnel based there be competent in first aid. We therefore sent our Operations…

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Reservoir, Wells, and Facilities Excellence (RWFX) Interactive Day

Two weeks ago, our Regional Manager Jonathan Ambrose and dedicated Client Account Manager Adam Taha, had the pleasure of representing SMS at the Reservoir, Wells, and Facilities Excellence (RWFX) Interactive Day 2023 that took place…

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We're Hiring

Join our dynamic team as we expand our presence in the thriving energy industries. If you're an experienced professional with a two-year proven track record in Technical Sales and hold a degree…

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ProFisc: Sample Cylinder for Group 1 Sampling

Achieving precision and reliability in sample collection is no longer a challenge in the testing and analysis phase of the production process. The utilisation of a sample cylinder equipped with an integrated…

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Deepavali Luncheon

We thank our clients from PCSB, Hibiscus, and KPOC for joining us at our Deepavali luncheon held yesterday at a delicious Sri Lankan cuisine spot in Kuala Lumpur. We hope everyone enjoyed…

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Bespoke Monitoring for uninterrupted surveillance of sand production and erosion-corrosion

Continuous monitoring of asset health is crucial in safeguarding the integrity of offshore assets. It not only mitigates the risks of equipment failure but also extends the life cycle of key infrastructure.At…

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Deepavali 2023

SMS Group wishes everyone a Happy Deepavali and a great long weekend.

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Real-time Sediment Management: No More Shutdowns or Lab Delays

As pioneers in sand and solids management, we specialise in providing solutions to accurately capture and continuously monitor a wide range of sediment particle sizes within your pipelines, even those that might…

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Sand Sampling Training for Bokor Operations Team

Last week, our Senior Operations Engineer, Dailami Malek conducted a training session on Sand Sampling for PCSB’s Bokor offshore operations team. During the session, our clients received comprehensive coaching on various aspects of…

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Your Trusted Partner for Safe Sour Gas Handling and Real-time Asset Protection

At SMS, we take pride in our extensive expertise in safely and effectively handling sour gas. With years of experience, we have been dedicated to serving numerous clients across the Middle East,…

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Proserv and SMS launch joint Sampling Service Centre in Malaysia

Strategic move follows agreement signed late in 2022 which saw SMS become Proserv’s exclusive agent and representative in the Southeast Asian country. Global controls technology company Proserv and Aberdeen based sand and…

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Malaysia Service Expansion Preparations

We are currently in the final stages of preparations for our launch next week. Our dedicated team of both SMS and Proserv engineers have been working meticulously for the last two weeks…

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The SMS Blog

SMS Enhances Acoustic System Reliability with New Sensor Health Verification Tool

Proserv Subsea Sampling

Two Decades Strong: A Milestone Message from SMS’s Operations Director

Comprehensive Maintenance Support for Reliable Equipment Performance

Remotely Track Wall Loss Rates

Effortlessly Sample Oil, Water, Gas and Solids All at Once

Maintenance and Servicing of Proserv Prolight Sampling Cylinders

New Solution Coming Soon

Optimise Your Operations with Tailored Services

Enhancing Well Safety and Efficiency with Automated, Closed-Loop Sour Gas Monitoring

Sampling Cylinder Servicing

The Essential Role of Sand Monitoring in Oil and Gas Operations

Erosion Monitoring

PCSB iCare Session

Remote Monitoring Solutions

Flow Loop Test for Geothermal Rig Site

Pre-Commissioning Testing

Importance of FAT

PETRONAS Q2 DPE HSE & Integrity Engagement with Business Partner 2024

Proserv Subsea ROV Underslung

Integrated Pipeline Monitoring

Lunch and Learn

PETRONAS Annual Training Visit

Proserv Subsea Sampling Skid

Acoustic Sand Detector

SMS Technical Assurance Manager

Proserv Training

Proserv Gas Seepage Sampling Skid

Ensure Offshore Asset Safety and Reliability with RTUT

Eliminating Reliance on PVT Sampling with Proserv PhaseCatcher

Proserv Sand Injection Units Available

Proserv Mini Separator

SMS's Tailored H2S Gas Analysers with ±0.5% Accuracy

Upgrading Erosion-Corrosion Monitoring

Real Time UT Wall Thickness Solution for Infrastructure Resilience

28 Sand Monitoring Sensors Deployed Offshore

Enhance Your Operations with Proserv's Cutting-Edge Sampling and Injection Solutions in Malaysia.

PETRONAS TAG Operations Business Partner HSE & Integrity Meeting Q4

Prioritizes Safety

Reservoir, Wells, and Facilities Excellence (RWFX) Interactive Day

We're Hiring

ProFisc: Sample Cylinder for Group 1 Sampling

Deepavali Luncheon

Bespoke Monitoring for uninterrupted surveillance of sand production and erosion-corrosion

Deepavali 2023

Real-time Sediment Management: No More Shutdowns or Lab Delays

Sand Sampling Training for Bokor Operations Team

Your Trusted Partner for Safe Sour Gas Handling and Real-time Asset Protection

Proserv and SMS launch joint Sampling Service Centre in Malaysia

Malaysia Service Expansion Preparations