Stepwise launches in Australia with its first major E&P contract 🇦🇺

Just months after welcoming Andy Hogan to the team and engaging directly with operators and well management companies across the region, Stepwise has signed its first commercial contract in Australia with a major local E&P.

During our early conversations in the field, we heard a clear message: offshore teams want practical ways to cut fuel use, keep operations in sync, and make reporting fast and reliable. Operators are looking for real efficiency, not more paperwork or scattered dashboards. This first contract is designed to meet those needs.

Why are we here

Australia’s offshore sector faces rising cost pressures, tighter margins, and increased scrutiny of operational performance. Crews told us they need a way to:

• Enhance cooperation among rigs, vessels, and onshore teams
• Create clear, auditable reports swiftly without spending hours on spreadsheets
• Minimise idle time and fuel consumption without disrupting workflows

What we bring to the table

• One-Team collaboration: integrating rigs, marine assets, and onshore decision-makers with a single shared live operating picture so everyone sees the same data in real time
• Baselines, targets, and daily insights: clear performance expectations linked to the work plan, with practical recommendations crews can implement immediately
• End-to-end reporting: campaign and end-of-well reports are developed as operations advance, allowing teams to spend less time chasing numbers and more time acting on them
• Stepwise’s proven SmartSaver: a system created to help crews swiftly identify efficiency improvements offshore and convert them into measurable savings without increasing complexity
• Continuous improvement cycle: organised reviews and feedback loops that gather insights, turn them into actions, and secure gains across the campaign and future wells

Establishing a new standard

Local operators have responded very positively. By bringing together clear data, useful insights, and strong teamwork, this first campaign will set a new standard for how efficiency improvements are achieved and shared in the industry.

We are focused on making things simpler, not more complicated. Our goal is to help offshore teams work smarter, save money, and get better results using the resources they already have.

Contact Andy Hogan here to discuss how Stepwise can help your operations.