Oil & Gas Software Development Company

Custom software for E&P operators, midstream companies, and oilfield service businesses who need field operations, production management, and HSE compliance tools built for the actual complexity of running an oil and gas operation.

Off-the-shelf platforms like SAP PM or IBM Maximo handle the average industrial operation. Oil and gas isn't average. Your field data capture requirements, your DEA and regulatory reporting obligations, and your asset integrity programmes need software designed for this industry, not adapted from a generic template.

  • Field operations management with mobile work orders, inspection scheduling, and real-time crew visibility

  • Production data and well management with SCADA integration, downtime tracking, and daily production reporting

  • HSE software with permit-to-work, incident reporting, risk assessments, and regulatory audit trails

  • Asset integrity and maintenance management from pipeline inspection to CMMS integration

Recognition

Sound familiar?

  • Field crews capturing inspection data on paper forms that get manually keyed into a system hours later, leaving your operations centre flying blind on what's actually happening in the field?

  • HSE incidents and near-misses tracked in spreadsheets because your current system can't connect safety data to the asset and location it happened at?

In short

RaftLabs builds custom software for oil and gas operators, covering field operations management, production data and well management, HSE and safety compliance, asset integrity and maintenance, supply chain and procurement, and regulatory and environmental reporting. We serve upstream E&P operators, midstream pipeline and processing companies, oilfield service companies, and refineries. Most projects deliver a production-ready system in 12 to 20 weeks at a fixed, agreed cost.

Companies we've built for

Vodafone
Nike
Microsoft
Cisco
T-Mobile
Aldi
Heineken
GE
Oil and gas businesses served
5+ markets
Field asset monitoring integration
SCADA + IoT
Software products shipped
100+
Cost delivery
Fixed

The gap between field data and the operations centre

Oil and gas operations generate enormous volumes of data: field sensor readings, inspection records, production volumes, and incident reports. Most operators can't act on it because the data lives in disconnected systems. The gap between what's happening in the field and what the operations centre can see creates real risk: missed maintenance windows, regulatory gaps, and production losses that were visible in the data before they became expensive.

We build the software that closes that gap. We've built IoT integrations, compliance-tracking platforms, and operational dashboards for industrial operations. We understand the vocabulary of upstream and midstream oil and gas, and we build the system around how your specific operation runs.

Problems we solve in oil and gas

  1. 01
    Problem

    Wellhead production data captured manually from field reports with daily delay

    Solution

    Field operators take manual readings at wellheads and enter them into spreadsheets or paper forms that get keyed into a system hours later. By the time the operations centre sees production figures, the data is a day old. Decisions about well interventions and production optimisation are made on stale information. We connect SCADA flow computers and field measurement equipment directly to production reporting so the operations centre sees live data, not yesterday's manual entry.

  2. 02
    Problem

    HSE compliance documentation and permit-to-work processes managed on paper

    Solution

    Paper-based permit-to-work systems create gaps between what was authorised and what was executed. Incident investigations reveal that permits were issued without completing hazard assessments, or that isolations weren't confirmed in writing before work started. Those gaps become regulatory findings and, in the worst cases, serious incidents. According to the IOGP's 2023 Safety Performance Indicators report, member companies collectively recorded 0.87 fatalities per 100 million hours worked, yet the industry's safety data is still largely self-reported through manual, paper-based HSE management systems with no standardised digital reporting mandate. We build digital permit-to-work systems where the software enforces each authorisation step. A permit can't be issued until every required check is completed and recorded.

  3. 03
    Problem

    Production allocation and royalty calculation requiring manual reconciliation across joint ventures

    Solution

    Joint venture operations require production to be allocated across partners, royalty interests, and working interest owners based on agreed allocation formulas. Manual reconciliation of LACT meter readings, gas measurement, and allocation formulas creates disputes and delays. We build allocation engines that ingest metered production volumes, apply the contractual allocation logic, and generate the reports each partner needs, without manual spreadsheet reconciliation.

  4. 04
    Problem

    Field technician progress on work orders not visible until they return to base

    Solution

    Operations centres have no visibility into field crew progress until technicians radio in or return to the office. Supervisors can't confirm that a SIMOPS-restricted area has been cleared before authorising the next job. That delay costs hours and creates safety exposure. We build mobile work order management with real-time status updates synced from the field device, including full offline capability for areas without cellular coverage, so the operations centre sees job progress as it happens.

What we build

  1. Field operations management

    Mobile work order management for field technicians covering inspection rounds, corrective work orders, and preventive maintenance tasks assigned by asset and location. Real-time crew location and job status visible to the operations centre without radio check-ins. Digital field data capture replaces paper forms: inspection checklists, equipment readings, and photographic evidence captured on mobile and synced to the central system when connectivity returns, with full offline capability. Permit-to-work integration at the field level means technicians can't start a job without an active permit confirmed in the system. Shift handover notes carry open job status and safety observations forward automatically to the incoming crew.

  2. Production data and well management

    Daily production reporting with automated data pull from SCADA, flow computers, and field measurement equipment, replacing manual spreadsheet compilation. Well performance tracking with production allocation across multiple wells and facilities. Downtime event logging with cause categorisation covering planned, unplanned, equipment failure, and regulatory events, plus production deferment calculation for each event. Historical production data for decline curve analysis and performance comparison against type curves. Gas lift and injection tracking for optimised well management. Data integration with existing SCADA systems including Wonderware, OSIsoft PI, and Ignition connects to what you have rather than replacing it.

  3. HSE management software

    Permit-to-work covering hot work, confined space entry, electrical isolation, and excavation permit types, with the hazard assessment, isolations, and authorisation workflow required before any permit is issued. Incident reporting with a full investigation workflow: initial notification, root cause analysis, corrective actions assigned to owners with due dates, close-out confirmation, and lessons learned distribution. Near-miss and safety observation capture for field crews via mobile, with low enough friction that crews actually use it. Risk assessment management with hazard register, bow-tie analysis, and control effectiveness tracking. Regulatory reporting ready for OSHA, EPA, and state-level requirements relevant to your operating jurisdiction.

  4. Asset integrity and maintenance

    Asset register covering pipelines, vessels, rotating equipment, electrical systems, and instrumentation with full technical specification, documentation, and inspection history. Risk-based inspection scheduling prioritises frequency by asset criticality and condition, not calendar-based rotation that treats a critical separator the same as a low-pressure instrument. Inspection results are recorded with pass/fail against acceptance criteria, corrosion measurement trending, and anomaly management workflow when findings exceed thresholds. Preventive and corrective maintenance work order management with parts and labour tracking. Integration with existing CMMS systems including SAP PM, IBM Maximo, and Infor EAM, or a custom CMMS module where no existing system is in place.

  5. Supply chain and procurement

    Materials management for the full procurement lifecycle: materials requisition, purchase order generation, vendor portal for order acknowledgement and delivery confirmation, goods receipt, and three-way matching for invoice approval. AFE (Authorisation for Expenditure) management with budget tracking against approved well and project AFEs, commitment tracking as purchase orders are raised, and spend reporting against AFE budget for finance and operations teams. Vendor qualification and performance tracking covering prequalification data, compliance documentation, and on-time delivery history. Critical spare parts inventory management with minimum stock levels for production-critical equipment. Rental equipment tracking for managed service contracts common in oilfield operations.

  6. Regulatory compliance and environmental reporting

    Emissions monitoring and reporting for GHG, VOC, and flaring data, with automated calculation from metered data where available and manual entry with supporting evidence where metering isn't in place. Regulatory filing preparation for EPA, state environmental agencies, and relevant energy regulators, with the data aggregation and formatting required for each filing type. Audit trail management: every entry, change, and approval in the system is logged with user, timestamp, and before/after values, ready for regulatory inspection. Compliance calendar with regulatory deadlines, internal audit schedules, and permit renewal dates. Environmental incident logging connected to the HSE incident management module so environmental events are tracked in one system.

How we work with oil and gas companies

  1. 01

    Operation type and data source discovery

    We identify whether you're upstream E&P, midstream, or oilfield services, then map your existing data sources: SCADA systems, field measurement equipment, existing CMMS, and any paper-based processes we're replacing. Oil and gas operations vary significantly in connectivity, asset type, and regulatory jurisdiction. We document your specific operation before scoping anything.

  2. 02

    Scope and fixed price

    Based on discovery, we define the build: which modules, which SCADA and system integrations, offline capability requirements for remote field operations, and regulatory reporting outputs. You receive a fixed cost and delivery timeline before development starts. No hourly billing and no open-ended development risk.

  3. 03

    Offline-first mobile and integration build

    Field operations software for oil and gas must work without cellular connectivity. We build mobile apps with full offline capability from the start, not as a retrofit. SCADA integrations are built in parallel and tested against your actual SCADA platform and data volumes, not a simulated environment.

  4. 04

    Regulatory validation and handover

    Before go-live, we validate that regulatory reporting outputs match the required format for your jurisdiction: EPA environmental reporting, state-level production reporting, or joint venture accounting outputs. We deliver with your team trained and full documentation of the system architecture, data flows, and operational processes.

Frequently asked questions

SAP PM and Maximo handle large enterprise asset management well for operations with standard workflows and IT teams to configure and maintain them. Custom software is the right choice when your operation is too specialised for a generic industrial platform: field operations in remote or low-connectivity environments, upstream E&P workflows that enterprise platforms don't model correctly, or compliance and reporting requirements for specific regulatory jurisdictions that out-of-the-box platforms don't cover. Mid-size operators with one to twenty producing wells, small midstream networks, or oilfield service companies often find that a purpose-built system is faster to implement, cheaper to run, and more useful than a heavily configured enterprise platform. We'll tell you directly which situation applies to your operation.

Yes. We integrate with SCADA systems via standard industrial protocols: OPC-UA, MQTT, Modbus, and REST APIs where available. We've connected to OSIsoft PI (now AVEVA PI System), Wonderware, Ignition, and several proprietary SCADA platforms. The integration layer reads live process data and historical trends into the operational platform without replacing your existing SCADA investment. Where direct API integration isn't possible, we build file-based or database-level connectors. The scope of SCADA integration, which data points, at what frequency, and for what operational purpose, is defined during discovery so you know exactly what you're getting before development starts.

Most upstream and midstream operations have areas with limited or no cellular connectivity. We build field mobile applications with full offline capability: work orders, inspection forms, permit-to-work checks, and incident reports can all be completed without connectivity, stored locally on the device, and synced automatically when the device reconnects. Conflict resolution handles situations where the same asset record is updated offline at two different locations simultaneously. The operations centre sees data as current as the last sync, with visual indicators showing which records are pending sync. We test offline behaviour specifically during development because it's a different engineering problem from a connected app.

A focused build, for example a field operations management platform with mobile work orders, inspection scheduling, and a web dashboard for the operations centre, typically runs $50,000 to $90,000. A broader operational platform covering field operations, production data, HSE management, and asset integrity typically runs $120,000 to $220,000. A full system including regulatory compliance reporting, SCADA integration, and supply chain management is scoped individually. Cost depends on the number of assets, users, regulatory jurisdictions, and integrations with existing systems. Every project is priced at a fixed cost agreed before development starts. No hourly billing, no surprise invoices.

What clients say

What our clients say

Three-year average engagement. Founders and operators describing the work in their own words. No marketing varnish.

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All of the sprints were completed on schedule and on budget. We highly recommend RaftLabs!

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  • Business Process Automation, Automate work order management, well permit processing, regulatory filing workflows, and environmental compliance reporting
  • AI Document Intelligence, Extract structured data from well logs, inspection reports, regulatory filings, and supply chain documents
  • AI Agent Development, Autonomous agents for predictive maintenance scheduling, production anomaly detection, and HSE compliance monitoring
  • Custom Software Development, Custom field operations platforms, asset management systems, and regulatory compliance tools built for your operation type

Talk to us about your oil and gas software project.

Tell us your operation type, upstream E&P, midstream, or oilfield services, and the operational or compliance problem you need to solve. We'll tell you what we'd build and how.

  • Scope and cost agreed before work starts. No surprises. No obligation.
  • Working prototype within 3 weeks of kickoff.
  • Pay by milestone. You see progress before each invoice.
  • 60-day post-launch warranty. Bug fixes, UI tweaks, and deployment support. No retainer.
  • All conversations are NDA-protected.