We specialize in the high-stakes delivery of Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I), controls & commissioning in the world’s most challenging jurisdictions.
01. Your edge at the edge
Large firm reliability, boutique firm agility.
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We provide the technical leadership required to bring complex projects online where supply chains are fragile and security is a constant variable. In global energy, ‘remote’ is more than distance, it is technical and operational risk. Drakken provides engineering excellence in environments where uncertainty is high.
Whether navigating the security and regulatory landscapes of Nigeria or managing the security and regulatory landscape of Iraq, we manage the table stakes of customs, security and logistics so that our teams can focus on the mission: engineering execution and technical ownership.
In global energy, “remote” means technical and operational risk. Drakken delivers engineering leadership in the world’s most uncertain environments.
From navigating regulations in Nigeria to managing security in Iraq, we handle complex logistics and customs. By clearing these operational barriers, our teams maintain total focus on precise engineering execution and technical ownership.
ACROSS
Logistics
Coordination from ex-works vendor collection through DDP site delivery.
Coordination
Management of armed escorts and secure transit in complex jurisdictions.
Compliance
Navigating regional regulations & clearances to expedite mobilization.
02. Factory Acceptance Testing
Moving risk away from the field
FAT is the primary risk-transfer event in the project lifecycle. We front-load our quality assurance through exhaustive testing in controlled environments – typically our facilities in the UAE or Turkey – to ensure system integrity before any shipment is mobilized, minimizing downstream delays and guaranteeing that the equipment arrives ready for integration.
FAT is the project’s primary risk-transfer point. We verify system integrity through exhaustive testing at our UAE and Turkey facilities before shipping. This prevents onsite delays and ensures equipment arrives ready for integration.
Protocol
Development
We develop project-specific FAT protocols that mirror the operational environment, ensuring logic sequences and safety shutdowns are validated against your P&IDs.
Witness
Points
Formal witness testing gives operators and third-party inspectors full visibility into system performance. These ensure no system advances without compliance.
Punch-list
close-out
Our zero-defect shipping philosophy ensures that punch-list items identified during testing are closed out and signed off before anything is mobilized.
Documentation
Turnover
Turnover packages include loop sheets, calibrated instrument logs and red-lined drawings so your site team has the as-built clarity required for installation
i. Case Study
E&I scope on a 150,000 BOPD EPF, West Africa
Delivered on schedule through a security lockdown period
Engineering-led solutions in complex places.
Discuss your mobilization window and technical specs with a senior lead who understands the field.
03. On-site Integration
Managing the transition to live
Our site-side expertise ensures a seamless progression through the final technical milestones, including:
Loop checking
Verifying the integrity of signal paths between field instruments & the control system.
First energization
Managing the initial application of power to the system under safety protocols.
Black-Start Operations
Executing the recovery procedures to bring the plant from shutdown to fully operational.
04. HSSE
Health, Safety, Security
& Environment
Safety is our baseline for mobilization, people are our first priority. Drakken operates with a zero-harm mandate, backed by an HSSE management system designed to meet the requirements of global energy majors & industrial operators.
Safety drives mobilization. Our zero-harm mandate and HSSE systems meet the rigorous standards of global energy majors, ensuring personnel protection is built into every operation.
Every Drakken engineer and site lead is empowered with Stop Work Authority. We ensure that execution never bypasses personnel safety, protecting our people and your reputation.
TRIR
LTI
05. Developing Local Talent
Talent to meet your project needs
Drakken locks in your project’s commercial viability by prioritizing local content compliance and long-term OPEX reduction. We de-risk regulatory requirements by embedding technical competency directly into the local workforce during the commissioning phase.
This strategy ensures immediate operational continuity post-handover, as on-site teams are equipped to manage routine maintenance and troubleshooting independently. By eliminating the mobilization risk and high costs of international callouts, we prevent downtime. The result is a self-sustaining model that satisfies regulation while lowering your maintenance expenditure.
Drakken secures project viability through local compliance and OPEX reduction. By training local workforces during commissioning, we ensure teams can manage maintenance independently. This eliminates the delay and high cost of international callouts, preventing downtime. The result is a self-sustaining model that meets regulatory standards while minimizing long-term expenditure.
06. Commissioning & Deployment
Taking the project live
Once on-site, our commissioning teams – drawn from the same engineers who designed the systems – manage the transition to first energization, black-start and loop checking. We maintain technical ownership until the final Inspection & Test Record is signed.
We replace general capability claims with a concrete commitment: senior-led engineering teams mobilized to site within your specified Notice to Proceed (NTP) window. This ensures that expert eyes are on the ground immediately, eliminating the junior-tier execution errors that lead to budget creep and HSSE incidents.
Our design engineers lead on-site commissioning, managing first energization, black-start, and loop checking. We maintain technical ownership through the final Inspection & Test Record.
Senior-led teams mobilize within your Notice to Proceed (NTP) window. Immediate expert oversight eliminates the junior-tier errors that cause budget creep and HSSE incidents.
“The team at Drakken showed excellent expertise and dedication from start to finish. They addressed challenges proactively and ensured the project was delivered to our expectations.”
VP Engineering
BW ENERGY
06. Visas and permits
Papers in hand
We manage the full visa, work-permit and in-country compliance lifecycle. This internal capability guarantees senior-led mobilization stays on schedule, bypassing the bureaucratic delays and logistical bottlenecks that often threaten site-side execution.
We manage the full visa, work-permit and in-country compliance lifecycle. This internal capability guarantees senior-led mobilization stays on schedule, bypassing the bureaucratic delays and logistical bottlenecks that often threaten site-side execution.
Owner-led, engineering for any environment
07. In-country structure
Local Partners
We avoid the parachute-in approach. Through established local partnerships in Nigeria, Iraq and beyond, Drakken ensures immediate project stability. This approach secures your license to operate and protects your mobilization timelines.
We avoid the parachute-in approach. Through established local partnerships in Nigeria, Iraq and beyond, Drakken ensures immediate project stability. This approach secures your license to operate and protects your mobilization timelines.