Smarter Document Management for Safer Oil & Gas Operations

Why Efficient Document Management Matters in the UK Oil & Gas Sector

The UK oil and gas industry contributes approximately £25 billion annually to the UK economy, supporting over 150,000 jobs directly or indirectly (source: Offshore Energies UK's (OEUK) Economy and People Report 2024).

It’s a huge sector that is continually navigating changes, including compliance and the pressure of the economy and rising costs. Behind the scenes, there is a need for an efficient and secure document management process to support the sector.

In an industry where safety and compliance are key, the reliance on paper or outdated digital systems will bring issues such as:

Safety: Delayed access to up-to-date safety protocols can lead to accidents and operational hazards.

Compliance: Incomplete or inaccessible documentation can result in regulatory breaches

Operations: Time-consuming document retrieval and verification processes slow down productivity and decision-making.

Stay Compliant, Work Smarter: How Twofold Supports the Oil & Gas Industry

Twofold offers an advanced document management solution designed to meet the needs of the oil and gas sector. When it comes to compliance, built-in tools monitor document versions and audit trails. Teams gain secure, real-time access to documents like maintenance logs, HSE protocols, and compliance checklists—no matter where they are.

Built-in version control ensures engineers, safety officers, and operations teams are always working from the most up-to-date documents. Twofold also supports integration with existing operational systems, allowing oil and gas companies to automate key workflows without overhauling their infrastructure.

Whether it's automating permit-to-work approvals or tracking safety inspections, using a secure document management system will help businesses stay fully compliant with UK regulatory standards.

How Digital Document Management Supports a More Sustainable Oil & Gas Industry

Transitioning from paper-based or decentralised document systems also supports an organisation’s sustainability goals. The oil and gas sector is under growing pressure to demonstrate ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) responsibility, so now is the time to act.

By digitising documents, reducing paper use, and storing files securely in the cloud, you’re not only improving access and auditability, but you're also significantly reducing your environmental footprint. Additionally, cloud-based storage reduces the need for physical archives and minimises on-site server use, which helps companies work towards a more sustainable future.

If you’re interested in learning more, join Twofold for its upcoming webinar, “The ROI of Going Paperless with Document Management”, on 12th June. We’ll be exploring why so many organisations are making the shift to digital solutions and the real benefits they’re seeing. 👉 Register here to secure your spot.