PLC Group is a Malaysian HSE consulting firm that offers unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) inspection services for the oil and gas industry. It uses UAVs equipped with cameras to inspect offshore facilities, pipelines, and flare stacks to detect corrosion, leaks, and other issues. PLC's experienced pilots and engineers analyze the data collected from UAV inspections to evaluate risks and produce reports. The company also provides training, leasing, and maintenance for UAVs.

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PLC GROUP
UAV Application
for
Inspection Services

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About PLC
• PLC is a Malaysian based PETRONAS licensed HSE consulting, training
and services provider specializing in safety, risk management and
emergency management services.
• PLC is a specialist HSE service provider for the oil, gas, petrochemical and
major hazard industries.
• PLC is licensed by PETRONAS (license No. 336931-P) in the HSE
consulting, services and training areas allowing it to provide such services
for the upstream, midstream and downstream Oil & Gas companies, first
Tier Contractors and the supporting vendors.

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About PLC
PLC personnel are registered and certified in the various Malaysian and
International organisations:
• DOSH certified CIMAH Competent Person (OKMH 005)
• DOE certified subject matter expert on Quantitative Risk Assessment
• NEBOSH International Certificate on Occupational Safety and Health and
International Technical Certificate in Oil and Gas Operational Safety (OGC)
• Certified Lead Auditor for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 &MS 1722
OSH/HSE Management System Trained HEMP & Bowtie Trainer/Facilitator

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About PLC
Total HSE Solutions Provider:
• Technical HSE
• Inspection & Monitoring Services
• Emergency Management
• HSE IT Solutions
• HSE Management
• Legislative Compliance HSE
• Other Specialized Solutions

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Our Businesses
• PLCGROUP provides integrated Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE)
consultancy, training, services and innovation.
• PLCGROUP is organised in a few related companies undertaking the
specific focus areas of HSE.
PLC
Group
PLC
International
HSE, Risk and
Emergency
Management Consulting
Safelink
HSE products,
Medical
consumables, etc.
I-Pix Technologies
HSE ICT Innovative
Technology
Solutions
Safe Skill
Academy
HSE & Skills
Training
Smart Living
Health & Wellness

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What is UAV?
• Unmanned Aerial Vehicle is an aircraft without human pilot on board
• Also known as drones or UAS (unmanned aircraft system)
• Remotely controlled by a certified UAV pilot
• Usually mounted with camera for image recording or connected to
pilot’s monitor for live viewing
• Can be programmed to self land, fly home, follow a locus (path) or a
moving object

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Why UAV?
• Reduce cost
• Quick and reliable data acquisition
• De-risk shut downs and lives
• Information in high quality

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Why PLC?
• Highly experienced team of engineers
• Qualified and passionate pilot and operators ready for
challenges
• Custom-made technology
• Facilities can be observed in real-time thanks to
advanced telemetry

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Our Services
We supply and provide the following services:
• Offshore facilities inspection – detection of rust, corrosion, asset
integrity (under deck, splash zone, decommissioning, emergency)
• Flare stack – close-up inspection during operation with the usage of
high zoom camera
• Pipeline inspection – leakage can be detected; covers miles of
pipeline in a short time
PLC will provide the complementary expertise to assess data taken
from UAV. Our in-house engineers will evaluate the scenario and
produce problem

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Other Services
PLC also provide services that complement the main services:
 Training for handling UAV
 Leasing of UAV
 Supply of UAV
 Custom UAV needs
 Maintenance of UAV

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Specific application – Oil and gas (offshore)
• Oil rig inspection – detection of rust, corrosion, wear and
tear, structural integrity

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Specific application – Oil and gas (offshore)
• Flare tip – allows tip monitoring without halting
operations; UAV to capture close up image of tip;
thermal camera to be utilized

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Specific application – Oil and gas (onshore)
• Pipeline inspection – UAV to detect leakage or crack
with infrared camera; miles of pipeline can be covered in
a short time

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Specific application – Oil and gas (onshore)
• Flare stack – inspection include the tips, supporting
structure and pipe work; can be done monthly for known
issues or annually for regulation commitment

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Specific application – Oil and gas (onshore)
• Structural integrity – surveys include storage tanks,
gantries, walkways; cracks, rust, corrosion can be
determined