What is Stepwise?
Stepwise is the offshore sector’s performance framework — designed to help operators, contractors, and OEMs cut time, reduce fuel use, and verify emissions reductions at scale. It’s all about energy and emissions management for well and drilling campaigns, using real-time data and structured delivery to boost operational outcomes. The platform integrates smoothly with planning, reporting, and emissions systems, correlating power, time, and carbon intensity per metre drilled. Independent by design, Stepwise offers a trusted, neutral foundation for collaboration — making sure data is accurate, performance is benchmarked, and results are repeatable.
Main Benefits of Stepwise
Operators today face growing pressure to deliver more with less — less energy, less cost, and fewer emissions — all while juggling complex, evolving standards. Stepwise tackles this head-on by transforming offshore data into a continuous cycle of improvement. Here’s what it brings to the table:
- Reduces rig time and fuel waste
- Improves clarity and reduces rework
- Delivers tangible cost and carbon savings
- Provides a single framework to plan, track, and deliver energy and emissions improvements
- Helps benchmark energy use and implement targeted Emission Reduction Initiatives (ERIs)
- Supports reduction of Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions with verifiable evidence
- Combines a modular platform with Subject Matter Expertise (SMEs) for structure, consistency, and accountability
Bridging the Data Gap
Despite the huge volumes of operational data generated offshore, many teams struggle to turn that data into measurable performance gains. The result? Inconsistent reporting, missed savings, and delayed decisions. Stepwise was created to bridge this gap. By embedding structure into daily operations, it helps teams reduce rig time, cut fuel waste, and stay fully prepared for evolving reporting and regulatory demands. It’s not just software — it’s a system that transforms raw data into structured decision support, enabling consistent performance gains and accelerated learning across assets.
Expanding Beyond Offshore Wells
Stepwise’s success in offshore wells is opening doors to new opportunities. Clients are now working with the platform to build solutions for adjacent segments like offshore wind, offshore production, and land-based drilling. The platform’s modular design means it can be tailored to meet the unique needs of different parts of the energy sector. This adaptability is crucial as the industry faces new challenges and strives for greater efficiency and emissions reductions.
Challenges in Emissions Monitoring
Emissions monitoring isn’t straightforward. Onshore drilling generates vast amounts of data that can be tough to manage effectively and in a timely manner. This makes it hard to spot trends, understand what’s causing emissions, and make smart decisions about cutting them. Offshore wind farms bring their own challenges — remote locations, tricky weather, complex assets, and a constantly evolving compliance and reporting landscape. Stepwise is designed to tackle these hurdles head-on, providing intelligent tools to manage and interpret emissions data efficiently.
Project Impact on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy — by improving energy efficiency in offshore operations
- SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure — through innovative data-driven performance frameworks
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production — by reducing fuel waste and emissions
- SDG 13: Climate Action — enabling measurable emissions reductions and compliance with evolving standards
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals — fostering collaboration between operators, contractors, OEMs, and experts
Looking Ahead
Stepwise is working closely with industry leaders and domain experts to develop an intelligent platform that meets today’s challenges and anticipates tomorrow’s. By turning operational data into actionable insights, it empowers the offshore energy sector to deliver consistent performance improvements and meet ambitious emissions goals through efficiency-led action. The journey is ongoing, but the direction is clear — smarter, cleaner, and more accountable offshore operations.
