Oil & Gas Software Development Company in Abu Dhabi
Permit-to-work, asset integrity, field operations and terminal systems for the emirate that holds the overwhelming majority of the UAE's hydrocarbon reserves. Custom built from AED 50,000 — not a reconfigured ERP — with a fixed, itemised quote in 24 hours.
What we build, what it costs, how long it takes
Field Ops, Permits or Inspection Module
HSE + Asset Integrity Platform
Enterprise Terminal or Multi-Site Control
Identical pricing in every emirate — no location surcharge and no hourly billing. Your figure is fixed in writing after a free scoping call.
Get an Oil & Gas Quote in 24 Hours.
Tell us about your sites, permits and data sources. A senior engineer — not a salesperson — reviews your brief and sends a scoped, fixed-price proposal within one business day.
- Fixed, itemised price agreed before we start — no hourly billing
- Digital permits, integrity, field capture and terminal operations
- SCADA, historian and CMMS integration where it already exists
- 100% source-code and data ownership at handover
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Oil & Gas Software for Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi is the UAE's oil and gas industry in practical terms. ADNOC and its operating companies run the onshore and offshore fields, the Habshan gas processing complex, the Ruwais refining and petrochemicals estate and the offshore islands, and around them sits one of the densest supplier ecosystems in the Gulf — the fabrication yards, inspection houses, drilling-services firms and EPC contractors in Musaffah and KEZAD, plus the energy investment and trading entities in ADGM. Most of those suppliers are running client-mandated reporting on spreadsheets, and most of them feel it every time a major operator changes a submission format.
Operator & Supplier Reporting
Turn the daily, weekly and monthly submissions a major operator demands into generated reports instead of a spreadsheet someone rebuilds every month.
Permit-to-Work & Isolation
Hot work, confined space, work at height, excavation and electrical isolation permits with gas testing, LOTO and multi-level sign-off on site-issued tablets.
Asset Integrity & Inspection
Risk-based inspection plans, CML thickness histories, corrosion-under-insulation tracking and anomaly registers aligned to the API 510, 570 and 653 rhythm.
Turnaround & Shutdown
Scope freeze, work-pack tracking, contractor manpower on site and daily progress dashboards for the window when everything is measured in hours.
Contractor & Competency Control
Gate pass, induction status, trade certificates and medical validity checked before a permit is issued rather than after an audit finds the gap.
Production & Well Data
Daily production reporting, deferment and downtime coding, well test capture and allocation views the operations team can actually trust.
We Write the Software. We Don't Reconfigure Somebody Else's ERP.
Search for oil and gas software in Abu Dhabiand almost every result is an ERP partner — a firm that configures Odoo, SAP or a similar product and calls the result a solution. That works when your process matches the product's assumptions. In this industry it usually doesn't: permit flows, isolation rules, custody-transfer paperwork and integrity models are specific to your sites, your clients and your regulator.
Your process, not the product’s
We design around the permit office, the gantry and the field as they actually operate — including the parts that do not fit a standard module.
On-premise or UAE cloud, your call
Data residency and OT network placement are decided and documented before the first sprint, not retrofitted when security reviews it.
No per-seat licence, ever
One fixed build price. Adding a hundred field users later costs you nothing, which is rarely true of a licensed platform.
Integrates instead of replacing
Your ERP or CMMS stays the system of record. We build the operational layer it was never designed for and connect the two.
Oil & Gas Software Developers in Abu Dhabi
Hiring oil and gas software developers in Abu Dhabi is slow and expensive — the same talent pool the operators and EPC majors recruit from, at salaries set by them. Control Shift gives you a senior engineering team instead, on a fixed scope and a fixed price, building the specific system you need: a digital permit office, an integrity register, a turnaround tracker, a supplier reporting portal. You own the source code at handover, so nothing about this arrangement locks you in.
Abu Dhabi is roughly ninety minutes from our Dubai office and Ruwais about three hours, which is a normal working day for discovery, a factory acceptance test or a go-live. We do the site sessions in person — plant walkdowns, control-room shadowing, permit-office observation — because you cannot design a permit flow from a requirements document, and then run the build on weekly video sprint reviews so nobody loses days to travel.
Based in Dubai? Our oil and gas software development in Dubai page covers the same service from our home base. For power, water and utility operations see energy and utilities software, for the wider bespoke-systems service see custom software development in the UAE, and for supply-chain and fleet work see logistics software development.
Oil & Gas Software Across the Emirates
Energy & Industrial
Software for the UAE Energy Estate
Permits, integrity, terminals and plant data — explore the energy pages covering each part of the value chain and each emirate we build in.
Oil & Gas by Location
Adjacent Industries
Industry Software Development in Dubai
We build industry-specific software for the UAE market. Explore the platforms we engineer for each sector — every build is fixed price, DTCM/VAT aware where it matters, and shipped with 100% source-code ownership.
Travel & Hospitality Software
Hotel PMS, channel managers, direct booking engines and branded concierge apps — DTCM ready.
View Solution Transport & 3PLLogistics & Fleet Software
TMS, warehouse management, live fleet tracking and last-mile delivery apps with proof of delivery.
View Solution Retail ChainsRetail & POS Software
Cloud POS, multi-store inventory, omnichannel and loyalty for UAE retail chains — VAT compliant.
View Solution F&B GroupsRestaurant & F&B Software
Restaurant POS, kitchen display, online ordering and Talabat / Deliveroo aggregator integrations.
View Solution Schools & EdTechEducation & E-Learning Software
School ERP, student information systems, LMS platforms and parent apps built for KHDA reporting.
View Solution Factories & PlantsManufacturing & Field Service
Production planning, MES, quality control, maintenance and field-service dispatch software.
View Solution Rental & MobilityCar Rental & Mobility Software
Rental booking engines, fleet and contract management, Salik/fines reconciliation and driver apps.
View Solution Ride BookingTaxi & Chauffeur Booking Apps
Passenger app, driver app and dispatch console with live tracking, fare engine and corporate accounts. Salamah Drivers is live in both stores.
View Solution HR & PayrollHR & Recruitment Software
HRMS, WPS payroll, attendance, leave and onboarding aligned with MOHRE and UAE labour law.
View Solution Clinics & HospitalsHealthcare Software
EMR/EHR, clinic management, telemedicine and patient apps built for DHA and MOH compliance.
View Solution Finance & BankingFintech Software
Digital wallets, payments, lending and KYC platforms engineered for UAE Central Bank rules.
View Solution Property & BrokerageReal Estate Software
Property CRM, listing portals, brokerage and facility management systems with DLD/Bayut feeds.
View Solution ContractingConstruction ERP
Project cost control, BOQ, subcontractor payments, variations and site progress tracking.
View Solution Software ProductsSaaS Product Development
Multi-tenant SaaS platforms, subscription billing and admin dashboards built to scale.
View Solution Gyms & FitnessSports & Fitness Software
Gym & club management, class and PT booking, trainer apps and member experience apps.
View Solution Salons & SpasBeauty & Salon Software
Online booking, salon POS, staff scheduling, commissions and loyalty for UAE salons & spas.
View Solution Dealers & GaragesAutomotive & Dealership Software
Dealer management systems, workshop & garage software, parts inventory and service booking.
View Solution Law FirmsLegal Software
Case & matter management, document automation, client portals and billing for UAE law firms.
View Solution Shipping & PortsMarine & Shipping Software
Vessel operations, freight forwarding, customs documentation and port logistics systems.
View Solution Media & StudiosMedia & Entertainment Software
Streaming & OTT platforms, media asset management, ticketing and event systems.
View Solution Public SectorGovernment & Public Sector
Citizen e-services, document workflows, case management and UAE PASS-ready portals.
View Solution Airlines & MROAviation & Aerospace Software
Flight operations, crew rostering, MRO maintenance and ground handling — GCAA aware.
View Solution Energy & UtilitiesEnergy & Utilities Software
Meter-to-cash billing, asset & network management, field service and solar monitoring.
View Solution Pharma & Life SciencesPharmaceutical Software
Track & trace serialisation, cold-chain monitoring, batch & expiry and pharma warehousing.
View Solution Insurance & BrokersInsurance Software
Policy administration, claims management, broker portals and renewals — CBUAE aware.
View Solution Farms & AgriTechAgriculture & AgriTech Software
Farm management, irrigation & sensor control, crop planning and food traceability.
View Solution Events & ExhibitionsEvent Management Software
Event planning, ticketing & registration, attendee CRM and check-in apps.
View Solution FM & Real EstateFacility Management Software
Work orders, preventive maintenance, SLAs and asset tracking for FM & property teams.
View Solution Security FirmsSecurity & Surveillance Software
Guard patrol, incident reporting, access control and CCTV integration — SIRA aware.
View Solution NGOs & CharitiesNon-Profit & NGO Software
Donor CRM, fundraising & campaigns, volunteer management and grant tracking.
View Solution Jewellery & LuxuryJewellery & Luxury Retail
Omnichannel POS, karat/gold inventory, gem certs, clienteling CRM and warranties.
View Solution F&B ManufacturersFood & Beverage Manufacturing
Recipe & batching, production planning, lot traceability and HACCP compliance.
View Solution Gyms, Spas & ClubsFitness & Wellness Software
Club management, class & PT booking, memberships, retail POS and retention CRM.
View Solution Forwarders & NVOCCFreight Forwarding Software
Multi-modal quoting, shipment lifecycle, Bayan customs docs and track & trace.
View Solution Islamic AppsIslamic App Development
Quran & prayer apps, hijri calendars, zakat calculators and Shariah-aware fintech.
View Solution Coworking & FlexCoworking & Workspace Software
Desk & meeting room bookings, memberships, access control, billing and member apps.
View Solution Communities & StrataCommunity & Strata Software
Owner portals, service charge billing, maintenance requests and RERA-aware workflows.
View Solution Yachts & MarinasYacht Charter & Marina Software
Charter booking engines, crew & trip management, maintenance and marina billing.
View Solution Waste & RecyclingWaste Management Software
Route optimisation, bin & weighbridge tracking, e-ticketing and compliance reporting.
View Solution Pharmacies & RetailPharmacy & Dispensary Software
Pharmacy POS, stock & expiry, e-prescriptions, insurance billing and FEFO workflows.
View Solution Vets & Animal HospitalsVeterinary Clinic Software
Patient records, appointments, lab results, prescriptions and pet insurance billing.
View Solution Pilgrimage & GroupsHajj & Umrah Software
Package builder, pilgrim booking, visas & certificates, group travel and payments.
View Solution Interiors & Fit-OutInterior Design & Fit-Out Software
Design proposals, BOQs, material sourcing, project tracking and client approvals.
View SolutionOil & Gas Software in Abu Dhabi — FAQs
The companies we build for in Abu Dhabi are typically in that ecosystem — inspection and integrity houses, drilling and well-services firms, fabrication yards, EPC subcontractors and logistics providers to the majors. To be clear about what we are claiming: we build software for suppliers to the industry. We are not an operator's system integrator and we do not hold a framework agreement with any national oil company.
That is one of the most common reasons Abu Dhabi suppliers call us. We build the submission — the exact columns, the exact file type, the exact cadence — as a generated output from the data your crews already capture in the field, so the monthly report stops being two days of somebody's life. When the client changes the format, we change a template rather than rebuilding a spreadsheet.
Yes, and for Al Dhafra and offshore work it is usually a hard requirement. Permits, isolations, gas tests and inspection records are captured on the device, queued locally, and synchronise when connectivity returns — with the sign-off chain and timestamps preserved so the audit trail survives the gap rather than being back-filled afterwards.
The same published bands apply here as everywhere else we work: a focused field operations or inspection build from AED 50,000, an HSE and asset-integrity platform AED 120,000–250,000, and an enterprise terminal or multi-site control platform AED 250,000–500,000 and up. You get a fixed, itemised quote in writing within one business day of the scoping call, with no location surcharge.
Yes. Most Abu Dhabi operations already have a system of record and do not want a second one. We integrate rather than replace — work orders, equipment master data and notifications flow both ways — so the new system handles what the ERP or CMMS was never designed for, such as field capture, permits and inspection evidence.
Yes — it is the single most requested build in this cluster. A digital permit office covers hot work, confined space, work at height, electrical isolation and excavation permits, with gas testing, lock-out/tag-out steps, risk assessment attachment and a multi-level sign-off chain that records who approved what, when and on which device. Permits are issued and closed on site-issued tablets, work offline where connectivity is poor, and leave an audit trail that stands up when a regulator or a client auditor asks for it.
Yes. We surface plant data through OPC UA, Modbus or MQTT, or read from an existing historian such as a PI System, and present it as live operational dashboards with alarm and event visibility. On the OT side we work to whatever segmentation your control-systems team specifies — read-only where that is the rule, and inside the DMZ rather than across it. The control system stays the control system; we do not put a web application in the safety path.
Full Arabic and English interfaces with proper right-to-left layouts, designed in from day one rather than translated afterwards — which matters for field crews and permit holders far more than it does for head office. 5% VAT-compliant invoicing is generated from operational records, and data residency is decided and documented before development starts: UAE-region cloud, your own tenancy, or fully on-premise inside the plant network.
100% — source code, documentation, repositories and infrastructure accounts transfer to you at completion. No per-seat licence fees, no annual platform charge and no vendor lock-in. Any competent team can maintain or extend the system afterwards, including your own.
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