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Case History: RheoSense Enables Safe, Real-Time Mud Monitoring During Restricted Access Operations
Last week, the rig crew encountered a procedural challenge while preparing to circulate and monitor mud properties on the return side. Due to restricted access to the shaker room, the team discussed how to continue monitoring mud weight during spacer returns. Operations Excellence Engineer Fawzi Chamssine and Automation Manager Pierina Fonseca proposed a practical solution, using the IMS RheoSense unit for real-time density monitoring. The system, commissioned just 12 hours e
PÃ¥l Erik Johannessen
Nov 111 min read
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Global 24/7 Technical Support. Because Operations Don’t Stop.
Drilling operations never rest, and neither do we. At Intelligent Mud Solutions (IMS), we know that fluid intelligence and operational uptime are critical to every client we serve. That’s why IMS now provides Global 24/7 Technical Support, ensuring that expert assistance is always within reach, wherever your operations are. Our duty support system connects clients directly with IMS engineers who specialise in real-time monitoring, remote diagnostics, and calibration assistanc
PÃ¥l Erik Johannessen
Nov 71 min read
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Modbus Integration - Short-Term Project
At Intelligent Mud Solutions (IMS), we continue to push the frontier of real-time drilling fluid intelligence. As part of an internal development program, we are refining how field instruments, PLCs, and analytical software communicate through Modbus TCP — a step in ensuring data accuracy and synchronization across all our real-time measurement systems. This initiative focuses on improving the handshake between measurement devices and our analytical platform, ensuring consist
PÃ¥l Erik Johannessen
Oct 241 min read
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Supporting Future Energy Innovators: IMS Sponsors SPE Alaska Scholarship BBQ
At Intelligent Mud Solutions (IMS), we believe that innovation begins with education. That’s why we are proud to support the 43rd Annual SPE Alaska Scholarship BBQ Fundraiser as a Bronze Sponsor. The annual BBQ, hosted by the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Alaska Section, raises funds for scholarships awarded to Alaskan students pursuing professional technical degrees in engineering and earth sciences. Over the past 30+ years, the program has awarded more than $750,000
PÃ¥l Erik Johannessen
Oct 151 min read
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First RheoSense to Newpark – Strengthening Global Collaboration for Real-Time Fluid Intelligence
Intelligent Mud Solutions (IMS) is proud to announce the shipment of the first RheoSense system to Newpark Fluids Systems in the United...
PÃ¥l Erik Johannessen
Oct 101 min read
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Commitment to Quality – Confirmed by DNV
We are proud to share that Intelligent Mud Solutions AS has successfully completed the latest DNV ISO 9001:2015 audit with zero...
PÃ¥l Erik Johannessen
Sep 191 min read
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Welcoming Bharti Bharti to Intelligent Mud Solutions
We are delighted to welcome Bharti Bharti, who joined Intelligent Mud Solutions as a Research & Development Engineer on 01 September...
PÃ¥l Erik Johannessen
Sep 181 min read
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Welcoming Our New Operational Excellence Engineer – Fawzi Chamssine
We are excited to welcome Fawzi Chamssine, who joined Intelligent Mud Solutions on 01 September 2025, as our new Operational Excellence...
PÃ¥l Erik Johannessen
Sep 171 min read
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5-Year Contract Awarded to IMS for RheoSense Supply on Deepsea Stavanger
We are excited to announce that IMS  has secured a 5-year contract  with Odfjell Drilling  to supply two RheoSense units  for automated...
ggsmith77
Mar 31 min read
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IMS says farewell but not goodbye to one of our family.
It is a sad day for IMS as PÃ¥l Erik Johannessen departs for pastures new. Our dynamic CEO is leaving to start a new adventure We wish him...
ggsmith77
May 30, 20241 min read
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Adding Value in West Africa: RheoSense is Making "Sense"  
In the ever-evolving world of oil and gas drilling, efficiency and precision are key factors in ensuring the success of any operation. At...
ggsmith77
Feb 6, 20243 min read
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Our Journey of Innovation and Milestones: Celebrating 100,000 Hours!
In the world of cutting-edge technology and innovation, it's not every day that a company reaches a significant milestone like achieving...
ggsmith77
Nov 1, 20232 min read
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Early Christmas Gift - New Contract In South America
Intelligent Mud Solutions are proud to announce that we have been awarded a 1 + 1 year RheoSense service contract for a deep water...
ggsmith77
Dec 9, 20221 min read
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Here We Come - East Europe
Intelligent Mud Solutions are proud to announce that we have been awarded a RheoSense service contract for a land drilling exploration...
ggsmith77
Oct 13, 20221 min read
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Let`s Go - West Coast Africa
Intelligent Mud Solutions are proud to announce that we have been awarded a 2 + 1 year RheoSense service contract for a deep water...
ggsmith77
Oct 5, 20221 min read
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60 Seconds Off Your Time That's All We Need !
IMS have and will continue to develop technology that contributes to a more sustainable world. Our technologies simplify and fully...
ggsmith77
Sep 15, 20221 min read
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New Partner Agreement NORWEP + IMS = TRUE
Norwegian Energy Partners (NORWEP) is an organisation with a clearly defined objective: to support and assist in the internationalisation...
ggsmith77
Jun 23, 20221 min read
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A Travel Letter From Dubai
As announced last year, IMS have, in partnership with MI Gulf Services LLC, received a contract for provision of Real Time Fluid...
ggsmith77
Jun 7, 20221 min read
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Real Time Fluid Performance Is Integral To Reduce NPT
Non-productive time occurrences are more prevalent with well operations as integral drilling fluid characteristics are provided manually...
ggsmith77
May 9, 20222 min read
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CHANGING THE WORLD OF FLUID ANALYSIS AND FLUID MANAGEMENT
Intelligent Mud Solutions A.S., Stavanger, Norway has over 71400 hours to date with the RheoSense unit and remotely operating fluids...
ggsmith77
Mar 28, 20223 min read
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