RelyOn
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1982
- HeadquartersCopenhagen, Denmark
- Headcount1,001–5,000
- GTM type—
- OfferingServices
RelyOn firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- RelyOn
- Legal name
- Aberdeen Drilling School Ltd.
- Website
- https://aberdeendrilling.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1982
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1,001–5,000 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
RelyOn industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Oil & Gas Training Services
- NAICS
- Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations (213112), Oil and Gas Field Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333132)
- SIC
- Oil & Gas Field Services, Nec (1389), Services-Engineering Services (8711)
- akta.pro primary industry
- OFS Engineering, Construction & O&M (Field Development, Brownfield, Maintenance) (EUALABAM)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Exploration & Production Drilling Services (RC, Core, Directional, Sonic, Auger) (IMAKAKAB)
Keywords
Where RelyOn is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Copenhagen
- HQ country
- Denmark
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices10 records
Markets served
RelyOn business model
Business model- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Training Course Fees: One-time fees for classroom and simulator-based training courses. Course fees include tuition, course materials, lunch, refreshments, certification, and examinations where applicable. IWCF or IADC resit examinations are charged additionally.
- Certification and Assessment Fees: Fees for IWCF and IADC certification examinations and assessments. Resit examinations and retraining fees are charged separately from course fees.
- Consultancy Services: Professional consultancy services including Technical Authoring, Competency Management, Independent Advice & Arbitration Services, Incident Investigation, and bespoke training programme development.
- Virtual Training: Remote instructor-led training delivered through virtual classroom platform with live presentations, interactive sessions, and online assessments.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Standard course fee |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Resit/retraining fee |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels4 records
RelyOn product offering
Product offeringCore offering
RelyOn (formerly Aberdeen Drilling School) provides globally accredited drilling, well control, well intervention, and engineering training delivered through classroom, on-site, and virtual simulation platforms, alongside related safety (H2S, HUET, BOSIET) and rig consultancy services for the oil and gas, renewable energy, and maritime workforce. The company operates dedicated training centres in more than 50 countries, with its global technical headquarters in Aberdeen, Scotland.
Product overview
RelyOn (operating as Aberdeen Drilling School and Aberdeen Drilling International) offers a comprehensive portfolio of oil and gas training, simulation, and consultancy services. The portfolio includes IWCF and IADC accredited well control certification programmes (Drilling Well Control Levels 2-4 and Well Intervention Pressure Control), specialist training (HPHT, Deepwater, MPD, Stuck Pipe Prevention, Plug & Abandonment), and simulation-based training using proprietary ADS3-Drill, DS-5000, and portable ADS1 simulators. Services span classroom-based courses, virtual instructor-led training, e-learning, and professional consultancy including competency management and incident investigation. The company operates 30+ training centres across 20 countries with global simulator-equipped facilities.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- IWCF Rotary Drilling Training Accredited International Well Control Forum rotary drilling courses covering well control principles, kick detection, shut-in procedures, and well kill methods for drilling crews, supervisors, and company representatives.
- IWCF Well Intervention Training Accredited well intervention training programs covering coiled tubing, wireline, snubbing, and pressure control operations for intervention personnel.
- IADC WellCAP Training International Association of Drilling Contractors WellCAP accredited drilling and well control training delivered at introductory, fundamental, and supervisory levels.
- Drilling Simulator-Based Training Training delivered on proprietary drilling simulators (ADS3-Drill, DS-5000, ADS1-Drill) that replicate rig floor scenarios for crew competency, kick response, and well control rehearsal.
- Offshore Safety Training (BOSIET/HUET/H2S) Safety and emergency response training including Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training, Helicopter Underwater Escape Training, and Hydrogen Sulphide awareness for offshore personnel.
- Engineering and Rig Consultancy Technical drilling and rig consultancy services covering well planning, rig acceptance, procedure development, and incident investigation for operators and contractors.
- Virtual Training Platform Online, remote-delivered version of RelyOn's accredited drilling, well control, and safety courses accessible via subscription or per-course enrollment.
- Renewable Energy Training Training programs aimed at the renewable energy workforce, including safety and technical courses designed for the offshore wind and energy transition sectors.
Quantifiable outcome
- 125,000+ professionals trained since 1982
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use RelyOn
Customer profileNamed customers10 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
RelyOn technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
RelyOn partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, regional and strategic.
- Oiltec Solutions AScoreStrategic acquisition of Norwegian simulation technology company Oiltec Solutions AS from HITEC Vision portfolio. Oiltec Solutions becomes central simulation technology and development team, creating in-house platform technology rolled out through global training centres.
- MSTS AsiacoreJoined forces with MSTS Asia to provide combined portfolio of services for energy sector. MSTS Asia provides safety training, competency management, and digital learning programmes with international accreditations. Together expanded reach across Asia Pacific region.
- Petroleum Commission GhanacorePartnership to support upskilling of Ghanaian oil and gas market through specialist training programmes for Commission staff and national workforce development under Accelerated Oil & Gas Capacity (AOGC) programme.
- NAM Training CentreregionalPartnership to deliver IWCF accredited Drilling and Well Intervention courses at NAM Training Centre in Assen, Netherlands on monthly basis. Includes classroom, simulator, and assessment room accreditation.
- PetronascorePartnership with Petronas to establish Malaysia training centre as part of quality enhancement initiative. Petronas supported hiring and development of local Malaysian team with endorsement from Malaysian Petroleum Resources Corporation (MPRC).
- Saudi Petroleum Services Polytechnic (SPSP)corePartnership to support development and delivery of drilling diploma course at SPSP Dammam Centre for Drilling and Construction. ADS responsible for managing drilling training components of 2-year programmes for high school graduates.
- Samson TiarastrategicStrategic partnership to deliver Aberdeen Drilling School's specialist courses to Indonesia's oil and gas industry. Samson Tiara, Indonesia's leading oil and gas safety training provider, complements their safety training with technical courses including Stuck Pipe Prevention, HPHT Drilling, Well Engineering, and IWCF/IADC Well Control training.
- Rigworld TrainingcorePartnership to deliver specialist training from Rigworld's multi-million dollar world-class training centre in Takoradi, Ghana. Rigworld provides OPITO-accredited offshore survival and HSE training while Aberdeen Drilling School provides specialist drilling and well control training for workforce development initiatives.
Scale indicators9 records
Recent moves9 records
Expansion highlights6 records
RelyOn competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Petrofac Training Services: Petrofac operates integrated training services for oil and gas operators including well control and competency programmes, with broader EPC and operations services. Comparable as an established training provider serving IOCs and NOCs globally.
- RelyOn Nutec (parent company / brand): RelyOn Nutec is the parent group operating 30+ training centres across 20 countries, offering broader safety, survival, and OPITO-accredited training beyond ADS's specialist drilling focus. Comparable as the immediate parent and platform for ADS's content distribution.
Others
- OPITO (Industry Standards Body / Training Approvals): OPITO sets training standards and approves training centres for offshore oil and gas safety. Comparable as the standards body whose accreditation framework underpins much of RelyOn's competitive positioning rather than as a direct training competitor.
- International Well Control Forum (IWCF): IWCF sets global well control training and certification standards and accredits training providers including RelyOn. Comparable as the accreditation ecosystem enabler rather than a direct training competitor.
- IADC (International Association of Drilling Contractors): IADC accredits well control training programmes (WellSharp) and is one of the two key certification frameworks RelyOn delivers. Comparable as an accreditation standards body rather than a direct training competitor.
Direct peers
- 3T Energy Group: 3T Energy Group operates multiple training brands delivering safety, drilling, and well control courses globally including simulator-based training for oil and gas personnel. Comparable as a directly competing multi-brand training provider with IWCF/IADC accredited offerings.
- Maersk Training: Maersk Training delivers safety, offshore, and well control training globally with multiple centres, including OPITO-accredited and well control programmes for oil and gas personnel. Comparable as a directly competing accredited training provider with similar customer base.
- Falck Safety Services (part of Safety Group): Falck operates offshore and safety training centres globally with well control and OPITO-accredited courses for oil and gas professionals. Comparable as a directly competing global training provider with overlapping course portfolio.
- Petroleum Skills Europe: Petroleum Skills Europe delivers well control, drilling, and well intervention training in the North Sea region with IWCF and IADC accredited programmes. Comparable as a European-based specialist drilling training competitor.
Regional players
- Survitec Training & Servicing: Survitec operates training centres globally focused on offshore safety, survival, and well-related courses, with strong presence in Europe and Asia Pacific. Comparable as a competing accredited safety/well training provider serving similar oil and gas markets.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Trust signalCompliance4 records
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RelyOn leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
RelyOn subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries4 records
RelyOn funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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RelyOn M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about RelyOn
What does RelyOn do?
RelyOn (formerly Aberdeen Drilling School) provides globally accredited drilling, well control, well intervention, and engineering training delivered through classroom, on-site, and virtual simulation platforms, alongside related safety (H2S, HUET, BOSIET) and rig consultancy services for the oil and gas, renewable energy, and maritime workforce. The company operates dedicated training centres in more than 50 countries, with its global technical headquarters in Aberdeen, Scotland.
Is RelyOn a public or private company?
RelyOn is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was RelyOn founded?
RelyOn was founded in 1982. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.
Where is RelyOn based?
RelyOn is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, in the Europe region.
How does RelyOn make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Training Course Fees are the primary driver. The others are certification and Assessment Fees, consultancy Services and virtual Training.
Who are RelyOn's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Petrofac Training Services and RelyOn Nutec (parent company / brand). Others are OPITO (Industry Standards Body / Training Approvals), International Well Control Forum (IWCF) and IADC (International Association of Drilling Contractors). Direct peers are 3T Energy Group, Maersk Training, Falck Safety Services (part of Safety Group) and Petroleum Skills Europe. Survitec Training & Servicing is listed as a regional player.
Does RelyOn have an API?
No public API is recorded for RelyOn.
What industry is RelyOn in?
RelyOn's product category is Oil & Gas Training Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUALABAM, OFS Engineering, Construction & O&M (Field Development, Brownfield, Maintenance), with a secondary code of IMAKAKAB, Exploration & Production Drilling Services (RC, Core, Directional, Sonic, Auger). Its NAICS code is 213112 and its SIC code is 1389.