RelyOn

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

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

• Drilling training services
• Well control certification
• Simulator-based training
• Energy workforce training
• HSE compliance training

Headquarters

HQ city

Copenhagen

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices10 records

Markets served

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. 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.
2. Certification and Assessment Fees: Fees for IWCF and IADC certification examinations and assessments. Resit examinations and retraining fees are charged separately from course fees.
3. Consultancy Services: Professional consultancy services including Technical Authoring, Competency Management, Independent Advice & Arbitration Services, Incident Investigation, and bespoke training programme development.
4. Virtual Training: Remote instructor-led training delivered through virtual classroom platform with live presentations, interactive sessions, and online assessments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core 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

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, regional and strategic.

• Oiltec Solutions AScoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2019Strategic 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 AsiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Joined 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 GhanacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Partnership 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 CentreregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2017Partnership 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.
• PetronascoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Partnership 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)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Partnership 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 TiarastrategicChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStrategic 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 TrainingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership 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

Broad 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

• Facebookfacebook.com/RelyOnGL
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/relyon-global

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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