Digital Transformation of Bapco Upstream’s Internal Processes with Urbansoft’s IT Expertise

Introduction

Bapco Upstream, a key player in Bahrain’s oil and gas exploration, development, and production, manages all upstream operations across the Kingdom. To streamline internal processes, Urbansoft has been providing specialized IT resources for over 6 years, helping Bapco Upstream develop critical applications that automate and optimize their budgeting and tracking systems.

The Challenge

Bapco Upstream relied on manual Excel processes for managing budgets, tracking project statuses, and generating reports, which was time-consuming and prone to errors. They needed a comprehensive digital solution to automate these processes, improve data accuracy, and provide real-time analytics for more informed decision-making.

The Solution

Urbansoft deployed a skilled team of technical specialists, graphic designers, UX/UI developers, and full-stack developers to design and implement an automated system for Bapco Upstream, including:

• Automation of Budget and Tracking Systems: The manual Excel-based processes were transformed into an automated application with integrated BI analytics and reporting capabilities. This system now provides real-time insights into budget planning, project status tracking, and financial forecasts.
• SharePoint and Power BI Development: Urbansoft worked on creating a customised SharePoint portal and developing Power BI reports for Bapco’s management team, offering a centralised platform for report generation, project updates, and performance monitoring.

Results

• Automated Processes: The shift from manual to automated budget tracking and reporting significantly reduced errors and improved operational efficiency.
• Real-Time Data Analytics: Integrated BI tools provide Bapco with real-time data analytics, helping them make quicker and more informed decisions on project statuses and budget allocations.
• Improved Reporting: Customised Power BI reports and SharePoint portals allow Bapco’s management team to easily access and generate reports, enhancing transparency and collaboration.

Conclusion

Urbansoft’s long-term partnership with Bapco Upstream has resulted in streamlined internal processes, automated reporting systems, and enhanced decision-making capabilities. These digital solutions have positioned Bapco for more efficient management of their ongoing projects and financial planning.