Square Robot signs agreement with ExxonMobil for global inspection services

Square Robot Inc, a world leader in robotic tank inspection, and its subsidiary, Veritank Inc, have announced a global agreement with ExxonMobil and its affiliates to deploy and develop in-service robotic inspection services in above ground storage tanks around the world.

Square Robot CEO, David Lamont, said: “Square Robot is honoured to partner with ExxonMobil as it looks to benefit from our robotic services across its global tank inventory.

“With tank integrity and storage a major issue across all industries, especially in a time of cautious commodity pricing, our solution dramatically reduces the costs of inspection and intervention with no compromise on data or information quality.”

Square Robot is an autonomous robotic solution that delivers in-service inspection – which potentially helps with minimising vapour and chemical releases while maintaining tank operations.

ExxonMobil technology scouting and ventures senior advisor, Tim Westhoven, said: “Square Robot in-service tank inspection technology improves safety for our personnel, provides the data we need to manage our assets, and saves on operating costs. 

“Square Robot’s next generation of robotic technology will allow deployment to more of our tankage assets, further supporting our commitment to efficiency and operations excellence.” 

Additionally, ExxonMobil is supporting Square Robot’s development programme for next generation robots. ExxonMobil’s support will fast-track this programme, with first deployments due for field trials later this year.

The early phase of the agreement will see Square Robot’s industry-leading robots used to provide services to ExxonMobil throughout the US, UK, Europe and the Far East. 

For more information visit www.squarerobots.com

22nd June 2021