Tokyo, March 27, 2025 – Terra Drone Corporation, the leading drone service provider, is pleased to announce that our subsidiary, Terra Drone Indonesia, co-hosted an Advanced Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Workshop utilizing drone technology in Kuwait, in collaboration with International Inspection Centre Co. W.L.L. (INTREX), the largest NDT inspection services provider in the country. During the workshop, Terra Drone Indonesia delivered a presentation on how drone-based advanced inspection technologies can significantly enhance operational efficiency and safety in the oil and gas sector for key players from the Middle Eastern energy industry and featured live drone demonstrations. Terra Drone Indonesia remains committed to promoting the adoption and expansion of drone-based inspection technologies throughout Kuwait and the broader Middle East region.
Background and Objective
Under the framework of “Kuwait Vision 2035”, Kuwait is promoting economic diversification and a transition toward a renewable energy society, while significantly reducing its reliance on the oil and gas sector. To support this transition, it invests in the development of new energy infrastructure and the renovation of existing facilities, which drives a growing demand for efficient inspection and maintenance solutions.
Given these backgrounds, Terra Drone Indonesia has been collaborating with the UAE branch of NDT Corrosion Control Services Co. (NDTCCS), the largest NDT inspection services provider in the Middle East and parent company of INTREX, to expand the adoption of drone-based inspection technologies in the region. This workshop, held in Kuwait with INTREX, represents a major step in this strategic partnership.
Workshop Highlights
This workshop was organized for the benefit of approximately 50 participants from 18 leading companies in the energy sector, including KOC Insp. & Corrosion, a state-owned oil company, and Schlumberger, one of the world’s largest oilfield service companies.
Ray Ozma, Chief Technical and Technology Officer (CTTO) of Terra Drone Indonesia, gave presentations on the following topics:
- Transforming Industrial Inspection Through Drone Technology
- Confined Space Inspection and 3D Modeling Using Drones
The presentations covered the knowledge of advanced NDT drone technology and showcased the real-world use case of ultrasonic testing (UT) drones for internal and external inspections and surveillance, along with solutions for optimizing industrial surveys. These sessions highlighted how such technologies contribute to enhancing operational efficiency and safety, especially in the oil and gas industry. The workshop also featured a live drone flight demonstration, offering participants the practical applications of drone-based NDT. The workshop concluded with a discussion and Q&A session, allowing participants to engage in discussing the advanced NDT technologies and the practical implementation of drone-based inspection workflows.
Future Outlook
This initiative marked a significant milestone for Terra Drone Indonesia as it expands its presence in the Middle East, particularly in Kuwait. Leveraging its partnership with NDTCCS, Terra Drone aims to further promote digital transformation in the local oil and gas industry by introducing drone-based inspection solutions.
About INTREX
International Inspection Centre Co. W.L.L. (INTREX) is Kuwait’s largest NDT service provider, established in 1979. It offers expert inspection and consultation services across major industries such as oil & gas, petrochemicals, power & energy, maritime, and commercial sectors. For more information, please visit: https://intrexkw.com
About NDTCCS
NDT Corrosion Control Services Co. (NDTCCS) is the leading NDT service provider in the Middle East, headquartered in Saudi Arabia. The company operates across GCC countries, including Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Oman, and Bahrain, delivering cutting-edge inspection solutions to industries such as oil & gas, petrochemicals, infrastructure, marine, and aerospace. In 2019, NDTCCS acquired INTREX to strengthen its market presence in Kuwait. The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications. For more information, please visithttps://www.onestopndt.com/ndt-companies/ndt-ccs
About Terra Drone Indonesia
Terra Drone Indonesia is a subsidiary of the Terra Drone Corporation and a provider of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) services, operating in the surveying, inspection, and agriculture sectors across Southeast Asia. In addition to drone-based mapping, modeling, inspection, monitoring, and pesticide/fertilizer spraying, it also provides training and consulting services for businesses utilizing drones. For more information, please visit https://terra-drone.co.id/
About Terra Drone Corporation
Terra Drone Corporation, headquartered in Japan, is a global leader in drone and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) solutions. Dedicated to the mission of “Unlock ‘X’ Dimensions”, the company is committed to creating a prosperous future by “crossing” bridges—integrating diverse fields to foster innovation and find solutions. Specializing in surveying, inspections, agriculture, and UAS Traffic Management (UTM), Terra Drone serves industries such as oil and gas, construction, chemicals, energy, and agriculture.
With a portfolio of over 3,000 completed projects worldwide, Terra Drone has achieved significant milestones in the drone operations field. In July 2023, the company acquired a majority stake in Unifly, a world-leading provider of UTM platform, with deployments in over eight countries, followed by an investment in U.S.-based Aloft Technologies in February 2024, further expanding its capabilities in UTM.Terra Drone was listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market (Stock Code: 278A) on November 29, 2024. It also secured top spot in Global Drone Service Provider Rankings for 2024.
Recognized by Drone Industry Insights as one of the top three industrial drone service providers globally for five consecutive years, Terra Drone aims to build the digital infrastructure necessary to unlock the full potential of drones and AAM solutions. For more information, please visit our website: http://www.terra-drone.net
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