Shell Global Solutions International B.V. and ORTEC, a leading supplier in resource optimization tools and consulting services, have signed a contract to work closely together on a worldwide scale. The cooperation between Shell and ORTEC focuses on the optimization of supply chain processes and strategic decision making in up- and downstream engineering disciplines like planning & scheduling, gas field production capacity optimization, spare parts management, and cost estimating. Shell and ORTEC have already been working together in a successful way for more than 25 years.

"The signing of the contract symbolizes the continuation of the long-lasting relation between Shell and ORTEC. Increasing global energy demand accelerates the pace of change in the oil and gas industry. Making the right decisions fast and accurate becomes evidently more important to retain a leading position in the industry. We are very proud to support Shell in this process with our modeling and fact-based consultancy services," said Lambert van der Bruggen, CEO ORTEC Consulting Group.

Paulus Steenkamp, Vice President Manufacturing, Production and Engineering Software, Shell Global Solutions International B.V., added, "In Shell's drive to help secure a responsible energy future, ORTEC, with their high quality software development and technical consultancy services supports us in underpinning Shell's strategic objective to deliver leading technology solutions. This agreement secures the continuation of our relationship."

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