Insta360 Enterprise partnered with Evercam to support construction documentation for Shell’s Vito Waterflood Project. By integrating Insta360 X5 cameras with Evercam’s visual documentation platform, the project team improved remote collaboration, enhanced visibility across multiple locations, and streamlined progress management during fabrication at the Kiewit Offshore Services (KOS) yard in Ingleside, Texas.
Shell operates the Vito deep-water development in the U.S., supported by a network of engineering, fabrication, and contractor teams based in New Orleans, Houston, and other locations in Texas. The Vito Waterflood Project is a key supplemental program designed to maintain reservoir pressure and ensure sustainable production. Given the size and complexity of the operation, Shell required a dependable and efficient way to document field progress and align stakeholders in real time.
Evercam, a leading provider of construction documentation and reality capture solutions, delivered a unified platform for project visibility, while Insta360 Enterprise supplied the 360 capture hardware and enterprise integration support. Together, the two companies supported Shell's work to standardize visual documentation workflows and reduce reliance on in-person site visits.
Challenges
Client Challenges: Visibility, Coordination, and Efficiency at Scale
The Vito Waterflood Project involved engineering, design, inspection, and contractor teams working across three major locations: New Orleans, Houston, and multiple field environments in Texas. Shell required a reliable method for tracking progress at the KOS fabrication yard without interrupting daily work. The solution was also needed to support safety planning, reduce unnecessary travel, and ensure consistent documentation for contractor oversight and internal reporting.
With large modules under construction, rapid progress cycles, and critical safety zones, traditional photo capture and written reports were not sufficient for comprehensive oversight. Project managers needed a faster, more complete view of on-site activity to make decisions and maintain schedules.
Partner Challenges: Scalable 360 Capture for Construction Use Cases
For Evercam, the priority was to offer a 360 camera that met field requirements while integrating seamlessly into its platform. The hardware needed to be portable, durable, quick to operate, and capable of delivering high-resolution immersive media. It also had to be practical for engineers, inspectors, and supervisors who may not have photography experience.
The Solution
A Unified 360 Documentation Workflow
Insta360 Enterprise and Evercam delivered an integrated solution that combined 360 capture, remote access, and centralized project data into a single workflow. Field teams used Insta360 X5 cameras to conduct immersive 360 walkthroughs of the KOS fabrication yard. These captures were then uploaded and managed through the Evercam platform, alongside existing fixed cameras and drone footage.
This gave Shell’s engineering and leadership teams a virtual window into the jobsite, allowing them to review progress from any location. The result was a consistent, verifiable visual record that improved communication and reduced dependency on physical inspections.
On-Site Workflow
The streamlined workflow at KOS followed four steps:
- Capture: Engineers and supervisors recorded 360 walkthroughs and video using Insta360 X5.
- Upload: Media was uploaded through the Evercam Capture App, complementing footage from fixed cameras and drones.
- Access: Remote stakeholders in Houston and New Orleans logged into Evercam to review site conditions and progress in an interactive 360 environment.
- Review: The content supported coordination meetings, contractor reviews, and safety evaluations, improving preparedness and clarity across teams.
This process allowed stakeholders to navigate the jobsite virtually and review installs, staging, and safety areas as if they were physically present.
Key Results
The collaboration delivered measurable improvements for Shell:
- Reduced Travel Requirements: Site visits were reduced by approximately 20 percent.
- Cost Savings: Each avoided trip generated an estimated 15 percent cost saving.
- Improved Communication: All parties worked from a single visual record, reducing discrepancies between reports.
- Enhanced Safety Oversight: Teams could review exclusion zones and work-front conditions remotely, helping identify potential risks earlier.
- Scalable Model: The workflow created for Vito now serves as a repeatable framework for future offshore projects.
Why Insta360
Cutting-Edge 360 Capture Technology
Insta360 X5 delivers 72MP photos and 8K 360 video for accurate documentation of large industrial environments. Its immersive capture capability enables detailed walkthroughs that support coordination and verification without interrupting field activity. The camera is also handheld and mountable, making it easy to operate in dynamic work settings.
Enterprise-Level Integration and Support
Insta360 Enterprise provides SDK integration, rapid technical support, and dedicated partner success services. The company works with leading solution providers in more than 14 industries, supporting scalable deployment for industrial documentation, visualization, and remote collaboration.
Why Evercam
Evercam offers a unified reality capture platform that consolidates visual data from BIM models, 4D simulations, fixed cameras, drones, 360 media, and other project systems. This centralization gives construction stakeholders a single source of truth and a comprehensive timeline of project activity. The platform is widely used for reporting, safety planning, logistics coordination, and dispute resolution.
Evercam selected Insta360 as a hardware partner due to the image quality, immersive capture experience, ease of use for non-specialists, and reliable performance in field environments.
About Evercam
Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, Evercam serves the global construction industry and supports multiple languages, emphasizing user-friendly design to facilitate faster communication and seamless collaboration among project teams. It is widely used for temporal visualization, daily reporting, safety inspections, logistics, and dispute resolution on construction sites.
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About Insta360 Enterprise
Established in 2015, Insta360 is a global leader in 360 cameras crafted to capture immersive and high-resolution images and videos. Insta360 Enterprise, a dedicated business division, delivers professional-grade 360 camera solutions for industries such as construction, real estate, tourism, surveying, robotics, media, entertainment, education, and more. Partnering with industry leaders and integrating innovative technology into workflows, Insta360 Enterprise drives transformation across 14 industries in over 100 countries.
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