AWS Managed Services Provider Case Study - Petronash

Read how Integra provides Petronash with AWS Managed Services which helps continuous management of its AWS infrastructure, improve security posture and ensured regulatory compliance.

Petronash is a Dubai‑based engineering powerhouse with deep roots in the oil and gas sector since its foundation in 2000. Over the past two decades, it has grown into a global leader known for its integrated, turnkey packaged solutions—including modular wellsite packages, chemical injection systems, wellhead control panels, and complete gas‑processing units

At its core, Petronash is driven by engineering innovation. A dedicated Engineering & Technology Centre of Excellence in Chennai, staffed by over 250 in‑house engineers, crafts bespoke solutions that address real-world client challenges and global energy demands.

Beyond engineering, Petronash invests heavily in its people and infrastructure. Its Jebel Ali site fosters a collaborative, employee‑centric culture: offering health and wellness programs, on‑site sports facilities, even a staff‑tended vegetable garden—reflecting its philosophy that a motivated workforce translates to superior performance.

Furthermore, operating within Jafza provides strategic logistical advantages—access to ports, airports, tax efficiency, and streamlined customs—amplifying its competitive edge in project delivery.

In summary, Petronash represents the next generation of oil and gas engineering firms: where global manufacturing capacity, engineering excellence, safety‑first culture, and smart operational infrastructure converge to deliver high‑impact solutions that drive industry progress.

The Challenge

Oil and gas engineering firms like Petronash operating on AWS often face a unique set of challenges that stem from the complexity of their digital infrastructure, regulatory requirements, and evolving operational needs.

Managing large-scale environments that include engineering applications, seismic data lakes, complex ERP environments on SAP and integrations demands specialized cloud expertise. Petronash struggled with ensuring security, maintaining compliance with industry standards, and managing hybrid environments effectively. The lack of in-house cloud skills hindered their ability to implement DevOps, automate operations, or adopt new technologies such as AI/ML and IoT for field operations.

Moreover, Petronash teams faced mounting pressure to optimize cloud costs, ensure high availability for mission-critical systems, and maintain strong disaster recovery capabilities. Without proper governance, cloud spending can spiral, and legacy systems may become bottlenecks to innovation.

Risks for Petronash

Having an unmanaged environment could expose firms like Petronash to several critical risks that may hinder performance, security, and growth. Managing complex cloud environments in-house without expert support can lead to inefficiencies, increased downtime, and slower incident resolution—especially for essential operations like field data capture and reservoir modeling.

Security is another major concern. Without continuous monitoring and adherence to best practices, the firm becomes more vulnerable to cyber threats, data breaches, and compliance violations, potentially resulting in financial penalties and reputational harm.

Additionally, without MSP-led cost governance, cloud expenses can spiral out of control due to underutilized resources or lack of optimization strategies.

Furthermore, if they did not leverage MSP expertise may struggle to adopt new technologies or modernize legacy systems, causing delays in digital transformation initiatives. Internal teams may also face resource constraints, limiting their ability to scale effectively or support business expansion. Ultimately, the absence of a managed services partner can compromise the firm’s agility, security, and long-term competitiveness.

The Solution

To address these challenges, we implemented a comprehensive, end-to-end service model tailored to their operational needs, compliance requirements, and business goals.

Cloud Environment Assessment and Optimization

We began with a deep-dive assessment of their existing AWS environment, identifying architectural gaps, security risks, and cost inefficiencies. Our team re-architected their workloads following AWS Well-Architected Framework principles, ensuring high availability, performance, and scalability across their production and development environments.

24/7 Monitoring, Incident Management, and Support

We established a dedicated Network Operations Center (NOC) with 24/7 monitoring and alerting using tools like Amazon CloudWatch, AWS Config, and our proprietary dashboards. All incidents were triaged and resolved under strict SLAs, ensuring minimal downtime and quick recovery for business-critical applications.

Security Hardening and Compliance Alignment

We implemented enterprise-grade security controls—IAM governance, VPC segmentation, GuardDuty, AWS WAF, encryption at rest/in transit, and automated patching. We ensured compliance with industry standards and helped the client pass internal and external audits with confidence.

Cost Management and FinOps

Using AWS Cost Explorer, budgets, and Savings Plans, we implemented proactive cost optimization measures, tagging strategies, and regular financial reviews. The client saw a marked improvement in cost predictability and ROI from their AWS investments.

Automated Backup, DR, and High Availability

To ensure business continuity, we designed and implemented automated backup strategies with AWS Backup and cross-region replication for key workloads. We also built a disaster recovery framework that met the firm’s RTO/RPO targets, supporting uninterrupted operations even in failure scenarios.

Migration and Modernization of Legacy Systems

We supported the migration of legacy engineering applications to containerized or cloud-native formats, improving efficiency and scalability. This modernization effort also positioned the firm for future innovation around AI/ML and GenAI initiatives.

Ongoing Governance, Reporting, and Business Reviews

We conduct monthly governance reviews, share performance and security reports, and aligned roadmaps through quarterly business reviews (QBRs). This ensures continuous alignment with their strategic goals and allows us to adapt and re-align quickly when needed.

Enablement and Cloud Skill Uplift

Beyond operations, we delivered cloud enablement workshops and on-the-job training for the client’s IT teams, helping them understand cloud-native operations and become stronger stakeholders in their digital journey.

Together, these efforts delivered not just technical reliability, but also strategic value—helping Petronash scale confidently, operate securely, and innovate faster on AWS.

The Result

As a result of our MSP engagement, the company gained a highly resilient, secure, and cost-optimized AWS environment tailored to its complex operational needs. Our end-to-end managed services enabled 24/7 system reliability, reduced cloud spend through proactive cost governance, and ensured compliance with industry regulations. The company also benefited from improved performance of its mission-critical workloads, faster incident resolution, enhanced disaster recovery readiness, and a modernized application stack—allowing it to innovate with confidence and scale its digital initiatives without expanding internal IT resources.

Conclusion

In conclusion, our comprehensive MSP engagement empowered Petronash to overcome the complexities of managing cloud infrastructure in a demanding and highly regulated industry. By delivering expert-led operations, security, optimization, and modernization, we transformed their AWS environment into a strategic asset that drives efficiency, resilience, and innovation. The partnership not only mitigated operational and compliance risks but also unlocked new opportunities for growth and digital transformation—proving the value of having a trusted AWS MSP partner in navigating the energy sector’s evolving technology landscape.