The global energy sector is facing intensified requirements for workforce proficiency and operational safety. Kahuna Workforce Solutions, a specialized skills and competency management SaaS provider, has entered into a strategic partnership with ICM Group, a consultancy focused on competency assurance for the oil and gas industry. This collaboration aims to provide oil and gas operators with a scalable, data-driven approach to managing frontline workforce readiness and regulatory compliance across complex international environments.
Kahuna and ICM Group have formed a strategic partnership targeting the global oil and gas industry.
The collaboration combines Kahuna’s enterprise-grade SaaS platform with ICM Group’s domain expertise in energy workforce development.
Key focus areas include competency assurance, role readiness, and audit compliance for safety-critical operations.
The partnership aims to provide real-time skills visibility for distributed assets and multi-region deployments.
A global energy services company has already signed as the first joint customer for a 2026 implementation.
The solution addresses the increasing pressure on energy organizations to demonstrate workforce proficiency at scale.
The partnership is designed to address the unique complexities of offshore, onshore, and subsea operations. By integrating Kahuna’s configurable platform with ICM Group’s consultancy services, the alliance provides a framework for managing certifications and audit readiness. This approach enables operators to transition from manual tracking to a digital-first strategy that ensures every worker on a safety-critical site meets necessary competency standards.
Beyond compliance, the partnership facilitates more strategic workforce planning. Organizations can now gain visibility into the skills gap across contractors and joint ventures, allowing for better alignment of talent supply with operational demand. The scalability of the platform ensures that distributed assets can maintain consistent standards regardless of geographical location.
The collaboration reflects Kahuna’s ongoing investment in the energy sector and ICM Group’s commitment to modernizing competency management. By leveraging modern technology, the two organizations aim to help clients manage workforce capabilities with greater clarity and confidence.
“Oil and gas organizations are under increasing pressure to demonstrate workforce competence and proficiency while operating safely, efficiently, and at a global scale,” said Jai Shah, chief executive officer of Kahuna. “ICM Group’s extensive industry expertise and international presence make them an ideal partner as we continue to expand Kahuna’s footprint across the global energy market.”
“Our customers operate in some of the most complex and safety-critical environments in the world,” said Niek van Leeuwen, chief executive officer of ICM Group. “By partnering with Kahuna, we can combine our advisory and implementation expertise with a modern, flexible technology platform that enables clients to manage workforce competence with confidence and clarity.”
Through this partnership, both companies are positioned to deliver measurable value to energy operators, ensuring that workforce development keeps pace with the technical and regulatory demands of the modern energy landscape.
Kahuna Workforce Solutions is a leading skills and competency management SaaS platform designed for operations, learning and human resources. The platform provides enterprises with validated skills data, offering valuable insights into workforce capabilities, aligning talent supply and demand and maximizing training investments. Kahuna helps organizations build a more skilled, adaptable and competitive workforce. Learn more: kahunaworkforce.com.
ICM Group is a global provider of competency assurance, training, and workforce development services for the oil and gas industry. With a strong international presence, ICM Group supports operators and service companies in building capable, compliant, and resilient workforces across the energy value chain.
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