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Last updated on Jan 3, 2025
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Your oil and gas infrastructure is aging fast. How can you integrate modern technology effectively?

As oil and gas infrastructure ages, integrating modern technology becomes essential to maintain efficiency, safety, and reliability. Here are some effective strategies to consider:

  • Conduct a comprehensive audit: Assess the current state of your infrastructure to identify critical areas needing upgrades.

  • Implement IoT (Internet of Things) solutions: Use sensors and smart devices to monitor and manage equipment in real-time.

  • Invest in predictive maintenance tools: Utilize AI \(Artificial Intelligence\) and machine learning to predict failures and schedule maintenance proactively.

How have you successfully integrated modern technology into your operations?

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Your oil and gas infrastructure is aging fast. How can you integrate modern technology effectively?

As oil and gas infrastructure ages, integrating modern technology becomes essential to maintain efficiency, safety, and reliability. Here are some effective strategies to consider:

  • Conduct a comprehensive audit: Assess the current state of your infrastructure to identify critical areas needing upgrades.

  • Implement IoT (Internet of Things) solutions: Use sensors and smart devices to monitor and manage equipment in real-time.

  • Invest in predictive maintenance tools: Utilize AI \(Artificial Intelligence\) and machine learning to predict failures and schedule maintenance proactively.

How have you successfully integrated modern technology into your operations?

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    Faisal Kolaghassi

    Oil & Gas, Energy, Renewables    ➜ Fractional Leadership for Middle East Market Entry & Expansion    ➜ From Strategy to Execution    ➜ Contact me to collaborate 📥 Faisalk@sagemena.com

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    The bigger challenge with aging infrastructure isn’t the technology itself. It’s how well that technology fits into the way people actually work and make decisions every day. Real value comes when technology doesn’t just collect data but helps shift the entire approach from reacting to problems to spotting risks before they grow. That kind of shift takes more than new tools. It takes changing how the whole organization thinks about risk and reliability.

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    Dhaifallah Alotaibi

    Application Engineer / planning & technical Engineer @ Samaa Technologies Co | Petroleum Engineering | McKinsey Alumni

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    To modernize aging oil and gas infrastructure efficiently, leverage digital twins for real-time monitoring, AI-driven predictive maintenance to reduce failures, and IoT with edge computing for faster decision-making. Migrate to cloud-based analytics, use robotics for inspections, and apply advanced materials to extend asset life. Strengthen cybersecurity, integrate hybrid energy, and invest in workforce upskilling for seamless adoption. This ensures efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and long-term resilience.

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    Suwantono Widji

    Manager Kalimantan Field PHKT

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    The economic limit is the issue to be considered deeply, robust tech which will be applied or implemented won't directly impact if the effective & efficient manner disobey.

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    Himanshu Mourya

    AI Solutions Consultant @Ailoitte

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    With our AI-powered dashboard, you gain real-time insights into asset performance, predictive maintenance alerts, and operational efficiencies - all in one place. Our case study showcases how we helped an oil and gas company modernize its infrastructure, reducing downtime and optimizing workflows. Let’s connect and explore how our AI-driven solutions can do the same for you.

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    Allison Gabriel

    ThePipelineGuy | I Empower SAFE and INNOVATIVE Solutions for Efficient Pipeline Operations | Pipeline Engineering and Technology Researcher

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    Replacing or upgrading aged infrastructure is very critical to avoid any downtime, the use of AI Technology or Machine Learning Technology will really help in predicating potential failure..

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    Serhii Kharchuk

    Anti-fraud @ Lean Six Sigma Black Belt | TensorFlow PyTorch | Business Analytics | AWS | Laws | Marketing | Brand Strategy | Software Development | Google Cloud Partner | Administration | Financial Management | Aerospace

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    Today's challenge isn't just replacing old equipment—it's strategic integration that delivers real value. The key? Technology that fits how your teams actually work. Smart investments in IoT sensors, predictive maintenance, and digital twins are transforming operations, but success depends on implementation strategy. Leaders are seeing results by: Conducting targeted assessments before implementation Deploying edge computing for critical operations Building cross-functional teams to drive adoption Using economic analysis to prioritize investments The infrastructure challenge is technical AND human—the best solutions address both. #OilAndGas #DigitalTransformation #AssetManagement

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    Kareem Basha

    Senior Petroleum Engineer | Team Lead at bp | Leading With Purpose, Mentorship & Technical Excellence | MSc Petroleum Engineering

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    Integrating modern technology into aging oil and gas infrastructure requires a balanced approach - one that enhances reliability without compromising safety. Start by ensuring asset data is clean and structured, then pilot technologies like digital twins, IoT, and AI in high-impact and low-risk areas before scaling. Most importantly, align technology with operational expertise and apply a safety-first mindset from the start. Cybersecurity, control system integrity, and human-machine interface risks must be addressed as part of the design not after. The goal isn’t to digitize everything, but to digitize meaningfully.

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    Shakier Khalifa

    Oil & Energy Professional

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    The remaining oil determines the duration of the project, the average production rates detrmines the value of the project, and the upstreams to the downstreams determine the degree of technology required. The integration of these parameters would depends on the politics, development situation of countries.

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    Zephaniah Mugittu

    Circular Economy| Climate Change| Solid Waste Management| Renewable Energy| Productive Use of Energy (PUE)| Gender Mainstreaming| Sustainable Agriculture| Health and Nutrition| Business Skills Development|

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    Upgrading aging oil and gas infrastructure with modern technology requires a strategic approach that balances cost, safety, and efficiency. Here’s how you can integrate modern technology effectively: 1. Digitalization and Automation 2. Advanced Materials & Retrofitting 3. Renewable Energy Integration & Carbon Reduction 4. Cybersecurity & Data Analytics 5. Workforce Training & Change Management

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    Ludmila Pirogova

    Frontier Innovation | AI & Digital Advantage | AI Trust by Design™ | Deep Tech Board Advisory | Strategic Partnerships | Acquisitions | Global Market Expansion | Fractional CGO (Chief Growth Officer)

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    Aging Oil & Gas Infrastructure? Modernize Smart, Not Expensive Aging assets aren’t the problem—poor visibility is. Too many companies replace infrastructure they could’ve optimized. The best modernize smarter: 🔹 See before you spend— Digital twins + AI monitoring prevent failures before they happen. 🔹 Let economics drive tech—Retrofit first, automate where it adds real value, and align CAPEX with ROI. 🔹 Integrate, don’t complicate—New tech should fit into operations, not disrupt them. Modernization isn’t about trends—it’s about execution. Every decision should extend life, cut costs, and reduce risk. Thougts?

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