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Advancements in robotics continue to transform oil and gas operations , says GlobalData
W ith the applications of robotics continuously evolving , the oil and gas industry has emerged as a significant adopter of the technology to improve safety and efficiency of operations . Robots equipped with advanced technologies are yielding increasingly positive results , bringing a continued transformation in the operations of oil and gas companies , says GlobalData , a leading data and analytics company .
GlobalData ’ s latest thematic report , Robotics in Oil and Gas , highlights the role of major oil and gas companies , such as ADNOC , BP , Eni , Equinor , ExxonMobil , Repsol , Rosneft , Shell and TotalEnergies in the development and adoption of robotics to enhance safety and productivity on the field .
Ravindra Puranik , Oil and Gas Analyst at GlobalData , said : “ Robots are proving invaluable to execute complex tasks at production facilities , thereby protecting workers from hazardous environments and reducing the likelihood of costly shutdowns . As a result , companies such as Equinor , TotalEnergies and Shell are deploying them to work alongside humans on offshore sites . For instance , robotic automation can manage remote operations , such as those conducted on Equinor ’ s Oseberg H platform in the North Sea . Their ability to perform repetitive and mundane tasks with minimal errors
is saving time and internal resources for companies . Furthermore , it allows them to deploy field technicians on more critical issues .”
Oil and gas operations are labour-intensive and involve numerous repetitive tasks , many of which occur in hazardous environments and face various obstacles . Robotics presents an excellent solution to many challenges within the industry , as they can handle more strenuous tasks and complex procedures more effectively than humans .
Puranik continued : “ Robots provide greater reliability and efficiency in completing assigned tasks while also enhancing operational safety . The integration of terrestrial , aerial and underwater robots is already playing a crucial role in several high-stakes oil and gas projects throughout the value chain . French oil major TotalEnergies , in collaboration with Oceaneering , recently conducted a pilot inspection of subsea pipelines in the North Sea using autonomous underwater vehicles ( AUVs ).”
Honeywell and Qualcomm work to revolutionise the energy sector with 5G , low power wireless and AI-enabled solutions
H oneywell and Qualcomm Technologies , has announced an expanded collaboration to develop new Artificial Intelligence ( AI ) -enabled solutions for the energy sector . The design and development of these solutions with Qualcomm Technologies supports Honeywell ’ s alignment of its portfolio to three compelling megatrends , including automation . sensing technologies will enable the development of a family of industrial sensors used for monitoring process parameters , asset parameters or environmental conditions . These new capabilities will help deliver more information to field and service technicians , enabling faster delivery of answers that can result in time savings , greater accuracy and interactive results .
Through the collaboration , Honeywell intends to incorporate Qualcomm Technologies ’ connectivity and AI capabilities into Its existing AI-powered applications , such as the Honeywell Field Process Knowledge System ( PKS ). By integrating these capabilities , Honeywell ’ s Field PKS will better be able to help provide connectivity to remote corners of plant and manufacturing facilities and enable greater data capture and analytics at the edge .
Qualcomm Technologies ’ portfolio of low power AI-enabled processors with native wireless connectivity , software and computer vision combined with Honeywell ’ s extensive portfolio of
“ We are committed to developing on-device Generative AI solutions that will propel the expansion of the connected intelligent edge to help drive digital transformation ,” said Nakul Duggal , Group General Manager , automotive , industrial and embedded IoT and cloud computing , Qualcomm Technologies . “ This collaboration with Honeywell enhances how industries and businesses interact with their environments through intelligent and responsive technology . Our recent acquisition of Sequans ’ 4G IoT technology adds to Qualcomm Technologies ’ broad portfolio , further strengthening our technology offerings for Industrial IoT applications .”
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