Energy, Oil & Gas Issue 227 July 2025 | Page 19

________________________________________________________________________________________ Artificial Intelligence
When subtle signs of bearing degradation emerge, the system predicts failure up to two weeks in advance. This gives crews time to respond before issues escalate into outages.
AI also helps drive production gains. The digital twin runs simulations to test operating scenarios and fine-tunes parameters such as separator pressure and flow rate in real time. The result: more efficient operations, lower energy usage, and greater output.
AI-enhanced digital twins are giving offshore and onshore teams a shared window into operations, all through a cloud-based platform. Engineers can explore systems in 3D, search documentation using natural language, and test fixes in a simulated environment before acting in the field.
On the safety front, the twin acts as a real-time sentinel. It continuously monitors emissions, gas leaks, and critical systems, using AI to flag anomalies near the flare stack and automatically initiate safety protocols.
This not only strengthens compliance but also reduces environmental risk.
These advanced capabilities show why AI-powered twins are gaining momentum. They offer more than incremental efficiency. They deliver the reliability, agility, and operational resilience oil and gas companies need to navigate an uncertain future. â– 
Rick Standish hexagon. com
Hexagon is the global leader in precision technologies at any scale. Its digital twins, robotics and AI solutions are transforming the industries that shape our reality. Hexagon’ s Asset Lifecycle Intelligence division helps clients design, construct, and operate more profitable, safe, and sustainable industrial facilities. It empowers customers to unlock data, accelerate industrial project modernization and digital maturity, increase productivity, and move the sustainability needle.
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