EXPLORATION • DRILLING • FIELD SERVICES The VLX 3 is a
wearable mobile mapping system that delivers
comprehensive, highly detailed
reality capture data to laser scanning professionals for complex sites
OUTDATED TECHNOLOGY IS HOLDING THE INDUSTRY BACK Outdated technology is one of the key factors preventing parts of the oil and gas industry from unlocking its true potential. Oil and gas sites are constantly
evolving, and it can be difficult for an organisation to plan efficiently without accurate and up-to-date virtual information that reflects the physical reality. Laser scanning is a key technology
that the industry has embraced in a bid to gain a clear understanding of their sites. But while popular methods of laser scanning provide an organisation with remote access to a site – and are a step forward from having to physically walk around the entire location – the traditional approaches in the sector have their own challenges. They can be difficult to implement at scale and depend on many hundreds or even thousands of individual scans. A laser scan is a snapshot in time
and the longer it takes to secure that snapshot, the less value it can provide to businesses. What significant parts of the oil and gas sector lack at the moment are solutions that work reliably and quickly so businesses can have continuous access to the accurate
efficient ways of working. This is where cutting-edge reality
capture technologies, such as digital twins, come to the forefront, revolutionising the way companies operate. Digital twins – the output – enable organisations to replicate physical assets within a digital environment, allowing for accurate as-is conditions, remote collaboration and detailed analysis. Such a transformation offers unique insights into how best to enhance, expand, and optimise operations, irrespective of geographic constraints. Here, we explore the impact of
outdated and inefficient technology solutions on the innovation capacity of the oil and gas industry. Digital twins can be pivotal in ushering in genuine innovation, and this article will offer insights on how organisations can implement novel strategies to fast- track their plans.
data they need to successfully operate, maintain, and develop their site. Failure to leverage more innovative
technology can lead to missed opportunities for streamlining processes, reducing costs, and maximising results. It can also hamper decision-making, as data analysis and insights become more time-consuming and prone to human error.
ENHANCE OPERATIONS WITH DIGITAL TWINS As mentioned, of the best ways
oil and gas companies can leverage technology to enhance their operations is by creating “digital twins” of their facilities. A digital twin is a virtual replica
or simulation of a physical asset, such as drilling rigs, production facilities, pipelines, petrochemical plants, refineries, and even entire oil fields. Creating a digital twin allows
Above right: Ivion is a spatial data platform that uses digital twin technology Above: The NavVis VLX 3 scans many types of facilities, including water treatments
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