OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE
MAKING THE CONNECTION
Digitally linking oil & gas assets has long been an issue for those who manage them. Tech innovator Kevin Quillien explains to Louise Davis how a robust communications network can get these sites better connected
Kevin Quillien, CTO, Krucial A
ccording to Kevin Quillien, the Co-Founder and CTO of the UK-headquartered communications company,
Krucial, one of the biggest challenges facing oil & gas operators today is managing a vast network of ageing producing assets distributed globally. “These assets – such as wellheads and transport networks, – are often located in remote, hard-to-access areas, which complicates eff orts to modernise operations,” Quillien explains. “Digitising and digitally transforming this extensive installed base represents a tremendous opportunity to enhance eff iciency, safety, and sustainability across the sector.” Quillien formed Krucial partly to
enable operators to take advantage of that opportunity: the company’s
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drop-in infrastructure enables the digitisation of assets anywhere on Earth, even in locations with no power or communications, such as off shore platforms or remote desert sites. Quillien notes: “By leveraging wireless ATEX-certifi ed devices, our technology is a low-risk, cost-eff ective option for large-scale retrofi tting. It avoids the complexity of rewiring, bypassing on-site equipment, or obtaining recertifi cation and approvals.”
HYBRID VEHICLE Krucial’s hybrid communications platform, Krucial Connect, ensures secure and reliable data transmission under any conditions. “This provides operators with confi dence in their ability to implement advanced solutions, such as remote monitoring
systems and digital twins,” details Quillien. “These tools facilitate continuous insights and predictive maintenance, driving better decision- making and extending the lifecycle of critical assets.” The solution is simple to deploy
and can be remotely confi gured and managed, eliminating the need for regular on-site visits: “This makes it an ideal choice for operators looking to modernise their ageing assets eff iciently and eff ectively,” states Quillien. Ultimately, the tech innovator believes that Krucial can make a massive diff erence for the better: “It empowers oil and gas operators to overcome the challenges of ageing infrastructure, unlocking the full potential of Industry 4.0 to modernise their operations.”
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