OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE
Krucial Connect is compatible with a wide range of devices on the ground and transfers data seamlessly and securely
platform, digital twin or AI on the cloud. Once spec’d to meet the needs of a client, the solution is easy to set-up and can be deployed with no specialist skills required. Deployed in mere hours no matter the site location, clients gain access to critical data from a wide range of devices monitoring parameters ranging from leak detection, pipe erosion and vibration monitoring,” he details.
INDUSTRY FOCUS Quillien reveals that Krucial is currently engaged in several projects across the oil & gas industry, with a focus on asset retrofit and preventative maintenance, “as those are the use cases in which Krucial stands out from other solutions”. He notes: “The platform serves as a versatile tool for digital solution integrators – enabling them to deploy without having to make as many compromises as possible for their customers, the end users. Customers are getting increasingly frustrated by the lack of consistency in digital solutions and are demanding ‘single panes of glass’ for their operations – this means integrators need to find ways of having all the technologies they need deployed, even from different vendors and manufacturers, all work together in a comprehensive and consistent manner. Krucial Connect is one such solution,
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integrating elegantly across devices and business systems to enable resilient, digitisation at scale.”
FORWARD THINKING The energy sector has a solid reputation for embracing modern solutions and Quillien has observed companies being more eager to digitise their operations than in some other markets he works in. “The oil & gas industry certainly
seems to be progressing at a quicker pace than others in the engineering sector and operators are more open to adoption of cutting- edge technologies such as digital twins. Stringent environmental regulations and pressure to work more sustainably has opened the door for advanced monitoring technologies to support compliance, preventative maintenance strategies to avoid disastrous issues such as leakages in pipelines all in which help operators work more efficiently and sustainably.” But, he notes, “Although there is a growing appetite for modernisation, particularly driven by sustainability goals and stringent environmental regulations, operators often prefer solutions with a proven track record in the field. This cautious approach can create hurdles for introducing newer capabilities and technologies.” Further complicating the
situation is that legacy systems, often designed decades ago, lack the digital infrastructure and compatibility required for integration with Industry 4.0 solutions such as IoT or AI. “Consequently, no matter the desire to integrate modern technology, its adoption is often blocked by operators not wanting the costly or time-consuming job of replacing entire systems of ageing infrastructure,” confirms Quillien. “This is where Krucial Connect shines: negating the need to replace entire legacy systems by offering a drop-in remote monitoring solution enabling wireless data transmission via a robust communications infrastructure, allowing operators to reap the benefits of automated monitoring and digital twinning,” he adds.
HUGE POTENTIAL And Quillien is optimistic that these benefits will be achieved on a larger scale in the very near future. “While the sector’s digital-first mindset is accelerating adoption, there remains a substantial opportunity to modernise processes that still rely heavily on manual intervention. By addressing the challenges of legacy infrastructure and delivering proven, low-risk solutions, Krucial is well-positioned to help operators unlock the full potential of Industry 4.0 innovations,” he concludes.
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