BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 1. Digitalization of oil
and gas production remains the most challenging area of
transformation in the oil and gas industry due to outdated
infrastructure, remote facilities, and disparate data, Senior
Applications Consultant at the Caspian Innovation Center, Teymur
Figarov, said at a panel session during Baku Energy Week, Trend reports.
According to him, the oil and gas industry is a single value
chain consisting of three interconnected segments: hydrocarbon
production, transportation, and processing.
"Production is the heart of the entire industry. Without the
upstream segment, there is no transportation or processing.
However, to effectively utilize hydrocarbons, all three areas must
be developed simultaneously," he noted.
Figarov emphasized that the production sector currently faces
the greatest challenges in its digital transformation.
"Geographical factors create additional complications. Many
facilities are located on offshore platforms, which require access
by helicopter or ship. Any technical intervention requires
significant resources and time," the expert said.
According to him, the fragmentation of production data remains a
serious obstacle.
"Information comes from multiple sources using different
standards and formats. This is why digitalization of production
requires more time and effort than other segments of the industry,"
Figarov pointed out.
He recalled that previously, the collection of production
information from offshore platforms was significantly limited due
to the lack of modern sensors and automated monitoring systems, and
much data had to be collected manually.
According to the expert, the situation is gradually changing
thanks to the implementation of new digital solutions.
"A large number of sensors, devices, and monitoring systems are
currently being implemented. This will allow us to obtain a
complete picture of what's happening at facilities in real time,"
he emphasized.
Figarov noted that expanding the network of sensors and digital
tools will ensure greater transparency in production processes,
allow for the prompt identification of equipment deviations, and
reduce the impact of human error.
He also said that one of the key areas of further digitalization
is the creation of a centralized production data management system,
which will consolidate information on oil and gas production in a
single digital space and improve decision-making efficiency.
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