Innovation in monitoring flexible pipelines revolutionizes the oil industry
CESAR, a renowned innovation and technology center, in partnership with Petrobras and UFRJ, achieved a prominent position in the ANP Technological Innovation Award with its pioneering “Digital Twin” project. This project, situated at the heart of innovation in the petroleum industry, focuses on an advanced monitoring tool for flexible pipelines. The tool is designed to assess CO2 stress corrosion cracking (SCC-CO2), a crucial step towards optimizing production and increasing operational safety in the sector.
The “Digital Twin”, or digital twin, is a virtual representation of the flexible pipelines used in the oil field. This technology allows real-time monitoring of the condition of pipelines, focusing on the severity of SCC-CO2. This innovation enables Petrobras engineers to make decisions based on concrete data to optimize production and improve the efficiency of oil operations.
Technological tool and operational security
The “Digital Twin” project integrates field sensors into an operational analysis model, providing a comprehensive view of the most critical pipelines. This significantly assists in decision-making, ensuring the operational safety of these vital structures.
Eduardo Peixoto, CEO of CESAR, highlights the importance of the project, stating that it represents the organization's commitment to developing impactful technological solutions for the energy sector. Real-time monitoring of flexible pipelines is an essential tool to ensure the integrity and efficiency of operations in the oil industry.
Recognition and strategic partnerships
George Campello, project coordinator at Petrobras, recognizes the “Digital Twin” project as a disruptive innovation aligned with the company's futuristic vision. The technology contributes not only to operational efficiency and safety, but also to the reduction of CO2 emissions. The nomination for the 2023 ANP Technological Innovation Award symbolizes recognition of the hard work of the team and partners CESAR and LACEO.
The ANP Technological Innovation Award is an important milestone for projects that foster innovation and improve operational efficiency in the oil and gas sector. CESAR’s “Digital Twin” project exemplifies this commitment to technological excellence.
About CESAR
CESAR is an innovation and education center that, for 27 years, has been transforming people and organizations, enhancing digital strategies. With a multidisciplinary team of more than 1100 employees, CESAR develops impactful solutions, operating across the entire innovation cycle and supporting organizations at different levels of digital maturity. Integrating Porto Digital in Recife, CESAR is a hub that connects more than 350 Information Technology, Communication and Creative Economy companies. In addition, it manages the CESAR School, an innovation school aimed at training professionals for a constantly evolving market.
Source: FSB – CESAR Advisory.
