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Innovation in Monitoring Flexible Pipelines Revolutionizes the Oil Industry
The CESAR, a renowned center for innovation and technology, in partnership with Petrobras and UFRJ, has achieved prominence in the ANP Award for Technological Innovation with its pioneering project “Digital Twin.” This project, situated at the heart of innovation in the oil industry, focuses on an advanced monitoring tool for flexible pipelines. The tool is designed to assess stress corrosion cracking due to CO2 (SCC-CO2), a crucial step to optimize production and enhance 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 enables real-time monitoring of the condition of the pipelines, focusing on the severity of SCC-CO2. This innovation allows Petrobras engineers to make data-driven decisions to optimize production and improve the efficiency of oil operations.
Technological Tool and Operational Safety
The “Digital Twin” project integrates field sensors with 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.
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Eduardo Peixoto, CEO of CESAR, emphasizes 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, the project’s coordinator at Petrobras, acknowledges the “Digital Twin” project as a disruptive innovation aligned with the company’s futuristic vision. The technology not only contributes to operational efficiency and safety but also to the reduction of CO2 emissions. The nomination for the 2023 ANP Award for Technological Innovation symbolizes the recognition of the hard work of the team and the CESAR and LACEO partners.
The ANP Award for Technological Innovation is an important milestone for projects that foster innovation and enhance operational efficiency in the oil and gas sector. The 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 transformed people and organizations, enhancing digital strategies. With a multidisciplinary team of over 1100 employees, CESAR develops impactful solutions, operating throughout the innovation cycle and supporting organizations at different levels of digital maturity. Integrating Porto Digital in Recife, CESAR is a hub that connects over 350 companies in Information Technology, Communication, and Creative Economy. Furthermore, it manages CESAR School, an innovation school aimed at empowering professionals for an ever-evolving market.
Source: FSB – CESAR Advisory.
