Even before the smoke detectors, the smell of something burning in the kitchen can stir a person from their sleep. In a similar manner, one of the most distinct qualities of oil and gas is the smell. A robot with the ability to sniff out a leak can have the potential of preventing disaster. What …
The oil and gas industry is riddled with dangerous rigs and unsafe pipes. The operation and maintenance of oil rigs constantly put people in dangerous situations and cause many deaths. Automation of oil rigs is a product of robotic advancement that has the potential of saving many lives. Areas of Automation An oil drilling rig …
As one of the most valued commodities in the energy sector, the oil and gas industry is no stranger to innovation. At first glance, a deep-sea oil rig may not look like a digitally enriched environment, but the oil and gas industry is making massive strides in integrating AI solutions to solve complex problems. AI …
The oil and gas industry is currently booming with new technologies, and UAVs have certainly made their place within the industry. The technology has found novel uses in the oil and gas industry, ranging from inspection to maintenance of the facilities. What are UAVs? Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) are essentially drones and flying robots which …
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Oil pipelines and their relevant infrastructures are located onshore and offshore, meaning rugged terrains that vary between hot deserts to frozen zones and even marshlands. The total length of oil pipelines exceeds thousands of kilometers (km) in meeting the growing demands for oil across the nation. Similarly, there is a need for frequent inspection for …
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