Internet of Things (IoT) trial in CSG upstream asset: a step towards more efficient operations
Rohan Bolton A * , Ali Al Jumah A , Prashanth Kumar A , Dean Heidke A , Wesley Richards B , Ashish Parikh B , Jason Sherwood C and Jason Lee CA
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Rohan Bolton is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in digital transformation and analysis. Currently, he serves as a Digital Change Lead at Shell, where he plays a pivotal role in driving digital initiatives and innovations. Prior to this, Rohan held the position of Senior Digital Analyst at Shell and has also worked with organisations such as QGC and the Department of Defence. Rohan holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from The University of Queensland, which has provided him with a strong foundation in business and finance. His career is marked by a commitment to leveraging technology to optimise business processes and enhance operational efficiency. In addition to his professional achievements, Rohan is known for his analytical skills, strategic thinking and ability to lead cross-functional teams. His contributions have significantly impacted the organisations he has been part of, making him a respected figure in the field of digital transformation. |
Ali Al Jumah is a seasoned professional with 15 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, having worked in five international locations. Ali has a proven track record in delivering complex projects and exposure to a wide range of business environments. Ali holds a Master’s degree in petroleum engineering and is certified as a PMI professional project manager and an SPE certified petroleum engineer. In his current role as Digital Lead, Ali oversees the digital program for one of the largest assets in Shell, leading the digital transformation initiatives. Recognised with multiple awards, Ali is known for his leadership and ability to drive results in various parts of the business. |
Prashanth Kumar is an experienced IT Developer and Architect with 21+ years of expertise in designing and implementing innovative software solutions across cross-functional domains. He currently serves as a Principal Software Engineer in the Global Software Engineering business unit, driving excellence and innovation in large-scale, mission-critical projects. He is adept at bridging technical and business needs to deliver impactful results. |
Dean Heidke is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the oil and gas industry. With a career spanning over two decades, Dean has been instrumental in enhancing operational efficiency and safety measures within the sector. He has held various key roles, including IoT Lead and Wellsite Supervisor, where he gained front-line operational leadership experience in CSG. Dean was responsible for the functional design of IoT solutions that improve real-time data analytics and remote monitoring. His innovative approach has led to significant advancements, contributing to the industry’s shift towards more sustainable and efficient operations. Dean’s leadership and technical acumen have made him a respected figure in the field, known for his ability to bridge the gap between traditional oil and gas practices and cutting-edge digital solutions. |
Wesley Richards has over 25 years’ experience working in the Instrument/Electrical control system field, from the coal face to large scale project and business management. As General Manager, Wesley heads up Indratel Australia, which aspires to be the leader in integrated industrial solutions that give customers the access to innovate and connect seamlessly to deliver precision in performance by offering word class products and solutions for remote monitoring, remote power, measurement and control, and wireless telemetry. |
Ash Parikh is a professional project manager within the oil and gas sector and has over 20 years of project management, commissioning and start up work experience for mega scale LNG gas projects such as APLNG, Chevron, Inpex and QGC. Ash has a high calibre in FEED study to Design, Build and successfully hand over to their respected client portfolio, and recently completed three of the IOT skids for QGC with the highest quality and relevant electrical standards. He is Australian Qualified for Hazardous area and WHS standards and policies. In 1993, he completed his electrical engineering diploma back in India, and migrated to New Zealand and Australia to further his professional development. Ash also holds dual trade electrician and instrumentation qualifications. Ash is looking forward to developing more IOT high tech skids and is here to offer the best integrated solution working for Indratel capabilities and projects for their customers. |
Jason Sherwood has been in the automation and process control industry for over 40 years with hands on experience from the factory floor to server room and now into the cloud, and his passion for all thing automation is evident from even the shortest of conversations. He has a long history with the Emerson Product Range and continues to grow his knowledge and experience with each new product and innovation. |
Jason Lee has over 25 years of experience in the information technology and automation industries, specialising in PLC and SCADA engineering. In 2020 he assumed the role of ANZ sales manager for Emerson’s controls and software business. Jason is characterised by his strong passion for customer service and adept at handling both technical and commercial solutions. |
Abstract
The Upstream Wells Internet of Things (IoT) Trial Project aims to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs in wellsite monitoring through the implementation of IoT technologies. This trial involves the deployment of IoT-enabled skids equipped with solar panels, cameras, ultrasonic level switches, and edge computing devices, facilitating remote monitoring. The project targets a 25% reduction in physical visits to wellsites, improved data acquisition for predictive maintenance and decreased kilometres driven by operators, contributing to improved safety outcomes. Initial results indicate significant potential for IoT solutions to transform wellsite operations, providing real-time data and enabling remote surveillance.
Keywords: CSG, edge computing, emissions reduction, IoT, operational efficiency, predictive maintenance, remote surveillance, wellsite monitoring.
Rohan Bolton is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in digital transformation and analysis. Currently, he serves as a Digital Change Lead at Shell, where he plays a pivotal role in driving digital initiatives and innovations. Prior to this, Rohan held the position of Senior Digital Analyst at Shell and has also worked with organisations such as QGC and the Department of Defence. Rohan holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from The University of Queensland, which has provided him with a strong foundation in business and finance. His career is marked by a commitment to leveraging technology to optimise business processes and enhance operational efficiency. In addition to his professional achievements, Rohan is known for his analytical skills, strategic thinking and ability to lead cross-functional teams. His contributions have significantly impacted the organisations he has been part of, making him a respected figure in the field of digital transformation. |
Ali Al Jumah is a seasoned professional with 15 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, having worked in five international locations. Ali has a proven track record in delivering complex projects and exposure to a wide range of business environments. Ali holds a Master’s degree in petroleum engineering and is certified as a PMI professional project manager and an SPE certified petroleum engineer. In his current role as Digital Lead, Ali oversees the digital program for one of the largest assets in Shell, leading the digital transformation initiatives. Recognised with multiple awards, Ali is known for his leadership and ability to drive results in various parts of the business. |
Prashanth Kumar is an experienced IT Developer and Architect with 21+ years of expertise in designing and implementing innovative software solutions across cross-functional domains. He currently serves as a Principal Software Engineer in the Global Software Engineering business unit, driving excellence and innovation in large-scale, mission-critical projects. He is adept at bridging technical and business needs to deliver impactful results. |
Dean Heidke is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the oil and gas industry. With a career spanning over two decades, Dean has been instrumental in enhancing operational efficiency and safety measures within the sector. He has held various key roles, including IoT Lead and Wellsite Supervisor, where he gained front-line operational leadership experience in CSG. Dean was responsible for the functional design of IoT solutions that improve real-time data analytics and remote monitoring. His innovative approach has led to significant advancements, contributing to the industry’s shift towards more sustainable and efficient operations. Dean’s leadership and technical acumen have made him a respected figure in the field, known for his ability to bridge the gap between traditional oil and gas practices and cutting-edge digital solutions. |
Wesley Richards has over 25 years’ experience working in the Instrument/Electrical control system field, from the coal face to large scale project and business management. As General Manager, Wesley heads up Indratel Australia, which aspires to be the leader in integrated industrial solutions that give customers the access to innovate and connect seamlessly to deliver precision in performance by offering word class products and solutions for remote monitoring, remote power, measurement and control, and wireless telemetry. |
Ash Parikh is a professional project manager within the oil and gas sector and has over 20 years of project management, commissioning and start up work experience for mega scale LNG gas projects such as APLNG, Chevron, Inpex and QGC. Ash has a high calibre in FEED study to Design, Build and successfully hand over to their respected client portfolio, and recently completed three of the IOT skids for QGC with the highest quality and relevant electrical standards. He is Australian Qualified for Hazardous area and WHS standards and policies. In 1993, he completed his electrical engineering diploma back in India, and migrated to New Zealand and Australia to further his professional development. Ash also holds dual trade electrician and instrumentation qualifications. Ash is looking forward to developing more IOT high tech skids and is here to offer the best integrated solution working for Indratel capabilities and projects for their customers. |
Jason Sherwood has been in the automation and process control industry for over 40 years with hands on experience from the factory floor to server room and now into the cloud, and his passion for all thing automation is evident from even the shortest of conversations. He has a long history with the Emerson Product Range and continues to grow his knowledge and experience with each new product and innovation. |
Jason Lee has over 25 years of experience in the information technology and automation industries, specialising in PLC and SCADA engineering. In 2020 he assumed the role of ANZ sales manager for Emerson’s controls and software business. Jason is characterised by his strong passion for customer service and adept at handling both technical and commercial solutions. |
