Petrobras (NYSE: PBR), a Brazilian oil and gas company, is set to revolutionize its offshore oil and gas production with the implementation of a cutting-edge digital twin prototype. This technology, which was successfully tested on the Cidade de Anchieta and P-57 FPSO platforms, operating in the Jubarte field, located in the pre-salt and post-salt layers offshore Espírito Santo, promises to enhance production efficiency by approximately 1%.
Developed in two years by the Brazilian company, Engineering Simulation and Scientific Software, this digital twin technology is now validated and ready for widespread use across Petrobras' offshore wells.
The Power of Digital Twin Technology
What is a Digital Twin? A digital twin is a virtual replica of a physical system, allowing for real-time monitoring, simulation and optimization. In the context of oil and gas production, a digital twin can simulate the entire production process, from the seabed to the surface, enabling operators to optimize production, anticipate potential issues and test solutions in a risk-free virtual environment.
Implementation on Petrobras Platforms: Petrobras' digital twin technology, named Lift and Flow, was first implemented on the Cidade de Anchieta and P-57 FPSO platforms. The successful pilot project demonstrated the effectiveness of this technology in optimizing the lift and flow process—the critical phase of transporting oil from the bottom of the wells to the production platforms.
Proven Benefits of the Digital Twin
The Lift and Flow digital twin technology offers several key benefits to Petrobras:
Increased Production Efficiency: By optimizing the lift and flow process, the digital twin can increase production by roughly 1%. While this may seem modest, it represents a significant boost in efficiency across PBR's extensive offshore operations.
Real-Time Monitoring and Data Utilization: The digital twin provides real-time data on the production system, allowing operators to monitor and adjust processes on the fly. ...
