The $100M Question: How to Extract Measurable ROI from Oilfield to Pump with AI Digital Twins
Nadun Muthukumarana, CEO, V2T
Nadun Muthukumarana, CEO of V2T, tackled one of the most pressing questions facing industrial digital transformation leaders: how can organisations extract fast, measurable ROI from digital twins—without overcomplicating the journey?
Drawing on hard-hitting industry data, Nadun Muthukumarana revealed that while nearly half of oil and gas companies report using digital twins, fewer than 20% are leveraging them effectively with AI to impact operations. He highlighted a staggering reality: most digital initiatives fail to deliver value, with average project losses exceeding $10 million and time-to-impact stretching far beyond executive expectations.
Through V2T’s structured and agile approach, Nadun Muthukumarana presented a clear alternative—one that delivers value at speed. By focusing on high-impact use cases across the full oilfield-to-pump value chain (including well placement, maintenance, transportation, and feedstock optimisation), V2T has demonstrated how AI-powered digital twins can unlock $100M+ in tangible gains. Case studies, such as FuelSync AI for midstream optimisation, showed how clients achieved 5x cost reductions and rapid returns in under 12 months.
The presentation laid out a practical playbook for success: start small, focus on business-led use cases, harness real-time operational data, and measure ROI continuously. Muthukumarana emphasised the importance of domain expertise, agile deployment, and stopping non-viable projects early—turning digital ambition into commercial reality.
This session made it clear: the future belongs to those who can move quickly, focus strategically, and prove impact. For companies willing to challenge traditional models, AI digital twins aren’t just innovative—they’re indispensable to achieving the next $100M in value.
