Harnessing AI And Digital Twins For Smarter Decision-Making, Better Performance
Shane McArdle, CEO, Kongsberg Digital
At the Future Digital Twin conference, Kongsberg presented a bold and integrated vision for the future of energy operations—centered on the Industrial Work Surface and the transformative power of AI-driven digital twins. Their message was clear: smarter decision-making and better performance come from connecting fragmented data systems, contextualising information, and enabling seamless workflows across the asset lifecycle.
Kongsberg showcased how digital twins—augmented by simulations, real-time analytics, and AI copilots—are becoming foundational tools that help companies navigate growing data complexity, improve safety, reduce downtime, and streamline operations. Their Industrial Work Surface brings together IT and OT data from across siloed systems into one unified, intuitive environment, empowering teams to shift from isolated decisions to globally optimised processes.
The presentation highlighted practical applications such as predictive maintenance, risk management, “what-if” scenario planning, and virtual commissioning. Kongsberg also demonstrated how digital twins can create enterprise-wide value—from terminals and vessels to pipelines and production facilities—while supporting ESG goals and reducing HSE exposure.
A key takeaway was the strong correlation between decision quality and business performance. Backed by compelling industry research, Kongsberg emphasised that better data integration, contextualisation, and AI-assisted insights can dramatically improve operational agility and long-term value creation.
