Optimising Offshore Field Development With An Innovative Use Case of Digital Twin Technology
Erlend Johannessen, Data Engineer, FieldTwin, AkerBP
In this highly visual and application-focused session, Erlend Johannessen of Aker BP presented a compelling look at how the company is leveraging digital twin technology—specifically through the FieldTwin platform—to transform offshore field development and project execution.
Erlend Johannessen outlined Aker BP’s vision of a digital twin as the central source of truth across complex offshore operations, enabling faster, safer, and more informed decisions. He introduced FieldTwin as a cloud-based design and visualisation solution that offers geospatially accurate 3D field layouts, live vessel tracking, and real-time integration with engineering systems via open APIs.
By consolidating data from infrastructure, wells, reservoirs, and licensing systems, FieldTwin provides a single, intuitive platform where project teams and client representatives can access everything from tag-to-document links to live installation status. Attendees saw how this functionality directly improves planning accuracy, reduces installation errors, and enhances operational decision-making by enabling detailed logging of field data such as pressure, fluid types, and observations.
The presentation included real-world video demos showcasing how FieldTwin is supporting project execution across Aker BP’s offshore assets. With streamlined document access, collaborative design workflows, and centralised field information, the solution empowers teams to work more efficiently and avoid costly rework.
In closing, Erlend Johannessen emphasised that digital twins like FieldTwin are not just visualisation tools—they are enablers of real-time collaboration, operational readiness, and safer project delivery in one of the world’s most demanding environments.
