Future Downstream 2024 Panel 1 : Accelerating Industry 4.0 for the Downstream Sector

The panel discussion, titled "Accelerating Industry 4.0 for the Downstream Sector – Defining the Digital Roadmap While Implementing a Transformational Culture", focuses on the role of digital technologies in driving operational excellence, sustainability, and cultural transformation within the downstream oil and gas sector.

This panel explores how AI and digital technologies can enable sustainable and efficient plant operations while emphasising change management through knowledge sharing, collaboration, and centralised support systems. A significant focus is placed on managing people and culture by fostering governance of new workflows and encouraging adaptability to digital transformation.

The panel also highlights the use of AI and machine learning to enhance reliability by leveraging machine analytics to improve availability, end-to-end optimisation, and autonomous operations. Additionally, asset performance management is discussed, demonstrating how digitalisation can extend the lifecycle of assets and improve performance.

The session underlines the importance of integrating advanced technologies, fostering a supportive organisational culture, and leveraging AI and machine learning to optimise operational reliability, sustainability, and asset performance.

Speakers

  • Sharul A-Rashid, Technical Excellence & Custodian, Instrumentation & Control, Petronas
  • Renata Lopes, Product Management, People & Culture, Braskem
  • Pedro Vieira, Data & Information, Technical Manager, Petrobras
  • Thomas Heinzerling, SVP, Advanced Operations Services, Linde Gmbh
  • Deniz Ayildiz, Customer Experience Manager, Natural Gas Business Unit, SOCAR

Moderator

  • Srinivasa Ruttala, Manager, Automation, Dow Chemicals

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