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The Ministry of Oil organizes a seminar entitled (Digital solutions to serve oil facilities)

17-01-2024

Sheikha Tamader Khaled Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah: Artificial intelligence is a major focus in advancing work and improving productivity and efficiency in the oil sector Muhammad Hadi Apple: “Zain Tech” is one of the largest digital solutions platforms in Kuwait and the region... and provides solutions that keep pace with the continuous development in business. Today, Wednesday, January 17, 2024, the Ministry of Oil organized a seminar entitled (Digital Solutions to Serve Oil Facilities), in cooperation with Zain Telecommunications Company, during which it hosted representatives of Zain Company, and was attended by technical affairs employees and guests from the Environment Public Authority, the Ministry of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy, and the Scientific Research Institute. The Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries (OAPEC) and media professionals. At the beginning of the discussion session, the Director of Public Relations and Information at the Ministry of Oil, Sheikha Tamadur Khaled Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, welcomed the audience and said that artificial intelligence is considered the language of the age and a major axis in progressing work, improving productivity and efficiency, and improving employee safety. She said that the Ministry of Oil succeeded in creating a bridge of cooperation between local telecommunications companies and their great capabilities represented by Zain in the areas of digital transformation and benefiting from them in the oil and gas sector, as the rapid integration between artificial intelligence and machine learning in the energy sector opens great horizons for the oil and gas industry. She demonstrated that artificial intelligence has succeeded in enhancing safety, reducing operational costs, improving sustainability, accelerating operations, and executing work with precision and speed in various fields. Digital Solutions Center For his part, the head of the business development sector for drones and robots at ZainTECH, Muhammad Hadi Apple, said that ZainTech is set to become one of the largest digital transformations and digital solutions platforms in Kuwait and the region, especially since the company is considered a center for digital solutions and information technology. Regional Telecom which unites Zain Group's ICT to deliver a unique value proposition of comprehensive digital solutions and services under one roof. Apple explained that Zain is considered the fastest growing company in providing managed solution options for cloud services, cybersecurity, data services, digital solutions, drones and robots, and that it focuses on implementing emerging technologies and sustainability to enable its institutional customer base with technologies and solutions that keep pace with developments in business. And increasing demand in the future. He stated that Zain has a unique position that enables it to drive the transformation of institutional and government customers in the Middle East and North Africa region by providing a center of excellence and managed solutions across multiple information and communications technology sectors, including cloud, cybersecurity, big data, the Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, and cities. Smart drones and emerging technologies. Apple pointed out that Zain Tech benefits from Zain Group's global reach, its unique regional footprint, and its infrastructure through its operations in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Jordan, Iraq, the United Arab Emirates, as well as in many other major markets in the Middle East. He stated that "Zain Tech" constitutes a fundamental pillar in the development of "Zain's" business to maximize the value of becoming a leading provider of information and communications technology and the digital lifestyle. He stated that the services provided by the company are in the energy, communications, agriculture and construction sectors, as the company’s technical portfolio is wide across the cloud, cybersecurity, digital solutions, drones, robotics, data and artificial intelligence. Internet of things in oil Apple reviewed Zain's efforts in the oil and gas sector and the use of the Internet of Things (IOT), saying that it provides a comprehensive platform that allows companies to manage and analyze data from connected devices, and helps companies make informed decisions, improve operational efficiency, and enhance customer experiences. He stressed that the Internet of Things works to improve efficiency, as Internet of Things solutions can automate processes and tasks, reducing the need for human intervention and improving efficiency, in addition to improved comfort, which Internet of Things solutions can make daily tasks easier and more convenient, and make better decisions, as they can IoT solutions provide valuable data insights that can help individuals and organizations make informed decisions, and provide safety and security, as IoT solutions can be used to monitor and secure homes, workplaces, and other environments, as well as lower costs, as IoT solutions can help reduce costs from By improving operations, reducing waste, and improving quality of life, IoT solutions can improve the quality of life by providing greater accessibility, comfort, and convenience. He said that high-resolution visual cameras enable them to photograph the smallest details in pipelines and chimneys, and that advanced quadruped robots can perform regular inspections and maintenance in oil and gas facilities, and can reach areas that are difficult, dangerous, or even impossible for human workers to reach. Pointing out that these devices enable them to detect falls that may occur to oil workers and perform automatic operation to contact the authorities immediately upon discovery so that the worker can receive urgent and necessary care. He stated that thermal surveillance cameras succeeded during the Corona pandemic in detecting temperature and following safety instructions, with non-contact temperature detection at facility entrances, reading temperatures as employees pass by at walking speed, detecting and monitoring the surface temperature of the machine, and receiving real-time notifications via the intelligence alert dashboard. Artificial video. It can also detect smoke and fire and achieve maximum safety with instant detection of both smoke and fire and receive real-time alerts when smoke or fire is detected in the camera scene and work before the fire detector alarm. He stated that there are advanced technologies for smart intrusion detection, through which perimeter and pipeline monitoring is automated using an artificial intelligence-based rules engine and receiving real-time notifications via the GIS alert dashboard, when an unwanted target object/face is detected and this helps in creating fences. Camera-based virtualization and marking of critical assets around important production areas. Digital workforce He noted that he used digital tools to support workers in harsh and dangerous environments, as workers currently use regular inspections and paper evidence, which may lead to safety incidents and ineffective operations. To counter this, digital media, electronic records, and augmented reality/virtual reality technologies are used to capture data and provide real-time visual references for seamless incident reporting and maintenance activities. Key value drivers include lower maintenance costs, safer operations, and faster problem resolution. He stated that Zain Tech has the ability to transform oil and gas operations into fully digital ones, through which it can improve the operations of using assets across buildings and private facilities, and reap many of the benefits of digitization. He added: “Digital transformation in the oil and gas sector includes adopting digital tools and technologies across the entire value chain to improve business outcomes. Many capabilities and technologies are fundamental in nature and are fundamental to the digitization of oil and gas, including the Internet of Things, video analytics, automation, data, and digital twins.” , robotics, drones, cloud, cybersecurity, etc.” Regarding the main goals of digitally transforming the oil and gas sector, Apple reviewed those advantages in reducing costs, enhancing production, avoiding costly outages and unplanned maintenance, increasing efficiency, simplifying operations, improving safety and security, and enhancing work and living spaces to improve productivity and quality of life.