Deploy Edge Computing to Accelerate Digital Transformation in Midstream Oil & Gas

For Midstream operators, operational excellence begins at the operational edge—the point of transaction and data acquisition predominantly characterized by remote, decentralized assets and infrastructure (pipelines and terminals), and associated equipment (pumps, compressors, and other devices) at these locations. Such assets and equipment must also be managed in real-time with limited resources and personnel.

The newest Edge Computing platforms bring Midstream operators the ability to effectively acquire real-time data at the industrial edge to monitor performance and gain real-time insight. Harnessing this data therefore becomes fundamental to Midstream operators’ overarching goals related to safety, regulatory compliance, operational excellence, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. More specifically, Edge Computing platforms create new opportunities Midstream companies must pursue to gain real-time visibility on logistics, enable asset performance, and provide advanced monitoring to visualize performance, provide real-time decision support, and employ advanced analytics for assets and equipment outside the fence.