The Nigerian energy industry can improve operational efficiency and reduce emissions if they draw insights from Nigeria LNG’s ongoing digital technologies integration process, the company said in a statement in Abuja on Tuesday.
NLNG’s Deputy Managing Director, Olakunle Osobu, stated this during a panel discussion on the theme: “Digital Transformation and Sustainable Energy Solutions in Upstream and Downstream Sectors” at the ongoing 7th Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES).
Osobu who was part of a panel that featured industry leaders on Day One of 2024 NIES, following the Summit’s opening session, said such technological integration would enhance the capacity of the operators to increase revenue and remain competitive as it deals with rapid global changes and energy transition.
He emphasized the pivotal role of digital technologies and data analytics in enhancing efficiency, productivity, safety standards, and environmental sustainability across the energy value chain.
Highlighting the significance of nurturing young talents and embracing digital tools, Osobu underscored their criticality in streamlining processes, fostering innovation, and addressing sustainability challenges within the evolving energy landscape.
Leveraging digital technology solutions, he said, would enable the industry to unlock unprecedented career opportunities, while tackling resilience and sustainability imperatives.
The DMD lauded NLNG’s pioneering role in leveraging digital technology within the LNG sector, citing examples such as the Smart Mobile Worker programme that utilises smart helmets and tablets for remote support, enabling swift repairs, reducing mobilization costs, and enhancing safety protocols.
NLNG’s digital twin technology that replicates plant operations using real-time data for remote planning and improved safety measures without necessitating physical site visits, he explained, have collectively bolstered the company’s competitive edge by enhancing operational efficiency, environmental stewardship, workforce safety, and financial performance.
Osobu reiterated NLNG’s commitment to achieving its net-zero emissions target by 2040 through the strategic deployment of digital solutions, stressing the crucial role of comprehensive training programmes in maximizing the benefits of digital transformation,
He acknowledged the importance of upskilling employees to leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI), machine learning, and other digital tools, while enhancing cybersecurity awareness to mitigate evolving cyber threats stemming from increased digitalization.
Continuous learning through training, he said, fosters innovation, and introduces cutting-edge technologies to sustain competitiveness within the industry.
