2024 Volume 89 Issue 5 Pages 281-287
The application of digital technology to oil and natural gas fields began with the spread of big data analysis and the Internet of Things（IoT）, followed by advances in robotics, drones, AI, and efforts have been made to integrate digital technology to achieve efficient and safe operations. At JOGMEC, the Digital Transformation Group was established in FY2019 to explore the applicability of digital technology in each stage of E&P activities such as exploration, development, and production operations.
In recent years, tools that promote automation and personnel reduction, such as centralized data management and operation optimization through the application of digital twins, have been increasingly used in services provided by service companies. In addition, the advent of generative AI has also triggered initiatives aimed at improving internal operational efficiency through the use of digital technology. On the other hand, the development of elemental technologies that contribute to improving productivity and avoiding operational problems is facing the issue on generalization, since conditions such as formation and reservoir properties are greatly differ from field to field and insufficient data related with problems are available.
This paper introduces JOGMEC’s activities to apply digital technology to the field of drilling in three themes: "Prediction of stuck pipe", "Detection of mud pump failure", and "Detection of sand production".
