Summary

BW Energy implemented a complete transformation in the measurement management of the FPSO Cidade de Vitória unit with Automind. Through AutoMed® Cloud, developed by the Sense Metrics unit, the company now has reliable data, increased regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency. The project reinforces the role of technology in modernizing the oil and gas sector and demonstrates how integrated solutions can safely support growth.

The need for operational transformation

BW Energy has been operating in the oil and gas sector for over 20 years and is affiliated with the BW Group, a global leader in energy transportation and floating gas infrastructure. With dynamic and constantly evolving operations, the company identified the need to modernize the measurement management of its FPSO Cidade de Vitória unit, ensuring greater data reliability, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

The challenge: making processes more agile and reliable

In a regulated environment like oil and gas, measurement is a strategic factor. BW Energy was looking for opportunities to improve its systems architecture, reconciling software, hardware, and processes into an integrated structure. The goal was to ensure data accuracy, facilitate audits, and optimize resources, creating a solid foundation for quick and confident decisions.

Solutions implemented by Automind

To meet this need, Automind developed and implemented an innovative system, designed to meet the requirements of ABNT ISO 10012, ABNT NBR ISO/IEC 17.025 and the Technical Measurement Regulation (RTM), approved by Joint Resolution ANP/INMETRO No. 01 of 2013. The main solution provided was the AutoMed® Sync Cloud, an integrated fluid measurement management system developed to assist in the management and integrity of measurement systems.

Benefits for BW Energy

The modernization brought significant results for the company's operations.

• Data reliability: measurement accuracy and information integrity, supporting safer decisions.
• Regulatory compliance: adherence to ANP, INMETRO and ABNT standards, with mitigation of regulatory risks and transparency in processes.
• Operational efficiency: automation of flows and centralization of data that reduced time and resources dedicated to measurement management.

The voice of the customer

"Using AutoMed® Cloud is a fundamental part of ensuring legal compliance for the measurement systems under BW Energy's responsibility. The user-friendly interface and technical support provided, whether through software maintenance or measurement specialists, contribute positively to solving any problems encountered."

In the words of Sarah Vidal, who worked as a Metering Engineer at BW Energy at the time of the project.

The Responsible Business Unit: Sense Metrics

The project was led by Sense Metrics, an Automind business unit dedicated to industrial data management. Sense Metrics combines technology, methodology, and experience to transform technical information into strategic intelligence. Its mission is to support companies in the energy, oil, and gas sector in making reliable decisions based on solid data and advanced analytics.

In the case of BW Energy, this expertise was crucial in structuring a robust, sustainable measurement solution that was prepared to evolve alongside the operation.

Summary

Bahiagás, a natural gas distributor in Bahia, partnered with Automind to implement an integrated project for registering, modeling, and simulating natural gas distribution networks using Synergi Gas. The project, led by the Sense Metrics unit, produced up-to-date and reliable data, enabling accurate analysis, optimized planning, greater regulatory certainty, and clear expansion projections. The result is more efficient network management, with technology, governance, and data intelligence applied to one of the most strategic sectors of Brazil's energy infrastructure.

The challenge of an expanding network

Bahiagás has been responsible for distributing natural gas in Bahia for over 30 years. With long-term contracts and ongoing growth plans, the company is a key player in the state's energy development.

The network's rapid expansion required tools capable of providing up-to-date, reliable data to support strategic decisions, plan investments, and securely simulate future scenarios. It was time to invest in technology to further strengthen operations.

The partnership with Automind

It was in this context that Bahiagás approached us. The objective was clear: to implement an integrated project of registration, modeling, simulation, and training with Synergi Gas, one of the most globally recognized tools for managing natural gas networks.

Our first step was to import the company's entire GIS network into Synergi, aligning the data with the physical reality. Next, we registered customers in detail, which allowed us to simulate consumption scenarios across different segments.

With the modeling complete, we delivered an updated and dynamic model of the network. This opened the door for strategic analyses, such as predicting the impact of a power outage, projecting future demands, and more accurately evaluating expansions or maintenance.

The implementation process

To ensure the solution reflected the reality of the network and generated consistent results, Automind conducted a structured, phased implementation process.

The work began with validating the existing network, reviewing and confirming the integrity of the distribution network. Next, georeferenced shapefiles were generated with pipeline and customer information and imported into Synergi Gas.

Flow spreadsheets were consulted and cross-referenced with customer data to enable reliable simulations. We also performed a detailed analysis of as-builts, ensuring the correct registration of valves and infrastructure components. Finally, we consolidated the information into standardized reports, highlighting areas of concern and ensuring transparency at each stage.

This structured process gave solidity to the project and created the necessary foundation for the network's digital model to remain up-to-date and reliable.

The results: accuracy that builds confidence

Bahiagás' network is now kept up to date, providing accurate analysis and reliable information that facilitates strategic decision-making. The company can forecast demand, assess impacts in disruption situations, and act proactively in network management.

Planning has become more efficient, reducing the likelihood of unnecessary expenses and increasing the intelligent use of resources. With data aligned with regulatory requirements, the company operates with greater institutional security and strengthens its credibility in the market.

Furthermore, simulation capabilities allow for clear growth scenarios, giving Bahiagás the agility to expand its network intelligently and sustainably. The combination of technology and team training ensures these gains are lasting, consolidating a new level of efficiency for the company.

Sense Metrics experience applied to business.

The project was led by Sense Metrics, Automind's business unit dedicated to industrial data management. Formerly known as GEMED, Sense Metrics combines cutting-edge technology, proprietary methodologies, and over three decades of experience to transform technical information into strategic intelligence.

Its operations go far beyond data processing: Sense Metrics helps companies transform records, measurements, and operational histories into reliable decision-making scenarios, supporting both day-to-day efficiency and long-term vision. This expertise enabled the company to deliver an updated digital network to Bahiagás, capable of safely simulating different consumption and expansion scenarios. With solutions applied in critical sectors such as oil and gas, energy, petrochemicals, and fuels, Sense Metrics reinforces Automind's commitment to providing governance, accuracy, and reliability in every project.

A true milestone for the sector

The impact goes beyond technology. Bahiagás gained the confidence to grow in a planned manner, serve its customers more efficiently, and consolidate its position as a leader in natural gas distribution in Brazil. This project demonstrated that reliable information isn't just a technical detail. It's the foundation for smarter decisions, risk reduction, and sustainable growth.