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.
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.
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.
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.
The modernization brought significant results for the company's operations.
"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 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.
The partnership between BW Energy and Automind demonstrates the value of integrated data management solutions for the oil and gas sector. More than just meeting technical requirements, the project increased operational efficiency, strengthened compliance, and solidified measurement as a strategic pillar for the company's sustainable growth.
When measurement data gains reliability, the entire operation gains power..