The Heirs Energies OML 17 Joint Venture, in collaboration with Redtech, has unveiled its Integrated Operations Monitoring Centre, a next-generation digital operations hub designed to transform the way upstream assets are monitored, managed and optimised.
According to the company, the commissioning marks a significant milestone in the joint venture’s commitment to operational excellence, innovation and technology-driven performance by bringing together operational intelligence, production monitoring, security surveillance, hydrocarbon evacuation, facility performance and critical asset data into a single integrated environment.
In a statement, the company stated that the monitoring centre, developed through a collaboration between Heirs Energies, operator of OML 17, and Redtech, the technology company within the Heirs Holdings Group, represents the convergence of energy expertise and digital innovation to enable faster decision-making, improved collaboration and greater operational visibility across OML 17.
Speaking at the unveiling, the Chief Executive Officer of Heirs Energies, Osa Igiehon, said the centre would provide real-time visibility of the company’s operations and improve efficiency.“The future of upstream operations will be driven by data, technology and intelligent decision-making. The Integrated Operations Monitoring Centre provides us with a real-time operational view of our assets, enabling quicker decisions, improved collaboration and enhanced operational efficiency. It reinforces our commitment to deploying innovation to deliver safer, smarter and more resilient operations across OML 17,” the CEO saidAccording to the company, the Integrated Operations Monitoring Centre serves as the digital nerve centre of the joint venture by integrating operational data from multiple systems into a single platform that supports proactive decision-making, production optimisation, asset integrity and operational risk management.It added that the centre also strengthens the security of OML 17’s remote assets through an intruder detection and surveillance system, enabling real-time monitoring, early threat detection and faster incident response across critical facilities and infrastructure