The Automation and Digitalisation (AUTOMA) 2025 Congress, taking place on October 13-14 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands will address the urgent need for the oil and gas industry to embrace digitalisation in response to environmental concerns and the demand for efficiency.

The event will highlight transformative technologies, focusing on digital twins and remote monitoring as pivotal solutions for reducing costs while minimising ecological footprints.

The first day of AUTOMA 2025 features a business programme with leaders from major companies like Ericsson, Saipem, and Fluor discussing how AI and data drive innovation in the sector.

The conversation will address challenges such as resource limitations, safe operational practices, and environmental stewardship, emphasising the critical role of sustainability.

Remote monitoring is highlighted as a significant tool for achieving emission reduction goals.

The Environmental Defence Fund reports that methane leaks detected by remote sensors can reduce emissions by up to 60 per cent.

Companies like Cenosco, a Gold Sponsor, are at the forefront with their Asset Integrity Management Software (AIMS), which optimises asset performance and mitigates risks through real-time monitoring and digital twin technology.

Shell, as AUTOMA’s Partner, is also utilising remote monitoring in its wells, enhancing operational efficiency through real-time data insights.

These initiatives illustrate how technology can transform industry practices and drive progress.

AUTOMA 2025 will offer a lens into this future, allowing participants to witness firsthand how these technologies are reshaping companies through real-world case studies.

A roundtable discussion at AUTOMA 2025 will explore how digital twins are reshaping the sector. Key presentations include:

• Bernd Kalusche (Siemens) discussing digital twins for production optimisation and carbon footprint reduction.

• Ravi Subramanyan (HiveMQ) covering data acquisition for enabling digital twins.

• Peter Gablas (Slovnaft) focusing on the impact of Field Service Management on operational excellence.

• Ragnar Alstad (Aker BP) discussing digital twins in workflow transformation.

• Esma Gulten (Gizil) highlighting virtual plant solutions in advanced manufacturing.