The key objective of the DGT program is to leverage advanced digital technologies to enhance the efficiency, safety, and sustainability of offshore operations. Each project focuses on integrating digital twins, data management, virtual and augmented reality, and innovative monitoring techniques to optimize processes, improve training, and engage with public perceptions.
Together, these initiatives aim to transform how offshore platforms operate by fostering real-time insights, enhancing decision-making, and promoting a better understanding of technology’s impact on society, ultimately supporting the energy transition and the future of offshore industry practices.
DGT Projects
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DGT.2 Optimal configuration of an offshore network of power hubs with CCS
Aims to design a network of floating power hubs with gas-to-wire plants and CO2 capture systems. This network will efficiently transport captured CO2 to permanent storage sites, including depleted reservoirs and salt caverns, while also handling CO2 from onshore industrial clusters. Using mathematical optimization, the project will evaluate the technical, economic, and operational aspects to create an innovative offshore energy and carbon management solution.
Technological Challenge
The project will advance the technology of optimizing offshore power hubs with CCS, addressing the complexities of integrated energy production and CO2 storage in the evolving offshore industry.
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DGT.3 Data collection, sharing, and security (big data) applied to offshore operations and ocean engineering
Set to revolutionize offshore operations by creating an integrated infrastructure for remote monitoring and control of FPSOs. This initiative will establish robust standards for data handling—covering collection, transmission, authentication, storage, and retrieval—while developing a semantic ontology for enhanced data understanding. Additionally, it will feature a natural language Q&A system and robust security measures to protect data integrity and confidentiality.
Technological Challenge
The project aims to advance the technology of managing and securing big data for offshore operations, addressing the complex challenges of remote monitoring and data integrity in the evolving offshore industry.
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DGT.4 Application of virtual reality and augmented reality to support offshore operations
Designed to create a cutting-edge VR infrastructure for immersive planning and training of offshore tasks. This system will simulate scenarios requiring hands-on operator actions, such as ROV control, crane operations, and equipment maintenance. By incorporating visual, auditory, and tactile feedback, the VR environment will provide a realistic and effective training experience, enhancing the skills and readiness of offshore personnel.
Technological Challenge
The project will advance the use of VR and AR technologies in offshore operations by developing a highly interactive and feedback-rich training environment, addressing the need for improved operational planning and skill development in the offshore industry.
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DGT.5 Data fusion and distributed monitoring applied to offshore operations and ocean engineering
Seeks to innovate offshore monitoring by developing advanced techniques for data-driven and physics-based estimations. It will introduce new "sensors" for variables that are challenging to measure directly, leveraging data from digital twins of current FPSOs. This approach aims to optimize operations, enhance environmental monitoring, and improve safety. Additionally, it will facilitate unmanned operations for next-generation FPSOs, boosting remote operators' situational awareness.
Technological Challenge
The project will push the boundaries of data fusion and distributed monitoring technology, addressing the challenge of enhancing situational awareness and operational efficiency in unmanned offshore environments.
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DGT.7 Use of virtual reality tools for assessing public perception and human-technology interaction in offshore exploration development: creation of the Hu-Tech Lab
This initiative is set to revolutionize how we understand and engage with public perceptions of offshore technology. Integrating augmented reality and human-machine interaction systems will enhance knowledge dissemination and evaluate societal attitudes toward advancements in offshore exploration amid the energy transition. Utilizing models from social and cognitive sciences, the project aims to provide valuable insights into how various societal sectors perceive these technological developments.
Technological Challenge
The project will advance the use of virtual reality tools for assessing public perception, addressing the challenge of fostering informed dialogue between technology developers and society in the context of offshore exploration and energy transition.