By Madina Usmanova
Copyright trend
ASTANA, Kazakhstan, September 21. Chairman of
the Management Board of NC “KazMunayGas” JSC (KMG) Askhat Khasenov
held a meeting in New York with James Masso, President of Global
Affairs and Chief Executive Officer of Honeywell Process Automation
(a division of the American corporation Honeywell), the company’s
press service says, Trend reports.
According to the information, the parties discussed expanding
their partnership in the areas of technology licensing, industrial
automation, and the implementation of artificial intelligence
(AI)-based solutions.
The companies are reportedly actively collaborating on the
implementation of modern technologies, including digital systems
that ensure the reliable and safe operation of production
facilities.
“In particular, automated process control systems (APCS),
“autopilot” systems for controlling process units (APC – Advanced
Process Control), computer simulator complexes, as well as an
operational production management system MES (Manufacturing
Execution System) and an equipment monitoring system (Asset
Performance Management) are successfully operating at KMG plants,”
the company says.
The parties noted the success of their current collaboration and
discussed the prospects for using industrial AI technologies to
improve production efficiency. Particular attention was paid to
predictive analytics systems that can forecast potential equipment
failures. A pilot project in this area is already underway at the
Atyrau Oil Refinery.
Following the talks, the company leaders confirmed their
intention to intensify cooperation in key areas.
During the meeting, Askhat Khasenov said that KazMunayGas is
consistently implementing digital technologies and artificial
intelligence at its production facilities.
“KMG, together with its partners, will continue the digital
transformation in the oil and gas industry,” said the company’s
Chairman of the Management Board.
