Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) has revolutionized capital-project construction efficiency by optimizing work processes and enhancing productivity with constraint management. While historically associated exclusively with large-scale greenfield projects, however, AWP principles are equally transformative when applied to the arguably more challenging, data-poor brownfield sphere. Characterized by complexity and ongoing operational environments,…
Lisa De Vellis is a Professional Engineer and Chartered Water and Environmental Manager with 20+ years of experience in a variety of engineering and global contexts. She writes about digitalization, engineering, and sustainability for MODS and other entities.
Oil and gas operations are commonly found in remote locations far from company headquarters. Now, it's possible to monitor pump operations, collate and analyze seismic data, and track employees around the world from almost anywhere. Whether employees are in the office or in the field, the internet and related applications enable a greater multidirectional flow of information – and control – than ever before.