Digitalization in Oil and Gas - Thematic Research

Digitalization in Oil and Gas - Thematic Research

Summary

Digitalization in oil and gas involves the adoption of digital technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), big data, cloud computing, cybersecurity, the Internet of things (IoT), and robotics. Digitalization is enabling the oil and gas industry to improve productivity and profitability by streamlining operations. Leading oil and gas players are increasingly collaborating with technology vendors in a bid to develop custom digital solutions that address their needs.

Scope

  • This report highlights the growing role of digital technologies in the oil and gas industry.
  • It identifies the most prominent digital technologies adopted by the oil and gas industry.
  • It analyses the impact of digitalization on the oil and gas value chain.
  • The report provides an overview of the competitive positions held by oil and gas companies, equipment and services companies, and technology vendors in the digitalization theme.
  • It also provides digitalization case studies in the oil and gas industry.
Reasons to Buy
  • Identifies and evaluates the prominent digital technologies adopted across the oil and gas value chain.
  • Impact analysis of digitalization in oil and gas industry.
  • Overview of case studies highlighting adoption of digital technologies in the oil and gas industry.
  • Identify and benchmark key oil and gas companies using digital technologies in their operation.
  • Identify and benchmark key digital technology providers; and equipment and services companies, offering digital technologies and services to the oil and gas industry.


  • Executive Summary
  • Players
    • Table Figure 1: Who are the leading players in digitalization in the oil and gas sector?
  • Tech Briefing
    • Artificial intelligence
      • Table Figure 2: AI has been the bedrock of several sweeping technologies in the enterprise sector
      • Machine learning
      • Big data
        • Table Figure 3: Big data technology: Volume, velocity, variety, and veracity
    • Blockchain
      • Table Figure 4: Blockchain: Key aspects
    • Cloud computing
      • Table Figure 5: Enterprise cloud computing products and service offerings
    • Cybersecurity
      • Table Figure 6: Organizations’ technical complexity breeds vulnerability
    • Internet of things
      • Table Figure 7: IoT classifications
      • Digital twins
      • Wearables
    • Robotics
      • Table Figure 8: Essentials of robotics
      • Drones
    • Virtual and augmented reality
      • Table Figure 9: Augmented reality process
  • Trends
    • Industry trends
      • Table Industry trends
    • Technology trends
      • Table Technology trends
  • Industry Analysis
    • Digital transformation in the oil and gas industry
      • Table Figure 10: Digital technologies are enhancing operational efficiency in the oil and gas industry
      • Unlocking the economic potential of the oil and gas industry
        • Table Unlocking the economic potential of the oil and gas industry
        • Table Figure 11: When will the following technologies start to tangibly disrupt your industry?
      • Barriers to digitalization
        • Table Figure 12: Data security is a key concern among oil and gas players hindering digitalization Barriers to digitalization in the oil & gas industry
    • Market dynamics enabling digitalization
      • COVID-19
      • High energy prices
      • LNG sector growth
      • New energies
    • Strategic partnerships
      • Table Figure 13: Digital technology partnerships in the oil and gas industry saw a high in 2020
    • M&A activities
      • Table M&A activities
    • Patents
      • Table Figure 14: The artificial intelligence theme saw the highest patent filling between 2019 and 2021
    • Case studies
      • Shell: Artificial intelligence for inventory management
        • Table Figure 15: AI used for inventory management
      • Repsol: Blockchain for product certification
      • Chevron: Cloud computing collaboration with Microsoft
        • Table Figure 16: Cloud computing to facilitate centralized decision making
      • Equinor: Digital twin for offshore operations
        • Table Figure 17: Digital twin towards unmanned offshore operations
      • Saudi Aramco: Cybersecurity threat preparedness
      • BP: Robotics for methane leaks
        • Table Figure 18: Robotics deployed in upstream and downstream sectors for detecting methane leaks
      • Shell: Virtual reality for refinery
        • Table Figure 19: Virtual reality to remotely monitor refinery operations
      • Baker Hughes: Wearables for maintenance
        • Table Figure 20: Wearable tech is transforming on-field inspection and maintenance activities
  • Value Chain
    • Table Figure 21: Oil and gas value chain
    • Table Figure 22: Key digital technologies impacting the oil and gas value chain
    • Upstream
      • Exploration
        • Table Figure 23: Digitalization in oil and gas: upstream – exploration
      • Drilling
        • Table Figure 24: Digitalization in oil and gas: upstream – drilling
      • Completion
        • Table Figure 25: Digitalization in oil and gas: upstream – completion
      • Production
        • Table Figure 26: Digitalization in oil and gas: upstream – production
    • Midstream
      • Transportation
        • Table Figure 27: Digitalization in oil and gas: midstream – transportation
      • LNG
        • Table Figure 28: Digitalization in oil and gas: midstream – LNG
    • Downstream
      • Refining
        • Table Figure 29: Digitalization in oil and gas: downstream – refining
      • Retail and distribution
        • Table Figure 30: Digitalization in oil and gas: downstream - retail and distribution
  • Companies
    • Oil and gas companies
      • Table Oil and gas companies
    • Equipment and services companies
      • Table Equipment and services companies
    • Technology companies
      • Table Technology companies
  • Sector Scorecard
    • Integrated oil and gas sector scorecard
      • Who’s who
        • Table Figure 31: Who does what in the integrated oil & gas companies’ space?
      • Thematic screen
        • Table Figure 32: Thematic screen - Integrated oil and gas sector scorecard
      • Valuation screen
        • Table Figure 33: Valuation screen - Integrated oil and gas sector scorecard
    • Independent oil and gas sector scorecard
      • Who’s who
        • Table Figure 34: Who does what in the independent oil & gas companies’ space?
      • Thematic screen
        • Table Figure 35: Thematic screen - Independent oil and gas sector scorecard
      • Valuation screen
        • Table Figure 36: Valuation screen - Independent oil and gas sector scorecard
  • Glossary
    • Table Glossary
  • Further Reading
    • GlobalData reports
      • Table GlobalData reports
  • Our thematic research methodology
    • Table Figure 37: Our five-step approach for generating a sector scorecard
  • About GlobalData
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