June 18 2024: for historical purposes only
Harmonizing Digitalization and Environmental Stewardship: Ambyint’s Approach to Reducing Carbon Emissions in O&G Production
Presenter: Ferdinand Hingerl, Chief Technology Officer, Ambyint
In this presentation, we describe Ambyint’s pioneering approach for reducing greenhouse gas emissions during oil and gas production phases leveraging physics-assisted AI for process automation. The presentation outlines how this approach enables the reduction of methane venting events, on-site field visits, windshield time, and electricity consumption for pumping units. Ambyint’s strategy for process automation includes closed-loop setpoint optimization, anomaly detection and predictive maintenance. Ambyint has been successful in delivering these capabilities through the fusion of Subject Matter Expertise, profound understanding of underlying physics, and Artificial Intelligence algorithms (AI). This holistic approach not only facilitates a marked reduction in emissions but also augments operational efficiency, productivity, and compliance with evolving environmental mandates. Through a blend of empirical analysis and practical case studies, we aim to shed light on how Ambyint’s synthesis of human expertise and advanced automation technologies is propelling the O&G sector towards a more sustainable and economically viable operational framework.
PMAP: Advancing sustainable and smart in-situ treatment of oil sand tailing ponds
Presenter: Mohsen Barkh, President and Principal Engineer, PMAP
PMAP (Professional Mine Water Action Plan) revolutionizes oil sand tailings treatment by employing an Unmanned Smart Dispensing Vessel (USDV) and eco-friendly reagents for in-situ wastewater treatment. In-situ treatment eliminates the need for utility power, making PMAP a sustainable, cost-effective solution for oil sand tailings, improving environmental impact and water treatment in the oil sand industry.
Key technology components include the Unmanned Smart Dispensing Vessel (USDV) and controlled release of innovative neutralization reagents. The USDV optimizes treatment by continuously monitoring water in tailings and injecting the optimum reagent amount through iterative cycles.
This adaptive learning process maximizes efficiency and minimizes costs. PMAP eliminates the need for large-scale treatment facilities, hence, reducing CAPEX. In addition, using the USDV cuts operating costs to %50. PMAP efficiently removes metals, including silica, nickel, copper, and cobalt, reducing arsenic, aluminum, and iron to undetectable levels. The PMAP reagent outperforms traditional methods, preventing pH overshoot and reducing sludge volume, boosting ESG scores.
Presenter: Reza Javahery, CTO and Co-Founder, QuadroCore
Application of gas chromatography mass spectrometry (GCMS) data has been presented for analysis of hazardous hydrocarbon compounds and other molecules of interest. This technique offers unprecedented accuracy and sensitivity for these compounds. A brief description of Noorion source, which is a soft ionization technique that improves the limit of detection by more than two orders of magnitude, is also presented.
A potential application of a portable tandem mass spectrometer for infield direct analysis of these compounds is promising. Rapid detection of these compounds offers a much greater simplifying workflow and accuracy. The accelerated detection of these compounds not only streamlines workflows but also meets the baseline requirements, with an emphasis on time efficiency. This time efficiency contributes to operational expediency and underscores its cost-effectiveness, aligning with practical considerations for broader adoption.