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Cloud technologies used by ExxonMobil in Permian
ExxonMobil’s
partnership with Microsoft includes an integrated cloud environment that
securely and reliably collects real-time data from oil field assets spanning
hundreds of miles. The data will enable ExxonMobil to make faster and better
decisions on drilling optimization, well completions and prioritization of
personnel deployment. Importantly, leak detection and repair response times
could be further reduced with enhanced access to emissions data, strengthening
XTO’s voluntary actions to manage methane emissions.
“The combination of
Microsoft’s technologies with our unique strengths in oilfield technologies,
production efficiency and integration will help drive growth in the Permian and
serve as a model for additional implementation across the U.S. and abroad,” said
Staale Gjervik, senior vice president, Permian Integrated Development for XTO.
“The unconventional business is fast moving, complex and data rich, which makes
it well suited for the application of digital technologies to strengthen our
operations and help deliver greater value.
Alysa Taylor, corporate vice president of Microsoft Business
Applications and Industry, said ExxonMobil is taking a leadership approach in
its digital strategy.
“ExxonMobil is leading the way for
industry, grounding their goals in making data-driven decisions that will result
in safer operations for their employees and more profitable activities for the
company,” said Taylor. “Our cloud infrastructure and business applications will
continue to support ExxonMobil as it fully realizes its strategy across the
Permian.”
Microsoft’s platforms, including Azure
Data Lake, will enable ExxonMobil to rapidly incorporate third-party solutions
at scale across the Permian. Examples include mobile field data apps to optimize
well performance, and AI algorithms for analyzing drilling and completions data
to improve performance.
With the additional layer of Microsoft’s
intelligent business applications, such as Dynamics 365, ExxonMobil and XTO will
have a complete, end-to-end view of the Permian operations.
“Digital technology is a fundamental
enabler for our Permian development,” said Gjervik. “Through our partnership
with Microsoft, we’re combining our technical and engineering expertise with
cloud and data analytics capabilities to develop the Permian resource in the
most capital-efficient manner. Collaboration with Microsoft is key to our future
development efforts, which include predictive maintenance capacities, innovative
tools for employees, and artificial intelligence and machine learning
integration.”