South American Oil & Gas Producer - Gas Compression Facility Digital Asset
Challenge
A South American oil & gas producer operates a gas compression facility with multiple operational modes (wet gas, dry gas, mixed) and frequent configuration changes. Existing models could simulate individual modes but not optimize across transitions or account for equipment degradation.
Outcome
Operations team gained ability to simulate complex "what if" scenarios in minutes rather than days, enabling proactive decision-making around compressor utilization, maintenance scheduling, and feed allocation.
Operational Complexity
The facility operates in multiple modes depending on reservoir conditions and downstream demand. Each configuration requires different compressor staging, presents different reliability risks, and has different economic outcomes. The challenge was building a unified model that could optimize across all scenarios.
Digital Asset Built
Modeled all compressor configurations and mode transitions
Integrated reliability data to forecast failure rates under varying stress conditions
Optimized production schedules against maintenance windows and contract commitments
Provided decision support for capital upgrades vs. operational adjustments