FutureOn enhances subsea operations with FieldTwin Operate

FutureOn, a global offshore energy software company, has launched FieldTwin Operate, a digital twin for subsea operations that bundles project design, engineering, and inspection data in a single geospatial operational environment

Earlier, FieldTwin Design was primarily used in the early concept design stage of field development but now with FieldTwin Operate, the platform has extended into the operations phase of subsea project lifecycles. Teams can work on initial project data from FieldTwin Design in day-to-day operations through a governed digital thread.

Throughout the subsea assets, crucial information is often spread across multiple engineering models, geographic information system (GIS) platforms and inspection records. Operations teams assemble data manually to build a complete view of the field and it is a time-consuming process which often results in missing out on critical project information.

FieldTwin Operate connects all project data into a single, always-current geospatial view of the field, enabling faster, more informed decision-making. Designed to be used in both greenfield and brownfield environments, the digital twin integrates with existing enterprise systems and industrial data platforms through open APIs. For older brownfield assets where no 3D model exists, the platform can incorporate existing data sources such as GIS coordinates, spreadsheet tag lists, ROV inspection footage, and point cloud scan data.

“Operators don’t have a shortage of data. They have a shortage of usable context from across the project lifecycle. As energy projects evolve, the burden shifts onto engineers to piece together what is happening in the field, often without having the full digital thread from the start of the project. That slows decision-making and introduces unnecessary risk,” stated Stig Wølstad-Knudsen, CEO of FutureOn.

“FieldTwin Operate solves this problem by giving teams a clearer view of their assets in a live operational context, so they can understand issues faster and act with greater confidence in day-to-day operations,” adds Wølstad-Knudsen. FieldTwin Operate is available globally for all the customers of FutureOn.

Project data accessibility and continuity has been a challenge across the energy industry. 50% of oil and gas companies are already using digital twins to manage assets and the adoption of digital twins is likely to increase across oil and gas operations.