Modules

2Data Infrastructure & Architecture

3Digital Workflows in E&P

4Well Surveillance Tools

5Production Optimisation

6Dashboards & Data Analytics

7AI & Machine Learning

8Digital Twins & Simulation

9Automation & Remote Operations

10Cybersecurity in OT/SCADA

11Change Management & Digital Culture

12Course Exam

Module 9•Unit 5 of 5•5 min

Knowledge Check

1. What is an Integrated Operations Centre (IOC)?

A data centre that stores backups A centralised facility where multidisciplinary teams monitor and optimise field operations in real time A drilling rig control room A vendor support helpdesk

2. What is the primary motivation for drilling automation?

Reducing the number of wells drilled Safety - removing people from high-risk rig floor operations Eliminating the need for directional drilling Making drilling cheaper by using smaller rigs

3. Which type of robot is used to inspect the inside of pipelines?

Aerial drone Quadruped robot Internal crawler ROV

4. What is the main benefit of unmanned offshore platforms?

They produce more oil They eliminate the risk of on-site fatalities and reduce CAPEX/OPEX significantly They do not require any maintenance They can be built in one week

5. Which company pioneered Integrated Operations on the Norwegian Continental Shelf?

Saudi Aramco BP Equinor Shell

6. What does an AUV do in subsea inspection?

Drills subsea wells Autonomously surveys seabed and pipelines using sonar and cameras Pumps water from the seabed Installs Christmas trees

Unmanned Facilities

Module 10: Cybersecurity in OT/SCADA