Energy Magazine December 2022 | Page 30

With energy consumption on the rise , the industry is looking to technologies such as the Internet of Things ( IoT ) to manage and improve operations

HOW IS THE ENERGY SECTOR EMBRACING DIG TRANSFORMATION ?

WRITTEN BY : SAM STEERS

With energy consumption on the rise , the industry is looking to technologies such as the Internet of Things ( IoT ) to manage and improve operations

he importance of digital transformation in business has been emphasised for a while . The benefits it offers , which include cost reduction and improving productivity , have allowed businesses in a range of industries to enhance their operations and redirect their strategies . In a ever-changing environment where supply chains are being disrupted , digital transformation has also provided them with a lifeline to survive .
The energy industry is no different . From sensors implemented into oil and gas reservoirs to automated vehicles and beyond , digitalisation has a noteworthy impact on the sector both in terms of consumption and production . In fact , with the current energy consumption crisis and rising prices , the sector is looking towards solutions such as digital transformation for help , and there are several ways in which it can achieve this . According to
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