Name
Transforming FPSO Operations Through Remote Operations, Drones, and Robotics
Xavier Connaulte
Track
Deepwater Operations
Date & Time
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Location Name
Exhibit Hall A: Rooms A2 and A3
Description

This presentation examines how integrated operations, remote monitoring, and robotics are reshaping FPSO operations to improve safety, reliability, and cost efficiency in deepwater developments. It outlines an operating model that connects FPSOs to onshore Integrated Operations Centers, enabling real-time access to process data, video, and asset performance dashboards for faster, multidisciplinary decision-making. The presentation will review field deployment of drones and robotic systems for topsides, hull, flare, and confined-space inspections, reducing reliance on rope access, scaffolding, and shutdowns. Attendees will gain insight into governance, operational integration, and change management required to transition these technologies from pilots into routine offshore production operations.