Integrated Operations in Petrobras

What is it about?

The concept of Integrated Operations is based on the integration of people, work processes and technology to make smarter decisions and better execution, using real time information, collaborative technologies and expertises across disciplines. It is based on four elements; people, process, technology and organization. Today most major oil companies have Integrated Operations programs. Known as an integrated energy company that operates in all segments of the oil industry, Petrobras has a broad management experience and uses a multidisciplinary approach, which applies to different areas. Recently, the impressive discoveries of the Pre-Salt reserves have created an exciting scenario in multiple aspects. This leads to an approach that will require scalable and sustainable solutions that take into account the better understanding of how the issues are connected and managed. Considering past experiences and the complexity of the new oil and gas production scenario, Petrobras is preparing an even greater leap in its upstream operation and maintenance management systems. This chapter of a book (*) describes the implementation of Integrated Operations in all upstream operational units of Petrobras in Brazil, considering the main organizational aspects, the methodology to develop a portfolio of opportunities, the scalability of the solutions, and the initial experience in Pre-Salt production. (*) This is a chapter of the book: Rosendahl, Tom & Hepsø, Vidar, Integrated Operations in the Oil and Gas Industry: Sustainability and Capability Development, IGI Global, USA, 2013.

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Why is it important?

This is a very interesting description of a practical case of Integrated Operations. This research is a contribution to experts, professionals and readers in general to understand how these initiatives can be implemented in a major oil operator.