Beyond Compliance: Integrating Process Safety and Asset Integrity in Offshore Oil & Gas
The evolution of safety in offshore oil and gas operations is closely tied to global advancements in safety culture, legislation, and best practices. A major turning point in offshore safety history was the shift from prescriptive, equipment-focused laws to performance-based and self-regulatory frameworks that emphasize systemic risk management, asset integrity, and human factors. From Frameworks to Function: Why Process Safety Became Central As offshore operations grew in complexity, the limitations of traditional safety models became clear. Regulatory evolution set the stage, but it was the industry's increasing awareness of systemic vulnerabilities that pushed for a deeper, more technical [...]
5 Steps to Strengthen Your Static Equipment Compliance Strategy
In large-process industries, static equipment such as pressure vessels, piping, and storage tanks represents the majority of operational machinery. While these assets may not move or rotate like pumps or turbines, their failure can be equally catastrophic, leading to safety incidents, production losses, and regulatory penalties. Understanding the nature and function of these assets is the first step toward building a robust and auditable integrity management framework. And, given the scale of risk involved, ensuring the integrity of static equipment is both a regulatory obligation and a strategic necessity. But what exactly qualifies as static equipment? And why does its [...]
Vidya Expands Digital Integrity Management to New Markets with Scalable Technology
Curitiba, June 13th, 2025 Vidya Technology announces the launch of its Digital Asset Integrity Management Suite, a set of integrated tools that enables full control over the integrity lifecycle from detection to resolution. Combining Artificial Intelligence, Digital Twins, and Spatial Computing, the new solution delivers a contextualized, end-to-end visualization of physical assets, allowing faster and better-informed decisions while enhancing safety, reducing downtime, and cutting operational costs. Originally founded at COPPE/UFRJ, Vidya has become a recognized player in offshore software solutions. Its visual inspection automation technology, which uses computer vision to measure and classify surface corrosion, currently holds 57% of the [...]
FPSO Integrity 101: Challenges, Strategies, and the Path Forward
FPSOs (Floating Production, Storage, and Offloading units) sit at the intersection of extreme engineering and long-term economic strategy. Their presence in deep and remote offshore fields enables oil and gas production in places where fixed infrastructure would be impossible. Every component of the vessel is continuously exposed to harsh saltwater conditions, structural fatigue, variable loads, and mechanical stress. Corrosion slowly attacks hulls, risers, and topside equipment. Repetitive motions induced by waves and mooring tensions generate fatigue in welded joints and critical structures. And over time, these forces accumulate. And yet, many operators still treat integrity as a secondary concern [...]
The cost of Ineffective Asset Integrity Management
When a pipe leaks, it’s rarely just a leak. In complex industrial operations, small issues often signal deeper inefficiencies, and when these signals are ignored or mismanaged, the consequences can escalate quickly. From unplanned shutdowns to environmental and reputational damage, the cost of ineffective Asset Integrity Management (AIM) can be staggering. In an industry that depends on reliability and compliance, treating asset integrity as multiple, diffuse tasks rather than a structured, data-driven process is no longer sustainable. Yet, many operators still rely on fragmented systems that hinder decision-making and delay action. But what does it mean to manage asset integrity, [...]
Vidya and BRAVA Energia Present Paper at OTC Houston: A New Chapter in Corrosion and Integrity Management
This year, at the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) in Houston, a new benchmark was set for offshore asset maintenance and corrosion control. Vidya, in collaboration with BRAVA Energia, presented a technical paper exploring a game-changing approach to the industry’s enduring challenge: reducing the risk of corrosion while optimizing operational efficiency in brownfields. Titled "Digitalization of the Corrosion Identification Process Using Digital Technologies in Mature Fields", the paper was co-authored by teams from Vidya and BRAVA Energia, including: Lincon D’Aquila, Integrity and Maintenance Manager at Brava, Otavio Correa, Vidya’s CEO, Jorge Mariano, Vidya’s VP US, and André Andrade, Marketing [...]
Regulatory Compliance in Asset Integrity: What You Need to Know
In large-process industries, entire facilities operate under conditions of high pressure, high temperature, and elevated risk. Within this context, regulatory compliance is not a bureaucratic obligation—it is a technical imperative. Asset integrity, safety, and operational continuity depend on how well facilities meet and maintain regulatory standards, particularly for pressure-retaining equipment and critical infrastructure. This blog explores why Asset Integrity requires regulatory compliance and how operations can benefit from being transparent and compliant. Why Asset Integrity Requires Regulatory Compliance Maintaining the structural integrity of equipment such as pressure vessels, storage tanks, and interconnecting piping systems is essential for mitigating [...]
Las 3 etapas de la Gestión de Integridad de Activos (AIM) en la Energia
La Gestión de la Integridad de Activos (AIM) es un dominio fundamental para las industrias de procesos a gran escala. Esta se refiere a la disciplina industrial que busca maximizar la eficiencia y confiabilidad de una planta de producción, incluyendo múltiples metodologías, sistemas y profesionales de distintas áreas. Este blog explora cómo los líderes de la industria abordan AIM, proponiendo una estructura paso a paso para implementar un programa sólido. No obstante, antes de comprender el estado actual de AIM, se cuestiona: ¿Cómo este dominio evolucionó hasta convertirse en un área tan compleja y específica? ¿Qué es la Gestión [...]
The 3 Stages of Asset Integrity Management in Energy
Asset Integrity Management (AIM) is a fundamental domain for large-process industries. It refers to the discipline that aims to maximize a production plant’s efficiency and reliability, involving multiple methodologies, systems, and various professionals and activities. This blog dives into how industry leaders approach AIM, encompassing a step-by-step structure to implement a robust program. Nonetheless, before understanding the current state of AIM, how did it evolve to such a complex and specific area? What is Asset Integrity Management? Asset Integrity Management (AIM) is the systematic approach to ensure the safety, reliability, and efficiency of industrial assets throughout their lifecycle. [...]
Spatial Computing 101: NeRFs vs. Gaussian Splatting
Navigating real-world environments virtually with the same level of precision, detail, and interactivity experienced in person. It may sound futuristic, but this is what Spatial Computing technologies offer—it leverages advanced algorithms to create 3D models of real-world environments, enabling users to interact with data in a more immersive way. And, despite its sci-fi definition, the potential applications are incredibly efficient, especially in industries like oil and gas, mining, refineries, and other large-process operations. Still, how can real-world scenarios be precisely recreated in a virtual setting? In most cases, when a reality-based 3D model is built, it doesn’t represent a 100% [...]
