ROGe approved paper: Digitizing Corrosion Management and Fabric Maintenance
Vidya will present two technical articles regarding our deeptech solutions at ROGe 2024. The second presentation, which takes place on September 23rd, will discuss the Digital Fabric Maintenance application. The article showcases the application’s tracked and proven impact on the oil and gas industry. Get to know our article better in this blogpost: ''A case study of an alternative approach to digitize the management of external corrosion and fabric maintenance workflow of an offshore installation'' Corrosion poses a significant and inherent threat to the Oil and Gas industry, leading to equipment failure and production losses. For this purpose, [...]
AWS announces Generative AI acceleration with Vidya
It is an honor to share that Vidya was selected for the AWS Gen Ai Energy Lab. This Amazon program is an enterprise accelerator designed to spur co-innovation through partnerships and trials. Among over 800 applications, Vidya was selected for the Generative AI for Clean Energy. The partnership between Amazon Web Services and Vidya was announced at the AWS Energy Symposium, taking place Aug. 13-14, 2024, in Houston, Texas. The conference united energy and utility leaders, partners, and startups aiming to forge the industry's future by reinventing energy. This program allows us to accomplish our next step in Vidya’s platform [...]
Why Big Companies struggle with Digital Transformation
In today's fast-paced, technology-driven world, the ability to embrace change is not just a strategic advantage, it's a survival imperative. To remain relevant and competitive, companies must navigate the turbulent waters of digital transformation. However, the sheer size and complexity of established companies, which once guaranteed stability and market dominance, now may become their Achilles' heel in the digitization process. In this context, understanding the critical need to embrace change becomes paramount, but what defines this digital transformation? What defines digital transformation? Digital transformation is the comprehensive integration of digital technologies into all areas of a business, fundamentally [...]
Computer Vision 101: How can AI see things?
A world where computers can understand the environment around them simply by looking. This isn't science fiction anymore. It’s the new frontier of artificial intelligence called Computer Vision. It can perceive its surroundings and interpret visual information to identify objects, colors, shapes, and areas. This technology consists of a model that learns information from multidimensional data, such as images or videos, enabling machines to develop a visual perception like humans. Today, Computer Vision systems can analyze vast amounts of visual data with incredible accuracy. But how exactly was Computer Vision developed? How does it work? And what are the [...]
How to optimize Industrial Safety and Risk Management
The International Association of Oil and Gas Producers reported a 36% increase in offshore fatalities from 2020 to 2021. This concerning rise underscores the inherent safety challenges of the industry. Certainly, this sector is subjected to safety threats due to the complex processes and hazardous environments in which it operates. For this reason, high-complexity facilities such as oil and gas need to target safety and risk assessments as fundamental pieces of operational management. But what are the main concerns of the oil and gas industry regarding risk management? Concerns regarding risk management in the O&G Industry [...]
The 4 levels of Spatial Computing
Spatial Computing might be the next frontier of technological evolution. This technology blends virtual and physical environments for seamless interaction. Certainly, Apple's Vision Pro had a significant impact on the popularity of the concept among tech enthusiasts. Yet, it still represents a slightly abstract idea for most people, as it consists of a brand-new technology that presents different levels of immersion and integration within its scope. In this regard, it’s important to analyze the concept behind the different Spatial Computing levels. Virtual Continuum The concept surrounding Spatial Computing is defined as the Virtual Continuum. It represents [...]
How is AI applied to corrosion detection?
Corrosion detection is a challenging, risky, time-consuming, and expensive process. According to NACE, the global corrosion cost is estimated to be US$2.5 trillion, equivalent to 3.4% of the global GDP (2013). On top of that, it requires workers to inspect every edge of an enormous environment full of flammable hydrocarbons. However, the use of AI is reshaping this practice. In this context, AI-driven corrosion detection offers a safer and more sustainable method of addressing corrosion by providing a holistic perspective on Asset Integrity Management with 3D models, predictive algorithms, data contextualization, and Machine Learning. Thus, this blog analyzes how AI [...]
Vidya Goes Global: Launching Houston Headquarters
Curitiba - Houston, November 29th, 2023. Vidya Technology, a global technology provider committed to supporting the Mining and Oil and Gas industries, announces its first international office in the United States. The company’s new headquarters will be located in Houston. Founded in 2013, Vidya is a company that develops hardware, software, and artificial intelligence solutions for asset integrity and performance management. Our solutions have been trusted by major companies such as Ocyan, MODEC, Equinor, Petrobrás, Vale, and SLB. In 2024, Vidya plans to launch its first pilot project with a regional oil and gas company. ‘’The road ahead is filled [...]
Why traditional Corrosion Management methods are becoming obsolete
Offshore Oil operations are constantly threatened by an inevitable factor: Corrosion. Heavy corrosion damage can lead to extended unplanned shutdown times, decreased safety, and increased environmental exposure. This is why Oil and Gas companies struggle with traditional Corrosion Management methods becoming obsolete. However, corrosion management isn’t an easy task, involving locating, prioritizing, and treating corrosion signs along +300,000m² areas. Besides that, while operations need to execute interventions, they need to deal with limited maintenance time, budget constraints, and costly downtime. For this reason, the sector’s complexity requires an alternative method of addressing corrosion. The Importance of Corrosion Management [...]
Top 4 AI Trends of 2024
Intro As we step into the year 2024, Artificial Intelligence continues to transform industries and our daily lives. From chatbots to AI-automated processes, this technology is rapidly increasing the speed of operations while delivering more specified and data-driven decisions. In this volatile reality, trends and technological innovations emerge faster, reaching a point in which it is hard to keep track of new AI solutions. In this blogpost, we will explore some of the top AI trends to watch for in 2024, discussing how these trends are shaping the future of industries. 1. Increased Processing Capacity Over the [...]
