
E-Mission™
Our mission to net zero =
Digitize + Identify + Optimize
E-Mission™ Suite provides a configurable digital ecosystem that is easily and quickly implemented, with minimum disruption in the field. Our mission is to achieve net zero by digitally identifying the root causes for greenhouse gas (GHG) emission sources, related process anomalies, and equipment integrity issues. This allows us to optimize facility management by moving from a reactive state to a preventative state through the creation of a digital twin.
The E-Mission™ Suite consists of various standalone apps that are targeting different parts of a processing facility. These apps operate on a configurable digital ecosystem so that they can be combined to form a full facility digital twin. Various apps are available, including: Thermal, Methane, Tank and VRU. These apps can be run individually or as an entire ecosystem, depending on your production facility needs. These apps offer all the benefits of a process optimizer, but are able to operate on a simple processing unit that can be placed in a Process Logical Controller (PLC).
A majority of modern production facilities for unconventional oil are built as well-pad facilities that decline fast. Due to the limited life-cycle time of these facilities the CAPEX to build these has to be low. The control systems at these facilities are simple and Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems are installed. These however, only provide essential telemetry and there is no ability to change set points at the facility's controllers remotely.
Consequently, the facilities are operated at fixed set-points that are sub-optimal. The industry thus far has not been successful at finding a digital solution to optimize these operational set points at an economically feasible cost level.
Because the processing unit can be placed at the facility, there is no need to transmit all the telemetry from the facility to a centralized location. The solution is also easy to install, and is able to communicate with the facility's PLC through serial connections. This means that the E-Mission Suite is completely separated from the facility's internal network, hence it can be implemented with the same ease as typical measurement equipment. This solution ultimately reduces the facility's emissions, whilst simultaneously reducing OPEX and improving oil recovery.
Various apps within the E-Mission Suite have been successfully implemented at several production facilities in the Bakken and Permian basins. During these pilots, the process model running on a simple processing unit has been validated with data from the field.
Reduce emissions in your production facility through digital thermal optimization.
E-Mission™ Thermal is the next level of thermal optimization for your production facility. By providing automated control of existing heaters and coolers, we optimize how the facility is operated without any physical changes to the processing equipment. This simple and impactful digital solution reduces routine flaring and facility emissions by up to 60%.
E-Mission™ Thermal utilizes process automation and wireless instrumentation to monitor and control RVP (Reid Vapor Pressure). By evaluating how and where we want to apply or remove heat, we can maximize sellable hydrocarbon products otherwise combusted and minimize greenhouse gas (GHG ) emissions based on the changing conditions of the well and weather.
Thermal can be used in greenfield and brownfield applications regardless of facility design. This system uses process automation to decrease routine flaring and is also proven to maximize hydrocarbon production. It’s easily deployed and scalable across all applicable types of facilities.
Operators set the RVP target, and E-Mission™ Thermal does the rest of the work, adjusting temperatures in real time regardless of the well's condition or weather changes. UCOS powers Thermal, our open architecture operating system that does not require any intervention into the operator’s IT infrastructure. The data from across the facility is integrated into a single platform providing the operator Edge control and performance insights.
When this application is paired with additional applications from the E-Mission Suite, a complete site-specific digital twin is created. This enables other analytics and machine learning to help move from a reactive to a preventative operation. They eliminate troublesome emission events and unplanned shut-downs, giving operators greater transparency and control of their assets.
Thermal gives operators real-time monitoring and control to maximize uptime, minimize OpEx, reduce emissions, and maximize hydrocarbon sales.