Onshore Oil and Gas Exploration and Production

Automation helps operators increase production from existing assets while reducing operating costs and unplanned downtime. By automating well pad operations, optimizing artificial lift performance and improving production surveillance, operators can maximize production without significant capital investment.

Operators also benefit from greater operational visibility and faster decision-making across geographically dispersed assets.

For example, EP Petroecuador implemented an automatic control system that reduced downtime and tripled loading capability, demonstrating how automation can deliver measurable operational and commercial benefits.

Many operators focus on maximizing performance from existing infrastructure through automation, connected operations and advanced analytics. We help oilfield operators use these technologies to maximize asset and well integrity, increase field recovery and improve oil throughput. Our research shows that connected operations can also help operators maximize throughput while maintaining more consistent production performance. By integrating wellhead automation, SCADA systems and centralized production monitoring, operators can continuously optimize production parameters across wells, pads and gathering systems to maximize field throughput and recovery.

Automation technologies help operators align process and power systems through connected sensors, real-time monitoring and advanced control strategies.

Artificial lift systems, compressors and field infrastructure often represent the largest energy consumers in onshore production operations. Automation platforms continuously monitor production rates, equipment loading and power consumption, enabling operators to optimize energy use without sacrificing production.

Integrated process and power control solutions can dynamically optimize pump speeds, compressor performance and field power distribution, reducing energy waste while supporting emissions-reduction initiatives and ESG objectives.

Oilfield operators are increasingly using advanced analytics and connected operational data to improve production performance across wells, pads and field operations. By combining real-time production data with automated monitoring and performance insights, operators can identify inefficiencies, optimise operating conditions and make faster decisions that support more consistent production outcomes.

Connected operations help operators maximize throughput, reduce downtime and maintain stable production performance across dynamic operating environments. We bring expertise in automation, analytics and connected technologies to help oilfield operators improve asset and well integrity, increase field recovery and optimize oil throughput, helping them generate greater value from existing production assets.

Common applications include:

• Artificial lift optimization
• Well performance monitoring
• Production forecasting
• Equipment failure prediction
• Predictive maintenance
• Automated production surveillance

These capabilities help operators increase uptime, reduce deferred production and improve field-wide productivity.

Modernization programs are often delivered through phased deployment strategies that allow operators to improve infrastructure while maintaining operational continuity. A major U.S. gas terminal successfully transformed from an import facility into a high-capacity export operation while maintaining continuous operations throughout modernization. The project increased export capacity by 2.5 Mtpa and established a scalable foundation for future expansion.

Automation improves asset integrity by providing continuous visibility into equipment health, operating conditions and production performance. We use automation and connected technologies to help oilfield operators maximize asset and well integrity, improve equipment reliability and maintain consistent production performance.

Connected operations enable real-time monitoring of assets, equipment and production systems, helping operators identify and respond to issues more quickly. We use connected operations and automation technologies to help oilfield operators maximize throughput, reduce downtime and maintain consistent production performance in dynamic operating environments.

Remote monitoring technologies provide visibility into field operations across distributed assets, helping operators make informed decisions without requiring personnel to be physically present at every location. We help onshore operators improve visibility across geographically dispersed operations, with energy industry programs demonstrating visibility across 30+ facilities. This connected approach supports stronger coordination, improved operational awareness and more effective management of distributed production assets.

Rockwell Automation supports operators throughout the production lifecycle, from project design and implementation through modernization, optimization and ongoing operational improvement. Our energy industry programs have demonstrated outcomes including visibility across 30+ facilities and zero downtime during modernization projects, helping operators improve operational resilience while supporting long-term business objectives.

Automation helps operators optimize production performance through better visibility, improved control strategies and more informed operational decision-making. We use automation and connected technologies to help oilfield operators maximize asset and well integrity, improve field recovery and increase oil throughput. These capabilities help operators generate greater value from existing production assets while maintaining consistent operational performance.