Oluchi Chibuzor
Global Automation and Energy Management leader, Schneider Electric, has called for a widespread adoption of smart technology for resilient pipeline infrastructure to guarantee energy security and a sustainable energy future for Nigeria.
According to the firm there is an urgent need for Nigeria’s energy security and sustainability for speedy industrialization and economic growth through the lens of securing the nation’s critical pipeline infrastructures (CPI).
Speaking at the Nigeria International Pipeline Technology and Security Conference (NIPITECS), Process Automation Specialist, Schneider Electric, Damiete Thomas, said there was an imperative need to incorporate proven and reliable smart solutions on the nation’s critical pipeline infrastructure.
According to him, “These technologies should be evaluated and made the basis upon which pipelines are conceptualized, designed, constructed, and managed to prevent frequent intrusion leading to operational failures as we are currently experiencing. Artificial Intelligent technologies that will enable accurate real-time monitoring of the pipeline infrastructure, predict scenarios, forecast challenges, and prevent a digital breach-cybercrime.
“Schneider Electric is at the center of implementing artificial intelligence enabled and cybersecurity solutions for accurate, real-time, and secure monitoring that predict scenarios and forecast challenges on the pipeline infrastructures for effective and efficient operational gains.
“Either deployed independently or as a combined solution, the AVEVA and Prisma Photonics solutions are designed to effectively monitor these infrastructures, with its integrated cybersecurity features that will ensure greater efficiency and reliable security solutions.”
Country President, Schneider Electric, Ajibola Akindele said, “the integration of advanced monitoring and cybersecurity solutions in pipeline infrastructure is crucial for our nation’s sustainable energy future.”
