Enhancing Offshore Asset Safety: Pertamina Partners with FPT on AI Solutions

Indonesia’s state-owned oil and natural gas corporation Pertamina has taken a significant step towards improving the safety of its offshore assets by entering into a partnership agreement with Vietnam-headquartered IT firm FPT. The collaboration will leverage AI-powered solutions to enhance asset inspection and maintenance across Pertamina’s operations, focusing on optimizing asset reliability and workplace safety.

As part of the agreement, FPT will provide AI technologies that will be deployed on Pertamina Hulu Energi’s platforms within the Offshore Southeast Sumatra (OSES) production-sharing contract. These technologies will utilize data from drones to detect anomalies, leaks, and structural damage, ensuring the integrity of offshore assets.

CEO of FPT, Nguyen Van Khoa, expressed the company’s commitment to driving comprehensive digital transformation for Pertamina, while aligning with Indonesia’s National AI Strategy 2020-2045. The AI technologies developed in collaboration with Pertamina Marine Engineering will play a crucial role in achieving the safety and efficiency goals set by the national oil and gas corporation.

One of the key applications of the AI-powered systems will be monitoring compliance with personal protective equipment (PPE) regulations at Pertamina Drilling Services Indonesia (PDSI) drilling sites. This initiative aims to minimize risks and maintain a safe working environment for employees.

President Director of PT Pertamina Trans Kontinental, Ketut Laba, highlighted the importance of the AI-Based Monitoring and Inspection System for Oil and Gas Platforms in enhancing asset integrity and operational efficiency in offshore upstream activities. This strategic focus aligns with Pertamina’s commitment to ensuring the safety of its assets and personnel.

With Indonesia’s increasing domestic demand for gas, driven in part by the growing popularity of data centers in the country, the partnership between Pertamina and FPT comes at a crucial time. The Indonesian Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (MEMR) has announced plans to purchase gas from the offshore Mako field through its subsidiary to meet the country’s rising demand.