Akselos SA has signed a three-year Enterprise Framework Agreement with Shell, making Akselos one of the global energy company’s verified suppliers for structural integrity assessments. This agreement will see Akselos’ structural digital twin technology integrated into Shell’s newly formed Digital Twin Platform, which aims to combine multiple digital twin solutions for various operational needs.
The global agreement will support Shell’s international teams in the design, operation, and life extension of assets across its oil, gas, and wind portfolios. The use of structural digital twins will enable Shell to conduct near real-time structural assessments, enhancing the safety and efficiency of their asset management processes.
Yuri Sebregts, chief technology officer at Shell, stated, “Shell’s technology organisation has been working closely with Akselos since 2015. I’m very pleased to see our joint efforts result in the deployment of Akselos’ structural digital twin on multiple of Shell’s assets, including the Bonga FPSO in Nigeria. This newly-signed agreement is a testament of the strength of our partnership.”
A structural digital twin is a highly detailed, physics-based model of an asset that mirrors its physical counterpart with precision. The model is regularly updated with loading conditions and inspection data, allowing for continuous structural assessments based on the asset’s near real-time condition, accessible from anywhere at any time.
Thomas Leurent, CEO of Akselos, expressed his satisfaction with the partnership, saying, “We are very pleased to have reached this important milestone with one of our most valued partners. We have deployed our structural digital twins on both a fixed and floating asset in Shell’s portfolio with excellent results, and this agreement will allow us to support other parts of the business celebrate the same success. Shell’s vision and commitment to innovation has always impressed us, and we look forward to working with the team and other partners to fully digitise their operations.”
Earlier this year, Akselos, recognised as a World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer, announced the deployment of a structural digital twin for Shell’s Bonga Main FPSO, located 120km southwest of the Niger Delta. This deployment is part of Shell’s broader strategy to enhance asset management through digital innovation, further cementing the collaboration between Akselos and Shell in the field of advanced structural monitoring and assessment.
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