Key Takeaways from Esri’s Energy Resources GIS (ERGIS) 2023 Conference

Key Takeaways from Esri’s Energy Resources GIS (ERGIS) 2023 Conference

HUVR was on-site at Esri’s Energy Resources GIS (ERGIS) 2023 Conference in Houston, TX, and it was an eye-opening experience. The conference brought together professionals from various fields in the energy industry, including oil and gas, utilities and renewable energy to discuss how geographic information systems (GIS) technology is transforming the industry.

The conference started with an inspiring opening Plenary session, where we heard from Esri leaders and established energy industry players like ExxonMobil and ConocoPhillips. They talked about the challenges facing the energy industry and how GIS technology, along with innovative partnerships, is helping to solve them.

Here are the key takeaways from the conference:

• GIS is becoming an essential tool in the energy industry: GIS technology is becoming an essential tool for the energy industry. It provides a way to manage data effectively, visualize it and gain insights to make informed decisions. GIS is being used to manage pipelines, optimize energy distribution, and monitor renewable energy projects.

• Sustainability is a top priority: Sustainability was a recurring theme at the conference. Companies are investing in renewable energy projects–such as wind and solar–and looking for ways to reduce their carbon footprint. GIS is being used to identify the best locations for renewable energy projects and monitor their performance.

• Collaboration is key: Collaboration is crucial for the success of any energy project. GIS technology provides a platform for collaboration between different teams and departments, allowing them to share data, insights and workflows. This collaboration helps to ensure that everyone is working towards the same goal and that decisions are made based on accurate information.

• Inspection data is critical for the energy industry: Inspection data is crucial for the energy industry to ensure the safety and reliability of their assets. HUVRdata, an Esri partner, provides an innovative solution for collecting and analyzing inspection data using drones and GIS technology. By leveraging HUVRdata’s solution, energy companies can quickly identify and prioritize issues, reducing downtime and increasing the lifespan of their assets.

• The future of the energy industry is data-driven: Data is at the heart of the energy industry. Companies are collecting vast amounts of data from various sources, such as sensors and drones. GIS technology is being used to analyze this data, gain insights, and make informed decisions. The future of the energy industry is data-driven, and GIS technology will play a crucial role in this transformation.

Overall, the headline was that the future will have more data, not less, and it will be an even more important part of the inspection process. Today’s data deluge will look like a data sprinkle, it seems. Luckily, there are platforms that specialize in easily aggregating, analyzing and automating inspection data to ensure it’s all turned into actionable insights that drive reliability, safety and operational excellence.