HiberHilo has been deployed on unmanned offshore platforms in Southern Europe to enhance sustainability and improve productivity across several offshore gas wells. The system remotely monitors production tubing pressure, annular pressure, and flowline pressure, delivering continuous visibility into well performance and integrity.
The Challenge
Offshore well operations require continuous well integrity monitoring alongside accurate tracking of gas injection pressure and production tubing pressure. These data points are critical for production optimization, intervention planning, and regulatory reporting.
Regular well integrity status reporting is mandatory, and the operational environment adds further complexity. The wells are located on unmanned offshore platforms, where installation logistics, maintenance access, and connectivity reliability are significant constraints.
Prior to implementing HiberHilo, the operator evaluated remote well monitoring systems that relied on wired infrastructure or GSM connectivity. These solutions proved complex to install, time-intensive, and dependent on network availability that could not always be guaranteed offshore.
A resilient, satellite-enabled oil and gas monitoring solution was required to ensure uninterrupted data transmission and simplified deployment.
The Solution
HiberHilo was selected as a reliable and efficient alternative for remote offshore well monitoring. The system combines sensors, gateway, dashboard, and satellite connectivity into an integrated oil and gas IoT solution designed for challenging environments.
Pressure sensors were installed across multiple decks of the unmanned platform in a total of two days. Compared to previously tested systems that required several weeks for deployment, installation time was significantly reduced.
The sensors transmit hourly measurements of production tubing pressure, annular pressure, and flowline pressure to an on-site gateway. Data is then securely transmitted via satellite to a centralised monitoring dashboard, providing continuous access to operational insights regardless of terrestrial network limitations.
This satellite-based architecture ensures stable connectivity in remote offshore conditions while supporting compliance with local monitoring requirements.
The Benefits So Far
Improved Production Performance
Reliable satellite connectivity enables consistent, high-quality data collection. With accurate real-time insights, the operator can detect anomalies earlier, prevent extended downtime, and make informed production optimization decisions.
Enhanced Sustainability and Environmental Protection
Continuous pressure monitoring allows early identification of pressure build-up or integrity issues. This proactive approach supports timely intervention planning and strengthens environmental risk management.
Reduced Operational Costs and HSE Exposure
Remote oil well monitoring minimises the need for routine offshore site visits. By reducing engineer travel to unmanned platforms, the solution lowers operational expenditure while significantly decreasing health, safety, and environmental exposure.
The deployment establishes a scalable digital foundation for long-term offshore asset management and improved well integrity oversight.
