North American Energy Provider
North American energy provider modernizes the monitoring of its pipelines with AVEVA Enterprise SCADA
A North American energy provider that develops and operates large-scale infrastructure had outgrown its legacy SCADA system. The software, operating system and hardware had to be upgraded to increase pipeline network capacity while strictly preserving the safety and security of critical operations within its industrial monitoring. The challenge was to carry out this modernization quickly without introducing risk to the infrastructure. In 2020, the group began its migration to AVEVA Enterprise SCADA, formerly OASyS SCADA, supported by AVEVA Project Delivery Services. The benefits are materializing on several levels: configuration times have been cut by 50%, overall project savings range from 10% to 20% and the deployment was delivered three months ahead of schedule. The operator now has a modernized system able to absorb its growth and support secure operations across its entire strategic pipeline network.
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How does AVEVA Enterprise SCADA accelerate the modernization of a pipeline network?
A North American energy provider migrated to AVEVA Enterprise SCADA (formerly OASyS SCADA) with support from AVEVA Project Delivery Services. The results: a 50% reduction in configuration time, 10 to 20% savings on project costs and delivery three months ahead of schedule. This modernization makes it possible to absorb the growth of the pipeline network while maintaining critical safety and security. The structured methodology of AVEVA Project Delivery Services was decisive in securing this sensitive project on strategic infrastructure.
Why is AVEVA Enterprise SCADA specifically designed for pipelines?
AVEVA Enterprise SCADA (formerly OASyS) is the long-standing benchmark for monitoring oil and gas pipelines in North America. It includes specific features: real-time hydraulic models, batch management, leak detection and predictive control of pumping stations. For the North American energy provider, this domain specialization speeds up commissioning and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements (PHMSA, NERC). It is a major advantage over general-purpose SCADA solutions that are less suited to the specific needs of long-distance pipelines.
How do AVEVA Project Delivery Services cut configuration time by 50%?
AVEVA Project Delivery Services bring a proven methodology, preconfigured templates and industry expertise that speed up the implementation of AVEVA Enterprise SCADA. Rather than starting from a blank page, the provider's teams benefit from a library of standardized objects (stations, valves, sensors, pumps) already tested in production. This approach cut configuration time by 50% while improving the quality of the deliverable. It is a professional support model that is particularly valuable on critical projects with high reliability requirements.
How can critical SCADA infrastructure be modernized without introducing risk?
Modernizing a pipeline SCADA system requires strictly preserving safety during the transition. AVEVA Enterprise SCADA and Project Delivery Services offer a gradual approach: migration by subsystem, validation in a test environment, operator training and rollback plans. This methodological rigor allowed the North American energy provider to modernize its infrastructure without incident, while delivering three months early. It demonstrates that combining technology with expert support is essential for succeeding with a sensitive project on strategic infrastructure.
What financial gains can a well-run SCADA modernization generate?
The North American energy provider saved 10 to 20% on project costs thanks to AVEVA Enterprise SCADA and Project Delivery Services. These savings come from reusing existing templates, reducing configuration time (?50%) and early delivery (3 months ahead of schedule). Beyond the direct ROI, the modernized system absorbs the network's increased capacity, secures operations and prepares for the future. It is a profitable investment whose benefits accumulate over several years of operation.