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Dolphin Energy PI System

Engineering & Marketing International
Technology

Aveva

Industry

Energy

Client

Dolphin Energy

Country

UAE

Goals

Upgrade PI HA servers, operating system, and software to latest versions

Migrate and secure PI interfaces for enhanced data acquisition

Configure PI Buffering for reliable data integrity

Deploy PI Asset Framework and PI Vision with tailored visualization

Challenges

Ensuring seamless migration with zero operational downtime

Integrating latest cybersecurity best practices into PI components

Designing complex PI AF structures and visualizations for operational needs

Solutions

Upgraded PI HA servers and interfaces with latest software and patches

Configured and tested PI Buffer to ensure data reliability during migration

Installed and customized PI AF and Vision for client workflows

Delivered detailed training and performed rigorous system acceptance testing

Results

Enhanced PI System security and optimized performance

Improved real-time visualization and asset management via PI Vision and AF

Achieved zero downtime during migration

Full client satisfaction with upgraded and secure infrastructure

Dolphin Energy

- AVEVA PI System Migration and Upgrade
In 2019, EMI was entrusted by Dolphin Energy in Abu Dhabi to migrate and upgrade their existing PI System architecture, a vital component of their oil and gas processing operations. The primary goal was to enhance system performance while embedding the latest cybersecurity best practices, ensuring a secure, reliable, and efficient data infrastructure that supports real-time operational needs.

The project involved upgrading the PI High Availability (HA) servers, including both the operating system and PI software, to the latest supported versions. EMI also migrated and upgraded all PI interfaces to improve data acquisition capabilities while incorporating critical security patches to safeguard against evolving cyber threats. To maintain data integrity during this transition, PI buffering was carefully configured and tested. A major focus was on deploying and configuring PI Asset Framework (AF) and PI Vision modules to provide advanced data contextualization and visualization capabilities tailored to Dolphin Energy’s operational requirements. 

EMI developed custom PI Vision displays and constructed a detailed AF hierarchy to empower operators and engineers with enhanced asset management and insight. Comprehensive training was provided to Dolphin Energy’s staff, accompanied by rigorous system testing to validate performance and reliability. The successful migration was achieved with zero downtime, preserving continuous operations throughout the upgrade. The result was a significantly more secure and performant PI System, enhanced real-time visualization, and improved asset management capabilities—all delivered with full client satisfaction.