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COSMO OIL AND YOKOGAWA START EXPLORING POSSIBILITIES FOR REFINERY DIGITALIZATION
Cosmo Oil and Yokogawa are conducting a proof-of-concept test using a quadruped walking robot at Cosmo Oil's Yokkaichi Refinery.
Cosmo Oil Chiba Refinery
Cosmo Oil and Yokogawa Electric subsidiaries, Yokogawa Solution Service Corporation and Yokogawa Digital Corporation have joined forces to promote the digitalization of operations at refineries owned by Cosmo Oil.
With the aim of deploying robots for plant inspections and maintenance in the future, Cosmo Oil and Yokogawa are currently engaged in a proof-of-concept test employing a quadruped walking robot at Cosmo Oil's Yokkaichi Refinery. In addition to conducting a performance assessment of the quadruped robot in a temporarily closed plant facility at the same oil refinery, the two parties are identifying challenges for on-site application and selecting points that need to be verified in preparation for on-site use of the robot. Going forward, the companies will accelerate digitalization at refineries through the realization of robot-driven inspection and maintenance, and other such initiatives.
Additionally, as part of these refinery digitalization efforts, workshops on the use of digital tools have been held at the Chiba Refinery to improve the sophistication and efficiency of refinery operations.
Photo of the quadruped walking robot proof-of-concept test
In the future, the companies will explore the potential introduction of robotics (robots and drones) and use of digital tools, and will work toward the realization of “refineries where humans, robots, and AI can work together” at Cosmo Oil's Chiba, Yokkaichi, and Sakai refineries.
Having adopted “Oil & New ~Next Stage~” as the slogan for its Seventh Consolidated Medium-Term Management Plan, Cosmo Energy Group aims to strengthen its competitiveness through safe and stable operations and improved profitability in its oil-related businesses. At the same time, it has positioned DX as the principal driver among three management foundation transformation pillars – human resource transformation (HRX), digital transformation (DX), and green transformation (GX) – and is undertaking business model transformation through digital capabilities and change management. In strengthening the competitiveness of its oil businesses, Cosmo Energy Group aims to offer value in new ways while transforming its conventional business model through the use of digital technology. To achieve this end, the Group as a whole will further accelerate its DX promotion efforts by building data utilization infrastructure, pursing data-driven management, proactively collaborating with various partners (as is the case this time), creating diverse organizations, and fostering a global mindset.
Cosmo Oil and Yokogawa Electric subsidiaries, Yokogawa Solution Service Corporation and Yokogawa Digital Corporation have joined forces to promote the digitalization of operations at refineries owned by Cosmo Oil.
With the aim of deploying robots for plant inspections and maintenance in the future, Cosmo Oil and Yokogawa are currently engaged in a proof-of-concept test employing a quadruped walking robot at Cosmo Oil's Yokkaichi Refinery. In addition to conducting a performance assessment of the quadruped robot in a temporarily closed plant facility at the same oil refinery, the two parties are identifying challenges for on-site application and selecting points that need to be verified in preparation for on-site use of the robot. Going forward, the companies will accelerate digitalization at refineries through the realization of robot-driven inspection and maintenance, and other such initiatives.
Additionally, as part of these refinery digitalization efforts, workshops on the use of digital tools have been held at the Chiba Refinery to improve the sophistication and efficiency of refinery operations.
Photo of the quadruped walking robot proof-of-concept test
In the future, the companies will explore the potential introduction of robotics (robots and drones) and use of digital tools, and will work toward the realization of “refineries where humans, robots, and AI can work together” at Cosmo Oil's Chiba, Yokkaichi, and Sakai refineries.
Having adopted “Oil & New ~Next Stage~” as the slogan for its Seventh Consolidated Medium-Term Management Plan, Cosmo Energy Group aims to strengthen its competitiveness through safe and stable operations and improved profitability in its oil-related businesses. At the same time, it has positioned DX as the principal driver among three management foundation transformation pillars – human resource transformation (HRX), digital transformation (DX), and green transformation (GX) – and is undertaking business model transformation through digital capabilities and change management. In strengthening the competitiveness of its oil businesses, Cosmo Energy Group aims to offer value in new ways while transforming its conventional business model through the use of digital technology. To achieve this end, the Group as a whole will further accelerate its DX promotion efforts by building data utilization infrastructure, pursing data-driven management, proactively collaborating with various partners (as is the case this time), creating diverse organizations, and fostering a global mindset.
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