Digitalización La digitalización, clave para reducir costes y aumentar el valor de las compañías de petróleo y gas Con motivo de los bajos precios del petróleo y del gas, las compañías del sector están invirtiendo cada vez más en tecnologías digitales, tratando de generar valor y reducir costes. Esta es una de las conclusiones que se desprenden del último Estudio sobre Tendencias Digitales en el Petróleo y el Gas 2016 realizado por Accenture y Microsoft Corp que incluye la opinión de profesionales del sector. La investigación, que ya va por su quinta edición, concluye que durante los próximos años el 80% de las compañías de petróleo y gas planean invertir lo mismo, más o incluso una cifra bastante superior (30, 36 y 14% respectivamente) en tecnologías digitales. Esta importante inversión en el ámbito digital se debe a la confianza sobre esta tecnología a la hora de operar compañías más ágiles e inteligentes. El 53% cree que lo digital está añadiendo un importante valor a su negocio y fija la reduc- ción de costes como el gran reto a abordar. Además, el 56% señala la mejora en la toma de decisiones. Tecnologías móviles, Big Data e Internet de las Cosas Las inversiones en el campo digital de hoy en día se centran en la movilidad. El siguiente paso está siendo invertir en el Internet de las Cosas (IoT), con un 44% que lo hará este año frente al 25% de 2015. Tambien en cloud, donde invertirá el 38% de la muestra, ocho puntos por encima del año pasado. Para los próximos años, se espera que las inversiones se muevan hacia el Big Data y analytics (38%), IoT (36%) y tecnologías móviles (31%). “En el exigente entorno actual, la industria del petróleo y del gas está centrando su inversión en tecnologías digitales en áreas que les ayuden a trabajar de forma más inteligente y ofrez- can mejoras de su productividad, ahorros a corto plazo, y mejora en la toma de decisiones”, asegura Rich Holsman, global head of Digital Energy industry de Accenture. “Por lo tanto, 68 Upstream Oil and Gas Companies Spend Smarter on Digital Technologies to Drive Value, Reduce Costs The 2016 Upstream Oil and Gas Digital Trends Survey Digital technologies are recognized as adding 1 value to upstream oil and gas companies by helping reduce costs, make faster and better Over half (53%) of the respondents believe digital technologies have added high (36%) to significant value (17%). 53% Average or below Business benefits: 47% 17% 36% decisions and increase workforce productivity 72% of respondents believe cost reduction is an important (27%) or the most important (45%) 28% challenge digital can help address. 45% Average or below 27% Workforce impact: Top three areas where digital most impacts the workforce Respondents said digital’s biggest impact to date on the oil and gas workforce has been increased employee productivity. 56% 46% 45% Despite the low oil price environment, the majority 2 of oil and gas companies will continue to invest at least the same amount or more in digital technologies over the next 3-5 years 80% of respondents plan to invest the same amount (30%), more (36%), or significantly more (14%) in digital 20% technologies over the 14% next 3-5 years. Top three areas where digital most benefits companies Respondents indicated the biggest benefit from digital is improved decision making. 59% 40% 25% The fastest growth areas are predicted to be in artificial intelligence, robotics/drones, and wearables. Investment in mobile devices looks to be peaking. Less or Don't know 36%38% 36% 31% 30% 28% Robotics & drones +10% 35% 20% Collaboration & social tools Big Data/ Analytics Investing Today IoT Investing over the next 3-5 years Faster and better decisions Real-time decision making Better asset management Increased productivity Increased engagement Improved job training 80% 36% 30% Digital investment today is focused on mobility and 3 the Internet of Things (IoT) — with analytics and IoT predicted to lead the way over the next 3-5 years 57% 44% 38% +15% +7% While more than a third (36%) are investing in Big Data and analytics today, only 13% feel that their company's analytics capabilities are fully mature. Almost two-thirds (66%) have as an objective, to resolve this within three years. How mature is the use of analytics within your business? In what timeframe is your company planning on implementing new analytics capabilities? 13% 12% 14% 30% 31% Full maturity Semi-mature Aspirational Localized Novice 66% Mobile devices Cloud Oil and gas companies are increasingly 5 leveraging the cloud to more rapidly unlock the value of other digital technologies Which capabilities do you expect your company will be using the cloud to enable today/over the next 3-5 years? Oil and gas companies expect to use more cloud enabled capabilities over the next 3-5 years, especially for analytics (+11%), IoT (+10%) and mobility (+8%). 32% 31% Infrastructure +8% 60% 52% Mobility +11% Today Over the next 3-5 years Top areas of focus over Fastest areas of growth the next 3-5 years over the next 3-5 years 45% 45% 41% 27% Big Data/ Analytics Applications IoT as a service 56% 49% Collaboration 46% +10% 37% Leading companies are using digital to drive leaner, smarter organizations. Is your company ready to leverage digital to maximize business value? Who do we contact for more information about the survey? At Accenture: Rich Holsman Global Energy Technology Managing Director richard.h.holsman@accenture.com Learn more about Digitizing Energy Visit: Accenture.com/Energy @AccentureEnergy #digitalenergy Accenture Energy Showcase Learn more about Resources Industries at Microsoft Visit: Microsoft Process Manufacturing Solutions At Microsoft: Randall Hoppe Industry Director - Oil & Gas, Energy and Process Industries rhoppe@microsoft.com The “2016 Upstream Oil and Gas Digital Technology Trends Survey,” conducted on behalf of Accenture and Microsoft by PennEnergy Research in partnership with the Oil & Gas Journal, surveyed upstream professionals worldwide. © Copyright 2016 Accenture. All Rights Reserved. © 2016 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. 13% 23% 22% 16% 12% Artificial Wearable intelligence technology 72% Top areas of focus over the next 3-5 years Fastest areas of growth over the next 3-5 years 4 To realize the maximum benefits of digital, companies will need to rapidly improve their capabilities, including maturity in analytics 5% 1% Immediate priority (3-6 months) Short-term priority (1-2 years out) Medium-term priority (2-3 years out) Longer-term priority (beyond 3 years out) We have no time plan Other 16% 17% 22% 39%