Mohamed Garba
OʻThe Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has launched the Production Monitoring Command Centre (PMCC), a groundbreaking initiative aimed at enhancing hydrocarbon operations and boosting production. Under the leadership of Mele Kyari, the PMCC is driven by NNPC Upstream Investment Management Services (NUIMS) and builds upon the success of the Command and Control Centre.
These were contained in a piece by Chief Corporate Communications Officer, NNPC Ltd, Olufemi Soneye.
The piece was titled: Tracking the Barrels: NNPC Ltd’s PMCC Revolutionizes Hydrocarbon Operations and Boosts Production.
The PMCC serves as a centralized hub for monitoring hydrocarbon molecules from production to export terminals, covering Joint Ventures (JVs) and Production Sharing Contracts (PSCs). By consolidating real-time data from various operators, the PMCC provides a comprehensive overview of production activities, ensuring timely identification of anomalies, minimizing unplanned disruptions, and supporting seamless operational continuity.
Part of the piece read: “Advancing Operational Efficiency: With advanced analytics and integrated data, the PMCC empowers stakeholders with actionable insights for proactive decision-making. This capability enhances planning, resource allocation, and risk management, enabling operators to meet production targets efficiently and maintain high operational standards.
“Improving Maintenance and Collaboration: A standout feature of the PMCC is its support for predictive and preventive maintenance. By monitoring equipment performance and coordinating maintenance activities, the system ensures the reliability and longevity of assets.
The PMCC’s role in minimizing downtime and optimizing maintenance directly contributes to increased production and revenue, with NNPC Ltd achieving a production of 1.8 million barrels per day (bpd) and working towards a target of 2 million bpd.
The PMCC operates 24/7, is staffed by trained professionals, and utilizes cloud-based solutions to ensure seamless data exchange with internal and external stakeholders. With direct communication links to the Industry-Wide Security Command and Control Centre, the PMCC also enhances the security of production operations.
This initiative aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s policy to increase efficiency and boost production in the industry, strengthening Nigeria’s position in the global energy market and ensuring long-term growth and profitability for all stakeholders.
