Sinopec Case Study

Edge-center AI for distributed oil and gas safety operations

Sinopec operates drilling platforms, transport lines, and LNG terminals across wide regions. Awakedata delivered a hybrid edge + center AI architecture for 24/7 safety analysis, visual monitoring, and model optimization, helping teams improve both incident response and inspection accuracy.

Solution highlights

A practical architecture built for complex, multi-site oil and gas field environments.

Hybrid architecture for distributed operations

Edge and center deployment supports near real-time video analysis, continuous monitoring, and remote supervisory visibility.

AI meter reading workflow

VisionFlow-based model training and VisionCore deployment automate instrument reading, improving inspection consistency and data timeliness.

Safety event snapshot alerting

  • Helmet and PPE compliance detection
  • Personnel entry and presence monitoring
  • Personnel distance and proximity detection
  • Smoke and fire hazard detection

Expanded AI scenarios

  • Daily routine inspection automation
  • Confined-space operation monitoring
  • Gas detector usage compliance checks
  • Protective clothing and workwear detection
  • Hazardous item identification

Measured outcomes

Operational efficiency gains from expanded AI deployment across inspection and patrol workflows.

-30% to -50%

Reduction in manual patrol input requirements.

-40%

Daily inspection time reduced for a single operating zone.

+15% to +25%

Overall operation efficiency improvement.

+30%+

Patrol robot operation efficiency increase.

+50%

Hidden-risk closed-loop handling efficiency increase.