Change Management for Integrated Digital Energy Operations

One of the frequently overlooked risks of implementing a fully integrated digital energy operation is the impact of change on the organization. A recent project in SouthEast Asia focused on the retrofit required for full real-time instrumentation of a 35-year old offshore brownfield operation. Analysis of the change trajectories of both the operator and their technology partners, and application of a field-tested six-step change management  methodology, focused on the dimensions of change critical to a large shift in business process. Specific metrics were designed and collected to determine the readiness of the organization for integrated digital change, and
communication and training deliverables were created to help increase the success of the integrated operations project.

This presentation will discuss best practices and lessons learned in designing a change management plan to address leadership, communications, organizational design, metrics, training and solution support. The change management plan was one part of an overall rollout scheme that also included workflow and solution  architecture, asset process optimization, and the design of a collaborative work environment to link offshore, onshore and corporate headquarters locations.