Customer Success Story: Volgogradoblgaz OJSC
Company Size
1,000+
Region
- Europe
Country
- Russia
Product
- ICONICS 64-bit GENESIS64™ HMI/SCADA software suite
- GraphWorX64™
- TrendWorX™64 Logger
- AlarmWorX™64 Server
- AlarmWorX™64 Logger
Tech Stack
- Microsoft SQL Server 2008
- Microsoft Office 2008
- Modbus TCP/ IP VPN protocol
Implementation Scale
- Enterprise-wide Deployment
Impact Metrics
- Cost Savings
- Productivity Improvements
Technology Category
- Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Data Exchange & Integration
- Networks & Connectivity - MQTT
Applicable Industries
- Oil & Gas
Applicable Functions
- Logistics & Transportation
- Maintenance
Use Cases
- Energy Management System
- Remote Asset Management
Services
- System Integration
About The Customer
Volgogradoblgaz OJSC is a company based in Volgograd, Russia. The company is responsible for transporting natural gas from gas pipelines to the population as well as to industrial and municipal enterprises. Volgograd is an important industrial city with oil-refining and ship building, as well as steel and aluminum production. The development of the gas distribution system in the region has greatly changed over the last few years with the implementation of new technologies regarding maintenance, repair and pipeline rehabilitation techniques.
The Challenge
Volgogradoblgaz OJSC, a company that transports natural gas from gas pipelines to the population as well as to industrial and municipal enterprises, was looking to modernize their facilities with cutting-edge Oil & Gas technology. The company's existing system, TraceMode, was outdated and not able to meet the company's needs. The harsh climate and weather in Volgograd also posed challenges to regular maintenance. The company needed a solution that could improve energy efficiency and overall plant manageability.
The Solution
Volgogradoblgaz OJSC chose the ICONICS 64-bit GENESIS64™ HMI/SCADA software suite to manage their transfers of natural gas to consumers across the Volgograd region. Their selection included GraphWorX64™, TrendWorX™64 Logger, AlarmWorX™64 Server, AlarmWorX™64 Logger, the Unified Data Manager, ICONICS OPC Server Suite, and WebHMI™. They also paired Microsoft SQL Server 2008 and Office 2008 with the ICONICS system. The project was implemented by just one person and ran smoothly throughout the six-month integration period, along with studies and performance tests. Subsystem control and data acquisition came from the ICONICS OPC Server, run through the Modbus TCP/ IP VPN protocol. This data is then distributed through ICONICS WebHMI interface.
Operational Impact
Quantitative Benefit
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