Revolutionizing Commissioning in Oil & Gas: How Industrial IoT is Accelerating Project Delivery

Mike Johnson

Last Update:

June 5, 2025

Digital transformation is reshaping the oil & gas sector — and FARAMED AS is at the forefront, helping industrial leaders like SAIPEM accelerate commissioning while improving reliability and control.

In large-scale industrial projects, commissioning is a critical phase — yet it’s often delayed by infrastructure bottlenecks, coordination issues, or lengthy cable installations. FARAMED AS offers a disruptive alternative, combining cutting-edge Industrial IoT (IIoT) technology with expert field teams to drastically speed up commissioning timelines.

The Problem: Cabling Complexities and Costly Delays

Commissioning typically requires thousands of loop checks, integrating remote I/O cabinets with central control systems. Traditionally, this means pulling kilometers of temporary fiber optic or copper cabling — a process that can take weeks or even months on an FPSO or refinery.

Moreover, once operations start, any connectivity issues or misconfigurations can lead to dangerous downtime, costly rework, or delayed start-up.

The Solution: IoT-Powered Wireless Commissioning

FARAMED’s approach eliminates the need for extensive temporary cabling. Instead, we deploy a temporary hybrid wireless network built around Point-to-Point (PtP) and Mesh antenna architectures, integrated into a Mobile Control Room (MCR) — a containerized solution pre-equipped with UPS, servers, monitoring systems, and network controllers.

Each remote I/O cabinet connects to the control room via a secure industrial WiFi network. Our system is built on proven technologies (e.g., Ubiquiti UISP), ensuring fast deployment, signal integrity, and easy troubleshooting.

Real-Time Data, Faster Feedback Loops

With remote I/O loops visible in real-time, FARAMED’s solution empowers teams to:

  • Run loop tests in parallel across multiple modules
  • Detect and resolve errors instantly
  • Access live diagnostics from anywhere on the network

This dramatically reduces the time between test, feedback, and correction — a critical improvement for projects operating under tight deadlines.

Expertise Meets Technology

Technology alone doesn’t deliver value — people do. FARAMED deploys highly trained technicians and supervisors who bring decades of experience in automation, commissioning, and control systems. Our teams are fluent in Rockwell/Allen-Bradley platforms and deeply familiar with project specs, loop drawings, and testing protocols.

By combining real-time data with human expertise, we proactively address risks before they escalate — improving both speed and quality of commissioning.

Case Insight: FPSO P79 Buzios (Petrobras / SAIPEM)

On the P79 BUZIOS project in South Korea, FARAMED implemented this exact approach. With over 4,000 loops to verify, the wireless network enabled simultaneous testing across multiple topside modules — reducing commissioning lead time by several weeks.

In a project where every day counts, FARAMED’s hybrid IoT setup proved to be a strategic enabler — both technically and financially.

Ready to Rethink Commissioning?

If you’re looking to accelerate your next oil & gas or industrial project — while reducing costs, cable clutter, and risks — FARAMED’s IoT-enabled commissioning strategy is built for you.

Let’s discuss how we can bring faster, smarter, and safer commissioning to your operations.