Nexio, the digital products and services platform, has signed a partnership with Altave, a startup that is a reference in intelligent monitoring with AI in the oil and gas sector, to monitor the operations of industrial facilities and offshore units, such as FPSO platform ships.

This partnership brings to the market an advanced monitoring solution, based on Intelligent Video Analytics (IVA), which enables continuous analysis of environments and equipment in real time. ALTAVE has more than 100 assets being monitored with its solution in several countries, both offshore and onshore. “It’s a technology that has great application in FPSOs and with strategic potential for internationalization, for us to take it outside Brazil. We're very happy to be partnering with Altave, with all its expertise on this new front, applying AI to support decision-making and detect critical deviations," says Rodrigo Chamusca, executive manager of Digital Business and Technology at Ocyan, the oil and gas company that controls Nexio, in partnership with consultancy firm EloGroup.

The main added value of the technology for clients is the maximization of efficiency and productivity of the project and the reduction of POB (people on board), with savings in manpower. Altave is the ninth company to join the digital solutions platform, after Cumulus (United States), ConditionAll (Norway), Pyplok (Canada), Confirm8, Endserv, Protium Dynamics, Intelie and Vidya (invested by Ocyan).

"With Nexio, we are extending the reach of our technology to a sector that is increasingly looking for automation and data-based decision-making. Our solution not only improves safety and operational efficiency, butefficiency but also redefines how the industry views risk management in complex environments such as FPSOs," says Leonardo Nogueira, Head of Marketing&Sales at ALTAVE.

Without human eyes, the system uses cameras, for example, to manage invasions of danger zones without authorization (red zone management). The technology also makes it possible to detect if an employee is not wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), such as a helmet or safety glasses, and issues a warning. In the same way, it can point out whether someone is at ergonomic risk.

Based on artificial intelligence analysis, automatic alerts can be sent to a control center, accessible via app, email, WhatsApp or any other tool the customer prefers. The system also allows alerts to be integrated with automation, making calls to brigades or the Fire Brigade in the event of a fire being identified, for example.

ALTAVE has developed a feature for the automatic measurement of man-hours of exposure to risk (HHER). This functionality contributes to both a safer environment and more efficient operations with a more precise understanding of task execution.

In addition to the oil and gas sector, Altave's AI monitoring solution is already applied in mining, refineries, highways and railroads, identifying operational risks in real time. The technology is also used for environmental protection, helping to monitor leaks and preserve sensitive areas.

"Altave's video analytics solution is an important component of Nexio's portfolio. We are on the right path to building the digital ecosystem for the sector," said Rafael Clemente, CEO of EloGroup.

Nexio website

In January, Nexio launched its website (www.nexiosolutions.com.br) where companies can obtain information and contacts to partner in the marketing of their products and potential customers can access the different technological solutions offered by the platform. 

About Nexio

Nexio provides a portfolio of integrated technological solutions for asset performance management, operational intelligence and energy efficiency, bringing innovative products and services to the market in a structured way, acting as an architect of digital transformation in the industry. It arose from the synergy between Ocyan, a company in the oil and gas sector, and EloGroup, a consultancy specializing in digital transformation with technology, analytics and management, with the aim of co-developing innovative digital and technological solutions to revolutionize the industry. The platform combines know-how and track record in the industry with the ability to transform businesses through technology. Its mission is to deliver solutions that meet the specific needs of the oil, gas and energy sectors, orchestrating their implementation in an efficient and integrated manner. Ocyan and EloGroup launched Nexio in September 2024 during ROG.e, one of the sector's biggest global events, following a partnership they signed in June.