AI-Driven Chemical Injection & Production Optimization

Smartbridge Use Case Collection

Smartbridge’s solution accelerator provides powerful AI-driven capabilities for organizations seeking to optimize chemical dosing, protect assets, and maximize production efficiency in real time.

Use Case Overview

AI-driven chemical optimization enables oilfield operators to balance performance, cost, and reliability across complex production systems.

By combining machine learning, edge analytics, and Microsoft Cloud capabilities, operators can make real-time adjustments that protect assets, improve uptime, and cut chemical spend — all while reducing truck rolls and emissions.

APPLICABLE SOLUTIONS:

Microsoft Azure
Microsoft AI
Microsoft Power Platform
Microsoft Fabric
Microsoft DevOps

APPLICABLE CAPABILITIES:

Artificial Intelligence
Data & Analytics
Automation
Development

When applied in collaboration with field engineers and production chemists, Smartbridge’s AI-enabled framework has shown strong potential to improve operational efficiency, reduce chemical costs, and extend equipment life.

Target Increase:

24–36 mths

ESP run life

Baseline before:
9–12 months

Target Reduction:

up to 15-25%

Chemical cost per well

Baseline before:
100%

Target Reduction:

<1 mth per site

Truck rolls / site visits

Baseline before:
5–6 per month (derived from internal pilot data; actual results vary by region)

Target Increase:

~ 98%

Injection compliance

Baseline before:
70-80%

Target:

Minutes

Incident response time

Baseline before:
days to weeks

Strategic Business Goals Supported

Operators realize measurable improvements in production efficiency, safety, and sustainability:

  • Improved uptime and reduced downtime from proactive ESP protection.

  • Lower OPEX through chemical savings and reduced field logistics.

  • Fewer environmental and safety risks due to remote monitoring and automation.

  • Faster insights and collaboration using Power BI dashboards powered by Fabric.

Energy use case - AI-driven chemical injection

Solution Capabilities

  • Closed-Loop Dosing Control: ML and edge analytics tune inhibitor, biocide, and wax-solvent setpoints in real time via SCADA systems and VFDs, ensuring consistent protection and optimized chemical usage.
  • Virtual Flowmetering: AI models infer true production and phase behavior to maintain target parts-per-million (ppm) concentrations during slugs and flow swings, even without traditional flowmeter hardware.

  • ESP-Centric Protection: Corrosion and scale-risk models dynamically adjust injection rates to safeguard Electric Submersible Pumps (ESPs), extending run life and reducing costly workovers.

  • Exception-Based Operations: 24/7 telemetry, alarms, and automated fail safes shrink response time from weeks to minutes, minimizing site visits and operational emissions.

Closed-Loop Dosing Control
Virtual Flowmetering
ESP-Centric Protection:
Exception-Based Operations

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