The company Moeve has implemented an ambitious roadmap for the digitalization of its industrial processes at the San Roque energy park. This project, initiated in 2022, is based on four key pillars: cloud data analysis, the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and private networks, industrial mobility, and advanced artificial intelligence.
“"The project originated from the company's management, which committed to general digitalization, with projects for all centers and others tailored to each energy park."
The central axis of this transformation is cloud data analysis, which allows for the collection and uploading of real-time information. Tools such as Knolar, Dremio, and Grafana provide workers with instant access to data from any point in the facilities, optimizing decision-making and moving from linear records to more intuitive dashboards. This improvement has been extended to other energy parks of the company, such as those in La Rábida (Palos de la Frontera, Huelva) and Tenerife.
To ensure full connectivity, Moeve has deployed its own 5G internet network, installed by Vodafone, which maximizes coverage and ensures all devices are connected. This independent infrastructure, with autonomous connection points, guarantees operational continuity even in blackout situations, thanks to the company's backup generators. The integration of smart devices with sensors that transmit information to the cloud, along with alarm systems to detect sudden changes, enhances process safety.
“"It gives us greater security because we have redundant information and can detect if something is not going well in the process."
Regarding mobility, the workforce has been equipped with mobile phones, tablets, and wireless speakers, all certified for use in potentially explosive environments. This allows employees to communicate and consult essential data anytime, anywhere. The final pillar, advanced artificial intelligence, represents a “qualitative leap” by making predictions of various scenarios based on information from thousands of sensors. AI supports workers by suggesting production optimizations, although the final decision always rests with the professional.
The implementation of AI has been progressive, starting with paraffin production, moving through cogeneration and fuel blending, and finally reaching marine fuel. This process has been developed in close collaboration with workers to ensure the usefulness and practicality of the implemented tools. The company has highlighted that this digitalization process is already exceeding expectations and positively impacting its financial results, having been recognized in 2024 by the European Refining Technology Conference (ERTC) for its work in San Roque.
