Heirs Energies deploys real-time digital monitoring at OML 17
July 2, 2026 1:21 am
By Dare Olawin
The Heirs Energies OML 17 Joint Venture, in collaboration with Redtech, has unveiled its Integrated Operations Monitoring Centre, a next-generation digital operations hub designed to transform the way upstream assets are monitored, managed and optimised.
According to the company, the commissioning marks a significant milestone in the joint venture’s commitment to operational excellence, innovation and technology-driven performance by bringing together operational intelligence, production monitoring, security surveillance, hydrocarbon evacuation, facility performance and critical asset data into a single integrated environment.
In a statement, the company stated that the monitoring centre, developed through a collaboration between Heirs Energies, operator of OML 17, and Redtech, the technology company within the Heirs Holdings Group, represents the convergence of energy expertise and digital innovation to enable faster decision-making, improved collaboration and greater operational visibility across OML 17.
Speaking at the unveiling, the Chief Executive Officer of Heirs Energies, Osa Igiehon, said the centre would provide real-time visibility of the company’s operations and improve efficiency.
“The future of upstream operations will be driven by data, technology and intelligent decision-making. The Integrated Operations Monitoring Centre provides us with a real-time operational view of our assets, enabling quicker decisions, improved collaboration and enhanced operational efficiency. It reinforces our commitment to deploying innovation to deliver safer, smarter and more resilient operations across OML 17,” the CEO said.
According to the company, the Integrated Operations Monitoring Centre serves as the digital nerve centre of the joint venture by integrating operational data from multiple systems into a single platform that supports proactive decision-making, production optimisation, asset integrity and operational risk management.
It added that the centre also strengthens the security of OML 17’s remote assets through an intruder detection and surveillance system, enabling real-time monitoring, early threat detection and faster incident response across critical facilities and infrastructure.
The firm added that beyond real-time monitoring, the centre provides a foundation for future capabilities, including predictive analytics, remote operations, artificial intelligence-enabled decision support and advanced production optimisation.
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Redtech, Emmanuel Ojo, said the project demonstrates the value of technology in addressing operational challenges.
He said, “At Redtech, we believe technology should simplify operations, improve decision-making and create measurable business value. The IOMC demonstrates what is possible when digital innovation is applied to industrial operations. Working alongside Heirs Energies, we have delivered a platform that enables connected operations, intelligent monitoring and faster operational response. This is another example of how technology can unlock greater efficiency and performance across Africa’s energy sector.”
The statement noted that since assuming operatorship of OML 17 in 2021, Heirs Energies has transformed one of Nigeria’s largest onshore assets through its Brownfield Excellence strategy, increasing oil production to over 50,000 barrels of oil per day while expanding domestic gas supply to over 135 million standard cubic feet per day and improving operational reliability.
According to the company, the addition of the Integrated Operations Monitoring Centre represents the next phase of this transformation by embedding digital capability at the heart of field operations and reinforcing the joint venture’s commitment to safe, efficient and technology-enabled energy production.
Dare Olawin is a journalist at Punch Newspapers with over a decade of reporting experience. He began his career as a community reporter and now covers the energy sector, including oil, gas, electricity, and renewables. Dare’s work reflects hands-on newsroom experience, professional development through workshops and conferences, and a strong commitment to accurate and insightful journalism.
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