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To deliver reliable and innovative midstream infrastructure solutions by leveraging advanced technology to provide sustainable energy services for future generations

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To deliver reliable and innovative midstream infrastructure solutions by leveraging advanced technology to provide sustainable energy services for future generations

Strengths

  • INFRASTRUCTURE: Extensive integrated asset base with strategic locations
  • RELIABILITY: Industry-leading system uptime of 99.7% across network
  • EXPERTISE: Deep engineering talent with 40+ years industry knowledge
  • INTEGRATION: Seamless vertical software integration across operations
  • CAPACITY: Processing capabilities exceeding 1M barrels per day

Weaknesses

  • LEGACY: Aging infrastructure requiring significant capital investment
  • DIGITAL: Limited implementation of advanced analytics and ML tools
  • TALENT: Engineering recruitment challenges in competitive market
  • CYBERSECURITY: Vulnerability gaps in operational technology systems
  • AUTOMATION: Manual processes still prevalent in key operations

Opportunities

  • MODERNIZATION: Digital twin implementation across critical assets
  • RENEWABLE: Engineering solutions for renewable natural gas projects
  • AUTOMATION: Deploy AI-powered predictive maintenance at scale
  • EXPANSION: Gulf Coast export terminal technology enhancements
  • EFFICIENCY: Cloud migration to optimize SCADA and control systems

Threats

  • CYBERSECURITY: Increasing sophisticated attacks on energy systems
  • REGULATIONS: Stringent compliance requirements increasing costs
  • COMPETITION: Tech-forward competitors advancing digital solutions
  • TALENT: Industry-wide engineering talent shortage and retention
  • CLIMATE: Extreme weather events threatening physical infrastructure

Key Priorities

  • MODERNIZE: Accelerate digital transformation of operational systems
  • SECURE: Enhance OT/IT cybersecurity posture across all systems
  • TALENT: Develop next-gen engineering talent acquisition strategy
  • PREDICT: Implement predictive maintenance powered by ML/AI tools
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To deliver reliable and innovative midstream infrastructure solutions by leveraging advanced technology to provide sustainable energy services for future generations

DIGITIZE OPERATIONS

Transform operations through advanced digital technologies

  • PLATFORM: Deploy unified operational data platform integrating 100% of asset data streams by Q3 end
  • AUTOMATION: Implement ML-powered control automation in 5 major facilities reducing manual tasks by 35%
  • VISIBILITY: Launch real-time operational dashboard with KPIs for 100% of critical assets and processes
  • EFFICIENCY: Reduce energy consumption by 8% across network through AI-optimized operations
SECURE SYSTEMS

Strengthen cybersecurity across all technology layers

  • ASSESSMENT: Complete comprehensive OT security assessment and remediation for 100% of critical systems
  • DETECTION: Implement AI-powered threat detection across 95% of network with <15min alert time
  • RESPONSE: Establish 24/7 security operations center with automated incident response capabilities
  • TRAINING: Achieve 100% completion rate for cybersecurity awareness training across all tech staff
BUILD TALENT

Develop world-class engineering capabilities

  • HIRING: Recruit 25 specialized engineers in AI, cloud, and automation technologies by quarter end
  • RETENTION: Implement technical career path program reducing engineering turnover rate to <10%
  • DEVELOPMENT: Launch digital engineering academy with 85% of tech staff completing at least 1 track
  • CULTURE: Achieve 80%+ engagement score in quarterly engineering pulse survey
PREDICT FAILURES

Enable data-driven predictive maintenance

  • COVERAGE: Deploy predictive models across 80% of critical equipment reducing unplanned downtime by 30%
  • ACCURACY: Achieve 90%+ prediction accuracy for equipment failures with 48+ hour advance warning
  • INTEGRATION: Connect predictive system with maintenance workflow software for 100% auto-ticket creation
  • SAVINGS: Deliver $12M in maintenance cost savings through optimized scheduling and reduced failures
METRICS
  • SYSTEM RELIABILITY: 99.8% uptime across all operational technology systems
  • INCIDENT REDUCTION: 40% reduction in significant operational technology incidents
  • TIME TO DETECT: <15 minutes average time to detect and respond to security incidents
VALUES
  • Safety & Environmental Stewardship
  • Integrity & Transparency
  • Operational Excellence
  • Innovation & Continuous Improvement
  • Customer-Focused Solutions
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Align the learnings

Enterprise Products Partners Engineering Retrospective

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To deliver reliable and innovative midstream infrastructure solutions by leveraging advanced technology to provide sustainable energy services for future generations

What Went Well

  • OPERATIONS: Record system reliability achieved across pipeline networks
  • PROJECTS: All major technology infrastructure projects delivered on time
  • COST: Technology operational expenses maintained below budget by 3.8%
  • MIGRATION: Successful migration of 60% of workloads to cloud completed
  • SECURITY: Zero major security incidents across all technology systems

Not So Well

  • INTEGRATION: New control systems integration faced significant delays
  • TALENT: Engineering team turnover rate increased to concerning 18%
  • INNOVATION: Digital transformation initiatives behind schedule by 2 qtrs
  • TECHNICAL: Legacy system modernization efforts facing technical hurdles
  • AUTOMATION: Automation program delivered only 65% of expected benefits

Learnings

  • PREPARATION: Earlier cross-functional alignment critical for success
  • METHODOLOGY: Agile approaches more effective than waterfall for projects
  • SKILLS: Internal capability gaps require targeted training investments
  • ALIGNMENT: Business and technology objectives need stronger integration
  • VISIBILITY: Enhanced project tracking metrics improve delivery outcomes

Action Items

  • LAUNCH: Implement comprehensive engineering talent development program
  • ACCELERATE: Fast-track predictive maintenance AI/ML implementation
  • ENHANCE: Upgrade cybersecurity defense systems for OT environment
  • CONSOLIDATE: Streamline technology platforms to reduce technical debt
  • STANDARDIZE: Create unified data architecture for operational systems
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To deliver reliable and innovative midstream infrastructure solutions by leveraging advanced technology to provide sustainable energy services for future generations

Strengths

  • DATA: Vast operational datasets from extensive pipeline network
  • FOUNDATION: Strong engineering systems foundation for AI adoption
  • PILOTS: Successful ML pilots in predictive maintenance showing 15% ROI
  • LEADERSHIP: Executive commitment to technological transformation
  • INFRASTRUCTURE: Robust cloud infrastructure ready for AI workloads

Weaknesses

  • SILOS: Fragmented data architecture limiting AI model effectiveness
  • TALENT: Limited specialized AI/ML engineering talent in-house
  • INTEGRATION: Poor integration between operational and IT systems
  • GOVERNANCE: Immature AI governance and deployment frameworks
  • CULTURE: Traditional engineering culture resistant to AI adoption

Opportunities

  • EFFICIENCY: AI-powered optimization could reduce energy usage by 8%
  • SAFETY: Computer vision for remote monitoring of critical assets
  • MAINTENANCE: Predictive analytics to reduce downtime by estimated 30%
  • AUTOMATION: AI-powered control systems for operational excellence
  • EMISSIONS: ML models to optimize operations for emissions reduction

Threats

  • COMPETITION: Rivals investing heavily in AI operational systems
  • TALENT: Industry-wide competition for limited AI engineering talent
  • DEPENDENCIES: Over-reliance on third-party AI solution providers
  • SECURITY: AI systems creating new cybersecurity vulnerabilities
  • EXPLAINABILITY: Regulatory requirements for AI transparency

Key Priorities

  • INTEGRATE: Unify data architecture to enable enterprise-wide AI
  • UPSKILL: Launch comprehensive AI capability development program
  • PRIORITIZE: Focus AI investment on predictive maintenance first
  • PARTNER: Strategic technology partnerships for AI acceleration