There's no shortage of lists to summarize the past year. But here at Darcy, we have a unique data set with activity on Darcy Connect from over 10,000 energy company Connect Users. Our data highlights which innovators gained most attention on Darcy Connect through views, clicks, likes, follows, meetings scheduled, funding, among others. Combined with analysis from our Research Team about technology developments and market traction, we have selected the Top 10 Innovators from 2024 in each of our coverage channels. This is our way of saying: "these are the innovators that your peers are most interested in, so you should definitely go and learn more about them".

In this article, you will find the Innovators that made it on the list in the category of O&G Production.

But there is far more detail to dig into than what you'll find in this article:

• The Innovator names are all linked to their Storefront, where you can find in-depth information on their products, business model, and our Research Team's opinion; Connect Users are even able to schedule meetings with the Innovators through the "take action" tab on their page.

The Top 10 Darcy Innovators of 2024 in O&G Production are (in random order):

Artificial Intelligence

AI Based Inventory Tracking

• Worlds: Leveraging AI to automate daily operations using video cameras and sensors, significantly enhancing supply chain management for upstream O&G production operations. Worlds AI platform converts critical processes into live data streams, enabling automation and addressing diverse enterprise challenges.

AI Based Safety Monitoring

• Safety Mojo: A comprehensive safety management system designed for real-time monitoring, customized workflows, and automation. Key features include real-time dashboards, customizable forms, AI-powered search, conversational forms, and predictive analytics to enhance safety outcomes and operational efficiency.

Edge Computing & Data Centers

• Armada: Offers a full-stack edge computing platform, advanced connectivity solutions including the Commander Connect OS for Starlink, and the Galleon mobile data center for O&G operations.

Artificial Lift

Artificial Lift & Workovers - Rod connections while tripping

• Automated Rig Technologies: The Automated Rig Technologies CD Rod Tong is designed to correctly make the rod connections with proper circumferential distance which eliminates future expensive parted rod box workovers. Their solution is suitable for single or double connections and works without electronics.

Automated Gas Lift Valves

• Reservoir Group: Manufactures high-accuracy downhole quartz sensors and automated gas lift valves for artificial lift optimization. They also offer wireless downhole monitoring systems that run for 18 months on battery power, helping operators optimize production while reducing installation complexity.

Sand Management for ESPs

• Hulk: Provides cable protection devices and sand mitigation solutions for ESPs in unconventional wells. Their SAND-X sand fallback solution product prevents sand from entering ESPs during shutdowns increasing equipment life and reliability.

Production Allocation

Non-nuclear MPFM

• Saher Flow Solutions: Developed AI-enabled multiphase flow meter (MPFM) that uses a non-intrusive, non-radioactive sensor to provide real-time well performance data to enable accurate production allocation. Their multi-patented Microwave Dual Mutually Orthogonal Resonator (DMOR) sensor can be permanently mounted on well heads or skid-mounted to test multiple wells at a lower cost compared to test separators.

Predictive Maintenance

Physics Based Diagnostics

• Mechademy: Leverages AI and ML expertise to deliver predictive analytics, process digital twins, and remote monitoring services for oil and gas industry turbomachinery optimization.

Sensor Based Diagnostics

• Shoreline AI: Offers AI-powered sensors and cloud analytics for equipment monitoring and emissions detection. Their solution predicts failures, optimizes performance, and pinpoints methane and VOC leaks with actionable insights, enabling 24/7 asset and emissions management.

Asset Integrity

Automated Pipeline Crawlers

• Arix: Arix's 360-degree inspection involves using industry-leading sensors mounted on a robot to automate the inspection process. Their solutions can be divided in three main categories: the inspection robotics, the inspection portal, and the analytics software.