Data-driven futures: Revolutionizing energy infrastructure

Data-driven futures: Revolutionizing energy infrastructure

CGI’s annual Voice of Our Clients (VOC) global research gathers insights from both existing and potential clients, revealing key priorities for executives across industries. In the latest episode of Energy Transition Talks, Peter Warren sits down with Helena Jochberger to discuss the overlapping areas of focus revealed by data for both the Energy & Utilities and Manufacturing industries. 

The Energy and Utilities framework—specifically in the upstream, midstream and downstream segments of oil and gas—often includes the chemical industry. However, Peter shares, CGI classifies it as part of Manufacturing, due to its process-driven nature.

Helena agrees, highlighting that in the chemical sector, where various recipes and ingredients are involved, effective Manufacturing Execution Systems are essential for managing complex processes that rely on numerous formulas. In the Manufacturing sector, she says, it's important to distinguish between two terms: 

·        Discrete Manufacturing: Involves producing physical products that require energy.

·        Process Industry: Comprises energy-intensive sectors like metals, mining, and chemicals.

Focus on sustainability: Climate change impact on industries

One significant insight from the CGI 2024 Voice of Clients (VOC) report Helena highlights is that, like Energy & Utilities, industries such as metals, mining and pulp and paper are notably prioritizing energy transition, climate change and sustainability initiatives. 

Specifically, the mining industry has a particularly high impact rate at 89% and the pulp and paper sector follows closely at 80%. Helena notes that the pulp and paper industry historically uses biofuels like black liquor for energy, showing a commitment to decarbonization despite ongoing climate challenges.

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