Shaping the Future of Oil Refinery & Petrochemical Plants with Private 5G Connectivity

Frontline perspectives from innovators BP and Celona

In oil refineries and petrochemical plants, poor connectivity poses a critical challenge to operational efficiency and safety. Traditional Wi-Fi and wired solutions often fail, resulting in safety risks, operational delays, and frequent outages. As the industry evolves, the demand for robust, reliable connectivity has never been more urgent — enter Private 5G.

Watch this lively on-demand webinar featuring Geoffrey Cann, digital innovation expert in oil and gas, Stefan Garrard, Principal Enterprise Technology Engineer at BP, and Mehmet Yavuz, CTO at Celona, addressing how Private 5G is solving connectivity challenges by breaking down the barriers in deploying private 5G (P5G) solutions and examining the evolving landscape of connectivity.  

Key topics will include:

• Understanding the Challenges: Experts will explore the operational and safety issues caused by inadequate connectivity. Hear first hand insights into why traditional solutions like Wi-Fi and wired networks are falling short in complex plant environments.
  
• BP's Decision-Making Process: Gain an inside look at BP’s approach to selecting and deploying Private 5G. Learn about the criteria that guided their decisions, from network capacity and coverage planning to device strategy and Day 1 operations.
  
• Business Outcomes and Lessons Learned: Discover the tangible benefits BP has achieved through Private 5G, including improved operational efficiency, safety, and overall performance. BP will share key performance indicators and valuable lessons learned throughout their implementation journey.
  
• Future Innovations: Explore how Private 5G is shaping the future of the industry. Learn how it enables the convergence of IT and operational technology (OT), eliminates duplicate infrastructure, and maintains the critical security and air gap requirements of OT environments.
  
• Real-World Applications: See how Private 5G is delivering real-world results. BP will discuss how improved connectivity has directly impacted business growth and the sector’s evolution.