Beyond Oil Wells: Indium’s Accelerators Strike Gold with Strategic Delivery of Databricks-Powered Data Hub for an Oil and Gas Company
Client Overview
The client, a leading oil and gas company and provider of solar and storage solutions in the US, has been a catalyst for change, providing holistic energy services to a broad spectrum of clients, from large corporations to local communities, governments, and landowners. To stay ahead of the curve, they embraced the need for a transformative data strategy—an integrated platform that blends data, advanced analytics, and top-tier expertise to mitigate risks and enhance subsurface modeling with precision.
Turning the Tables on Data Disarray: The Quest for a Clear Path to Actionable Insights
The client found themselves at a crossroads in optimizing their energy solutions, grappling with the integration of scattered and complex data sources essential for subsurface modeling.
They needed a unified platform that would streamline these processes, lay a solid scientific foundation, and mitigate the risks associated with inaccurate modeling. The existing system lacked the sophistication to handle the intricacies of subsurface data, leaving them in the lurch when it came to achieving the precision and efficiency required for smarter decision-making.
The client sought to solve:
Data Fragmentation: Navigating a Maze of Disparate Systems
The data was spread across multiple systems and regions, creating a needle-in-a-haystack
scenario when trying to piece together a unified and accurate view of subsurface models.
Lack of Analytical Integration: Chasing a Moving Target
Without seamless integration of advanced analytical services, extracting meaningful
insights from the data felt like an endless race, hindering the client’s ability to make fast, informed decisions.
Inadequate Risk Mitigation: Walking a Tightrope of Uncertainty
With no solid scientific foundation or risk management framework, the client was left
walking a fine line—vulnerable to inaccuracies in subsurface modeling that could
jeopardize project success and safety.
Indium’s Power Combo: Databricks and Tailored Accelerators in Sync
With our deep-rooted expertise in Data Engineering and mastering data management platforms, we knew Databricks was the real silver bullet for this project.
By combining our unmatched expertise in Databricks with leading-edge in-house accelerators - ibriX and teX.ai, we set the stage for a transformative leap forward. With Databricks leading the way, Indium didn’t just streamline the data landscape — we supercharged it, turning fragmented data into a seamless powerhouse of actionable insights.
Building the Data Powerhouse: One Hub, Infinite Possibilities
A Centralized Data Hub was established to redefine how data was managed, seamlessly handling structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data through a metadata-driven ingestion framework. This solution unified diverse data sources into a single, cohesive ecosystem, making data management efficient and hassle-free
Mastering Global Oil Well Data: Streamlined and Supercharged
Through Indium’s bespoke in-house
accelerator, ibriX, we enabled Master Data
Management of oil well data from global
systems. This innovative approach provided
seamless data integration and real-time
access to vital information, empowering the
client to unlock new efficiencies and insights.
Governance & Security Reinvented: Data Control with Precision
Advanced data governance practices were introduced to monitor platform usage, ensure data lineage accuracy, and maintain comprehensive cataloguing. Coupled with top-of-the-line security measures (data encryption and Azure RBAC), these changes delivered a secure, compliant, and highly controlled data environment.
Enhanced Reporting: Turning Data into Action with R Shiny
Highly interactive, uniform reports built on R Shiny offered users real-time facies maps and fast, actionable insights across geographies. Advanced data wrangling and streamlined report generation empowered both technical and business users to make confident decisions.
Beyond the Surface: Granular Insights at Fingertips
Granular insights were made possible through multi-level drilldowns and filters, enabling users to explore data at a deeper level. These features included simulations and what-if scenarios, providing clarity and precision in strategic planning.
Breaking Through the Noise: teX.ai Makes Unstructured Data Actionable
The formidable challenge of unstructured data—diagrams, scanned images, CAD drawings, and more—was met head-on with teX.ai,
Indium’s revolutionary NLP accelerator. Renowned for its unparalleled capability to automate text extraction, teX.ai transformed inaccessible formats into structured, actionable insights.
Mastering the Data Labyrinth: Results That Flipped the Data Game
Indium didn’t just navigate the client’s data obstacles — we turned them into stepping
stones, paving the way for unprecedented success.
Databricks Powers 20TB Transformation
With Databricks at the core, over 20 terabytes of intricate geoscience and petrochemical data were seamlessly processed, turning chaos into clarity and enabling real-time insights.
Databricks + ibriX: Slashing Costs by 50%:
Harnessing the combined power of Databricks and ibriX accelerators, the solution delivered an impressive cost reduction, simplifying workflows and driving unprecedented efficiency.
Turning 5+ Data Streams into Cash Flow
Integrated 5+ external data products, turning fragmented information into a well-oiled revenue-generating machine with endless potential.
About Indium
Indium is an Al-driven digital engineering company that helps enterprises build, scale, and innovate with cutting-edge technology. We specialize in custom solutions, ensuring every engagement is tailored to business needs with a relentless customer-first approach. Our expertise spans Generative Al, Product Engineering, Intelligent Automation, Data & Al, Quality Engineering, and Gaming, delivering high-impact solutions that drive real business impact.
With 5,000+ associates globally, we partner with Fortune 500, Global 2000, and leading technology firms across Financial Services, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Retail, and Technology-driving impact in North America, India, the UK, Singapore, Australia, and Japan to keep businesses ahead in an Al-first world.
