Electrical Condition Monitoring Evolution in Oil and Gas Applications

This article charts the evolution of electrical condition monitoring (ECM) from manual inspections and analogue tools to AI-powered predictive analytics, highlighting its role in preventing costly outages and enhancing safety in ageing oil and gas infrastructure. It details ABB's Asset Performance Management (APM) solutions and real-world applications, demonstrating how ECM enables predictive maintenance, reduces downtime, and extends asset life across upstream and downstream sectors.