Hexagon’s PPM division has received an award in the Asian Downstream Summit Awards in the Innovations in Oil & Gas Digital Technology category.

The awards program represents a benchmark of excellence for the oil & gas industry in technology innovations, Industry 4.0 and digital transformation and is organised concurrently with the 12th Asian Downstream Summit.

Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Trade & Industry and Ministry of National Development of Singapore Dr Koh Poh Koon presented the awards to the winners at a ceremony during the Opening Plenary sessions.

Selected by a prominent judging panel of industry executives and experts, Hexagon PPM has been recognised for consistently helping operators to reach the highest levels of efficiency while increasing productivity, reducing risks, increasing safety and controlling costs.

Hexagon PPM Asia-Pacific executive vice-president Franz Kufner said: “We are honoured to be recognised by our customers and the industry. This validates our commitment to deliver technology solutions that drive business outcomes and innovation.

“On this occasion, we would like to take the opportunity to congratulate PETRONAS for winning the Asian Downstream Awards for Best Digital Transformation Program highlighting the integration of technologies across the Pengerang Integrated Complex (PIC) in Johor, Malaysia. We are proud to be a part of the PIC project digital initiative in improving overall operational efficiency and asset reliability.”

Hexagon is a leading global provider of engineering software for the design, construction and operation of plants, ships and offshore facilities.