South Africa’s Adroit Technologies and Nigeria-based Aril Technologies are strengthening operational safety, efficiency and regulatory compliance in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector through the deployment of advanced supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) technology.

The project demonstrates how Adroit’s scalable SCADA platform enables geographically dispersed oil and gas facilities to be monitored and controlled from a central control room, providing real-time operational visibility, supporting proactive maintenance and improving decision-making.

The partnership originated through the companies’ mutual relationship with Mitsubishi Electric and has developed into a technology collaboration serving Nigeria’s oil and gas market.

“Our partnership with Aril Technologies demonstrates the value of combining local market expertise with world-class industrial automation technology,” comments John Duncan, Business Development Manager, Africa at Adroit Technologies.

“The oil and gas industry demands solutions that are reliable, scalable and capable of supporting complex operations across multiple sites. Adroit SCADA delivers exactly that by giving operators the visibility and control they need to improve efficiency while enhancing safety and compliance,” says Duncan.

Centralised monitoring of oil and gas facilities

The implementation uses a centralised, multiprotocol label switching (MPLS) cloud-based SCADA network to monitor and control multiple facilities in real time.

Operational data from remote sites is consolidated into a single control environment, giving operators and management access to live and historical information for informed decision-making.

The platform can be customised to meet individual customers’ operational requirements while retaining the scalability needed to accommodate future expansion.

“Our relationship with Adroit has been built on their ability to provide bespoke SCADA solutions that address our customers’ specific operational requirements,” explains Adeshile Adetokunbo Seun, MD/COO of Aril Technologies Limited. “Their technical expertise, flexibility and commitment to delivering customised solutions have enabled us to successfully execute complex automation projects for leading organisations within Nigeria’s oil and gas sector.”

Enhancing safety and environmental protection

A key element of the deployment is the integration of tank overfill protection systems at tank farm facilities.

The systems combine Mitsubishi Electric programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and human-machine interfaces (HMIs) with Adroit SCADA technology to monitor tank levels, alarm conditions and other critical safety parameters from a central control room.

Early-warning alarms and automated protective actions help prevent tank overflows and oil spills, reducing environmental risks while protecting personnel and infrastructure.

The systems have also helped customers improve plant efficiency, lower maintenance costs and strengthen compliance with local regulatory requirements through continuous monitoring and spill prevention.

Supporting Africa’s digital transformation

The collaboration reflects the growing importance of industrial automation as African oil and gas operators pursue digitalisation and improved operational resilience.

By combining SCADA technology with regional expertise, Adroit Technologies and Aril Technologies aim to support better asset performance, enhanced safety and more effective decision-making across Nigeria’s complex industrial operations.

Their partnership also highlights the role of scalable automation solutions in advancing productivity and environmental stewardship across Africa’s energy sector. -OGN/TradeArabia News Service