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Repsol Sinopec Brasil has entered into a strategic partnership with technology firm Radix and the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul (PUCRS) to develop an interactive virtual replica of a direct air capture (DAC) unit installed in Porto Alegre. Dubbed the “DAC Twins” project, the initiative is being carried out as part of the research, development, and innovation (RDI) commitments required by Brazil’s hydrocarbon regulator, ANP.
The virtual environment will reproduce the real-time operations of a physical DAC reactor designed to capture 15 tonnes of CO₂ annually. By utilizing a hybrid approach that integrates traditional physicochemical models with machine learning and artificial intelligence algorithms, Radix will build a system capable of highly accurate simulations. The virtual environment will function as a digital laboratory, enabling engineers to test operational scenarios, predict equipment failures, and assess technology expansion strategies safely before deployment at the physical plant.
This carbon capture project marks another major energy digitalization milestone for Radix, building on its extensive portfolio in the oil and gas sector. The company previously signed a R$10mn agreement with ExxonMobil Brazil to develop advanced AI drilling solutions and engineered the remote-control integration for Eneva’s Gavião Belo production station. This latest DAC project coincides with a broader push for digital twin technology in Brazil’s energy sector, mirroring separate structural and corrosion monitoring initiatives currently being co-developed by Petrobras and the Recife Center for Advanced Studies and Systems (CESAR).
As part of our next episode of the Digital Energy Talks series, the webinar "Breaking Data Silos" will examine why open digital ecosystems are becoming a strategic imperative for modern energy industry.
Attendees will gain practical insights into how leading organizations are breaking down data silos, enabling trusted data flows, and accelerating the deployment of digital solutions that improve operational performance, agility, and business outcomes.
Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) has awarded Halliburton a multi-year agreement to support the development and operation of the Ahmadi Innovation Valley (AIV), a flagship research and development initiative designed to accelerate the transformation of Kuwait’s upstream energy sector.
The R&D center is structured to deliver targeted technological solutions across brownfield optimization, greenfield developments, and complex unconventional reservoirs.
Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy technology, has published a landmark safety analysis establishing practical guidance for assessing and managing arc flash risks in 800 VDC power architectures. Developed using deployment scenarios informed by hyperscaler design patterns and accelerated by high-density AI infrastructure demands, the study compares two emerging 800 VDC configurations to provide engineers with a structured framework for fault behavior, protection coordination, and safe operational practices.