Emerson Electric Partners with TotalEnergies for Digital Transformation in Energy Sector
- Emerson Electric Company partners with TotalEnergies to enhance operational efficiency through advanced data collection technologies.
- The collaboration focuses on deploying Emerson's Inmation™ platform for real-time data access across TotalEnergies' industrial sites.
- Emerson's integration of AI solutions aims to improve decision-making, operational safety, and energy efficiency for TotalEnergies.
Emerson and TotalEnergies Forge Strategic Partnership to Drive Digital Transformation in Energy Sector
Emerson Electric Company and TotalEnergies announce a significant collaboration aimed at enhancing operational efficiency through advanced data collection technologies. The partnership, unveiled on July 22, 2025, focuses on deploying Emerson's Aspen Technology's Inmation™ platform across TotalEnergies' industrial sites over the next two years. This initiative is designed to centralize millions of data points from TotalEnergies' facilities, enabling real-time data access and secure information sharing across the organization. By leveraging continuous data flow, the collaboration seeks to improve decision-making processes, optimize energy consumption, and enhance environmental performance.
The integration of Emerson's advanced process control solutions will further facilitate the incorporation of artificial intelligence (AI) into TotalEnergies' operations. The partnership anticipates numerous advantages, including faster anomaly detection, improved operational safety, and enhanced energy efficiency. Namita Shah, President of OneTech at TotalEnergies, highlights the importance of digital technology in achieving a sustainable energy future. This collaboration not only underscores TotalEnergies' commitment to transforming data into a core component of its operational excellence but also illustrates the potential of AI and digital technologies to drive significant reductions in emissions.
Vincent Servello, President of Emerson's Aspen Technology business, expresses enthusiasm about extending their nearly 30-year partnership with TotalEnergies. He emphasizes that this collaboration aligns with both companies' sustainability goals, showcasing how innovative digital solutions can elevate performance in the energy sector. The deployment of Emerson's Inmation technology is part of Project Beyond, a digital platform aimed at optimizing industrial operations. This strategic partnership marks a pivotal step towards integrating advanced digital capabilities into TotalEnergies' industrial framework, positioning the company to achieve its operational and sustainability objectives.
In a separate development, Emerson has launched the Nigel™ AI Advisor, integrated into its flagship test software, NI LabVIEW™ and NI TestStand™. This innovative AI tool simplifies the complexities of test and measurement processes across various industries, including semiconductor and transportation. By utilizing advanced large language models, Nigel offers engineers tailored recommendations in plain language, allowing them to focus on innovation rather than technical challenges.
Ritu Favre, President of Emerson's test and measurement business, emphasizes that the Nigel AI Advisor represents a transformative advancement, streamlining test development and execution. As Emerson plans to further integrate this technology into its software offerings, the company reinforces its commitment to enhancing efficiency and driving significant improvements in the test and measurement sector.