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NASA and bp America to collaborate on energy and space technologies
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NASA and bp America to collaborate on energy and space technologies
by Clarence Oxford
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 15, 2024

bp America has entered into an agreement with NASA to collaborate on enhancing energy production and advancing space exploration. Through this partnership, both organizations will exchange digital technologies and technical expertise, drawing on their extensive experience in challenging environments.

This collaboration, formalized through a Space Act Agreement, will focus on the development and application of technologies such as digital models and simulations. These tools enable engineers and scientists to visualize and manage equipment in extreme conditions, whether 7,000 feet below the ocean surface or millions of miles away in space.

bp anticipates that this partnership with NASA will contribute to the advancement of both energy production on Earth and human exploration of the Moon, Mars, and beyond.

"bp has built a proud legacy of technological innovation as we deliver the energy the world needs today while investing in the energy system of tomorrow. As NASA pursues a sustained presence on the Moon and Mars, we see a unique opportunity for bp and NASA to work collaboratively on the forefront of digital technology that will cultivate further innovation in energy and space," said Ken Nguyen, Principal Technical Program Manager at bp.

The Space Act Agreement, established under the National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958, enables NASA to collaborate with companies, universities, and other entities to support its mission and project objectives.

In its initial phase, the bp-NASA partnership will concentrate on setting standards and expanding the capabilities of visualization and simulation models. Future phases may involve exchanging remote operating practices, including safety protocols, communications, process control, monitoring, integrity management, predictive analytics, and artificial intelligence.

The collaboration may also open doors for joint efforts in areas like hydrogen technology, regenerative fuel cells, high-capacity batteries, solar power systems, small fission systems, and innovative power management and distribution solutions.

bp has a longstanding reputation for pioneering new technologies in the energy sector.

One of bp's latest innovations is Argos, an advanced offshore platform in the Gulf of Mexico. Argos is equipped with cutting-edge technology, including remote communications, artificial intelligence, augmented and virtual reality, and digital twin and simulation models. These tools allow bp to monitor subsurface and platform conditions, enabling remote teams to optimize production and address potential issues proactively.

"Both bp and NASA are custodians of deep technical expertise, working in extreme environments - whether that's at the bottom of the ocean or on the moon. Sharing what we know with each other will help us solve complex engineering problems faster, meaning we can focus on keeping energy flowing safely and delivering higher margins with lower emissions," commented Giovanni Cristofoli, bp's SVP for bp Solutions.

bp and NASA's collaboration has deep roots. bp offshore workers have trained in NASA's Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory, an astronaut training facility near Johnson Space Center in Houston. Additionally, NASA has used bp's Castrol lubricants for over six decades, supporting missions from the Apollo era to the Curiosity and Perseverance rovers on Mars.

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