"Annual Economic Impact of 20 Billion Won"... S-Oil Establishes Intelligent Factory System

3-Year Project with 25.5 Billion KRW Investment Launched

S-OIL is set to fully operate its intelligent factory system. By utilizing mobile CCTVs and other technologies, it aims to maximize work efficiency and proactively identify potential hazards within the factory.

S-OIL announced on the 24th that it has officially started operating the digital transformation mega project, which has been pursued for three years to build an intelligent factory system, in mid-this month.

Emergency Response Center at S-Oil Onsan Plant. Data collected through drones and mobile CCTVs are analyzed in real-time using artificial intelligence (AI) technology at the Emergency Response Center to enhance worker safety and efficiency.
[Photo by S-Oil]

S-OIL has been promoting the digital technology-based 'S-imoms' project to enhance the operational efficiency of the Onsan Plant and transform it into a world-class intelligent workplace. S-imoms is S-OIL’s integrated manufacturing operation management system.

S-OIL invested approximately 25.5 billion KRW over three years in this project, involving 120 experts from 13 external specialized companies and about 100 internal S-OIL personnel. Rather than simply introducing an information technology (IT) system, the focus was on building a platform that organically integrates dozens of digital systems to radically transform the factory operation system. S-OIL expects to achieve economic benefits exceeding 20 billion KRW annually through work innovation based on digital transformation.

Particularly, the project emphasized maximizing work efficiency and the early detection and prevention of potential risks. Production, equipment, maintenance, inspection, and safety systems, which were previously operated separately across more than 30 systems, were consolidated into a single integrated platform. The operating status and performance of rotating equipment and devices are diagnosed in real time. Operational data will be analyzed using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to be utilized for preventive maintenance and the establishment of optimized maintenance strategies.

Additionally, a mobile CCTV system was introduced to centrally monitor and control the risks of multiple simultaneous operations in real time. This enables rapid recognition of hazards and immediate response. Drone technology is also actively used to safely inspect hard-to-access locations such as high-risk areas like elevated sites and narrow confined spaces.

The 'S-Mustering (Emergency Assembly)' system was also implemented to monitor the real-time location and status of on-site workers, enabling swift response in case of emergencies.

An S-OIL official stated, "We will continue to improve the work environment through ongoing digital innovation and transform the workplace so that all employees can work safely."

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