Revenue & throughput
2–7%
Throughput added on prorated pipelines
>85%
Nomination achieved
Up to 35%
Less flow-rate variation
Outcome. maxOPT™ lifted throughput 4% on a prorated line — $8M annual revenue, no new capital.
Solutions
Midstream AI that lifts EBITDA
Closed-loop automation on your existing stack — more throughput, lower OPEX, consistent control-room performance. No rip-and-replace.
+5%
Throughput
−$2M
OPEX saved
85%
Fewer manual actions
Manual operations cost millions
Most control rooms still run on manual decisions — idle capacity and unclaimed margin. CruxOCM turns that into measurable revenue.
Asset maintenance & integrity
$1M–$100M/year
OPEX saved
Missed throughput
$2M–$25M
Revenue added per pipeline
Human error
Up to 85%
Errors cut with automation
From SCADA and DCS to closed-loop execution
Works with the stack you already trust — closing the loop from sensors to approved action across assets and shifts.
Closed-loop
Logic execution on approved actions
SCADA adjacent
No rip-and-replace of your OT stack
Supervised
Operators stay in authority
MOC compliant
Auditable, secure deployment
Where automation drives business value
OPEX & asset integrity
3–12%
Lower OPEX across energy, maintenance & compliance
Up to 5 years
Added to useful asset life
Up to 26%
Reduction in pressure variation
Outcome. pipeBOT™ cut pressure variation 26%, extended asset life 3–5 years, and saved >$2.4M annual OPEX.
Safety excellence
>85%
Manual actions automated
Up to 50%
Fewer alarms & alerts
Up to 30%
Faster incident response
Outcome. Over 85% of manual commands automated; alerts cut by more than half with consistent execution.
Operator efficiency
Up to 100%
Operations standardized with automation
5–25%
Faster controller performance on new consoles
>10%
Attrition reduced and talent retained
Outcome. Unified workflows delivered standardization and 25% faster controller performance.
Already delivering results across North America
“Adding CruxOCM software gives real utilization gains on constrained pipelines. The automation allows increased throughput using existing infrastructure.”
“We’ve seen about 85% fewer spill incidents since implementing CruxOCM — it’s made our operations far more consistent and predictable.”
“CruxOCM helped us unlock throughput we didn’t even realize we were missing. After tuning pipeBOT™, we gained an additional 4% on a prorated line.”
Built for secure, scalable deployment
Validated early, deployed safely, supported after go-live. See deployment.
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Frequently asked questions
What are AI solutions for midstream operations?
CruxOCM’s AI solutions for midstream include core products like pipeBOT™ and maxOPT™, which automate pipeline control and optimize throughput in real time. They work with existing SCADA/DCS environments to reduce manual interventions, improve safety, and unlock more revenue without replacing core infrastructure.
How does AI improve pipeline throughput?
AI solutions for midstream improve throughput by automating routine control-room actions, stabilizing operations, and helping pipelines run closer to optimal limits — unlocking 2–7% more throughput in CruxOCM midstream use cases.
Does AI replace static legacy systems with real-time automation?
No. CruxOCM is a hybrid layer on top of your existing OT stack — closed-loop automation beside SCADA/DCS rather than a rip-and-replace. Operators unify data, automate high-value workflows, and scale modularly while keeping reliable legacy equipment in place.
Can AI automate midstream control room operations?
Yes. CruxOCM optimizes complex control-room workflows while keeping operators in the loop. Supervised automation increases safety and efficiency without removing human oversight from critical decisions.
How is AI used in pipeline operations?
AI is used to automate high-value tasks such as start-ups, shut-downs, steady-state transitions, swings, and other operational changes — improving consistency, reducing manual commands, and lowering operator fatigue.
What is closed-loop automation in midstream?
Closed-loop automation means software executes approved actions in real time, monitors the result, and adjusts based on feedback while operators stay in control — running on top of existing SCADA and DCS to standardize execution across assets and shifts.
Is AI automation safe for critical infrastructure?
Yes. CruxOCM runs closed-loop automation on top of existing SCADA and DCS with operator supervision throughout. Deployments are validated through simulation, designed for MOC-compliant auditable execution, and supported after go-live.
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