Asset management integrates technical, administrative, and operational approaches to ensure equipment fulfills its function throughout its life cycle. It involves planning, risk assessment, maintenance, integrity, optimization, and infrastructure renewal.
In the energy industry, effective management balances performance, cost, and risk. Globally, the discipline advances toward digital models, data analytics, and ISO 55000 frameworks, with strong adoption in the U.S. and Europe, and progressive expansion in LATAM.
Main topics
This section gathers content for professionals managing the asset life cycle.
Key topics include:
- ISO 55000 and asset management frameworks
- Criticality and operational risk assessment
- Maintenance strategies (RCM, CBM, PM)
- Mechanical integrity and reliability
- Life cycle optimization (LCC, LCOE)
- Digitalization, digital twins, and continuous monitoring
- Investment planning and CAPEX/OPEX analysis
Asset management is essential to align technical and economic decisions in complex organizations. Challenges include data integration, operational maturity, risk management, and sustainability.
codes and standards
63 Articlescorrosion and materials
229 Articlesengineering
15 Articlesequipment inspection
67 Articlesnon destructive testing
148 Articlesreliability
50 Articlesstudy cases
1 Article3D laser scanning: As-built for plant shutdown planning
Recycled aluminum for geodesic domes of storage tanks
Field machining: Flange facing according to ASME B16.5
Internal floating roof tank: Function in emission control
Brownfield Restart in aging refineries: CAPEX, OPEX, and modernization
Thermal monitoring in industrial furnaces: Hot spot detection
Mechanical seals: Innovations and trends defining 2026
Pipeline Integrity: Smart inspection technologies
Floating roof seals: functions, types, and materials
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