Unlocking the Power of Your Data Using Knowledge Graphs for Industrial Projects & Operations - Houston Bound

In the world of process plant projects and operations, the challenge isn’t just having data—it’s making sense of it. Engineering, construction, and operations teams deal with fragmented information across multiple systems, making it difficult to connect insights, optimize processes, and make informed decisions.

During my time as Head of Digital Project Execution at AVEVA, I saw firsthand how disconnected data leads to inefficiencies, delays, and costly mistakes for our customers. Now, at Kobai, we’re solving this problem using Knowledge Graph technology—a powerful way to connect and contextualize industrial data for better decision-making, automation, and operational efficiency. As a result I am meeting with some of the major owners and EPCs over a couple of days in Houston but I have decided to extend out to over a week. Here's why!

What is a Knowledge Graph?

A Knowledge Graph structures data in a way that captures relationships between different assets, systems, and processes. Unlike traditional databases that store information in isolated tables, knowledge graphs create context-rich connections between data points—helping teams navigate complexity with ease. That's the simple explanation; its way more than that!

How Can This Technology Improve Process Plant Projects and Operations?

Whether you’re designing a new plant, optimizing an existing facility, or driving operational improvements, Knowledge Graphs provide immense value by seamlessly integrating engineering and operational data, enabling AI-powered decision-making, enhancing collaboration, and streamlining root cause analysis. By unifying fragmented data across P&IDs, 3D models, work orders, and IoT sensors, organizations can break down silos, improve predictive maintenance, and ensure compliance. This is only the start of Graph Technology can help. This technology also preserves institutional knowledge, preventing critical insights from being lost over time while allowing teams to navigate interdependencies in real time, leading to greater efficiency and reduced risk. Imagine what you could enhance the handover process!

We Don't Work in Our Own Silo - How Kobai and Databricks Can Help

Kobai is a Databricks partner, meaning if your organization is already or thinking about using Databricks for data analytics and AI, we can extend its capabilities to intelligently structure and model industrial data. This allows teams to:

• Improve data accessibility across engineering, construction, and operations.
• Enhance AI-driven modeling for process optimization and predictive analytics.
• Ensure governance and traceability of critical project and operational data.

Let’s Connect in Houston

I’ll be in Houston from March 31st to April 4th, meeting with industry leaders to discuss how Knowledge Graph technology can be applied to industrial projects and operations. If this resonates with you or your organization, I’d love to connect in advance or while I am there.

If you're interested in learning more, feel free to reach out—or better yet, let’s meet while I’m in Houston!

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