據國外媒體5月31日東京報道，日本最大的石油生產商日本國際石油開發株式會社（Inpex）和日本三菱重工日前簽署了一項備忘錄來共同研究能源領域各種技術挑戰的解決方案。

　　兩家公司在一份聯合新聞稿中說，根據備忘錄，Inpex和三菱重工打算成立一個工作委員會來提出技術解決方案，包括利用物聯網（IoT）和機器人技術來進一步優化油氣生產業務。

　　兩家公司說，物聯網的應用可以產生效益，包括優化開發規劃以及減少開發和運營成本。

　　根據新聞稿，展望未來，Inpex和三菱重工將通過聯合研究來努力創造創新的超越傳統框架的商業模式和機會。

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Inpex, MHI Ink Memorandum on Joint Study of Technological Challenges

RZnews.com

Tuesday, May 31, 2016

Japans Inpex Corp. (Inpex) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) have concluded a memorandum to jointly study solutions for various technological challenges in the energy sector.

Under the memorandum, Inpex and MHI intend to establish a working committee and address technological solutions including utilizing the Internet of Things (IoT) and robot technology to further optimize oil and gas production operations, the companies said in a joint press release.

Both companies said the application of IoT could produce benefits, including optimized development planning and reduced development and operational costs.

Going forward, Inpex and MHI will strive to create innovative business models and opportunities transcending conventional frameworks through the joint study, according to the press statement.