Crux OCM

06/16/2025

At CruxOCM, we’re leading the charge toward a new era of pipeline operations—one where human-centric industrial autonomy transforms how midstream assets are managed. Our latest article explores the step-by-step journey from manual operations to a fully virtual control room, drawing a powerful analogy to the evolution of automation in commercial aviation.

It’s about empowering people, building trust in automation, and fostering a culture of innovation. The time to act is now—those who embrace digital transformation will lead the industry, while others risk being left behind.

🔗 Read the full article to discover the pathway to a virtual control room and the value it can unlock for your operations:

Analysis indicates a compelling opportunity for vertically integrated midstream operators. By transitioning to advanced automation in pipeline control rooms, one can unlock significant value and drive margin expansion. This represents a substantial, often untapped, lever for profitability enhancemen...

04/22/2025

Ready for the 2025 API Pipeline Conference in Austin? So are we!

CruxOCM is proud to showcase our cutting-edge AI IT/OT solutions designed to increase pipeline throughput and streamline operations. Join Carlos Garcia-Alvarado as he shares insights on driving efficiency, safety, and profitability in the energy sector.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from industry leaders and see how innovation is transforming pipeline operations.

Swing by our booth 315 to chat with the CruxOCM team—we’re eager to discuss how we can help your organization meet its goals.

Will you be in Austin? Drop us a comment or message—we’d love to connect!

04/17/2025

In midstream pipeline operations, ensuring efficient and safe transport is critical. While basic process control systems (BPCS) like PID controllers are a foundation, they often fall short in handling the complexities of modern liquid and NGL pipeline networks.

Advanced Process Control (APC) steps in with predictive models and optimization algorithms to manage these complexities, leading to:
-> Increased throughput
-> Reduced energy consumption
-> Enhanced safety

To learn more about the differences and to understand the full potential of APC, read our in-depth article here: https://buff.ly/wwmb86x

🟡 Reach out to us to calculate how much value you could be delivering by simplifying your midstream operations.

In today’s competitive industrial landscape, optimizing processes is paramount for achieving operational excellence and maximizing profitability. While Basic Process Control Systems (BPCS) like PID controllers serve a foundational purpose, they often fall short in managing the complexities of indu...

04/15/2025

What if you could unlock significant gains in efficiency and profitability in your midstream operations without delay? The key lies in Advanced Process Control (APC), but only when implemented as part of a comprehensive, strategically designed software solution that delivers ROI.

A best-in-class APC platform provides:
-> Seamless Integration: Bridges the gap between your existing infrastructure and advanced control strategies for optimized workflows.
-> Actionable KPI: Provides real-time data and actionable insights.
-> End-to-end view: Monitors, controls and provides historical data analytics.

At CruxOCM we understand that a complete approach is critical. pipeBOTTM solution seamlessly integrates with existing systems and delivers predictive capabilities, unlocking industrial human-in-the-loop autonomy.

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03/26/2025

"Effective APC relies on accurate, real-time data from sensors and instruments..." Is your data ready to drive advanced process control? Read 's recent article that understands the importance of data quality for successful APC implementation. At CruxOCM, wee provide the solutions and expertise to ensure your operations are optimized for peak performance.

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In today’s competitive industrial landscape, optimizing processes is paramount for achieving operational excellence and maximizing profitability. While Basic Process Control Systems (BPCS) like PID controllers serve a foundational purpose, they often fall short in managing the complexities of indu...

02/27/2025

Excited to share a recent interview with Vicki Knott, P.Eng, CEO and Co-founder of CruxOCM, where she dives deep into the complexities and excitements of the heavy tech industry. In our discussion, Vicki shared her passion for demystifying heavy machinery through innovative simplifications that make advanced systems more accessible to operators.

Vicki Knott speaks about her innovative contributions to the tech industry and her insightful perspectives on leadership and team dynamics. Her journey is a powerful reminder of the importance of understanding both the technology we use and the people who use it.

Watch the full conversation here: https://buff.ly/4hWyVJM

02/12/2025

"Entrepreneurship is a personality type that we inherently have, the grit and resilience needed to succeed is astronomical and at your core, you have to believe in the value you are bringing to the world. If you don’t believe it, your customers and investors won’t believe it."
— Vicki Knott, CEO & Co-Founder of CruxOCM

Vicki Knott, CEO and cofounder of CruxOCM (Techstars 2018), shares how her company is redefining heavy industrial operations and gives advice to aspiring founders.

02/05/2025

"95% of safety and environmental incidents in heavy industry are attributed to human error. Just as auto-pilot reduces human error for pilots, introducing similar automation for control room operators can decrease safety and environmental accidents."

Read more about what is a control room, and why is it important here:

When critical supply chains like energy production, transportation, and distribution run smoothly, we go about our daily lives without giving much thought to what powers all this activity. However, these large and complex industries do not operate by default. Instead, highly knowledgeable and profes...

01/29/2025

"Control rooms serve as the brain of operations... however, no control room can operate effectively without well-prepared and knowledgeable operators. The efficiency of control room operations is directly linked to the organization of operations and the effective resolution of the challenges that operators face."

Discover latest strategies to optimize control room operations that enhance operator performance, safeguard assets, and improve efficiency.

01/16/2025

"One of the most exciting aspects of our work at Crux is how we combine physics and predictive control to optimize heavy industry.

Our software products, like pipeBOT™, are revolutionizing the pipeline industry by maximizing the utilization of existing assets. By integrating physics-based models with predictive algorithms, pipeBOT™ ensures consistent and efficient operations while providing invaluable insights into future operations. Moreover, our optimization layer, maxOPT™, continually strives to enhance pipeline safety and efficiency by pushing towards hydraulic limits every minute."

Learn more about how Yash discusses how CruxOCM is combining physics and predictive control:

My name is Yash, and I've had the privilege of being part of the Crux team for over three years. It's been an incredible journey working alongside some of th...

01/14/2025

When Rigzone asked Vicki Knott, the CEO of CruxOCM, which describes itself as the future of autonomous control room operations, if there any new AI innovations in the works that could affect the oil and gas sector, Knott offered her view on interesting applications for large language models in the industry.

“An interesting application for large language models in oil and gas will be the day when we can ask a ChatGPT-like interface a prompt along the lines of ‘can you pull historical flow rates for all transmitters on [asset name], clean out all stale data, and give me the average flow rate for 2022’, or ‘can you pull all of the construction P&IDs and highlight for me where the MOVs are’,” Knott said.

Organizations across the oil and gas industry are increasing their adoption of machine learning and artificial intelligence, according to AWS.

01/09/2025

Do you wish there were a better way to operate your complex pipeline?

Say hello to pipeBOT™, the control room operator's copilot.

With pipeBOT™, you can:
✅ Reduce manual commands by up to 99%
✅ Optimize throughput effortlessly
✅ Add an extra layer of safety to your operations

Imagine a day where you can make crucial decisions with confidence, powered by real-time data insights.

pipeBOT™ is the future of control room operations.
➡️ Watch the video and see how we can transform your workday!

Discover how CruxOCM simplifies control room operations with our innovative pipeBOT™ solution. This video showcases the difference between a typical, overwhe...