Improve Asset Reliability with AVEVA PI System
See how power and utilities companies can turn real-time operational data into actionable insights for better asset reliability, process optimization, and proactive maintenance.
In the Power & Utilities sector, asset reliability isn’t just a technical concern — it’s a business-critical priority. Operators face mounting pressure to deliver consistent performance while managing aging infrastructure, distributed assets, and increasingly complex regulatory demands. Yet, many still rely on fragmented systems, manual logs, or reactive maintenance practices that leave them vulnerable to costly failures.
The Challenge
The numbers are telling: ~85% of asset failures are random, and 77% of workers lack visibility into when assets should be replaced, upgraded, or maintained. This uncertainty leads to a costly balancing act — over-maintaining some assets while under-maintaining others. The result? Reduced profitability, increased risk of outages, and compromised sustainability goals.
And the challenge doesn’t stop there. As grids become more decentralized and renewable integration increases, operators must manage more data, more variability, and more risk — without more resources.
How to solve the challenge: Build a strong data foundation for smarter asset management
To overcome these challenges, Power & Utilities companies must take a proactive step toward smarter asset management. This starts with building a strong data foundation, one that enables real-time visibility, contextual analysis, and predictive insights.
With the right data strategy in place, operators can move from reactive firefighting to proactive decision-making. For example, a control room engineer can receive early warnings about abnormal vibration patterns in a turbine, allowing maintenance to be scheduled before a failure occurs.
Similarly, field technicians can use mobile dashboards to monitor transformer temperatures and respond to anomalies in real time. This shift reduces unplanned outages, extends asset life, and improves operational efficiency across the board.
This isn’t just about adopting new tools, it’s about enabling smarter, faster decisions at every level of operations. When data is accessible, contextualized, and secure, it becomes a powerful lever for reliability and resilience.
Real-World impact: AGL’s transformation
Consider the example of AGL, one of Australia’s leading energy providers. Faced with the risk of a catastrophic 12-week shutdown, AGL adopted a data-centric approach to asset management.
By leveraging real-time insights and predictive analytics, they not only avoided the shutdown but also achieved remarkable results:
AUD $18.7 million saved in three years through optimized maintenance
An additional AUD $50–70 million saved by preventing major outages
A significant reduction in unplanned downtime across their operations
AGL’s success highlights the tangible value of investing in a robust data strategy. It’s not just about avoiding failures, it’s about unlocking new levels of efficiency, safety, and sustainability.
Why AVEVA™ PI System™ is the enabler
At the core of this transformation is the AVEVA PI System, a trusted solution that helps Power & Utilities companies turn operational data into actionable intelligence.
AVEVA PI System acts as a reliable system of record, giving operators easy access to high-quality, real-time data through intuitive dashboards and visualizations. This enables faster, more confident decisions in the control room and beyond.
Its ability to collect data from distributed sources, from turbines and transformers to substations and remote facilities, means operators can monitor performance across the entire fleet, no matter how complex or dispersed.
Because it’s vendor agnostic, it integrates seamlessly with legacy equipment, modern sensors, and third-party platforms. It doesn’t matter where your data comes from, it all flows into a unified, scalable platform.
It also supports fast integration with analytics tools, enabling advanced diagnostics, machine learning, and performance modeling. And with robust security features, it ensures your operational data remains protected while remaining accessible to those who need it.
With AVEVA PI System, you’re not just collecting data, you’re building a foundation for smarter operations, stronger reliability, and continuous improvement.
Already using AVEVA PI System? Take the next step toward asset reliability
If your organization already relies on the AVEVA PI System, you’re ahead of the curve. But there’s an opportunity to go even further.
By integrating it with AVEVA Asset Performance Management (APM) solutions, you can evolve from monitoring to optimization. This powerful combination enables predictive and prescriptive maintenance strategies that prioritize actions based on risk, asset criticality, and real-time performance.
Together, AVEVA PI System and AVEVA APM solutions provide a comprehensive view of asset health, helping you prevent failures, reduce maintenance costs, and extend asset life.
It’s a smarter, more strategic approach to reliability, one that aligns with your operational goals and sustainability targets.
The bottom line
Asset reliability and process optimization are no longer optional, they’re essential for staying competitive in a rapidly evolving energy landscape.
With the right data foundation, supported by AVEVA PI System and AVEVA APM solutions, Power & Utilities companies can turn uncertainty into opportunity and build a more resilient, efficient future.
Do you want to learn more? Connect with an expert today to ask questions or schedule your personalized demo.
