In 2022, 58% of CEOs from the energy and raw materials sector identified sustainability as their biggest challenge. At the same time, around half of them see it as an economic opportunity. At the same time, 44% of CEOs see a lack of insights from existing data as a major obstacle. (Source: IBV 2022 CEO - Energy & Resources Insights)

Companies are currently facing many difficulties, including rising energy prices and disruptions to the supply chain and operations. These disruptions are due to various factors: geopolitical developments, demographic changes in the workforce, climate-related risks. In order to respond to these circumstances, it is important to build new infrastructure quickly, optimize the operation of existing facilities and extend their lifespan. By using meaningful, data-supported findings, the transformation of facilities can be accelerated, making them safe, efficient and sustainable.

Dassault Systèmes and IBM have joined forces to help companies ensure business continuity while achieving their sustainability goals. A combination of the 3DExperience platform, Dassault Systèmes' Virtual Twin solutions, and IBM's solutions for asset management, resource optimization, environmental risk management and ESG governance will help. Many organizations - including consultancies and engineering firms - will be able to better assess existing structures and assets. This will enable them to create the necessary framework for the modernization and optimization of energy supply networks, wind power plants, airports, water pipeline systems, public transport and mobility as well as cities and data centers.

A virtual twin of a system is a data-enriched, continuously evolving 3D model. It replicates reality with scientific accuracy and is used to virtually test and improve the performance of the plant. This enables improved collaboration and knowledge sharing between plant engineering, manufacturing and operations teams. Decisions regarding equipment, personnel and processes can be made more easily. Companies can also take industry and environmental regulations into account at an early stage.

In the coming months, Dassault Systèmes and IBM will structure the details of their joint offering. Both companies will initially focus on owners and operators of water/energy distribution and power supply projects, wind farms, airports and IT infrastructure projects with a focus on data centers.

Use cases that benefit from this collaboration in the field of energy and civil infrastructure include the calculation and optimization of the global_{carbon footprint} during data center operation or the automation of measures that ensure the efficient use of computing, storage and network resources.