Digital Twin for Asset Integrity in Port Arthur — NDT Data on a Live 3D Model
Atlantis NDT Digital Twin gives integrity teams in Port Arthur, USA one 3D model of the asset with every UT, PAUT, TOFD, RT, MT, PT and ET reading mapped to the exact location it was taken. Corrosion rates trend automatically, API 581 RBI scores update as data lands, and API 579-1/ASME FFS-1 Level 1 and Level 2 assessments run against measured thickness instead of a spreadsheet snapshot.
The Port Arthur asset base this is built for
Port Arthur, Texas hosts Motiva Enterprises' Port Arthur Refinery — the largest single-site refinery in North America at 636,000 bpd — alongside Valero Port Arthur, Total Port Arthur, and the BASF-Total-Sabine River petrochemical complex. The Port Arthur LNG facility (Sempra) is under construction at 13.5 mtpa, and the existing Cheniere Sabine Pass LNG across the state border in Louisiana extends the corridor. OSHA PSM and TCEQ compliance, combined with intense hurricane exposure (Harvey 2017, Laura 2020), make post-event re-inspection automation and FFS evidence a top operational priority for Port Arthur operators.
Asset classes covered in Port Arthur
- Motiva Port Arthur refinery FCC, coker and hydrocracker
- Valero Port Arthur and Total Port Arthur columns
- Port Arthur LNG (Sempra) cryogenic storage
- BASF-Total Sabine River petrochemical reactors
- Hurricane-exposed coastal tank-farm assets
Industries served from Port Arthur
- Refining (Largest in N. America)
- LNG Export
- Petrochemicals
- Marine Terminals
What operators in Port Arthur actually get out of it
Port Arthur Motiva, Valero and Total operators running NDT digital twins typically reduce post-hurricane re-inspection prep from 3 weeks to 1 day and defer USD 10-25M per major unit of conservative-replacement capex.
Local use cases
- Motiva Port Arthur refinery (largest in N. America) digital twins.
- Sempra Port Arthur LNG cryogenic-storage digital twins (under construction).
- BASF-Total Sabine River petrochemical reactor digital twins.
Compliance frameworks this maps to
- OSHA PSM
- EPA RMP
- TCEQ
- USCG/PHMSA (LNG)
- API 579
Case study
A Port Arthur NDT contractor used the Atlantis NDT Digital Twin after Hurricane Laura to generate a 920-asset re-inspection plan in 2 hours.
How the twin is built
Capture the geometry (LiDAR, photogrammetry, drone survey, or import your existing BIM/CAD and isometrics), ingest inspection data over REST API or file drop from any instrument, overlay the governing damage mechanisms per API RP 571, then publish colour-coded remaining-life and RBI views to integrity, maintenance and planning. Records are retained audit-ready under ISO 9001, ISO 17020 and ISO 17025.
Integrations
SAP PM, Oracle eAM, IBM Maximo, ServiceNow, AVEVA PI, OSIsoft historians, Bentley iTwin, Cognite and Atlantis NDT ERP. Full REST API and bulk data export — you keep your data in a format you can leave with.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Atlantis Digital Twin work in Port Arthur?
We start with a 3D scan of your asset (drone, laser, photogrammetry), build a CAD-fidelity model, and then overlay every NDT inspection event (UT thickness readings, TOFD/PAUT scans, MT/PT indications, RT defect maps). Inspection data updates the model in real-time and colour-codes condition zones for engineering review. Operators in Port Arthur use this to drive faster turnaround scoping, automated FFS evidence, and audit-grade regulatory reporting.
What does Digital Twin NDT cost in Port Arthur?
Atlantis Digital Twin is an affordable, accessible, fully customizable enterprise SaaS platform sized for up to 500 assets, with ASNT Level III consulting and unlimited NDT data ingest included. Enterprise tiers are available for multi-site fleets, and on-prem deployment is offered at the same price point. Request a Port Arthur-specific quote and we will model your asset count and data-volume requirements.
How long does deployment take in Port Arthur?
A typical first-asset deployment runs 8-12 weeks: 2 weeks model build, 2 weeks data integration, 2-4 weeks workflow configuration, 2 weeks user training. Multi-asset rollouts are sequenced asset-by-asset after the first deployment is live, with each subsequent asset typically taking 4-6 weeks once the platform is configured for your Port Arthur site.
Which NDT standards does the platform support in Port Arthur?
API 510 (pressure vessels), API 570 (piping), API 653 (storage tanks), API 579 FFS, API 581 RBI, ASME Section V articles 2/4/6/7, ISO 9712 personnel qualification, ASNT SNT-TC-1A, and local code requirements depending on Port Arthur's regulatory environment. Custom reporting templates can be configured for any additional national or operator-specific code.
Can Atlantis Digital Twin integrate with our existing CMMS in Port Arthur?
Yes. We support REST API hooks for IBM Maximo, SAP PM, IFS, Oracle EAM, and most major CMMS platforms. Work-order creation, asset master sync, anomaly hand-off into corrective work, and FFS evidence packaging for management-of-change submittals can all be automated, allowing your Port Arthur integrity team to focus on engineering judgement rather than data entry.
Book a demo
Thirty minutes, walked through your asset class and your integration stack, co-presented by an ASNT NDT Level III. Affordable, accessible, fully customizable — request a demo and tailored quote.
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