Harnessing the Impact of Digital Twins for Business Process Engineering and Sustainability of Oil and Gas Industry in Nigeria

Abstract

This study mainly focused on harnessing the impact of Digital Twins on Business Process Engineering and sustainability in Nigeria's oil and gas industry by identifying challenges, opportunities, and best practices to apply. The study also hinged on Systems Theory and Resource-Based View (RBV) to provide a framework for understanding how organizations can utilize Digital Twin technology to improve operational efficiency and sustainability. The research adopted interpretivism and inductive approaches, which systematically assessed 25 articles and used thematic analysis. Findings show that Digital Twins significantly improve safety protocols, minimize environmental impact, and improve resource management toward a more sustainable operational framework in the oil and gas sector. Consequently, the study concludes that integrating Digital Twin technology significantly benefits oil and gas industry managers through improved data-informed decisions and increased compliance with the law and relevant environmental regulations. Such a knowledge base provides this research with the unique value proposition that Digital Twins brings to operational efficiency and sustainability, thus contributing to and learning from that pool. The implications will be enormous for managers who must prioritize investment in digital technologies and a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement to exploit the possibilities offered by Digital Twins. This study also emphasizes the urgent need for strategic alignment of technology adoption with sustainability goals so that the country would have a more resilient and eco-friendly oil and gas industry in Nigeria.