MOGBISS & Nova SMAR Deliver OPAS System at INSTEP
Enabling the Future of Process Control in O&G
The Open Process Automation™ Standard (OPAS), developed by The Open Group, represents a structural shift in industrial control system philosophy — moving away from proprietary, closed Distributed Control Systems (DCS) toward open, interoperable, and vendor-neutral architectures.
For the Oil & Gas sector, where asset lifecycles span decades and system obsolescence risk is significant, OPAS offers strategic advantages:
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Reduced vendor lock-in
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Modular hardware and software decoupling
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Improved lifecycle cost management
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Enhanced cybersecurity architecture
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Seamless integration across multi-vendor environments
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Future-ready scalability for brownfield and greenfield assets
OPAS aligns with the industry’s increasing focus on digital transformation, operational resilience, and long-term asset sustainability.
Strategic Collaboration: MOGBISS & Nova SMAR (Brazil)
MOGBISS Sdn Bhd is proud to be part of the OPAS ecosystem through our principal, Nova SMAR, a Brazil-based global automation technology provider with extensive experience in open system architectures and advanced industrial instrumentation.
Through this strategic partnership, MOGBISS brings:
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Global OPAS-aligned technology from Nova SMAR
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Local engineering and integration capability in Malaysia
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Project execution expertise tailored to PETRONAS and O&G operating environments
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Technical support and lifecycle service within the region
This collaboration ensures that international innovation in open automation is supported by strong local execution and after-sales capability.
OPAS System Successfully Installed at INSTEP
In December, MOGBISS successfully completed the installation and commissioning of an OPAS-based system at Institut Teknologi Petroleum PETRONAS (INSTEP).
The scope included:
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Deployment of an OPAS-aligned control architecture
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Integration of modular hardware and open software components
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System configuration, functional validation, and testing
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Installation, commissioning, and technical support
This installation provides INSTEP with exposure to next-generation automation architecture, preparing future industry professionals for evolving control system standards within PETRONAS and the broader O&G sector.
The project demonstrates MOGBISS’ capability to:
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Engineer open, interoperable control systems
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Integrate multi-vendor automation components
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Deliver compliant, structured project execution
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Support PETRONAS’ commitment to technology advancement and talent development
Supporting PETRONAS’ Digital & Automation Roadmap
As PETRONAS and its operating units advance toward more agile, secure, and sustainable operations, open automation platforms such as OPAS present a viable pathway for long-term modernization.
MOGBISS, together with Nova SMAR, is committed to supporting:
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Brownfield migration strategies
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Greenfield open architecture deployment
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Cyber-resilient control environments
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Lifecycle-optimized automation infrastructure
We look forward to contributing further to the Oil & Gas industry’s transition toward open, standards-based process automation.
For technical discussions or collaboration opportunities on OPAS and open automation solutions, please contact MOGBISS Sdn Bhd.