A multiphase flow meter measures the flow rates of different phases of liquid and gas within a single pipeline and is an essential tool in the oil and gas sector. Allocating well production and estimating three-phase flow accurately have been challenging for upstream operators, who often rely on physical metering and well testing that are costly and difficult to scale. To improve the performance of such monitoring and reduce measurement errors, KBC has added new functionality to the Acuity Virtual Flow Meter (VFM) production twin tool.

Production monitoring with the Acuity VFM provides near real-time estimates of oil, gas and water flow toSource: KBC yield a scalable, data-driven and non-invasive alternative to conventionally deployed physical meters. By aligning live operational data with simulation models, the technology delivers continuous visibility into flow behavior that enables predictive management, performance optimization and multiphase flow meter data validation. The application is engineered to detect anomalies and reduce uncertainty without the need for additional hardware or sacrificing data integrity.

“Reliable, real-time flow data is essential for efficient production management. We’re helping operators modernize how they monitor flow — shifting from hardware dependency to intelligent, software-based surveillance,” explained the company.