A technological roadmap for virtual commissioning application in industrial plants

Purpose - The study aims to investigate the application of Industry 4.0 technologies in the commissioning of industrial plants, particularly in the oil and gas sector and propose a technological approach to guide the adoption of virtual commissioning (VC) in order to increase efficiency and safety, in addition to reducing costs in the commissioning process. Design/methodology/approach - The study follows a mixed-method approach, combining a scoping review, expert focus groups and quantitative analysis using Fuzzy Delphi and Fuzzy DEMATEL techniques to identify key barriers and drivers for VC in oil and gas projects.