Digital Transformation in the Petrochemical Industry — Challenges and Opportunities in the Implementation of IoT Technologies

Noel Portillo∗1
1 Axxis Technologies, Houston, TX, USA , noel@axxistechnologies.com
2 Independent Researcher, Ahuachapán, El Salvador , noel.portillo@ieee.com
September 25, 2024

Abstract—The petrochemical industry faces significant technological, environmental, occupational safety, and financial challenges.

Since its emergence in the 1920s, technologies that were once innovative have now become obsolete, however, factors such as the protection of trade secrets in industrial processes, limited budgets for research and development, doubts about the reliability of new technologies, and resistance to change from decision-makers have hindered the adoption of new approaches, such as the use of IoT devices.

This paper addresses the challenges and opportunities presented by the research, development, and implementation of these technologies in the industry.

It also analyzes the investment in research and development made by companies in the sector in recent years and provides a review of current research and implementations related to Industry 4.0.

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DOI: 10.5281/ZENODO.14961371

ARXIV: arXiv:2503.04749v1

https://orcid.org/0009-0009-8817-3187.

Author: Noel Portillo

I am an experienced IT Professional with over 14 years of expertise in server infrastructure, Linux and Windows systems, Networking, IT strategic planning, and department management. My career has been focused on managing complex IT environments, ensuring high availability, security, and scalability for enterprise-level systems. In recent years, I have expanded my expertise to include IoT technologies and industrial automation, where I have implemented innovative solutions to optimize processes and improve operational efficiency in the U.S. This evolving focus on emerging technologies complements my strong technical foundation and strategic vision.