The connected oil refinery: How private 5G networks enhance efficiency, safety and sustainability 

Transforming the connected oil refinery with private 5G

Oil refineries are undergoing a major digital transformation—boosting production, reducing costs, and improving safety through real-time visibility and control. But coordinating thousands of assets, sensors, and workers across complex sites demands more than traditional connectivity.

Private 5G is emerging as the backbone of this transformation—enabling predictive maintenance, connected workforce safety, asset optimization, and sustainable operations.

In this paper, you’ll discover:

• The connectivity and operational challenges refineries face today
• How Ericsson Private 5G drives measurable gains in efficiency, safety, and sustainability
• Real-world case studies of 5G-enabled refinery innovation