Unifying Legacy Terminal Systems for Safer, Smarter, and Cyber-Secure Operations
As a specialist systems integrator in terminal operations, JTE supports clients from the feasibility and FEED (Front-End Engineering Design) stages through to final commissioning. Many terminals have grown organically over decades, resulting in multiple sub-systems bolted together — often from different eras, different vendors, and with minimal integration. While functional, these setups can introduce human factors challenges, operational inefficiencies, and heightened cyber risk.
From Patchwork to Purpose-Built
We specialise in upgrading and integrating legacy systems into unified, operator-friendly platforms. By consolidating disparate PLC, SCADA, safety, and metering systems, we reduce complexity, improve usability, and streamline the operator’s experience — eliminating the need to navigate between multiple interfaces under pressure.
Human Factors at the Forefront
Fragmented systems often create inconsistent controls, duplicated alarms, and conflicting workflows. These issues increase cognitive load, slow decision-making, and can lead to errors. Our designs put operator interaction at the centre, ensuring intuitive navigation, clear alarm hierarchies, and standardised control layouts.
IT + OT: A Holistic View of Cybersecurity
Legacy systems also represent a growing cybersecurity challenge. Poorly integrated environments create more network entry points, while outdated components may no longer receive security updates.
Our strength lies in understanding both IT and OT environments — bridging the gap between corporate cybersecurity requirements and the realities of operational technology. Drawing on IEC 62443-aligned principles, we help clients reduce attack surfaces by:
Consolidating systems to minimise exposed interfaces.
Implementing secure network architectures and access controls.
Prioritising vulnerabilities based on operational risk, not just asset counts.
This risk-based approach ensures resources are focused where they will have the greatest operational impact.
Future-Proofing for the Energy Transition
With the sector shifting towards low-carbon fuels, increased automation, and digitalisation, now is the time to address legacy system risks. Our upgrades deliver modular, scalable architectures that can adapt to changing operational needs without costly overhauls.
In a high-hazard industry, a unified system is more than an upgrade — it’s a step-change in safety, efficiency, and resilience.