Oil and gas extraction
The size, terrain and overall complexity of an extraction site makes it both critical to have secure, reliable and low latency communications and infrastructure whilst also increasing the complexity of providing the infrastructure. Sites are frequently impacted by both weather and temperature extremes making it difficult for traditional infrastructure to deliver reliable connectivity, whenever and wherever needed.
Networks need to provide low latency and reliable connectivity to support automation and assisted vehicles and machinery, whilst delivering complete coverage across the site to connect and protect personnel and visitors and provide reliable connectivity in case of emergencies.
Based on the technologies available, here are some of the use cases that a private network can deliver:
Voice communications
- Drilling operations: delivering clear and uninterrupted voice communication between drilling operators and support teams to coordinate activities and respond to any operational challenges
- Remote site management: reliable voice communication for managers overseeing remote extraction sites, allowing them to remain connected with field teams and make informed and real-time decisions
- Safety monitoring: safety officers to monitor and guide workers in hazardous environments, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and procedures
Video applications
- Remote drilling operations: video implemented to monitor and control drilling operations from a central location, ensuring real-time precision and safety
- Site surveillance: monitoring extraction sites for security and operational efficiency, detecting any unauthorised access or potential hazards
- Environmental monitoring: using drone-mounted cameras to monitor environmental conditions around extraction sites, ensuring compliance with regulations and minimising environmental impact
- Remote guidance: of machinery including vehicles, supported by real-time video streams
Augmented Reality
- Remote expertise: experts can quickly assess the status of infrastructure, such as leaks, pipes, and tanks, and decide on the urgency of actions
- Remote support: field workers are guided through complex procedures, supported by visual overlays and real-time communication, delivering both on-the-job training, and increasing efficiency (one expert covering a greater footprint)
- Maintenance and repair: providing technicians with real-time, hands-free access to technical manuals and instructions, improving efficiency and accuracy
- Remote monitoring: of equipment and operations in real-time, providing visual data overlays to improve decision-making
Automation
- Automated inspection of leaks with immediate notification to the operations centre
- Drilling automation: drilling rigs equipped with AI to optimise operations, reduce human error, and increase efficiency. Adjusting drilling parameters based on real-time data from sensors
- Remote monitoring: of extraction sites, providing real-time data on production levels, equipment status, and environmental conditions
- Environmental monitoring: automated monitoring of environmental conditions and emissions to ensure compliance with regulations and minimise environmental impact
- Autonomous vehicles: autonomous trucks and machinery for material transport and excavation, improving efficiency and safety. These vehicles can operate in harsh environments and remote locations without human intervention
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