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Relieving the stress on workers
Operations are situated in remote locations , far from average support teams , and can be challenging to reach when help and support are needed . Ultimately , this leads to costly shutdowns and safety risks , which amount to losses of almost $ 38 million to $ 88 million annually for oil and gas companies .
The explosion of new technologies and automation has provided companies with alternative options to increase productivity , while preserving worker safety from afar . Already playing a massive role in the sector , it is predicted that these will have a major impact in the future . System sensors , instruments , and equipment are connected . They can provide a fullspectrum perspective that increases visibility and real-time insights into identifying disturbances and site monitoring of equipment , vehicles , and staff constantly on the move .
Operators have also introduced autonomous systems to undertake dangerous and mundane tasks to remove the risk of injuries and fatalities . The discrete sensing capabilities of these solutions allow them to monitor and inspect hazardous industrial equipment and identify maintenance needs more accurately , relieving workers of stress and fatigue by completely removing them from the situation . This also frees workers up for tasks requiring much more skillful thought and attention . More intelligence is provided for informed decision-making thanks to the new data made available by the Industrial Internet of Things ( IIoT ) and robotics .
The greatest challenge in supporting autonomous solutions is connecting them for real-time optimization and complete visibility . To achieve and
maintain peak productivity and efficiency , mission-critical applications must run on a communications network that offers reliable , agile , and adaptable connectivity that can thrive in diverse , evolving , mobility-driven environments . A wireless network operating in some of the world ’ s most hostile environments cannot afford downtime .
Achieving consistent wireless coverage
A remote and rugged terrain needs constant observation . This can cause issues with achieving a consistent network connection , as the core environment of an oil or gas production site can be unpredictable and often isolated . As a result of implementing more technology on-site , an enormous volume of data is produced by devices that enhance oil recovery and improve production . Effectively managing this data will
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