Hydraulic fracturing, which is also known as fracking, is one of the many methods used for oil extraction. It has been seen in the past decade that the combination of horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing has brought about large-scale natural gas drilling for new regions and opened up new ranges…
Oil and gas operations are commonly found in remote locations far from company headquarters. Now, it's possible to monitor pump operations, collate and analyze seismic data, and track employees around the world from almost anywhere. Whether employees are in the office or in the field, the internet and related applications enable a greater multidirectional flow of information – and control – than ever before.