The oil and gas drilling environment is inherently dangerous, and despite the safeguards put into place in every company, lethal accidents continue to occur. Most recently, OSHA cited and fined a company in Quinton, Oklahoma, following the tragic deaths of 5 rig workers. Crucially, they noted maintenance problems of the well contributed…
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.