The wakeup call: The oil industry downturn cycle of 2014 – 2015 changed the industry in many ways. While the initial response of most oil and gas companies was to pass the pain of the low price of oil down the food chain to the service companies, some started realizing…
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The author has over 16 years’ experience in the oil and gas industry and is currently working as a global sales manager in one of the largest oil field services companies in the world.
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.
