In this “lower for longer” environment, the vast majority of energy companies cut payouts, including 60 companies this year since early March. In contrast, France’s Total SA has increased by 15 percent.
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.