Oil & Gas
Satellite connectivity plays a vital role throughout the entire well lifecycle – from exploration and drilling to fracking, flowback well testing, production, artificial lift, and enhanced oil recovery.
Ground Control satellite-enabled solutions maximize the benefits of this technology, ensuring reliable data transmission and more efficient cost management across Oil & Gas operations.
Ensuring Efficient Oil & Gas Extraction With Satellite-Enabled Solutions
Global Monitoring and Control
To both drive operation efficiencies and detect any areas of concern, Oil & Gas operations require almost constant data. Devices like RockREMOTE Rugged enable companies to report on exceptions which can have a significant impact on running costs and extend battery life.
Lone Worker Enablement and Safety
Field workers rely on connectivity with their base of operations for both task completion and personal safety. Personal tracking devices like RockSTAR enable two-way messaging, geofencing alerts, and emergency SOS capabilities, ensuring that teams remain safe and accounted for.
Resilient Failover Communications
A Ground Control customer managing a vital gas pipeline relies on a triple-redundant communication system – two satellite links and one cellular connection. In 16 years, neither satellite connection has ever failed, proving the unmatched reliability of non-terrestrial networks.
Real Time Asset Tracking
With a satellite-enabled tracker, Oil & Gas companies can monitor fleets, track payload capacity, optimize delivery routes, and detect early signs of maintenance issues. RockFLEET ensures seamless operations, improved efficiency, and enhanced safety moving to and from remote Oil & Gas sites.
Recommended Devices
Data Monitoring
Whether operating on offshore rigs, remote well sites, or across expansive pipeline networks, the RockREMOTE suite of solutions provides Oil & Gas workers with reliable connectivity, enhancing both safety and operational efficiency.
The RockREMOTE enables SCADA data transmissions directly from isolated wellheads, while the RockREMOTE Mini delivers backup connectivity for mobile field units. Together, they keep critical systems online and enable predictive maintenance, leak detection, and automated reporting.
Secure Data Transmission
TSAT is built to protect remote communication networks from cyber threats, ensuring secure data transmission for critical operations via a private network.
With end-to-end encryption, advanced authentication protocols, and continuous data monitoring, TSAT strengthens network resilience for offshore platforms, remote well sites, and pipeline infrastructure. Designed for the industry’s most demanding environments, it delivers reliable, secure connectivity, preventing unauthorized access and maintaining operational integrity across the entire energy value chain.
Monitoring Sensors
RockBLOCK devices transmit important sensor data over the global Iridium satellite network, making them an ideal solution for monitoring remote Oil & Gas well sites where cellular is unreliable or unavailable.
The RockBLOCK Pro features a ruggedized enclosure with IP68-rated protection and wide operating temperatures from -40°C to +80°C, making it ideal to withstand harsh Oil & Gas extraction conditions. The RockBLOCK 9704, designed for integration into custom hardware, delivers reliable Iridium connectivity in a compact form factor – ideal for OEM solutions where space and power efficiency are critical.
Security & Surveillance
RockREMOTE solutions are designed to optimize data transmission and are well suited for off-grid Oil & Gas surveillance applications.
RockREMOTE Rugged, integrated with Videosoft, enables cost-effective video transfer by connecting smart cameras via USB or IP, allowing for remote worksite monitoring and enhanced site security. To transmit still images from a smart camera, RockREMOTE Mini is a sound choice.
Technician Safety
The RockSTAR is a durable communication device built for teams working in remote locations, such as oil well sites. The two-way text messaging, dedicated SOS button and ‘check-in’ countdown timer enhances the safety of field technicians at well sites.
For Oil & Gas vehicle operators, RockDASH is a portable solution, transmitting accurate location and vehicle telemetry in real-time, while enabling two-way text communication and alert functions. Both Rock devices utilize the global Iridium network and include geofencing capabilities to enhance the safety of the remote teams.
Who Uses Ground Control’s Satellite Solutions for Oil & Gas?
Operations Managers
Utilize satellite-enabled solutions to monitor and control remote wellheads, pipelines, and production facilities where cellular coverage is unreliable. For extensive pipeline networks, satellite-enabled sensors can detect leaks, monitor pressure changes, and prevent environmental hazards.
Site Security Managers
By integrating satellite connectivity with cameras, motion sensors, and access control systems, Site Security Managers can monitor for unauthorized access, detect potential threats to equipment, infrastructure, and personnel, and respond in real time – no matter how isolated the site.
Regulatory Compliance Officers
Utilize personnel tracking and environmental monitoring systems to ensure worker safety, detect hazardous conditions, and maintain compliance with Oil & Gas industry regulations. Satellite communications are leveraged for rapid incident reporting and coordination in remote or offshore locations.
Heavy Equipment Supervisors
Monitor drilling rigs, pump jacks, and compressors to prevent breakdowns and maximize uptime. Satellite connectivity facilitates remote communication and real-time data transmission for equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and emergency response.
Satellite Connectivity for Oil & Gas Customers
Going digital in the Oil & Gas sector is getting easier. But many companies still fall at the first hurdle – connectivity. We have supported our Oil & Gas customers’ digital projects, IIoT applications and connectivity requirements for 20 years. So, truly – we’ve got you covered.
Interested to see what value better connectivity could deliver for your operations? Contact us today to book a no obligation discovery call.