Maintaining Vital Communication for Oil and Gas in Remote Facilities Leveraging Satellite Technologies

Increased volatility in the industry is moving companies to look at ensuring all aspects of production are as effective and risks are managed effectively.

With increased exploration, particularly in remote locations such as off-shore drilling the need to enable communication, for both monitoring and human capital reasons have become key concerns for leadership teams of Oil and Gas companies.

Our series of articles over the next few weeks will address how satellite technology is being used by many companies to enhance operations and how to evaluate it in the context of your business operations for both reliability and cost effectiveness.

Topics we will cover include:

• Enabling exploration teams stay in touch with the progress of oil exploration and discoveries
• Determining suitability of satellite technology for 24/7 monitoring of remote wells and pipeline activity
• Leveraging satellite communication as part of recruitment and retention strategies for remote workers
• Using satellite technology as part of emergency procedures

We will cover the following technology landscape during our series:

• GSPS: The fit of handheld devices in Oil and Gas and understanding the pricing complexities of pre-paid and post-paid
• BGAN/Data: How to enable portable remote data connectivity using transportable satellite devices
• M2M: How satellite technologies can be used for high reliability monitoring purposes in remote locations with limited power and cell coverage
• VSAT: How fixed satellite services can be a cost effective means to provide internet bandwidth to a camp or remote office.

GMPCS is a specialist in enabling remote and hostile environment communication. With over 10 years and 10,000 customers worldwide we have enabled companies to succeed in providing secure and reliable communication to enable business continuity. For further details on our services for the Oil and Gas market please visit our website www.gmpcs-us.com or contact Tanga Williams in sales at 954-725-1012.

Vital Communications With The IsatPhone Pro Satellite Phone

Are your remote land and offshore communications reliable? When it comes to oil and gas we know how important it is to stay connected. A satellite phone is one of the most reliable means for remote communications. Now it is one of the most cost effective solutions that can help:

• Exploration teams stay in touch with the progress of oil exploration and discoveries
• Executives and oil rig personnel communicate important tasks and strategies to conduct daily business operations
• Quickly contact rescue and medical services in an emergency
• Maintain contact with specialists at headquarters in case of structural damage to an oil rig
• Coordinate and implement emergency procedures

We have one of the most affordable satellite communication devices -- the IsatPhone Pro by Inmarsat.

For over 30 years, Inmarsat has been a leader in satellite communications service and technology. Their network of geostationary satellites is equipped with the latest technology and software to ensure that you rarely miss a call or connection. Furthermore, we are a direct partner and service provider meaning that we have direct access to Inmarsat’s support services, we receive stock directly from Inmarsat without going through a distributor and we offer competitive pricing than other satellite communications companies.

The IsatPhone Pro is a handheld satellite phone that costs less than $700.00. It has a large color display, an easy to use navigation menu, clear voice quality and large keypad for ease of use even while wearing gloves. It is also dust proof and water resistant with an IP54 rating. So you don’t have to worry about its durability while in remote onshore or offshore locations.
The IsatPhone Pro also includes built in GPS and is the only satellite phone with Bluetooth capability. Other features include long battery life, SMS, email, 8 hours talk time and 100 hours standby time.

To use the IsatPhone Pro, you must be outside with a clear line of sight of the southern sky. Turn on the phone and extend the antenna so that it can get a GPS fix with the satellite. Once the phone is registered with the satellite, you are able to place calls anywhere in the world except for the polar region.

We have several postpaid and prepaid airtime options to choose from based on your usage and budget. Prepaid airtime can be used worldwide including the U.S. For more information check out our website www.gmpcs-us.com or contact Tanga Williams in sales at 954-725-1012.