about focusing information technology on the objectives of energy companies. These objectives are accomplished by integrating three main components of the industry - people, processes, and technology. Integrated solutions provide the ability to instrument and link all down-hole and up-hole operations based in multiple locations with regional offices and corporate headquarters.
Collection of data, such as temperature, pressure, and fluid data, using more and more sensors are then analysed to get better understanding of the subsurface and the movement of oil. Upstream and downstream operations in any location - be it a location in a remote desert or an offshore location – can thus be controlled from any location. This helps industry personnel to share data with
another E&P location and give instructions to a third location through real-time communication. The process of integrating oilfields operations and monitoring capabilities thus lead to optimised performance and optimised use of resources. Another high priority area of DOF is enhancing safety and ensuring health and environmental (HSE) compliance. The HSE concerns became reinforced after several oil spills, rig explosions and other E&P related
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