Previously I delved into digital communication standards now commonly used within the oil industry and the importance of sharing real-time operational data between data centres and contractors.
There is also a strong move towards a completely digital virtual oil well operated and controlled by a minimum of workers, but why are companies spending millions to develop and integrate these virtual systems?
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