In the Oil & Gas sector, telecommunications operators must solve for two primary requirements: resilient connectivity in volatile environments and seamless integration into industrial control workflows. The two most representative assets for this challenge are pipelines and remote storage tanks.
Pipeline monitoring for power-efficient telemetry
Pipelines often span thousands of miles of uninhabited terrain, requiring low-bandwidth, periodic updates on pressure, flow and valve states. The STX3 OEM satellite modem is engineered specifically for these power-sensitive environments. With a footprint no larger than a small coin and sleep currents measured in microamps, it allows for years of autonomous operation. For the operator, the value lies in secure data ingestion into supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems and analytics stacks via a robust application layer.
Storage tanks with intrinsic safety and command
Storage tanks for LPG and chemicals require intrinsically safe hardware to prevent ignition in explosive atmospheres. Globalstar‘s SmartOne Solar is designed for these use cases, offering inputs for tank levels and alarms while maintaining IP68/69K ruggedness. For more complex command-and-control needs, the RM200M module offers assured delivery for remote management.
The strategic play for operators is a hybrid partnership: providing private LTE/5G for localised refinery operations and satellite for the remote stub assets, all anchored by 3GPP NTN standards for service continuity.
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