Leveraging Drones in the Oil and Gas Industry
| International Journal of Industrial Engineering |
| © 2020 by SSRG - IJIE Journal |
| Volume 7 Issue 3 |
| Year of Publication : 2020 |
| Authors : Bader Waheed Alkhaldi, Mohammed Ali Alqahtani, Abdulaziz Khalid Alhokail, Radwan Abdullah Basalamah |
10.14445/23499362/IJIE-V7I3P103
How to Cite?
Bader Waheed Alkhaldi, Mohammed Ali Alqahtani, Abdulaziz Khalid Alhokail, Radwan Abdullah Basalamah, "Leveraging Drones in the Oil and Gas Industry," SSRG International Journal of Industrial Engineering, vol. 7, no. 3, pp. 25-27, 2020. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23499362/IJIE-V7I3P103
Abstract:
Several oil and gas companies are going through digital transformation to optimize operations, boost profitability, and operate safely. Drones are considered among the key Digital transformation technologies that can add value to the Energy industry's operations. This article illustrates the benefits of leveraging drones in oil and gas fields and facilities by showing cases and examples where drones can be effectively utilized. In addition, it explains the challenges of using drones in the oil and gas industry and how to overcome these challenges.
Keywords:
Drones, 5G/4G, Oil spill, Electronic Fence, Transponder.
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