The oil and gas industry is undergoing a remarkable transformation, driven by the rise of digital technologies. In particular, digital oilfield solutions have become a game-changer, reshaping how companies manage operations, optimize production, and reduce costs. By integrating data analytics, automation, and real-time monitoring, these innovations allow businesses to leverage data for smarter decision-making and…
Leveraging real-time drilling insights is essential for optimizing operations, reducing risks, and maximizing efficiency in the energy industry. By using advanced data acquisition and analytics platforms, drilling teams can make informed, data-driven decisions to enhance performance and safety. But how exactly does live drilling data support decision-making? Let’s explore. 1. What is Real-Time Drilling Data?…
Real-time data exchange is critical for making informed drilling decisions. This is where WITSML (Wellsite Information Transfer Standard Markup Language) plays a crucial role. As the industry-standard data format for wellsite information, WITSML enables seamless interoperability between various drilling applications and service providers. But what makes WITSML the go-to standard for drilling data? And how…
Geosteering is one of the most challenging aspects of drilling. It is mission-critical, and the drilling team must leverage as many tools as possible to stay within the pay zone. Every member of the asset team plays a vital role: geologists analyze offset wells, drilling engineers determine the feasibility of wellbore geometry, and the Directional…
As testimony to our ongoing commitment to maintaining the highest standards of Data Security and Information Management, Petrolink are pleased to announce that we have successfully achieved certification for the latest ISO 27001 standard, 27001:2022. Petrolink prides itself on an unwavering dedication to safeguarding sensitive information and ensuring the highest standards of security in all our operations.…
Wireline Viewer The Wireline application allows you to monitor and review data from runs and passes. Every foot of wireline data matters- with tool responses indicating changes in the overburden or reservoir. When paired with real-time LWD and time-based logs the subsurface team is equipped with the data they need to make decisions on the…
Set the foundation for analytics Managing and improving the quality of upstream drilling data has always been important for the energy industry. In recent years, the growing use of analytical tools has made it even more vital to ensure data is accurate, reliable, and complete. We are all familiar with the term ‘garbage in, garbage…
Managing Emails lists with tens or hundreds of members?Perpetual questions about whether this is the latest report? These issues have often plagued static data in the oil and gas industry causing reporting errors and hampering productivity. Petrolink’s Digital Well File (DWF) was designed to solve both storage and distribution challenges of wellsite reporting. We have…
Upstream data management is a complicated process and getting it right is critical. Logs and reports composed using raw real-time or static data are constantly being generated and distributed. Unpicking the strands is not a trivial task. Each contractor has their own database which grows minute by minute – throw in duplicate reports and inaccurate…
Data comes in all shapes and sizes, and one of today’s main challenges is having it ready for immediate consumption. With us now amid the 4th Industry Revolution (4IR) we are all looking into using the latest and greatest techniques, but are we getting ahead of ourselves? Let us take a moment to think about…