Eric Eissler: We have just entered a new downturn for the oil and gas industry as the COVID-19 pandemic holds hydrocarbon demand at bay. What we have seen from the 2014 downturn is that many companies in the oil and gas industry have adopted more technology. Could you elaborate on…
Eissler, former editor-in- chief of Oil & Gas Engineering magazine, previously worked as an editor for Dubai-based The Oil & Gas Year Magazine.
Oil and gas operations are commonly found in remote locations far from company headquarters. Now, it's possible to monitor pump operations, collate and analyze seismic data, and track employees around the world from almost anywhere. Whether employees are in the office or in the field, the internet and related applications enable a greater multidirectional flow of information – and control – than ever before.