Estella Petersen, who is a member of Cowessess First Nation, an advisor for the Indigenous Resource Network and a heavy equipment operator for Suncor, is firmly convinced that even with “the demand for more solar and wind… powered energy,” Canada, and the rest of the world, “still need oil.” The…
Shannon West graduated with a Bachelor of Liberal Arts in Psychology from Texas State University, where she developed a knack for writing research papers and case study analyses. After years of helping friends edit their university papers and cover letters, she is now putting those skills to use by copy editing and writing here at OILWOMAN 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.