The availability of electricity is essential for any off-grid, remote location, such as oil and gas and mining projects. However, research shows that connecting to the utility power grid can take as long as three years. This in-between time is called the utility gap: The period between the start of…
David Velosa is the Director of Commercial Operations for Distributed Power Solutions (DPS Energy). He has over 10 years of experience in the mobile power generation market, bringing reliable and cost-efficient solutions to various markets on the global stage, including mining, oil and gas, industry and utilities. With a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and a master’s in business with a focus on finance, he understands the financial implications of power shortfalls, not only on loss of revenue, but also on additional costs due to a loss of power.
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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.