“Change is coming so very fast in the energy sector,” Lorraine Akiba says. “For those at the edge, innovation technology is changing the model that has been used in the past.” Hawaii is leading the way in meeting challenges and gaining benefits for utilities, policy makers, regulators, clean energy producers,…
Karen Haywood Queen covers manufacturing technology, energy, personal finance, cybersecurity and health. Her work has been published in a variety of publications includingSmart Manufacturing,Better Homes and Gardens, CreditCards.com andCostco Connection. She lives in Williamsburg, Virginia, with her rocket scientist husband.
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.