If private equity bailed out the exploration and production (E&P) industry after the 2015 downturn, the back office may well be the industry savior following the dual shocks of 2020. Yes, a software designer who’s only been in the industry for five years just predicted – in OILMAN Magazine no…
Bob Gates is a co-founder at Landdox where he heads up product and technology. His background includes extensive experience in software product design as well as international business operations. He is a graduate of Stanford University.
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.