Energy companies invest heavily in field operations, only to find operations efficiency obstructed by poor communications. Satellite links are costly and slow. Conventional 700 and 800 MHz land mobile frequencies won’t support today’s robust data communications requirements. Cellular networks do offer faster, yet more economical real-time wireless communications.

But cellular communications networks are not always dependable in remote production fields distant from the radio towers that support local service.

Wireless extension and enhancement solutions from GTW Systems allow energy companies to get the most value from voice, data and telemetry systems they’ve deployed in production fields.  With GTW, clients immediately upgrade cellular coverage and capacity in field operations, avoiding difficult negotiations with phone companies or long waits for upgrades of local wireless coverage.

We eliminate dropped calls, slow data speeds and dead spots that stem from distance and interference problems. No matter how large the area to be covered, we will use our extensive commercial wireless experience to solve oil and gas field radio challenges.

With a GTW solution, oil and gas field operations will enjoy:

Reliable voice communications

Eliminate expensive satellite phones and landline T-1s. Employees, contractors, site inspectors and site visitors can use their own cell phones and smartphones for calling, texting and email anywhere on the production site, enjoying the same reliable coverage they do in a city or town.

Remote monitoring

With reliable cellular connectivity, SCADA systems and pro-logic controllers (PLC) can be monitored remotely, reducing the need for full-time on-site personnel. In addition, cellular systems have the bandwidth to offer video surveillance applications with higher resolutions and frame rates than are available with satellite. Clients will be able to take advantage of the even faster data speeds and bandwidth capacity of fourth generation wireless networks, too.

Because cellular systems connect directly to the Internet, companies can integrate third-party Web-based applications with their own network software. For example, a GTW customer that manages field services oil, gas and chemical companies can allow its clients to view the status of production field equipment and operations through a browser-based PC interface.

Mobile workforce support

GTW can outfit vans, trucks and mobile facilities with wireless extenders so mobile workers can get the most from their cellphones, smartphones, laptops and tablets. In field exploration, for example, engineers and scientists can share detailed geological data and high-resolution images from the site with team members worldwide in real time and at less cost, speeding site evaluation and decision-making.

A custom solution designed for unique needs 

GTW provides more than antennas and radio equipment: we deliver comprehensive consulting, design and support for a solution designed to meet your specific communications needs. Our wireless extension and enhancement solutions support the networks of all major national and regional cellular carriers, including AT&T, Verizon Wireless, T-Mobile and Sprint. No matter what carrier employees and contractors use, they can count on excellent, reliable service.

Make wireless produce for you

Wireless connectivity can help field production and exploration be more efficient and less expensive—but only if wireless service is robust and reliable. GTW ensures wireless is a productive asset for its oil and gas clients.

Call us today at 888.808.1574 or email us at sales@gtwsystems.com to find out how we’ll make wireless work for you.