The oil and gas industry is a vital industry that provides gasoline, natural gas, heating oils, and petrochemicals used in making thousands of products we use every day.
This industry, however, is one of the most dangerous and hazardous industries in the world. Drilling sites are often located in difficult places, such as in rough offshore seas or remote areas.
Worker safety, environmental protection, and operational efficiency are challenges. High-pressure systems, explosive gases, and harsh environmental conditions are all safety challenges.
Fortunately, modern automation provides standard practices and monitoring systems capable of keeping workers and the environment safe.
New advances in technology, such as robotics, artificial intelligence, or AI, and the Internet of Things devices are helping the oil and gas industry provide safe, efficient operations. Advanced data collection methods such as predictive analytics are now being used to detect and correct any safety issues.
In this article, I will explore how automation is helping the oil and gas industry improve safety by sharing some examples.
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