Oil & Gas Platforms

The oil & gas industry is constantly under pressure to improve operational efficiency and safety. Daily operations alone require transmission of a huge quantity of data, from drilling information to data reports, logistics, supply, production and much more. AST offer the latest satellite communications technologies (radio, VSAT, data management) for reporting and monitoring operations and supporting crew welfare for fixed leg, tower, spar and tension leg platform operations.

AST offer IoT M2M solutions that enable the oil and gas industry to enhance its exploring and drilling performance, constantly adapting to problematic and unforeseen discoveries, and limiting the influence of its actions on the environment by communicating, gathering and analysing results in real time.
 

Operational efficiency 

Oil and gas companies need custom satellite communications solutions that meet the highest levels of network reliability and security for day-to-day business communications and operations. AST tailor make satellite communications solutions that can provide global asset management and automate machinery, reduce operational costs and make operations more efficient. AST makes global asset management and satellite communications solutions scale to fit as operations expand in scope and duration.
 

Crew welfare 

For crew, being able to contact their loved ones back home and accessing a few home comforts plays a vital role in their wellbeing. Our range of handheld and broadband terminals allow oil rig owners the opportunity to improve crew welfare and quality of life by allowing crew to make calls, watch television (TVRO), access the internet and send texts and emails, from any location and in any weather.