Today's oilfield workers are busier than ever thanks to a shortage of experienced know-how in the industry[1]. Meanwhile, though the intake of freshly graduated workers is increasing in the oil and gas industry, they face a steep learning curve. Smartphones are becoming increasingly popular with the youth, especially with a whole assortment of apps for every need available for download. The oil and gas industry has tapped into its potential and begun developing and using apps for improving productivity and also reduce the learning curve for new workers.
There are a plethora of apps available for the oil and gas industry. Based on their features, these can be categorized into the following:
Compliance Management
eLogger- This app replaces paper log-books and facilitates the collection, storage, and distribution of real-time operational data instantaneously. One of its key features is the automated logbook capable of emailing, sending reminders, spellchecks, sending attachments, maintaining a full audit trail, and can also be used in an offline mode.
Logix- This is a drilling management tool that automates the procedures for decision-making for oil-field workers. It is an online application and does not need to be installed on the client device.
Focus ERP- Focus ERP is secure, cloud-based, oil-field software that helps to manage operations, eliminates costs, automates processes, and enables staff. It was specifically designed for oil-field service Management.
Job Costing
GDS Ware- This app is a full-featured oil and gas app that allows oil and gas companies to manage all facets of their business.
Snappii Mobile Apps- This app assists in automation of the inspection process by drastically improving performance and accuracy and improves field safety.
iLandMan- This is a unique application, designed specifically for the oil and gas industry, that can verify gross and net acreage against mineral lease ownership on a lease-by-lease, tract-by-tract, formation-by-formation basis.
Logistics Management
Contego- This is a collaboration software which consists of 14 separate modules for auditing, risk-management, document-management, training and competence, site observations, incidents and more.
FieldCap- This app provides a simple way for oil and gas companies to get their jobs, tickets, people and equipment organized.
Petro Suite- This app provides a vital tool to oil and gas companies to manage workflows through modular designs.
Material Management
PROSPER- This is a program for modeling various configurations to enable optimization through artificial lift system and production system analysis.
Prediction Enterprises- This is a software for reporting of drilling work.
Oplii- This web application delivers effective and innovative solutions for Asset Integrity Management, Preventative Maintenance, Health, Safety and Environment and Management of Change.
Project Management
Visual LandPro 2000- Provides oil & gas, mining, land owners, and land service companies with the tools to record and manage land inventory and history.
OLGA- A modular solution with dynamic simulation, blowout control and online-based tools for flow assurance simulation.
InterLink Web- This provides an integrated platform to streamline business processes, increase customer satisfaction and help organizations navigate through complex regulatory requirements.
Resource Management
Petrel E&P Software Platform- This software helps to increase reservoir performance by improving asset team productivity.
PaleBlue- This is a simulator software which help oil and gas companies to improve & intensify training, streamline workflow, and improve safety across all its oilfield locations.
JewelSuite- This offers a platform to model geological activity, enabling management of risks by identification of seismic and geological activity.
Scheduling
Total Dispatch- This is a system for dispatch and billing of visuals for petroleum carriers of all sizes.
Degree Days Online- This is a popular fuel, oil and propane delivery software that works with Quick Books, is affordable and prints delivery tickets.
Generwell- This software is a tool for well life-cycle management. It also automates the process for data planning, gathering, sharing, scheduling and reporting.
Work Order Management[2]
With the proliferation of smartphones worldwide, a large number of oilfield apps and web applications have been developed for improving productivity, safety and visibility in the oil and gas production process.
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