Top companies providing satellite communication services for the oil and gas industry

Range of applications, including production optimization, safety, environmental monitoring, connectivity, and crew welfare.

Company Name	Technology/Service Area	Description of Use in Oil & Gas
Avanti	SatCom, Crew Welfare, IoT	High-resilience satellite connectivity for remote monitoring, real-time analytics, crew welfare, and dynamic bandwidth.
Inmarsat	SatCom, BGAN, GX	Global satellite comms for real-time monitoring, remote ops, crew welfare, and emergency response.
RigNet (Viasat)	Managed SatCom, SD-WAN, Cyber	Secure VSAT, SD-WAN, and analytics for offshore/onshore comms, safety, and data transfer.
Marlink	VSAT, Hybrid Networks	VSAT, L-band, and hybrid networks for secure, reliable connectivity and remote ops.
ITC Global	VSAT, Custom Networks	Custom network design and management for offshore/onshore comms and 24/7 operations.
Castor Networks	VSAT, Voice/Data	Scalable VSAT for all phases (exploration to transport), supporting voice/data and safety.
Space42 (Thuraya)	AI-Powered SatCom	AI-enabled SatCom for predictive maintenance, pump failure prediction, and production optimization.
nybl	AI Analytics, SatCom Integration	AI platform for real-time oil well analytics, pump failure prediction, and operational efficiency.
Sateliot	IoT, 5G NTN NB-IoT	LEO satellite IoT for pipeline monitoring, leak detection, emissions tracking, and remote asset management.
GlobalSatellite	SatCom, Surveillance	Real-time monitoring, safety surveillance, and emergency response for offshore operations.
Huawei	IoT, Digital Pipelines, HPC	ICT, IoT, digital pipelines, and intelligent distribution for safety and productivity.
SES Networks	IoT, Connectivity	IoT sensor backhaul, leak/corrosion monitoring, and broadband for offshore assets.
Telesat	LEO Broadband, Monitoring	Low-latency broadband for cloud-based automation, oil seepage detection, and analytics.
Kratos Defense	SCADA, IoT Telemetry	Satellite comms for SCADA systems and remote telemetry in harsh environments.
SkyWatch	Satellite Data, Compliance	Satellite imagery and analytics for environmental compliance and reporting.
Hiber (Astrocast)	Nanosatellites, Well Monitoring	Nanosatellite IoT for well integrity, pipeline monitoring, and remote asset tracking.
Wyld Networks	LoRaWAN IoT, Sensor Backhaul	LoRaWAN sensors with satellite backhaul for pipeline and facility monitoring.
Intelsat	VSAT, Broadband	High-capacity VSAT for drilling sites, refineries, and remote crew comms.
Eutelsat	Broadband, IoT	Satellite broadband and IoT for operational efficiency and remote monitoring.
Iridium	LEO SatCom, M2M	Global LEO connectivity for M2M, safety alerts, and asset tracking.
Viasat	SatCom, Managed Networks	Managed satellite networks for offshore/onshore communications and data security.
OneWeb	LEO Broadband	Low-latency broadband for real-time data transfer and remote operations.
Orbcomm	IoT, Asset Tracking	IoT and M2M solutions for pipeline, fleet, and asset monitoring.
Spire Global	Satellite Data, Weather, AIS	Weather, ship tracking, and environmental data for offshore planning and safety.
Planet Labs	High-Res Imaging	Daily satellite imagery for site selection, environmental monitoring, and compliance.
Maxar Technologies	Geospatial Analytics	High-res satellite imagery for exploration, terrain mapping, and compliance.
BlackSky	Real-Time Imagery	Rapid revisit imagery for incident response and asset monitoring.
Gilat Satellite	VSAT, Cellular Backhaul	VSAT and cellular backhaul for remote oilfield connectivity.
Speedcast	Managed SatCom, IoT	Managed connectivity, IoT, and crew welfare for offshore and remote sites.
Yahsat	SatCom, Thuraya Mobility	Satellite comms for remote monitoring, emergency response, and crew comms.
Kymeta	Flat-Panel Antennas	Mobile satellite antennas for vehicles and temporary sites.
Comtech EF Data	SatCom Equipment	Satellite modems and equipment for oilfield connectivity.
Hughes Network Sys.	VSAT, Broadband	VSAT broadband for drilling, production, and crew welfare.
Satcube	Portable SatCom Terminals	Portable terminals for field teams and emergency response.
Paradigm Comm.	VSAT, Portable Terminals	Portable VSAT for exploration and emergency teams.
ST Engineering iDirect	SatCom Platforms	SatCom platforms for network management and IoT integration.
Hispasat	Broadband, IoT	Broadband and IoT for Latin American oilfields and facilities.
Newtec (ST Eng.)	SatCom Modems, IoT	SatCom modems for high-throughput oilfield data transfer.
SatADSL	Cloud-Based SatCom	Cloud-managed satellite services for remote field offices.
Telespazio	Geospatial, SatCom	Geospatial services and satellite comms for exploration and monitoring.
Ekinops	Network Virtualization	Virtualized networking for satellite-enabled oilfield connectivity.
Satcom Direct	SatCom, Crew Welfare	Connectivity and welfare solutions for offshore and remote crews.
Applied Satellite Tech	SatCom Terminals	Rugged terminals for harsh oilfield environments.
Globalstar	LEO SatCom, Asset Tracking	LEO satellite comms and asset tracking for field operations.
Cobham Satcom	SatCom Hardware	SatCom antennas and hardware for offshore platforms and vessels.
Thuraya (Space42)	Mobile SatCom, AI Integration	Mobile SatCom and AI for predictive maintenance and remote asset monitoring.
SatSure	Satellite Analytics	Analytics for exploration, production optimization, and environmental monitoring.
SatixFy	Beamforming, SatCom	Advanced beamforming for high-capacity oilfield connectivity.
Kacific	Broadband, Rural Connectivity	Broadband for remote oilfields in Asia-Pacific.
SatRevolution	Nanosatellites, IoT	Nanosatellite-based IoT for remote monitoring and asset tracking.
NanoAvionics	SmallSat Platforms	SmallSat platforms for custom oil & gas monitoring missions.