Upstream & Midstream, & Downstream
- Kommu .
- 3 days ago
- 2 min read
Key Trends
Upstream: AI, IoT, and EO satellites drive exploration efficiency and emissions compliance.
Midstream: Hybrid networks and LEO satellites enable real-time pipeline integrity monitoring.
Downstream: Cloud integration and Ka-band VSAT support refinery automation and retail management.
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Upstream Applications (Exploration & Production)
Website | Technology/Application | Satellite/System Name | Company | Use Case |
AI-Driven Exploration Analytics | PlanetScope (LEO) | Planet Labs | AI identifies optimal drilling sites using satellite imagery. | |
Methane Emission Reconciliation | Sentinel-5P (LEO) | ESA | Tracks fugitive emissions from oilfields. | |
Energy-Efficient IoT Wake-Up | Tiger-1 (LEO) | OQ Technology | Reduces sensor power consumption in remote wells. | |
Remote Crew Training | Kacific-1 (GEO) | Kacific | Delivers e-learning modules to offshore teams. | |
Custom Monitoring Missions | NA-300 (LEO) | NanoAvionics | Tracks wellpad activity and environmental changes. |
Midstream Applications (Transport & Storage)
Website | Technology/Application | Satellite/System Name | Company | Use Case |
Smart Valve Control | Multi-orbit | Digi International | Automates pipeline pressure management via IoT. | |
Pipeline Geohazard Detection | TerraSAR-X (LEO) | ST Engineering | Monitors land shifts near pipelines using radar. | |
GIS Route Planning | LiDAR + EO | Prius Intelli | Plans pipeline routes to avoid unstable terrain. | |
Methane Detection | GEISAT-Precursor (LEO) | SATLANTIS & Encino | Detects pipeline leaks across vast networks. | |
Hybrid Cellular-Satellite Comms | FUSION | IP Access International | Ensures connectivity for midstream logistics in remote areas. |
Downstream Applications (Refining & Retail)
Website | Technology/Application | Satellite/System Name | Company | Use Case |
Refinery Process Automation | Huawei Cloud | Huawei | Integrates satellite data for refining optimization. | |
Subsea Satellite Maintenance | Subsea Satellite System | Mobil Oil Corp. | Patented system (US3401746A) for subsea pipeline servicing. | |
Water Breakthrough Detection | N/A | ADNOC | Patent (US12110788B2) for downstream water contamination monitoring. | |
Retail POS Connectivity | SkyEdge II (GEO) | Gilat Satellite Networks | Connects fuel stations for inventory and payment processing. | |
Tank Level Monitoring | STORK (LEO) | SatRevolution | Monitors fuel storage levels at distribution centers. |
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