Revolutionizing oil, gas, & distribution center operations with GeoAI + improve your models faster!
Welcome to GeoAI Horizons - your monthly look at the intersection of geospatial data & artificial intelligence!
In this edition of GeoAI Horizons, we look at how GeoAI can revolutionize the oil and gas industries, increase efficiencies across urban freight and distribution, and give you some tips on how to increase the accuracy of your models quickly.
Optimizing distribution center operations with GeoAI
As logistics landscapes evolve, GeoAI is transforming how companies adapt to new patterns of urban freight and distribution. With the growing demand for faster, more efficient supply chains, the number of warehouses and distribution centers (DCs) has surged, reshaping the logistics industry in the U.S. and beyond. In 2007, the U.S. had just over 14,600 warehouses; by 2023, this number reached around 22,000, and worldwide projections estimate nearly 180,000 warehouses by 2025.
Sources: WarehousingAndFulfillment.com & Statista
Amidst this growth, logistics providers are seeking ways to enhance the efficiencies within their DCs, analyzing site-specific activities and optimizing workflows to improve productivity. Using a GeoAI platform, companies can analyze high-density logistics zones and movement patterns, gaining insights that support strategic resource allocation, operational efficiency, and informed growth planning. This intelligence provides a unique perspective on both urban freight hubs and DC operations, empowering logistics leaders to adapt swiftly to today’s dynamic market demands.
One such example is Autocar Trucks , a leader in custom engineered vocational vehicles,? working with blue chip logistics customers. Autocar identified Picterra to explore how GeoAI can drive efficiencies at the site level. By understanding logistics activity within high-density zones, Autocar and other forward-thinking companies are leveraging GeoAI to enhance DC operations, manage growth, and stay responsive to the industry’s changing needs.
Revolutionizing?Oil & Gas with GeoAI
The oil and gas industry is at a turning point, with GeoAI moving from an emerging technology to something companies can’t afford to ignore. It’s not just about making operations faster or cheaper—it’s about working smarter. GeoAI is breaking down the traditional silos between exploration, operations, and sustainability, helping teams see the bigger picture by connecting physical assets with environmental impacts in ways that were unimaginable just a few years ago.
What makes GeoAI so powerful is how it cuts through the noise of ever-increasing geospatial data. With satellites collecting more imagery than ever and drones providing hyper-detailed views, the problem isn’t getting data—it’s knowing what to do with it. That’s where GeoAI shines. It can spot land-use changes in forests impacted by mining, flagging deforestation with precision. Or it can map oil and gas assets like well pads and pump jacks, updating records to show which sites are active and which aren’t, while comparing what’s on the ground to the original plans.
The impact isn’t just operational—it’s helping companies rethink safety and sustainability. Take fire risk assessments, for example. GeoAI combines drone imagery with modeling tools to pinpoint fire-prone areas, classify vegetation, and even factor in terrain and weather. On the sustainability front, it’s being used to track re-vegetation progress in rehabilitation areas, ensuring ecosystems are recovering as planned. These aren’t just technical wins—they’re steps toward making the industry safer and more responsible.
This is just the beginning. As the demands on oil and gas companies grow—more data, tighter regulations, greater pressure to reduce environmental footprints—GeoAI will only become more essential. The companies that embrace it won’t just keep up; they’ll lead. The real question is how fast the industry can make the shift, because GeoAI isn’t just the future—it’s here now.
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To learn more click here to download the slides we presented at the recent 13th Geomatics Industry Day co-hosted by IOGP , 雪佛龙 , and TotalEnergies .
Accelerating model accuracy with smarter data insights
In geospatial analysis, building accurate machine learning models often comes down to the quality and diversity of your training data. But identifying gaps or inefficiencies in datasets can be a time-consuming and frustrating process. That’s why targeted approaches to dataset improvement are transforming how teams refine models. By using AI-driven insights to highlight underrepresented areas, reduce redundancy, and optimize training coverage, organizations can enhance model accuracy more efficiently than ever.
At Picterra, this approach is embodied in a feature called Dataset Recommendation. By analyzing your training data, it identifies where your model is struggling—such as areas with low variability or gaps in representation—and suggests specific actions to improve results. For example, it might pinpoint regions where additional annotations are needed or highlight redundant areas that contribute little to model performance. This ensures teams can focus their efforts where they’ll make the biggest impact.
The benefits don’t stop there. Picterra’s Dataset Recommendation streamlines workflows by directing annotation efforts to the right places, minimizing time spent on trial and error. It also helps reduce false positives and missed detections by improving model robustness in edge cases. Whether you're tracking land-use changes, mapping assets, or monitoring environmental restoration, this guided approach to data improvement takes the guesswork out of the equation.
By combining smart insights with user-friendly tools, Picterra empowers teams to refine their models faster and with more confidence. As geospatial data continues to grow in volume and complexity, solutions like Dataset Recommendation are setting a new standard for efficient, accurate analysis.
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