Shared Areas, Imagery, Cost, Success

Oil and gas producers and pipeline operators often work in close proximity within basins around the world. How close? For pipeline operators sharing rights-of-way (ROWs), neighboring assets can be just a few feet apart. For producers, well pads and compressor stations are frequently interwoven, with spacing determined by the basin’s geology and lateral configurations. This unique spatial arrangement makes geospatial analytics an invaluable tool.

At Satelytics, we frequently highlight the precision of our algorithms and the challenges they solve. However, the broader business value of geospatial analytics, particularly from a multi-operator perspective, deserves more attention.

In regions where well pads, gathering lines, tank batteries, and gas compressors overlap extensively, operators have the opportunity to share the costs of joint monitoring programs. Satelytics leverages high-resolution satellite imagery sourced from leading commercial providers to analyze vast areas—ranging from 100 km2 to thousands of km2—in just minutes. These regions often contain assets belonging to a dozen or more operators.

Our system ensures alerts are tailored to individual asset owners, safeguarding each operator’s interests. Using GIS shapefiles, Satelytics differentiates asset ownership and assigns alerts to the respective companies for any identified threats, even when assets are located just feet apart. This collaborative approach allows operators to share program costs while maintaining corporate privacy and operational independence.

By bringing advanced locational intelligence to single or multiple operators managing large and complex energy systems, Satelytics offers a smarter way to monitor infrastructure. Reach out to us today to learn how operators benefit from cost-sharing initiatives while protecting their proprietary interests.