Enhance Efficiency in Production and Reduce Expenses with Integrated Oil & Gas Solutions

Below are three instances of successful outcomes showcasing how Moxa supported oilfield service firms in overcoming hurdles and achieving greater efficiency while cutting down overall ownership costs.

Success Story 1: Intelligent Data Collection for Natural Gas Wellhead Monitoring

To boost efficiency, a major energy corporation in Southeast Europe implemented an automation monitoring system for their natural gas production. They opted for cellular communications between gas fields and a control center to lower initial infrastructure costs. Utilizing Moxa’s ioLogik 2542-GPRS smart remote I/O, a 4-in-1 data collection solution, permitted them to achieve this without needing additional cellular routers or switches in the existing cabinets. Additionally, the smart remote I/O, powered by solar panels, further decreased total ownership expenses. The collaboration between the smart remote I/O and Moxa’s MX-AOPC UA server facilitated smart data management by scheduling active messages to be sent automatically from the ioLogik 2542-GPRS to the SCADA systems at the control center. This intelligent data collection transpired upon I/O state alterations or predefined events, ensuring prompt and accurate transmission of information to the SCADA system.

Highlighted Product:

ioLogik 2542-GPRS Series

Smart cellular remote I/O with Click&Go Plus
• An all-in-one data collection solution: Smart I/O, Modbus Gateway, Unmanaged Switch, and Data Logger

Success Story 2: Long-Range Wireless Connectivity for Natural Gas Pipeline Monitoring

Among the leading energy firms in the U.S., this company operates midstream services covering multiple counties in the Eastern states. To transition towards a fully digital oilfield, they upgraded the backhaul segment of their network for pipeline monitoring. The selection of Moxa’s AWK-3131A wireless AP, capable of 5 GHz band operation with reduced interference compared to the 2.4 GHz counterpart, was pivotal. With Moxa’s proprietary technology in the AWK-3131A Series ensuring stable long-distance communication, the energy company established a dependable wireless backhaul for their network. This advancement facilitated smooth communication between compressor stations and the network operation center across extended distances.

For field site aggregation, the adoption of Moxa’s MGate W5208 wireless protocol gateways for Modbus data retrieval and transmission to the compressor stations through wireless connections proved cost-effective compared to constructing a wired communication network.

Highlighted Products:

AWK-3131A Series

Industrial 802.11n Wireless AP/Bridge/Client
• Supports the 5 GHz DFS channel for reliable and secure wireless communications across distances up to 20 km

MGate W5208 Series

Industrial 802.11n Wireless Modbus/DNP3 Gateways
• Acquires Modbus/DNP3 serial data via an 802.11 network

Success Story 3: Introducing a Modern Drilling Chair to Reduce Total Ownership Costs

A worldwide oil & gas system integrator specializing in drilling solutions was tasked with implementing an advanced drilling chair solution. The upgrade became necessary due to significant interference from oil rig transmissions sent to the control room using VGA cables. By replacing the existing PCs at the oil rig with Moxa’s MPC-2197Z touch panel computers and the control room displays with MD-219Z displays, all positioned on the drilling chair, interference was minimized, making drilling operations smoother for operators. Overcoming protocol conversion challenges was eased by Moxa’s MGate 5101 Ethernet gateways, especially crucial as the prevalent PLC protocol at oil & gas sites is PROFINET, incompatible with direct connections to panel computers. Furthermore, the deployment of Moxa’s EDS-508A Ethernet switches ensured streamlined data transmission to the control system.

Following the implementation of an integrated, networked system, the operational efficiency of the drilling chair experienced a notable and cost-efficient enhancement.

Highlighted Products:

MPC-2197Z Series

19-inch Fanless Panel Computers
• Equipped with an Intel 3rd generation processor
• High-speed, responsive, multi-touch functions

MD-219Z Series

19-inch Displays
• Features innovative and user-friendly controls

EDS-508A Series

Industrial Managed Ethernet Switches
• Supports advanced management and security features, ideal for demanding industrial environments

MGate 5101-PBM-MN Series

Industrial PROFIBUS-to-Modbus TCP Gateways
• Automatically identifies PROFIBUS devices for seamless integration

For more success stories in the oil & gas sector, please download the  Oil & Gas Success Case Guidebook here.