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Oil & Gas Market Update

How Declining Oil Prices Will Impact Digitizing the Energy Sector

A few years ago it seemed like the energy sector had reached a new turning point. The cost of a barrel of crude had crested $100, and exploration into shale was bringing even more energy resources to the fore than imagined. Fast-forward to 2015, and $50… READ MORE »

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Executive Q&A

Oil Company Exec: Satellite Players Are Responding Better to Industry Needs

The oil and gas market continues to have a number of interesting dynamics that impact satellite players. Firstly, the market has been going through a tough time this year. This has lead to oil companies looking to be more cautious with their… READ MORE »

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The October/November issue of Via Satellite magazine is here! This month we take a look at ways satellite is being used in the energy sector, broadcasting in India, and the Internet of Things (IoT). We bring this to you again in our new interactive format with a cleaner look and immersive experience that you can access seamlessly on your desktop, smartphone or tablet. Read the October/November issue now!

Industry News

RigNet to Offer Inmarsat’s Fleet Xpress Service

RigNet has signed an agreement with Inmarsat to offer Fleet Xpress, the maritime version of its Global Xpress service, to the oil and gas maritime sector. The agreement will enable RigNet to extend high-speed communications to offshore service and supply vessels within the global oil and gas…
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Harris CapRock-Connected Oil and Gas Sites Closing in on 100

Harris CapRock has transitioned 36 oil and gas customers to its Advanced Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) solution, providing on-demand bandwidth service to nearly 100 sites around the world. The company first introduced the Advanced VSAT solution in…
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Acta Marine Picks Alphatron Marine To Equip Fleet with VSAT Connectivity

Alphatron Marine will integrate a VSAT system with wireless access into Acta Marine’s IT infrastructure for its fleet of multicats, tugs and shoalbusters, the company announced Sept. 29. The 13 vessels will have unlimited dataflow for both operations and crew welfare. Acta Marine’s vessels will…
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RigNet TSI Gets Communications Contract from Offshore Wind Farm

RigNet’s Telecom systems Integration (TSI) business has received a multi-million dollar contract to deliver communications systems and infrastructure for a high-voltage transmission platform in an offshore wind farm. A U.K.-based offshore contractor issued the contract award for a wind farm in…
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