Map Layers: US Oil & Gas

The US Oil & Gas map layer in GSatTrack aggregates data from various sources, including industry databases and satellite imagery, to offer users a comprehensive view of oil and gas infrastructure such as well sites, pipelines, refineries, and storage facilities across the United States. By integrating this layer into the GSatTrack platform, users gain valuable insights into the spatial distribution of oil and gas assets, enabling them to monitor operations, detect anomalies, and optimize resource management.

Additional Information

How-To: Enable Map Layers: US Oil & Gas

1. Go to the Map Mode Indicator in the top right-hand corner of the portal and click on “Layers”

2. Click on “US Oil & Gas”

3. Interact with the new map data

How-To: Disable Map Layers: US Oil & Gas

1. Go to the Map Mode Indicator in the top right-hand corner of the portal and click on “Layers”

2. Click on “US Oil & Gas”

3. World Satellite Infrared data will no longer be visible

Key Features

• Comprehensive Asset Coverage: The map layer provides comprehensive coverage of oil and gas infrastructure, including well sites, drilling rigs, pipelines, refineries, storage facilities, and distribution centers, allowing users to monitor the entire supply chain.

• Real-time Asset Tracking: Users can track the real-time location and status of oil and gas assets, enabling efficient management of operations, maintenance activities, and logistics.

• Customizable Display Options: GSatTrack allows users to customize the display by overlaying oil and gas infrastructure data with additional information such as terrain maps, satellite imagery, or environmental data, enhancing situational awareness and decision-making.

• Historical Data Analysis: Users can access historical data on oil and gas infrastructure to analyze trends, track changes over time, and identify areas for optimization or improvement.

• Geospatial Analysis Tools: The platform offers geospatial analysis tools that allow users to perform spatial queries, analyze spatial relationships, and generate reports or visualizations to support decision-making processes.

• Integration Capabilities: The US Oil & Gas map layer seamlessly integrates with other features and functionalities within GSatTrack, such as asset tracking, geofencing, and incident management, enhancing its utility for various applications in the oil and gas industry.

Use Cases

The US Oil & Gas map layer is valuable in a variety of operational scenarios:

• Asset Monitoring and Management: Oil and gas companies can use the US Oil & Gas map layer to monitor the location, status, and performance of assets such as wells, pipelines, and refineries, enabling proactive maintenance, optimization, and compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Emergency Response: Emergency response teams can utilize the map layer to identify oil and gas infrastructure in disaster-affected areas, assess the impact of incidents such as spills or leaks, and coordinate response efforts to mitigate environmental damage and protect public health and safety.

• Regulatory Compliance: Regulatory agencies can leverage the map layer to monitor compliance with environmental regulations, land use restrictions, and safety standards governing oil and gas operations, facilitating enforcement actions and regulatory oversight.

• Market Analysis: Analysts and investors can use the map layer to conduct market analysis, assess the spatial distribution of oil and gas assets, identify investment opportunities, and evaluate the potential risks and returns associated with different regions or sectors within the industry.

• Supply Chain Optimization: Supply chain managers can utilize the map layer to optimize the transportation and logistics of oil and gas products, identify efficient routes, minimize transportation costs, and ensure timely delivery to customers and end-users.

• Environmental Monitoring: Environmental organizations and researchers can use the map layer to monitor the environmental impact of oil and gas activities, track changes in land use, vegetation cover, and water quality, and identify areas of concern for conservation or remediation efforts.