April 27, 2022 . 6 min read . Sean Huang

What to Look For in Oil and Gas Field Operations Software

How many times have you heard this in a workweek – “Let me get back to the office” or “I’m not behind my computer right now, let me get back to you.” Time is money is an old adage, but it’s especially relevant in today’s hyper-efficient business environment. Instead of waiting to provide stakeholders with crucial information, what if you can just check in on your consultants or your projects right at your fingertips when you’re grabbing coffee or away from your computer? Software as a Service (SaaS) is not a new concept, but the oil and gas industry has been slow to take advantage of its benefits. That doesn’t have to be the case with Matidor.

If you’re in the oil and gas industry, SaaS can provide immense benefits for your operations.

Oil and gas companies should seek out SaaS solutions that include features specifically designed to address their pain points and industry needs. Some features you might expect to get from your SaaS tools could include:

Portfolio management – Receive real-time information about your projects to identify areas of priority and achieve optimum operational efficiency.
Data consolidation – You and your stakeholders should have a single source of truth for your data. SaaS solutions will consolidate your data from all of your data sources, removing data silos and duplicates.
Budget management – Get real-time budget updates and make changes as needed.
Enhances communication and collaboration – Ensure communication is always clear and concise with collaboration tools.
Compliance help – Manage abandonment sites and automate compliance measures.

This is just a sample of the features that Matidor can offer the oil and gas industry with our advanced software.

Using Saas Tools To Optimize Your Operations

Now more than ever, your ability to perform your job should not be restricted by physical office space. Similarly, it shouldn’t be necessary for you to carry your computer with you at all times just to access your data. What if you have to take a break for lunch and your consultants are pinging you about one of your projects? Should you have to skip your lunch break or bring your laptop along with you every time you step out for coffee? Or, should you be able to manage your projects easily, conveniently, and at any time? SaaS puts project management at your fingertips.

Software as a Service is still in its blooming season and it’s advancing constantly. Those in the oil and gas industry should be taking advantage of the strides that have been made in the SaaS arena. SaaS provides unparalleled mobility and accessibility that is useful for more than just marketing campaigns. The Software as a Service model delivers tremendous business value to forward-thinking companies that are making the move toward digital transformation. Oil and gas companies can make the jump toward digital transformation too. As Deloitte states – SaaS technologies are win-win solutions for both companies and customers.

If your business belongs to the field service industry, you likely have a high volume of diverse interactions between you and various stakeholders (your employees, your clients, governments, field professionals, etc). By necessity, you have an urgent need to stay tuned to the latest updates, progress, and bottlenecks happening with your projects. In order to manage these ups and downs effectively, you need to have a solid visual aid to provide you with applicable insight. That’s exactly what SaaS can provide. No matter where you are, you can pull up actionable insights, data, and information about your projects. You can quickly respond and communicate to your stakeholders without the typical obstacles and slowdowns.

Matidor’s easy-to-implement SaaS enables you and your team to become super interactive, wherever you are. All you have to do is log in to your account and you’ll have access to all of the data you need. We facilitate communications flow among remote teams by providing an immutable single source of truth. Stop jumping between several platforms, using spreadsheets, and slowing down your projects at crucial moments. Matidor lets you carry your projects in the palm of your hand. You can check tasks, budget statuses, and more when you’re on the go. Matidor enables you to always take immediate action with our reliable software.

Benefits of Field Management Software

As discussed in our earlier blogs, time is a major constraint of project management for field services that cannot be replicated with any type of medium. However, it can be utilized by implementing proper tools. Then the hard question here is which tool is a proper one for you? Your tools should address the challenges you face with managing your operations. In other words, effective field management software should eliminate the need for outdated spreadsheets, your data should be consolidated and accurate, and communication barriers should be resolved.

Although there is not a universally accepted definition of a proper tool, we strongly believe that a proper tool has 4 non-negotiable characteristics as followings:

1. Empowers everyone within your organization

Everyone within your organization can use it without technical hurdles. Not to mention that external stakeholders are also able to get painless access to the relevant information they are looking for. Eventually, the endless and inefficient back-and-forth email loop can be eliminated from your processes.

2. Enhances your risk management

You and your team can take imminent action to manage undesirable incidents. Mark incidents, contaminated areas, and boundaries on the map with Matidor’s annotation tools without having a dedicated GIS professional at the house.

3. Removes repetitive tasks

Doing the same job over and over has never been desirable for humans, that’s the area where errors exponentially occur and inefficiency is raised. Smart automation replaces this burden with constant improvement and generates a competitive edge.

4. Stores data safely and securely

Project information should be stored in an accessible way so that if for instance a key employee or manager quits their jobs others can continue working and delivering scheduled deliverables without interruption.

Simplify Your Project Management With Matidor

If you’re looking to simplify your project management, Matidor is your solution. It provides your team with the features and tools needed to run a modern oil and gas operation that is efficient, profitable, and streamlined. The good news is that implementing Matidor’s software isn’t a difficult process. In fact, you can seamlessly transition your team into it using the Matidor ecosystem. Our software is highly intuitive and connects with your current tools and software. Your team will be happy to make the move. Our onboarding features will make the transition go smoothly, so your team can start reaping the benefits sooner rather than later.
Also, if you have any other qualifications you require for your oil and gas software, we can set you up with one of our experts to discuss the specific needs of your operation. Our industry experts are available to walk you through a free demo session that uncovers our product features and gives you a better picture of how we redesign your work while looking to the future. Book your demo with Matidor today.

Resources:

https://medium.com/@simontee/putting-the-saas-in-oil-gas-8325dee50c1