Covansys

Dubai Petroleum – Overcoming Challenges with a 45 km Long-Distance Wireless Link

Introduction

Dubai Petroleum, an offshore oil and gas company, required a reliable and high-performance wireless link to connect its remote offshore platform to the mainland. The solution had to overcome extreme RF challenges due to sea reflection and platform instability while ensuring real-time communication for SCADA systems and industrial applications.
Covansys was tasked with implementing a 45 km long-distance Point-to-Point (PTP) wireless link to meet these challenges and ensure uninterrupted operations.

Challenges in Establishing Offshore Wireless Connectivity

Key Issues Impacting Communication and Operational Efficiency

Dubai Petroleum faced several hurdles in establishing stable and reliable wireless communication

Long-Distance Communication

Long-Distance Communication

The challenge of creating a stable wireless link over 45 km of sea distance.
RF Reflection

RF Reflection

Overcoming RF challenges caused by sea reflection and platform vibrations.
Platform Instability

Platform Instability

Ensuring the stability of the wireless link on a platform subject to constant movement.
Bandwidth and Availability

Bandwidth and Availability

Delivering high-throughput and reliable connectivity in a harsh offshore environment.
Data Transmission Needs

Data Transmission Needs

Supporting real-time SCADA data, industrial applications, and voice communication with minimal latency.
Line-of-Sight Constraints

Line-of-Sight Constraints

Maintaining clear line-of-sight over long sea distances amid atmospheric and marine conditions.

Optimizing Operations With Covansys’ Expertise

To address these challenges, Covansys implemented a high-capacity, low-latency wireless Point-to-Point (PTP) solution over a distance of 45 km, ensuring reliable communication despite harsh marine conditions.
The solution provided high-bandwidth communication with 99.999% availability, enabling smooth and uninterrupted transmission of critical data.

Delivered 160 Mbps throughput for reliable offshore communication.

Seamless Communication

Enabled continuous SCADA data transmission and voice communication.

Overcame RF Reflection

Mitigated the challenges caused by sea reflection and platform instability.

Reliable & Low-Latency

Ensured uninterrupted data flow with minimal latency, even in harsh conditions.

Scalable Infrastructure

Designed to support future expansion and growing data needs

High Availability

Achieved 99.999% availability, ensuring no downtime for critical operations

Reliable Offshore Connectivity for Dubai Petroleum

Covansys successfully delivered a 45 km long-distance PTP wireless link that provided Dubai Petroleum with a high-performance, secure communication backbone.
The solution ensured uninterrupted data transmission and was capable of supporting real-time SCADA data, industrial systems, and voice communication for offshore operations

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Increase in communication reliability across the platform
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Reduction in network downtime
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Improvement in real-time data transmission efficiency
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Boost in operational decision-making speed

Conclusion

By implementing a robust 45 km long-distance wireless solution, Covansys enabled Dubai Petroleum to overcome significant communication challenges in its offshore operations.

The high-performance network now ensures stable, low-latency communication, enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring smooth business continuity.