Expert Insight: Revolutionizing Gas Technology

Meet Sarah, a forward-thinking entrepreneur in the smart energy solutions sector, navigating the challenges posed by the demand for streamlined processes in upstream and midstream operations. Gas technology, with its diverse interpretations within the Internet of Things (IoT), has experienced a transformative narrative shaped by the latest advancements in wireless connectivity. Sarah finds herself at the crossroads of innovation and industry demands. The need for digitization and solutions supporting it became evident, leading her to explore the vast possibilities within the realm of IoT. 

Over the years, gas technology has seen the emergence of Low-Power Wide-Area Network (LPWAN) protocols promising long periods of maintenance-free device operation without having to rely on an external power source. Its best-in-class protocol, the revolutionary mioty, addresses all the scalability issues posed by its outdated predecessors, providing a seamless and economical path to connectivity, transforming the way data is acquired and utilized in gas technology. 

On the outskirts of the gas fields, John, a seasoned network operator, faces the challenges of scalability that plagued early LPWAN. The scale has evolved from a few hundred connected devices to potentially hundreds of thousands, transmitting asynchronously to a single base station. The scalability challenge is a critical aspect of gas technology, and mioty technology emerges as the solution that overcomes this hurdle. 

The industry goal is to establish a comprehensive ecosystem covering the entire spectrum of gas technology components. From sensors and meters to base stations, network management software, and cloud solutions, the gas technology landscape is evolving into a connected ecosystem. Technologies like mioty standardized under ETSI TS 103357 TS-UNB, play a pivotal role, fostering these ecosystems and offering reference designs for system components. 

In the midst of this transformative journey, we encounter Professor Michael Schlicht, a guiding force in the field and the funding director of the mioty alliance. His vision extends beyond the technological aspects, emphasizing the importance of forming closely linked consortia-type constellations. "A seamless and solution-centric rollout planning is crucial," he declares, recognizing the significance of collaboration from early developers to end-users. 

For gas technology experts in upstream and midstream operations, this journey is not just about embracing technological advancements; it enables gas fields to become a stage where data seamlessly flows, and devices communicate effortlessly, enhancing efficiency, reducing costs, and unlocking the potential for real-time insights.  

Beyond the technical nuances lies the critical aspect of unbiased access and the avoidance of dependency on proprietary solutions. In the realm of gas technology, interoperability within IoT networks is a significant success factor for network operators and end-users alike. Using mioty together with user-friendly frontend software provides a tool that gives decision makers reliable information to be able to guarantee efficiency. Also, the extra information provided by using mioty will lead to new analyses and a better ability to make future use of artificial intelligence (AI). 

In the ever-evolving landscape of gas technology, efficient licensing of intellectual property (IP) becomes paramount. Manufacturers of products utilizing standardized technologies must navigate the challenge of IP licensing, seeking a one-stop-shop solution. The industry observes a tendency towards licensing models anticipating future needs, promoting the use of patent pools for Standard Essential Patents (SEP). 

I would like to conclude this article with a call to action for gas technology experts. Recognizing that the significant and future-proof rollout of IoT in gas technology is based on a well-established ecosystem and vertical market focus. Collaborate, innovate, and form consortia-type constellations that involve stakeholders from early developers to end-users, and embrace mioty technology. This journey is not just about technology; it's about creating a seamless and solution-centric rollout that garners confidence and drives the gas technology industry towards a connected and transformative future. 

In the dialogue of innovation and collaboration, gas technology experts find themselves at the forefront of a narrative that goes beyond the wires and devices—it's a narrative of connectivity, with mioty technology at its core, shaping the future of upstream and midstream operations. 

As we envision the future of gas technology, the seamless connectivity offered by mioty stands as a beacon of innovation, addressing the specific needs and challenges faced by the upstream and midstream sectors. This transformative journey, from outdated solutions to the scalable prowess of mioty, is not merely a technological evolution but a revolution in the way we approach data acquisition and connectivity in the gas industry.  

The Gastech Technical and Commercial Conference serves as the perfect platform to illuminate this groundbreaking technology, offering a stage for industry leaders, experts, and visionaries to converge, exchange insights, and chart the course for a connected and efficient future. As we gather at Gastech in September, let us embrace the significance of mioty technology, fostering collaboration, and propelling the gas technology industry into a new era of connectivity, efficiency, and sustainability.