Operators know that SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) is crucial in upstream oil and gas, especially in the remote west Texas and New Mexico basins.. It’s no longer an optional part of your oil and gas automation plans. As many operators bring SCADA to the forefront of budgeting and cost-saving conversations, our shared-cost solution can save you serious money in both the short and long-term.
Let’s talk about the upfront investment of building a SCADA system in-house. You have to purchase costly software licenses for server maintenance, databases, web interface development, Kepware/OPC & more. In order to support the implementation of these new products, you also have to have at least 2 highly skilled IT team members: a developer and an IT networking specialist.
For many small to medium-sized operations, these costly employees must be dedicated to launching your SCADA system for as little as 2 to 3 years! Annual support and personnel costs can hit around $560,000 plus a 20% annual support cost.
Our research shows that the average upfront cost of the hardware and systems behind SCADA implementation is $1.6 million!
TankLogix’s custom SCADA is delivered via the powerful Ignition platform, which delivers all of the options you need but with the benefit of a shared-cost model. We include everything from basic data gathering, unlimited mobile access, alarms, real-time events, history, camera integration, and remote controls for as little as $45 per month per site. That’s just $480 per year compared with the thousands of dollars spent on costly IT professionals to run your own system.
Even with add-on options and full custom setup fees, you are still talking about a sub-$10,000 figure to set up your new system with increased flexibility at a fraction of the cost. Our integrations and advanced reporting features stand out from other software in the field.
One of our most popular options is API integration (application programming interface). By implementing these API integrations, you can share real-time production data with other divisions within your organization. You can empower accountants or finance employees to access data in real time via API integrations with your SCADA systems, enabling real-time communication between production and management.
Security is a big part of what we provide. You can trust that field devices connect to our secure cloud-based infrastructure while you reduce the costs of maintaining your operational assets in the field.
Perhaps the best argument for our lower-upfront-cost shared SCADA model is that you can always bring this functionality in-house later if your team chooses. As your network and operations grow, the economics for an in-house SCADA team can and do change. Having our system structured on the established and respected Ignition platform, allows for a seamless transition. Your data and history is not lost, and our team consults on how to best manage the transition from hosted to in-house SCADA. We often remain as consultants or integration partners for former hosted SCADA operators.
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TankLogix offers more than just oilfield automation. From SCADA to VFD Sales and Service and measurement tools, we have comprehensive solutions to both improve your production and reduce costs. Contact us today to learn how we can help at sales@tanklogix.com.