One of the world’s largest providers of oil and gas products and services for well completions, drilling and production faced those same challenges. By integrating RFID technology into their yard operations, they addressed these inefficiencies, streamlined processes and enhanced asset management by moving from time-based to utilization-based certifications.
How is RFID Implemented in Yard Operations?
RFID technology in oil and gas yard operations involves a comprehensive tagging process for various equipment, including pipes, valves, shakers, and generators. Key features include:
Portfolio of HID Tags
- Adept 360 Tags: Optimized for tracking wire harnesses and for top of truck equipment.Â
- ADEPT 400 Tag: For pipes valves and fixed assets in oil and gas facilities.
- ADEPT 500: Robust tag design for cylindrical shapes.Â
- DRILL PIPE Tag: Designed for embedding in drill pipe.
- SlimFlex Tag: Easily attaches to a wide variety of shaped equipment.
- Fit 400: Easily embedded or retrofitted into equipment.
Operational Integration
- Handheld RFID Readers: Equipment is scanned using handheld devices such as the HID® TSL® 3166 Bluetooth® Rugged UHF RFID Readers
- Data Correlation: Scanned data is associated with job specifics, including chemicals, pressure, geology/location specifics and asset utilization.
This solution ensures real-time tracking, simplifies inventory management and improves the accuracy of usage data.
HID Global’s RFID tags are designed to withstand the harsh conditions of oil and gas environments, enabling efficient tracking of pipes, valves and other equipment. This ensures that operators can streamline processes, reduce costs and maintain safety and compliance across global operations.
Kathy Gannon, Strategic Sales Director, U.S.A.
Benefits of RFID for Oil and Gas Yard Management
RFID technology has revolutionized yard operations by enabling precise, real-time tracking of tools and status of their condition and certification status, enhancing operational efficiency and significantly reducing costs. One oil and gas services company’s adoption of RFID allowed them to shift from time-based to use-based certification, improving asset utilization and saving millions annually. Other companies have reduced their spare inventory by 50-75%. With a durable tag for pipes, valves, and generators, RFID allows rapid scanning and correlation of asset data with job-specific requirements, ensuring optimized use and reducing the risk of errors during operations.
