Viasat Energy Services launches new communications service for remote oil and gas customers

(WO) – Viasat, Inc. announced its Energy Services division has launched a purpose-built managed communications service for remote oil and gas customers that significantly expands the capacity and capabilities of its industry leading enterprise-grade connectivity service.    

The new solution, part of Viasat Energy Services’ range of offerings for the oil and gas sector, has been expanded to seamlessly incorporate low earth orbit (LEO) satellite capacity alongside Viasat Energy Services' existing multi-orbit and terrestrial capacity.

The technology is designed to deliver highly flexible capabilities that can address energy customer needs through a single, integrated and fully managed service.  The enhanced service is expected to be available early in the third quarter of 2024.

The integrated service offering enhances performance through capacity augmentation to support additional capabilities for oil and gas customers by powering a range of applications, including enterprise-grade solutions for customers’ cloud-based computing services, applications to drive operational efficiency and safety, and enhanced crew welfare offerings. 

The service is also designed to incorporate Viasat’s cybersecurity expertise and its operational artificial intelligence software and machine learning platform, IntelieTM. These capabilities are all delivered alongside Viasat’s existing robust service commitments.

Lee Ahlstrom, President, Viasat Energy Services, said, “Our energy customers are looking to solve complex challenges and operate more safely, efficiently, and sustainably. Our services are designed to make that happen. This enhanced hybrid network service offering will allow customers to improve operational efficiency and support their most advanced digital transformation efforts in the future.”