16 Stats about Big Data and IoT in Oil and Gas

The oil and gas industry is one of the most hazardous and dangerous sectors on the planet. Despite many companies placing enormous importance on worker safety and training, many hazards still exist that create dangerous work environments; for example industrial equipment and machinery operation and failures, flammable chemicals and processes that require high pressure.

With millions employed by the oil and gas industry and billions of others relying on the resource they produce, it is crucial that the standards, practices and technology are kept up to date. The use of big data and IoT in oil and gas allows for improved worker safety, increased revenue and reduced costs.

The infographic below highlights 16 important facts you should know about big data and IoT in oil and gas.