Eliminating risky blind spots with predictable reach

When wells, pipelines, or rigs fall out of coverage, you don’t just lose packets, you lose awareness. Production, reporting, and compliance begin to suffer quickly. Terrestrial cellular only goes as far as tower density allows, thinning out or disappearing entirely across rural, high-latitude, or offshore environments.Iridium satellite solutions are built around the realities of oil and gas operations: global reach, asset mobility, and flexible integration. Our network helps operators maintain visibility across the full footprint of their systems, enabling continuous monitoring and safer, more efficient field performance.

High-latitude availability
Our satellite network follows your operations, whether offshore or on Arctic leases, so you can monitor safety, compliance, and high-value assets without relying on inconsistent regional coverage.

Right-sized transports
Our connectivity supports reliable SCADA and monitoring with power-efficient, cloud-ready data formats, from short, event-driven messages to moderate payloads for files and diagnostics.

OT-native hardware
Our satellite IoT modules and terminals are purpose-built for the limited power budgets of remote, off-grid, and mobile worksites. They operate on industry-standard protocols to speed integration and reduce cybersecurity exposure.

Critical reliability
Our L-band, space-based mesh network delivers dependable telemetry and alarm transport independent of local ground infrastructure, keeping data flowing through severe weather, natural disasters, and other disruptions.

When connectivity becomes business value

Our solutions for oil and gas operations adds a continuity layer that improves data quality and supports decision agility and faster optimization, helping operators sustain control in production, keep projects on schedule, and implement digital programs that generate compounding gains.

Pipeline UAVs

Oil and gas operators rely on fast, reliable intelligence to monitor vast, remote pipeline networks. Iridium keeps UAVs connected beyond the reach of terrestrial systems, supporting safer, more efficient inspection from sky to ground.
Whether flying long corridors, navigating rugged terrain, or operating in extreme weather, UAVs depend on resilient communications. Our global satellite network supports BVLOS operations, real-time insights, and mission assurance—helping teams detect issues earlier and maintain safer pipeline operations.

BVLOS Confidence
Enable long-distance pipeline flights with reliable command and control links that keep UAVs connected far beyond cellular coverage.

Real-Time Insights
Stream critical sensor data—including thermal, optical, and methane detection—to teams who need to act fast.

Safer Corridor Monitoring
Maintain situational awareness with stable links that support route updates, geofencing, and emergency response.

Remote Operations Ready
Count on dependable connectivity in offshore environments, mountainous regions, deserts, and other challenging inspection zones.