Beach Energy, Australia's largest onshore oil producer, is partnering Nokia Networks to deploy a private LTE network. Beach Energy will enjoy significant productivity gains arising from the lower operating expenditure incurred in using LTE base stations, each of which can typically replace multiple WiFi access points, said Nokia Networks.
Beach Energy said that it has become one of the pioneers in adopting LTE as the communications backbone for its remote operations and expects it to deliver ongoing value and enable the company to lead the way in low cost oil production within the Cooper Basin.
As part of the project, Nokia Networks has provided its Flexi Multiradio 10 Base Stations, complemented by its Flexi Zone Small Cells solutions.
Ray Owen, Head of Singapore, Philippines, Australia and New Zealand at Nokia Networks
In addition to highlighting our capabilities in deploying private LTE networks, this project is a strong reiteration of our commitment to empower one of the core sectors of the Australian economy with our radio technology.
Neil Gibbins, Acting Chief Executive Officer at Beach Energy Limited
The new LTE network allows our staff to access key systems, facilities and production information throughout our western Cooper Basin field area, reducing requirements for travel between sites, making operations more efficient, saving money and significantly enhancing safety.
