Vodafone is building the UK's first 5G private network for the oil and gas industry, promising to improve productivity and security at Centrica Storage's Easington plant. Unlike previous generations of mobile connectivity, 5G's ultra-fast speeds, increased capacity and ultra-low latency mean mission-critical applications can run on cellular technology for the first time. 5G will improve reliability, availability and reduce delivery times, giving you a technical advantage over Wi-Fi.
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The new network will digitize Centrica's engineering and maintenance operations, providing better visibility into critical systems. Coverage will span the entire site, inside and out. Engineers will be able to view real-time information that will enable more efficient and proactive repairs, while improving safety as issues such as gas leaks are easily identified. All of these new capabilities will also reduce costs. "The private mobile network we are building at our Easington terminal will help us solve the problems of the 1970s with a 5st century solution, taking our business into the future from the moment it goes live," said Paul Stevens, Director of systems. information and technology at Centrica Storage. “Security is a critical measure of success at Centrica Storage and the solution we are implementing at Easington will reduce risk for everyone at our site. By using this technology before our peers, we will establish ourselves as a leader in the future of oil and gas processing. "Some industrial deployments will use commercially available networks, but private 5G allows the customer to set the specifications for the 5G network and offers a greater degree of control. Private 5G networks can be built with or without the help of a mobile operator. However , a Nokia study suggests that two-thirds of companies will seek help from a mobile operator when adopting 5G services, giving operators a lucrative new revenue stream that will increase the rate of investment in infrastructure. is installing a private XNUMXG network at Ford's Essex plant in the hope that advanced wireless connectivity could speed up and refine the production of electric vehicles."Mobile private networks will revolutionize the way oil and gas factories are run by increasing efficiency and improving worker safety," added Vinod Kumar, CEO of Vodafone Business. "With this powerful technology, Centrica Storage can now start building the gas plant of the future and we are truly delighted to be with them at This trip.