RFID Best Practices for the Oil & Gas IndustryRFID Best Practices for the Oil & Gas Industry

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is a proven automated

data collection technology being rapidly deployed across

diverse industries. The founding members of the Oil & Gas

RFID Solutions Group (OGR) believe the technology offers

significant value for this industry, and that our collaboration

and cooperation is essential to attaining every benefit.

The OGR is supported by a consortium of oil & gas

companies, technology solutions providers, and two

universities -- the University of Houston and Texas A&M

University -- with strong ties to the industry.

The OGR is chartered to analyze the industry’s current

and potential use of existing RFID technology and identify

programs to accelerate its adoption. Thinking forward, OGR

will strive to anticipate the industry’s needs and use our

voice to influence the direction and focus of commercial

RFID technology development.

Sharing their different perspectives, group members seek

industry-wide applications for RFID and launch industry-

wide initiatives that enable use of the technology. The OGR

has leveraged Texas A&M’s 100-acre Oil & Gas research

facilty to create an RFID Lab with the capability to test and

develop solutions in simulated real-world environments.

Outreach programs share expertise developed by OGR

across the industry, through white papers, educational

programs, application briefs, and solution recommenda-

tions. Companies in the oil & gas industry are encouraged

to contact OGR for information about RFID capabilities and

solutions, data standards, project plans, and system

requirements.

The Oil & Gas RFID Solutions Group solicits input from companies that have implemented, or are considering, RFID solutions.

Construction ManagementDown hole ActuationDrill String ValidationDynamic KPI DataHazardous Material DisposalInventory & Asset ControlMaintenance TrackingProduct Lifecycle Management

OUR WORK FOR THE INDUSTYOur goal is to enable the use of RFID technology by oil & gas companies. The Oil & Gas RFID Solutions Group will:

Identify high-value opportunities and develop their RFID solutions

Share expertise to confirm RFID’s viability and advance its utilization

Define a roadmap for the development of RFID solutions in the industry

CAN HELP YOUR BUSINESSGroup members are available to meet with your company and share their specific expertise in the implementation of RFID for many oil & gas applications, including:

A Partnership with Education

The Oil & Gas RFID Solutions Group is a mutually beneficial partnership between the industry and higher education.

A Partnership with Education

For more information contact: Dr. Ben Zoghi, Ph.D., PETexas A&M Professor & Director RFID/Sensor Phone: (979) 845-4074

Members:

We believe a multitude of applications exist across the oil & gas industry to effectively utilize RFID technology, which creates a unique opportunity for university researchers to gain broad real-world experience in the industry.

Industry Contributes• Financial sponsorship• Equipment and resources• Expertise• Career opportunities

Universities Benefit• Funding for research and testing facilities• Industry access (people, data and facilities)• Recognition for delivering value in education

Universities Contribute• Curricula aligned to industry requirements• Innovative industry-related research• An Oil & Gas bachelor’s degree plan

Industry Benefits• Access to a sustainable workforce• Job applicants with directly applicable technical skills and experience• Opportunities to participate in project implementations