Hunting Energy site gains better mobile coverage with picocell network
11th March 2010 13:50:03
A picocell network has been deployed by Private Mobile Network (PMN) at a site run by Hunting Energy in Scotland using ip.access technology, it has been confirmed.
Based in Laurencekirk, Aberdeenshire, the firm's facilities are now benefiting from telecommunications coverage of around 85 per cent thanks to the PMN installation.
The network was required due to the mobile nature of staff working on the site.
Hunting Energy's global IT manager Neil Cumming said that those working at Laurencekirk had previously had to deal with problems relating to low signal strength.
However, he noted: "The Private Mobile Network solution has been well received by staff.
"Signal strength is excellent and the voice quality and reliability have been perfect."
In a bid to support well construction projects, a range of downhole services and equipment are offered by Hunting Energy.
The firm provides technologies such as mud motors and drill collars.
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