In the oil and gas industry, visibility is everything. Whether you’re managing daily operations, overseeing third-party contractors, or ensuring compliance — not being able to see what’s happening on-site introduces unnecessary risk and inefficiency.
In this case study, we’ll explore how one mid-size operator implemented 360° virtual tour technology to drastically improve workflow visibility across multiple oilfield assets. You’ll learn what tools they used, how they structured the rollout, and the measurable results they achieved.
Ready to bring the field to your screen? Let’s dive in. 👇
This operator, located in the Permian Basin, managed:
Their biggest pain points included:
They needed a centralized, visual-first system that could scale across multiple assets and support both field and office teams in real time.
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The operator chose to pilot a 360° virtual tour system to visually document each well site, monitor progress remotely, and build a digital record of their workflow from development to production.
They implemented the following:
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After 3 months of using 360° virtual tours, the operator reported:
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Teams captured construction stages weekly:
Tours were used to approve contractor milestones and validate billing remotely.
360° tours included:
The HSE team conducted virtual safety inspections every Monday morning — no travel required.
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Project managers used timestamped virtual tours to verify:
This helped reduce rework and billing disputes.
Every Friday, execs received a curated “tour of the week” email with links to key sites and annotations highlighting:
Following the initial pilot, the operator expanded their virtual tour program to include:
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This case study proves that 360° virtual tours aren’t just a “nice-to-have” — they’re a competitive advantage.
With the right tools, training, and cadence, operators can:
✅ Drastically improve workflow visibility
✅ Reduce travel and inspection costs
✅ Speed up decisions and stakeholder alignment
✅ Future-proof their oilfield documentation strategy
If you're tired of managing complex workflows with emails and guesswork — it’s time to go virtual. 🔄📍
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