Ooredoo Qatar has announced a milestone achievement in collaboration with Nokia, establishing the first private wireless network in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region for the energy sector. According to the official release, this first-of-its-kind project aims to provide dedicated voice and customer data services in the most remote and challenging locations.
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Initial Phase of the Project
The initial phase of the project encompasses a capacity of 20,000 subscribers for the offshore grid, connecting both offshore and onshore facilities. The primary objective is to ensure seamless voice and data services, empowering users to digitise and automate operations, a pivotal move towards heightened efficiency and productivity.
Ooredoo Qatar, said: "This significant milestone underlines our commitment to transforming communication solutions for challenging environments. This landmark project provides dedicated voice and data services and paves the way for the oil and gas sector and others to replicate such solutions, marking a new era in connectivity for the industry."
The official statement noted that Nokia will supply products tailored to deliver resilient, mission-critical connectivity, along with deployment and care services to ensure the network operates at an optimal level.
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Replacement of Older Technologies
The solution offers a native offshore system that seamlessly integrates with the existing commercial core. This integration is designed to improve operational efficiency, reduce interruptions from onshore connectivity, and enhance communication between offshore and onshore locations.
The new network is expected to replace older Wi-Fi and WiMAX technologies, providing a more reliable and efficient communication system. It also addresses latency issues through localised data services to improve process efficiency.
The deployment is seen as a transformative step for the oil and gas sector and other industries operating in challenging environments.
