Remote well monitoring has become significantly more accessible with modern IoT and satellite-enabled technologies. However, installation complexity remains a common concern among oil and gas operators evaluating new systems.
HiberHilo was designed from the outset to eliminate that barrier. Ease of installation is not an added feature but a core design principle that enables faster deployment, reduced operational disruption, and scalable well monitoring across global assets.
Why installation simplicity matters
Digital transformation in oil and gas has made it possible to collect high-value data from remote assets, improving production efficiency, reducing risk, and supporting safer operations. However, many traditional monitoring solutions still require complex installation processes, specialized personnel, and production downtime.
In practice, this often means:
- Production interruptions during installation
- Dependence on specialized field teams
- Extended deployment timelines
HiberHilo was developed to remove these constraints and enable rapid, field-friendly deployment.
Designed for easy installation
HiberHilo is engineered so existing field crews can install the system with minimal training and without halting production. The installation process is designed to be completed in a matter of hours following a short onboarding session.
Key design principles include:
- Installation by existing operational teams
- Approximately two hours of training required
- Deployment completed in hours rather than days
- No need to pause production activities
Step 1: Gateway installation
Installation begins with the gateway, a compact 4-kilogram unit responsible for transmitting well data to satellite networks. It is mounted in a central location on existing infrastructure.
Once installed, a LoRa connectivity check is performed using a pre-configured sensor to confirm communication between devices before proceeding to field deployment.
Step 2: Sensor installation
After gateway validation, sensors are deployed across individual wellheads.
HiberHilo sensors arrive pre-configured, removing the need for on-site setup or calibration. Each installation typically takes around ten minutes and uses a standard half-inch NPT connection for integration into existing Christmas tree infrastructure.
With clear documentation and installation guidance, field teams can complete deployments quickly and consistently. In practice, operators have successfully installed multiple sensors on a single platform within a day.
Step 3: System validation and data access
Once installation is complete, connectivity is confirmed through the system interface. Data begins flowing into the dashboard within minutes, providing near real-time visibility into well performance.
This immediate feedback loop enables faster operational awareness and supports more efficient decision-making across assets.
Built for for global deployment
HiberHilo is designed specifically for remote and challenging environments where traditional monitoring systems are difficult to deploy. The solution includes:
- Hardware: Field sensors and gateway devices for wellhead data collection and transmission
- Software: A centralized dashboard for monitoring well performance in real time
- Connectivity: Satellite communications enabling global coverage, including offshore and remote onshore locations
The system has been deployed across diverse environments, from offshore platforms in the North Sea to remote fields in Papua New Guinea. Its simplified installation model enables existing field crews to deploy the system without specialized external support.
Scalable well monitoring with minimal friction
By reducing installation complexity, HiberHilo enables faster scaling of well monitoring across entire asset portfolios. A short training session is sufficient for field teams to begin deploying systems during routine site visits.
This approach reduces operational friction, improves data availability, and supports safer, more efficient oil and gas operations worldwide.
