Oil & Gas, Mining

The oil, gas and mining sectors demand absolutely reliable communication. Their operations are often located in remote areas and extreme environments – whether due to temperature, terrain, or explosive atmospheres.
In many of these locations, even basic infrastructure is limited or nonexistent. Mobile network coverage is often unavailable. Radio modems therefore provide an ideal solution, both in terms of coverage and operational safety.

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Applications

RACOM technologies enable secure and resilient communication for critical operations across the oil, gas and mining industries – from telemetry and SCADA systems to IP backbone networks for voice communication. Our systems are designed for long distances, challenging terrain and areas without infrastructure, delivering stable connectivity where outages are not an option.

Distribution Network Monitoring and Control

Continuous monitoring of pressure, flow and valve status
Long-range communication in VHF/UHF bands
Low latency for alarm and emergency signals
IP connectivity secured with AES-256 encryption

Project examples
Protecting Lives at Sour Gas Wells
Wellhead Monitoring for Pakistan Petroleum Limited

RipEX
Radio Router

SCADA Systems in Oil and Gas Fields

Remote monitoring and control of extraction wells
Non-line-of-sight communication in any terrain
Redundant communication paths enabled by mesh routing
Integration with existing PLC and SCADA systems

Project examples
Future-Ready SCADA in Oman
RipEX and M!DGE Power PLN’s SCADA Network

M!DGE
Cellular Router

Mining Operations

Telemetry networks for both surface and underground
Vehicle monitoring systems
Reliable communication even in high-interference
Rugged hardware designed for dust, vibration and extreme temperatures

Project examples
Reliable Monitoring for Phosphate Mines
Sigma’s Underground Communications with RipEX

RipEX
Radio Router

Remote Site Connectivity

Backbone links connecting isolated facilities
Hybrid networks combining radio and microwave technologies
Solar-powered stations with low energy consumption
Rapid deployment without reliance on public networks

Project examples
Protecting Lives at Sour Gas Wells
Train Management Across the Atacama Desert in Chile

RAy
Microwave Link

Our Expertise in Oil, Gas and Mining

RACOM has been delivering communication solutions for the gas industry since 1994, when we helped build a nationwide network for the distribution system of Slovenský plynárenský podnik. Over more than thirty years, we have gained deep insight into the needs of this sector, which has led to many specialized features being implemented in our radio modems.

Our long-term experience provides a deep understanding of communication requirements across the gas, oil and mining industries – where safety and reliability are critical for connecting remote locations.

With complete in-house development and manufacturing, we design radio devices focused on reliability, outstanding RF performance and long service life. Our solutions operate independently of public networks, remain operational during outages and are engineered for predictable behaviour in all conditions.
From desert pipelines to high-altitude mines, RACOM delivers communication systems that quietly perform their mission – continuously, securely and without compromise.