NB-IoT Wireless Metering Solution for the Oil and Gas Industry

Clouds NB-IoT wireless instrumentation solution delivers secure, real-time monitoring for remote oil and gas assets without the need for cabling or complex infrastructure. Designed to withstand extreme environments, these intrinsically safe, battery-powered sensors offer ultra-long lifespan and deep signal penetration for challenging terrains. From wellhead pressure and tank level to pipeline leak detection, the solution enables rapid digitalization, slashes maintenance costs by up to 60%, and provides instant visibility across the entire production value chain.

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Core Pain Points & Solutions

Are you still struggling with these issues?

  • Difficult Wiring: Oil wells are scattered in remote areas. Is the cost of laying fiber optics/cables too high and construction too difficult?

  • Exhaustive Inspections: Manual inspections are infrequent, making it impossible to detect frozen pipelines or leaks in a timely manner?

  • Power Headaches: No utility power in remote sites? Is battery replacement frequent and maintenance costly?

  • Data Silos: Is it difficult to digitally upgrade old wells and integrate them into existing IoT platforms?

Our Solution:
NB-IoT Wireless Smart Instruments designed specifically for oil and gas field edge computing and wireless transmission. Leveraging the extensive coverage of telecom networks, these devices are “install-and-use,” turning every well and every node into an instant part of the oilfield production “neural network.”

Core Product Advantages

1. Ultra-Low Power Consumption, Extended Lifespan

  • Micro-power Design: Utilizes next-gen low-power microprocessors with sleep current as low as the μA level.

  • Flexible Battery Options: Standard large-capacity Lithium-Thionyl Chloride battery pack (with supercapacitor) providing a theoretical battery life of 3-5 years with a 1-hour reporting interval.

  • Smart Wake-up: Supports event-triggered reporting (e.g., sudden pressure change, temperature exceedance) – sleeps when idle, alerts immediately upon anomalies.

2. Wide Coverage, Deep Penetration

  • Dedicated NB-IoT Module: Engineered for industrial IoT, offering superior penetration and diffraction capabilities compared to traditional 2G/4G, making it ideal for signal-dead zones like instrument rooms, valve pits, and underground pipelines.

  • Multi-Network Compatible: Supports major carriers for automatic switching based on site signal strength.

  • High-Gain Antenna: Equipped with an external high-sensitivity antenna to ensure connection stability in remote, barren well sites.

3. Industrial Grade, Explosion-Proof for Harsh Environments

  • Intrinsic Safety/Flameproof Certification: Strictly complies with Ex ib IIB T4/T6 oil & gas field safety standards for reliable operation.

  • High Ingress Protection: Entire housing rated IP67, resistant to rain, salt fog, and dust. Operates reliably in extreme environments from -40°F to +185°F (-40°C to +85°C).

  • Anti-corrosion Coating: Optional specialized coating available for corrosive environments like sour gas fields.

4. Simplified Maintenance, Rapid Deployment

  • Tool-Free Installation: No complex communication cabling needed. Simply install the instrument, power it on, and bind it via QR code.

  • Remote Configuration: Supports remote modification of collection frequency and alarm thresholds via the cloud platform – no site visits required.

  • Plug-and-Play: Standard mechanical interfaces (M20*1.5, 1/2″ NPT, etc.) allow for direct replacement of old mechanical or wired instruments.

Main Product Series

1. NB Wireless Pressure Transmitter (Model: WPT-NB Series)

  • Range: 0-150 psi … 0-8700 psi (0-1MPa … 0-60MPa, customizable)

  • Accuracy: ±0.5%FS / ±0.25%FS

  • Applications: Wellhead tubing/casing pressure monitoring, oil transmission line pressure, water injection well pressure.

2. NB Wireless Level Transmitter (Model: WLT-NB Series)

  • Type: Submersible level / Radar level / Magnetic level gauge with remote transmitter

  • Applications: Oil storage tank level monitoring, separator level, wastewater tank level.

3. NB Wireless Temperature Transmitter (Model: WTT-NB Series)

  • Sensor: PT100 RTD

  • Applications: Pipeline temperature monitoring, heater treater temperature, ambient temperature compensation.

4. NB-IoT Gateway (Optional)

  • For extremely remote areas without carrier NB signal coverage, a self-organizing gateway can be deployed to convert data from LoRa sensors to 4G/NB for upload.


Technical Specifications (Example: Wireless Pressure Transmitter)

Parameter Specification
Communication Standard NB-IoT (B1/B3/B5/B8/B20, global frequency bands optional)
SIM Card Type Industrial-grade eSIM / Plug-in SIM
Power Supply 3.6V Lithium-Thionyl Chloride Battery (19Ah)
Battery Life 3+ years (based on 15-minute reporting interval)
Pressure Connection M20x1.5 Male Thread (customizable)
Display LCD with Backlight (for local reading)
Explosion Protection Ex ib IIB T4 Gb / Ex d IIC T6 (Optional)
Ingress Protection IP67
Mounting Orientation Vertical / Horizontal

Typical Applications

1. Remote / Intermittent Well Digitalization

  • Pain Point: Remote location, no utility power, high cost of installing traditional RTUs.

  • Solution: Install NB wireless pressure transmitters and wireless dynamometer/position sensors. Powered by solar + battery, they periodically upload dynagraph cards and pressure data for remote monitoring and control of intermittent wells.

2. Pipeline Leak Detection

  • Pain Point: Long oil transmission lines make small leaks difficult to detect promptly.

  • Solution: Deploy NB wireless pressure transmitters every few kilometers along the pipeline. High-frequency data acquisition captures negative pressure waves for leak alert and localization.

3. Tank Inventory Management

  • Pain Point: Manual tank gauging is inefficient, infrequent, and hazardous.

  • Solution: Install NB wireless radar/laser level transmitters on tank roofs for real-time remote inventory visibility, automated report generation, and optimized truck dispatch scheduling.


Why Choose Us?

  • Deep Expertise in Oil & Gas: 10+ years of experience supporting the industry, with an intimate understanding of site-specific pain points and standards.

  • Data Security: Supports integration with major national oil company protocols (e.g., China’s A11, A12). Data can be sent directly to the client’s private cloud, ensuring core data security.

  • Open Platform: Provides standard MQTT/CoAP interfaces for seamless connection to third-party IoT platforms (e.g., ThingsBoard, AWS IoT, Azure IoT, proprietary SCADA systems).

  • Full Lifecycle Service: Offers end-to-end support from site surveys and commissioning to maintenance – a true “turnkey” service.


Certifications & Compliance

  • Explosion-Proof Certificate (Certified by National Authority)

  • CE / FCC / UKCA Certification (International Markets)

  • ATEX / IECEx (Optional upon request)

  • IP67 Test Report

  • CNAS Calibration Certificate


Customer Success Story

Case Study: Digitalization Retrofit Project for a Major Oil Production Plant
Challenge: 200 older wells required remote pressure monitoring. The project had a 3-month timeline and a limited budget.
Solution: Deployed NB wireless pressure transmitters exclusively.
Result: Installation and commissioning completed in just 2 weeks. Maintenance costs reduced by 60%. Pipeline leak detection time shortened from 2 hours to under 5 minutes.

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