When I retired from the American Petroleum Institute (API) in May of this year, I decided to write a retrospective, having worked in the oil and gas industry for almost 40 years. In that time, I have had the opportunity to witness many changes in the culture, technologies and impacts…
Sally Goodson retired from The American Petroleum Institute (API) in May of 2022. She spent over 40 years in the natural gas and oil industry, working for Chevron Corp. as an engineer responsible for the design, construction and installation of offshore oil and gas platforms, and API, providing technical expertise for upstream and midstream segments. Goodson supports and volunteers for the Salvation Army and participates in STEM events.
- Sally Goodsonhttps://energiesmedia.com/author/sally-goodson/
Oil and gas operations are commonly found in remote locations far from company headquarters. Now, it's possible to monitor pump operations, collate and analyze seismic data, and track employees around the world from almost anywhere. Whether employees are in the office or in the field, the internet and related applications enable a greater multidirectional flow of information – and control – than ever before.