The energy sector is a complex organism, where the price of a mistake can be a multimillion—dollar downtime or, more importantly, a human life. Traditional asset and personnel management methods based on paper logs and manual control are no longer able to cope with the challenges of modern power plants, distribution substations and oil and gas facilities. They are being replaced by digital solutions, and one of the key technologies is the Real—time Precision Positioning System (RTLS). It becomes the digital nerve of the enterprise, turning physical assets and people into visible, manageable, and analysable data.

From blind spots to full control: what benefits RTLS in the energy sector?

RTLS are not just "tags" on hardware. This is a complex ecosystem that answers critical questions in real time: "Where is the repair team?", "Did someone enter the danger zone?", "Which way did this transformer go from the warehouse to the installation point?".

The implementation of RTLS allows us to solve three fundamental tasks:

Improving staff safety. This is the number one priority. Power facilities are full of places with high voltage, extreme temperatures, and moving machinery. RTLS protects these zones with virtual "geofences". In case of unauthorized entry, the system instantly sends a warning to the employee himself and the dispatcher, preventing a potential tragedy. In case of an emergency, such as smoke, the rescue service knows exactly where to look for each person.

Optimization of logistics and asset search. Critical equipment such as special tools, transformers, or repair kits are often lost over a large area of the facility. Searching for it takes up hours of work time. With RTLS, any asset is displayed on a digital map with an accuracy of one meter. This minimizes downtime due to the lack of the right tool and radically speeds up scheduled and emergency operations.

Automation of accounting and process analysis. The system automatically records the time of arrival and departure of personnel from facilities, the duration of work, and transport routes. This data set is invaluable for analytics. It allows you to identify bottlenecks, optimize workflows, prove compliance with regulations, and ultimately improve overall operational efficiency.

Practical application: from an oil rig to a distribution substation

Let's look at how the technology works in specific scenarios.:

Access control to dangerous areas: There are areas with increased chemical hazards on the territory of the refinery. The RTLS system continuously monitors the location of all employees. If an employee approaches such an area without proper security clearance, an instant alert is triggered.

Emergency evacuation and rescue: When an alarm is triggered at a large power plant, the dispatcher sees the exact location of all people on the map in real time. This allows not only to effectively manage the evacuation, but also to accurately direct rescue groups to those who cannot leave the area on their own.

Improving maintenance efficiency: Routine maintenance involves a sequential inspection of multiple nodes. RTLS helps to confirm that the employee physically visited all the necessary points in the correct order and spent the prescribed time on this. The data is automatically entered into the reports.

Indoors Navigation: your partner in building safe and efficient energy

Implementing RTLS is a strategic decision that pays off by reducing risks, eliminating downtime, and optimizing resources. Company Indoors Navigation He has deep expertise in the field of precise indoor and outdoor positioning. We do not just supply equipment, but we develop comprehensive solutions that take into account the unique specifics of your energy facility.

We offer:

1. Design and implementation of turnkey RTLS systems.
2. Integration with your existing systems (SCADA, ERP, BMS).
3. Using various positioning technologies (BLE, UWB, 5G) to achieve optimal accuracy.
4. Full technical support and support.

In modern energy, information is not just data, it is an asset that saves lives, time and money. RTLS technology transforms your facility from a set of buildings and equipment into a single, smart and transparent system.

Are you ready to remove the "blind spots" and bring security and operational efficiency to a new level? Contact the experts Indoors Navigation for free consultation and development of an individual solution for your company.

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