Virtual collaboration in oil and gas organizations

This paper covers some general observations regarding the relations between remote operation concepts and virtual organizations. In this paper we will show that remote operation concepts among other things involve developing systems supporting communication and collaboration in virtual organizations. In an effort to reduce the complexity we have categorized the different communication and collaboration requirements, with respect to the three lines of operation in the O&G industry. This categorization is then used as a platform for discussing the different needs and challenges that a remote operation concept presents.