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The oil & gas industry demands efficient and

reliable high-throughput connectivity for

linking headquarters IT systems, technical

experts, pipeline facilities, and infield and

offshore drilling platforms to each other. As

terrestrial infrastructure for communication

purposes is often lacking in the remote and

harsh environments identified with this industry,

service providers are increasingly depending

on alternative effective communication

solutions.

STMs SatLink family of VSATs and Hubs are

ideal for withstanding harsh offshore

environments and remote areas anywhere

around the globe. With high-availability and

throughput and 24 X 7 customer support, our

SatLink system provides secure IP networking

necessary for the voice, data, corporate

communication, and large file transfer needsof the offshore industry. With mobile,

transportable, and stationary options, the

SatLink system can support various conditions

for connecting support vessels, submergible

vessels, barge vessels, oil rigs and offshore

platforms, and inland operations under the

same core network.

Engineered to support a variety of services,

our SatLink systems have been implemented

for:

Oilfield communication services

SCADA and other low data rate

applications

Gas pipeline and solar and wind farm

video surveillance

Internet broadband, VoIP, and hotspot

services for corporate communications

With its superior design, versatility, and

efficiency, our SatLink systems have been

Oil & Gas NetworksApplications

Comprehensive, Trusted Satellite Communication Solutions

STMs SatLink Networks

High Throughput and Availability

High Flexibility, fast deployment

High bandwidth anywhere, anytime

Secure & Reliable

Cost-effective, bandwidth efficient

networks

Solutions for Oil & Gas

Bulk file transfer

Crew welfare applications

Corporate Internet & email

Exploration & production applications

Gas pipeline monitoring

SCADA application support

24 X 7 Worldwide Customer Support

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selected to meet the communication demands of major companies and are in place for day-to-

day oil & gas operations as well as emergency response and disaster recovery instances.

Applications & Features

Secure, Reliable Corporate

Communications

With an increasing need to coordinate

assets around the world, it is critical forservice providers to ensure consistent,

secure services for oil & gas corporate

communications infield, offshore, and

onboard. STMs SatLink products haveadvanced security features built-in and

support AES-256 encryption to safeguard

VoIP and data transfers. In providing

uncompromising link availability, STM

also offers dedicated backup links that

are automatically enabled if the primary

VSAT (or other link) is compromised.

SatLink products are compatible with

standard oil & gas communications

equipment and IP protocols, so STM's

solution can be easily integrated into

existing IT infrastructure and applications

at the remote and central sites.

Our SatLink networks also employsuper ior modulat ion and QoS

technology to prioritize different types of

data and maximize bandwidthutilization. This results in cost-effective

networks that allow the simultaneous useof a variety of applications, such as

voice, video, and data transfer without

hindering the satellite link or interrupting

service. Our SatLink line is also

engineered with advanced features toextend MPLS (Multi-Protocol Switching)

networks and ensure a reliable VPN

(Virtual Private Network).


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High-Throughput Bulk File Transfer

In explorat ion and production

environments large amounts of data is

collected that must to be transmitted to acentral data processing site for assessment.

Huge files need to arrive quickly, error free,

and with no lost packets or truncation.

STM's SatLink networks support accelerated

TCP/IP file transfers at over 10 Mbps from

remote sites, with aggregate inbound

transfer capacity at over 20 Mbps from a

single VSAT. SatLink networks are ideal for

these bulk file transfers since bandwidth is

dynamically assigned where needed, with advanced bandwidth controls such that priority sites

or files are never blocked or delayed, and bandwidth is not wasted.

Meeting Offshore Maritime Mobile Requirements

A robust oil & gas network requires connecting to all types of remote sites, vessels and assets. This

includes not only fixed platforms, but also mobile drilling units, floating production platforms,

various type of supply and crew ships, and even unmanned units.

As many mobile sites require the use of advanced stabilized antenna systems, SatLink supports

antenna control protocols and is compatible with leading antenna manufacturers. Building on

close relationships with antenna providers, STM has deployed systems for thousands of ocean-

going vessels, including offshore support, submergible, and barge vessels, worldwide.


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SatLink VSAT Network for Fixed and Mobile Offshore Sites


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SatLink VSATs also support GPS interfaces and

other standard maritime applications for

concurrent delivery of high-speed data, hotspot

services, and VoIP and video services, both

streaming and interactive (i.e., voice or video

conferencing). The SatLink system allows for

service flexibility, as well as the ability to upgrade

or downgrade contracts as required to meet

various vessel needs.

Crew Welfare

Ensuring high crew morale by providing more

comfort away from home is essential for the

demanding oil & gas environments, which are

often in remote locations disconnected from the

rest of the world. With STM's IP-based VSATs,

offshore workers and crewmembers can stay in

touch with their friends and family with high quality

VoIP services, email, and other Internet

applications, as well as unwind with a fresh

selection of streaming video or TV programming.

These applications can share a common VSATwith other applications or use a separate

dedicated VSAT for increased total capacity and

better security, all managed as part of one global

network.

Network Monitoring for Gas Pipelines and

Other Assets

STM is a leader in satellite communications

solutions for Supervisory Control and Data

Acquisition (SCADA). This technology is commonlyused to monitor gas pipelines, as well as other

utility infrastructures. STM's SCADA solution

enables 24x7 surveillance and control, with

dynamic capacity on-demand for local voice or

data, as needed.

Video surveillance of pipelines and other oilfield

assets may also be required, depending on

location. SatLink VSATs, with the inbound high-

throughput capabilities for IP traffic allow all such

traffic to efficiently and effectively share acommon VSAT.

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24 x 7 Customer Support

STMs customer support team, coupled closely

with project execution teams, picks up the

responsibilities for ongoing 24x7 support

immediately after a network is deployed for a

customer. During upgrades and expansions, these

teams work closely with customers, partners, and

3rdparty suppliers to ensure specified service levels

are maintained. Around the globe and around

the clock, project execution and customer

support coverage is orchestrated from STMsmany locations worldwide.

The SatLink Family

The SatLink system is the industry leading DVB-RCS &

RCS2 product line in both sales and technology

supporting DVB-S2 and DVB-S options for satellite

networks. Optimized for IP networking with advanced

QoS features, it provides a complete solution for

satellite internet applications, ISPs, private Intranets,

industry-specific networks, as well as voice and/orinteractive video services over IP. The product line

includes several broadband VSAT modems and turnkey

satellite hub system options which enable small, cost-

effective enterprise networks and large carrier

networks.

About STM Group:

STM provides complete IP-based satellite network

systems, under the SatLink brand, that follow the DVB-

RCS & RCS2 standards and operate in C, Ku, Ka, EHF,and X bands. STM products and services are in use

globally and serve customers in diverse industries for a

variety of IP-based applications. Based in Irvine,

California, STM has offices in several worldwide

locations for product development, network services,

and technical support.


STM Group, Inc. |2 Faraday |Irvine, CA 92618, USA |T +1 949 273 6800 |FAX +1 949 273 6020All specifications and features subject to change without notice. SatLink and the STM logo are a registered trademarks of STM Group, Inc.

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