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Voices from the Field
Over the course of Voices from the Field, we heard directly from practitioners about their careers, their communities, the lessons they’ve learned, and how they talk about the value of GIS. From the human behind the dashboard to the first opportunity that got them started, each conversation offered a different perspective…
Voices from the Field Bloopers and Outakes
Every interview series has ‌moments that don’t make the final cut. This time, we’re sharing a few of them. This blooper reel pulls together the genuine, unscripted laughs and off camera banter from our Voices From the Field cast. There are nervous retakes, self aware jokes about how the Editor (that’s me!) is going to…
The ROI Conversation - How do You Talk to Leadership About This?
We asked practitioners how they‌ talk to leadership about return on investment, and the answers cover real ground. One describes translating GIS work into the language the C-suite already speaks, framing the conversation around risk and dollars rather than technical detail. Another pushes back on a common assumption: The…
Why We Keep Showing Up
Seven energy sector practitioners talk about why they keep doing this work. One describes what gets lost when the people making big strategic decisions are furthest from the actual day-to-day work, and why having champions who can speak for domain experts matters so much. Another talks about field employees, the people…
The First Yes: Every GIS Program Started Somewhere
Every GIS program that exists today started with someone deciding to try before it was an easy decision. In this video, six energy sector practitioners describe those early moments. Before formal management systems existed, one team was editing the database directly, which they now admit was “very scary.” Before GIS,…
The Community That Keeps You Going
GIS work may happen inside different organizations and industries, but practitioners rarely do it entirely on their own. Colleagues, mentors, user groups, conferences, professional connections, and conversations with other GIS users can all become part of how people learn and grow. In The Community That Keeps You Going,…
What I Wish Someone Had Told Me
If there is one thing that comes through in this video, it’s that most GIS careers are built on saying yes to things that felt a little scary at the time. Eight energy sector practitioners share the advice they wish they’d received earlier: not being afraid to take on unfamiliar tasks, finding the right team to fill the…
The Human Behind the Dashboard
We often see the finished product of GIS: a map, dashboard, analysis, application, or workflow. What we don’t always see is the person behind it. That is where this first story begins. In Voices From the Field, participants talk about the people who make the technology and the experiences that influence how they work. GIS…
Meet More of the Voices From the Field
We’ve met the first group of practitioners featured in Voices From the Field: The People Behind the Maps. Now it’s time to introduce the rest. In our second video, you’ll meet another group of people who work with GIS in natural resources. Like the first introduction, this video gives you a quick sense of who they are, the…
Meet the Voices Behind the Field
Last week, we introduced Voices From the Field: The People Behind the Maps, a Natural Resources video series centered on the practitioners who use GIS in their work. Throughout the series, you’ll hear practitioners talk about how GIS fits into their work, what they are seeing across their industries, the challenges their…

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Mapping the Future: Energy Resources GIS Conference Recap
Last week, energy professionals from across renewables, pipeline, and petroleum gathered in Houston for the 2026 Esri Energy Resources GIS Conference. Throughout the week, attendees explored how GIS is supporting operational workflows, improving coordination across systems, and helping organizations make better use of data…
Observability for ArcGIS at ERGIS 2026
The Esri Energy Resources GIS (ERGIS) 2025 Conference will be held in Houston, Texas on May 18-20. This event focuses on GIS for the oil and gas, renewable energy, and pipeline sectors. Learn more about the event. ArcGIS Monitor provides observability for ArcGIS delivering a unified operational view of system health,…
Why the ERGIS Opening Plenary Matters for Petroleum
With the $675 rate for the Esri Energy Resources GIS Conference ending April 16, this is a good time to plan your attendance and understand where to focus once you arrive. The Opening Plenary provides a detailed look at how petroleum organizations are responding to increasing operational complexity, tighter margins, and…
Final Days to Save: ERGIS 2026 Early Rate Ending Soon
The $675 standard rate for the 2026 Esri Energy Resources GIS Conference expires in less than a week, with pricing increasing after April 16. If you’re planning to attend, now is the time to register. For those in the petroleum industry, ERGIS highlights how geospatial technology supports exploration, production, and asset…
Connecting the Workforce: Key Takeaways from the Connected Worker Energy Summit
Esri team members recently participated in the Connected Worker: Energy Summit in Houston, joining industry leaders focused on improving safety, efficiency, and decision-making across energy operations. The event highlighted a critical shift in the industry: Connected worker strategies are moving from pilot programs to…
Streamlining Oil and Gas Field Operations with ArcGIS
Efficient and well-coordinated field operations are essential for safe and productive work in the oil and gas industry. Yet many organizations still rely on disconnected tools, manual processes, or workflows that don’t easily scale across teams. The Oil and Gas Field Operations System brings these pieces together into a…
Submit Your ERGIS Abstract!
Calling all GIS innovators! The Call for Presentations is now open for the Esri Energy Resources GIS Conference in Houston. This is your opportunity to showcase how GIS is transforming your work and driving success across industries. Submission deadline: November 14 We’re seeking stories that highlight breakthroughs in: -…
Insights from the 2025 Houston Oil & Gas Seminar – Data Management, AI, and the Future of Field Operations
The 2025 Houston Oil & Gas Seminar kicked off at the Houston BP office on September 29, 2025, with a compelling focus on collaboration, innovation, and the transformative potential of geospatial technology in the energy sector. Hosted by the Esri Petroleum team, the event brought together leading GIS professionals to…
Webinar: Bridging the Gap Between Field and Office
Discover successful operations initiatives in the energy sector, develop strategies to support business stakeholders, optimize technology budgets, and enhance geospatial programs. Share the recording link. For questions and comments, please see the list of our esteemed panelists: * Bobby Saleh, GIS Manager at…
Oil and Gas Up Stream Solution
He everyone! I' new here and have been seeking a solution that is specifically designed for the oil and gas upstream industry, but I have been unable to find anything related to it. Any suggestions or help would be greatly appreciated.
2025 Esri Energy Resources GIS Conference Slideshow
Relive the 2025 Esri Energy Resources GIS Conference – Slideshow Now Available! From April 29 to May 1, the energy resources GIS community came together in Houston for the 2025 Esri Energy Resources GIS Conference—and what an insightful experience it was! The event brought together industry professionals in oil and gas,…
Enrich Your GIS with Premium Commercial Satellite Imagery
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Webinar | Leveraging Imagery and AI for Greater Operational Efficiency
Hello Petroleum Community, Please take a moment to view the webinar, "Leveraging Imagery and AI for Greater Operational Efficiency," that took place on September 5, 2024. You can also find and share the recording here: Webinar Recording In this webinar, we explored the imagery and remote sensing capabilities of ArcGIS. We…
Is there any way to do a live end-to-end OSDU data transfer demo involving ArcGIS Pro?
My employer is an organization which maintains computing infrastructure for Oil & Gas companies... private cloud, basically. We have been involved with OSDU and have figured out how to implement the myriad of back-end services required in an OSDU installation. We can't, however, identify any O&G software user applications…
Webinar: Connecting People and Systems to Transform Field Operations.
We sincerely hope you enjoyed the webinar, Connecting People and Systems to Transform Field Operations, held on March 6, 2024. Please take time to watch and share the recording. This webinar explores how ArcGIS field apps unify field activities and enables staff to use real-time data for error reduction, productivity, and…
Unlocking Business Insights: The Synergy of GIS and Data Science
This webinar aired on October 10, 2023 and discusses the applications of ESRI GIS analytics and workflows for energy operators. It covers various capabilities such as ArcGIS Pro, extensions, ML/AI options, and cloud-enabled capabilities. The session aims to empower energy operators with knowledge on leveraging geospatial…
"Extending the OSDU Data Platform with the Geospatial Consumption Zone (GCZ)" Webinar
We hope you enjoyed the webinar, “Extending the OSDU Data Platform with the Geospatial Consumption Zone (GCZ).” You may watch the recording here: https://mediaspace.esri.com/media/t/1_9o5jrptp In this webinar we discussed the OSDU Data Platform and how geospatial can be managed and streamed to dynamic web services via the…
Oil and Gas GIS, Continental Exploration/Production/Midstream
Always seeking to improve SpatialData collection, integration, analysis and presentation. Pipeline, Land Parcels, Subsurface modeling, Imagery and Raster, Geoevent, GeoAnalytics
User Conference Event Highlights for the Petroleum Community
The annual Esri User Conference is back! After a short pandemic break the event is back in full form with the plenary room filled with 14,000+ GIS Enthusiasts learning, sharing and enjoying seeing old friends and meeting new ones. If you didn’t get to join in person – you can watch the plenary online to catch up on some of…
UC 2022 Petroleum Activities and Sessions - Industry Flier
To help you find your way to the Petroleum sessions and events, we have prepared a more focused agenda. This document will be updated periodically as more information goes live. Thank you and enjoy the 2022 UC and all that it has to offer. Cordially, Esri Petroleum Team
"Machine and Deep Learning for your Modern Energy Enterprise" - A Petroleum Webinar
Need assistance for the interpretation and valorization of geological data on ArcGis
Hello, I am Lassy Bertrand and new in the community. I am a geologist in the oil industry, more precisely in exploration. My job is to describe samples (cuttings and core) from old wells. I have a database of samples from several wells at varying depths, and each depth associated with different types of lithologies.…
Esri Partner Conference - Natural Resources Session
The Esri Partner Conference is a virtual experience, happening on March 15-17 and is the exclusive event for Esri partners and Distributors. It will deliver key learning opportunities and valuable resources for every partner. You will want to register for your spot, today. Esri Partner Conference We have created a rich…
"Integrate Real-Time / IoT Data into your Digital Twin for Petroleum" Webinar
Please view the recording of the petroleum webinar, "Integrate Real-Time / IoT Data into your Digital Twin for Petroleum" that occurred on February 3, at 10:00 a.m. PST. * If you have questions, please reach Esri's Sam Rosario at srosario@esri.com. Question and answers from the live webinar * When ArcGIS Enterprise is…
Gridding search radius based on z-value?
I normally use Geographix to do my geologic maps, but we are gridding derived relative pressure and want to do something a bit different. Ideally the search radius of a particular point would be proportionate to how much volume that well has injected - not how close it is to other points. The bigger the relative pressure…

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