Oil and Gas

Optimizing Field Data Capture Solutions in Oil & Gas

In the evolving landscape of the oil and gas industry, efficient data capture is critical for safety, compliance, and operational excellence. As organizations expand their digital infrastructure, the need for mobile and low/no-code data capture solutions has become increasingly urgent. A leading oil and gas enterprise partnered with Jasper Colin to assess adoption patterns, evaluate solution providers, and identify optimization opportunities in their field data capture workflows.

Business Challenge

The client, a global oil and gas operator with 10,000+ employees, faced challenges in managing large volumes of data across geographically dispersed field operations. Their existing systems were fragmented, leading to:

The leadership team sought a structured evaluation to guide vendor selection, understand industry adoption trends, and build a roadmap for digital transformation.

Approach & Research Methodology

Jasper Colin conducted a CATI (Computer-Assisted Telephone Interviewing) survey with a representative sample of IT Managers, Operations Directors, Field Service Managers, and Supply Chain leaders across North America and EMEA.

Survey Framework

Sample: 400 respondents (North America: 300; EMEA: 100).
Company Size: 1,000-5,000 employees and 5,000+.
Industry Mix: Oil & Gas (primary), supplemented with utilities, construction, and industrial manufacturing for comparative benchmarking.
Quotas: 50% current users and 50% non-users of field data capture solutions.
Survey Length: 40-50 questions, covering awareness, usage, vendor evaluation, switching dynamics, pricing models, and ROI measurement.

The survey ensured a balanced representation of users and non-users to highlight adoption barriers and growth opportunities.

Key Findings

High Penetration in Large Enterprises
- Adoption rates stood at 65% among enterprises (5,000+ employees), while mid-sized firms (1,000-5,000) lagged at 38%.
- Oil & Gas companies showed higher integration with safety and compliance workflows compared to adjacent industries.
Key Drivers of Adoption
- Regulatory compliance (ranked #1 driver by 72% of respondents).
- Improved data accuracy and reduced downtime in field operations.
- Cost/time savings, particularly in maintenance and environmental safety reporting.

3. Switching Barriers

High integration costs and user retraining were the top challenges.
70% of respondents cited “business disruption risk” as a barrier to switching providers.

4. ROI & Pricing Insights

Median annual spend: $250K.
Reported ROI: 2-3x annual spend, with the highest returns seen in safety compliance and asset maintenance workflows.

Recommendations

Impact

Within 3 months of engagement, the client:

Achieved 25% improvement in reporting accuracy.
Reduced compliance reporting cycle times by 30%.
Established a structured framework for evaluating future vendors, creating immediate clarity for procurement teams.

Way Forward with Jasper Colin

Jasper Colin continues to support the client by:

With our combination of deep industry expertise, advanced analytics, and custom research methodologies, Jasper Colin empowers enterprises to make confident technology adoption decisions in complex, regulated environments like oil and gas.