Hughes Maritime Broadband Solution Upgrades Black Elk Energy's Offshore Capabilities

Off-shore capabilities are being upgraded by Houston-based oil and gas company, Black Elk Energy. The safety, efficiency, and profitability of its Gulf of Mexico operations will be improved with a fully managed broadband satellite solution from Hughes Network Systems. Black Elk-operated production platforms in the Gulf of Mexico with HX broadband satellite routers will be equipped with HX broadband satellite routers by Hughes. High-speed Internet, SCADA, Wi-Fi, Fax, and VHF radio backhaul services will also be provided by Hughes. An Environmental & Safety Systems International or ESSI Corporation, Hughes is a provider of broadband satellite networks and services.
 

 
With a focus on clean-burning natural gas, Black Elk Energy is an ecologically-minded company. The company has a distinctly different structure from its competitors. The health and safety of its team and the environment are ensured by the company by seeking out new technologies and at the same time improving its production efficiencies.
 
A highly reliable network infrastructure for remote communications and real-time monitoring is provided by the Hughes Maritime Broadband solution. The solution also provides compliance reporting, emergency response, and a host of other platform-to-shore applications.

According to Kim Adams, president, ESSI Corporation, ESSI is pleased to have won this high visibility account. The kind of customer ESSI services best is represented by Black Elk's stringent technical requirements and demanding standards. Adams added that ESSI looks forward to a long and successful relationship with Black Elk.