Management Information Systems Integration in the Oil and Gas Industry

Today, companies cannot function without information technologies, which are vital for optimizing processes and enhancing the integration and coordination of activities. The oil and gas industry is one of the largest in the world, and to achieve interoperability and, ultimately, optimization, it is imperative that field, plant, and enterprise information systems (IS) work together effectively. This paper will review various models of information systems integration, list the different types of information systems utilized by the upstream and downstream sectors of the petroleum industry, and rely on expert opinions to determine the most suitable model for this sector.