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Coverage of geospatial technology in energy and mining. Updates on ArcGIS, location intelligence, remote sensing, land management, and spatial analytics applications.
Geographic information systems and remote sensing are foundational to energy and mining operations, from mineral exploration and lease management to pipeline routing and environmental monitoring. Our GIS coverage tracks advances in spatial analytics, satellite imagery, LiDAR, and the enterprise platforms that help operators visualize assets, manage land positions, and comply with regulatory requirements across jurisdictions.
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The ArcGIS Velocity for ArcGIS Enterprise Public Beta Has Concluded - Esri
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Esri Debuts New Resources for Guiding Your Way to Enterprise GIS - Esri
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From Arc-Curious to Arc-Confident: AEC Enterprise Edition - Esri
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Esri Collaborates with Microsoft to Bring ArcGIS Users New AI Enhancements - HPCwire
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Compare and contrast: Map points of interest (POI) in ArcGIS Business Analyst - Esri
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What’s New in ArcGIS Excalibur (Q2 2026) - Esri
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Introducing ArcGIS Velocity for ArcGIS Enterprise (May 2026) - Esri
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What's New in ArcGIS Mission 12.1 - Esri
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Editor's Corner — ABCs of True Curve Drawing Tools in ArcGIS Online - Esri
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What's new in ArcGIS AllSource 1.6 - Esri
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Midpen Open Space and the Harm of Repeat Disturbance
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Celebrating Innovation Driven by GIS During National Public Works Week - Esri
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What's New and Improved in ArcGIS Pro (May 2026) - Esri
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Get to Know Cobb County’s GIS Chatbot | Spring 2026 | ArcUser - Esri
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Dublin Core+ Now Available in ArcGIS Pro 3.7 - Esri
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The Strongest Hurricane in Jamaica's History Met Its Match in a Local Drone Nonprofit - Esri
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ArcGIS vs Maptive: Which is The Cheaper Option? - Eye On Annapolis
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Timing Matters: Spring Mowing, Nesting Birds, and Native Wildflowers at Bear Creek Redwoods Preserve
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Briefly Noted | Winter 2026 | ArcUser - Esri
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Introducing Esri's Content Life Cycle - Esri
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Frequently Asked Questions about GIS & Mapping
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) combine spatial data with analytical tools to map, analyze, and manage energy infrastructure. In the energy sector, GIS maps pipelines, power lines, well locations, and renewable energy resources. It supports site selection, route planning, asset management, and regulatory compliance. Integration with remote sensing and real-time data enables monitoring of environmental conditions and operational performance.
Satellite imagery provides crucial intelligence for energy operations, including monitoring offshore platforms, detecting pipeline leaks, assessing solar and wind resources, and tracking construction progress. Thermal imaging identifies heat loss from buildings and equipment. Change detection algorithms spot unauthorized activities or environmental impacts. Satellites enable remote monitoring of assets in inaccessible locations, reducing the need for costly site visits.
Remote sensing uses sensors on satellites, aircraft, or drones to collect data about the Earth's surface and atmosphere without physical contact. In energy, it measures solar irradiance, wind patterns, vegetation for biomass, and geological features for resource exploration. LiDAR creates detailed terrain models for wind farm siting. Multispectral imaging detects oil spills, vegetation stress from pipelines, and thermal anomalies indicating equipment issues.
Drones are increasingly used for inspecting energy infrastructure, including power lines, wind turbines, solar panels, pipelines, and offshore platforms. They capture high-resolution imagery and thermal data, identifying defects without putting workers at risk or requiring shutdowns. Drones can survey large areas quickly for environmental monitoring, construction progress, and security. LiDAR-equipped drones create detailed 3D models for planning and asset management.
Asset integrity management (AIM) ensures energy infrastructure operates safely and reliably throughout its lifecycle. It combines inspection data, maintenance records, and predictive analytics to assess equipment condition and risk. GIS integrates spatial information with asset databases, enabling visualization and analysis of geographically distributed infrastructure. AIM helps prioritize maintenance investments, extend asset life, prevent failures, and comply with regulatory requirements.