How do you get rig-site data back to the office reliably?▼
We set up each pad with a managed firewall and the best link available, usually cellular with satellite or low-earth-orbit backup. Drilling data streams and file uploads get priority over crew internet, and sync tools resume after drops rather than starting over. We monitor every site and get alerts when a link fails, so problems get noticed quickly. When the rig moves, the kit moves with it and comes up with the same settings.
Our drilling contractors send data by email and USB. What's better?▼
A single intake point. We give each contractor a secure upload location tied to the well and campaign, so files land straight in your archive with a record of who sent them and when. USB drives get scanned before anything is copied. Email still works for quick questions, but it stops being the system of record. That cuts down on duplicate versions and keeps contractor data out of personal mailboxes and drives.
Will you work on our power plant control system?▼
No. Plant controls, turbine and generator systems and any safety systems belong to your operators, the OEMs and your controls integrator. We secure business IT and design the boundary with them: DMZ for historian data, firewall rules for documented flows and one monitored path for vendor access. Changes at the boundary go through your change process. Keeping those roles separate avoids confusion when something needs fixing, and your operators always know who to call.
Does NERC CIP apply to geothermal plants?▼
It depends on whether your facility is registered with NERC as a generator owner or operator, which usually turns on size and grid connection. Registration decisions and compliance interpretation belong with your compliance team and counsel. If CIP applies, we support the IT-side controls and evidence, such as access management, logging and patching records. If it doesn't, many of the same practices still help with insurers and offtake partners, who ask similar questions.
How do we protect our drilling or stimulation approach from leaving with staff?▼
Restrict and watch. We move sensitive method files into areas only named staff can open, turn off unmanaged sharing and personal cloud sync, and alert on unusual bulk downloads, especially around resignations. Departing employees lose access the day they leave. We also help partners see results without raw methods when that's appropriate. Legal protections like NDAs and employment agreements stay with your counsel; we provide the technical controls behind them.
We're a startup. What's the minimum we should do now?▼
Three things. First, company accounts with MFA for everyone, and no project work in personal accounts. Second, a managed archive for well data with immutable backups. Third, scoped, expiring access for contractors. That covers the biggest risks for a small team in a drilling campaign. As you add plant design, partners and operations staff, we build on the same foundation instead of starting over, which saves time when you're growing fast.
Do you provide Geothermal Developers IT Services in Houston and nearby areas?▼
Yes. LayerLogix is based in the Greater Houston area and delivers geothermal developers IT services to businesses across Houston and the surrounding communities, including The Woodlands, Spring, Katy, Sugar Land, Conroe, Cypress, and Pearland. For most Houston-area clients we can be on-site the same day when something needs hands-on attention, and our help desk is available during business hours, with after-hours emergency support. Call 713-571-2390 to check coverage for your specific address.
What does Geothermal Developers IT Services cost for a Houston business?▼
Pricing depends on your size and what you need, so we do not publish a one-size-fits-all number — but Houston businesses generally pay a flat, predictable monthly fee rather than surprise hourly bills. We start with a free, no-obligation assessment of your current setup, then give you a clear quote in plain English with no hidden costs. That way you know exactly what you are getting and what it costs before you commit.