Issues with the setup of unattended systems for oil field stations and warehouses

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In recent years, oil field stations and depots (transfer stations, combined stations, valve bank stations, gathering and transportation pump stations, water injection stations). . ) Unmanned, remote monitoring is widely adopted, but for stations and facilities that handle crude oil and natural gas, the systems come equipped with SIS or ESD functions. According to regulatory requirements, on-site measurement and control along with remote monitoring are generally the only options allowed. Due to the large size of oil fields, optical fibers and communication equipment are used for data transmission; remote monitoring alone is acceptable, but full remote control is not permitted by the regulations. However, the management argued that if satellites and missiles can be used to exert control across the atmosphere, why can’t we do the same? My question is, how to resolve the conflict between standards and on-site requirements? Are there any new standards and implementation patterns?