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Operational Dashboards with Power BI

Turn drilling program data into actionable KPIs and alerts.

Published 6/30/2025 • 5 min • powerbi, oil-gas

Operational Dashboards with Power BI

Turn drilling program data into actionable KPIs and alerts.

Common visuals

  • Utilization by rig
  • Safety leading indicators
  • Downtime Pareto

Dashboard Components

Key Performance Indicators

  • Rig Utilization: Track equipment efficiency
  • Safety Metrics: Monitor HSE performance
  • Cost Tracking: Monitor operational expenses
  • Production Metrics: Track output and efficiency

Real-time Monitoring

  • Live data feeds from field operations
  • Automated alerts for critical issues
  • Mobile-friendly dashboards for field teams
  • Executive summaries for leadership

Implementation Strategy

Phase 1: Foundation

  • Connect data sources (Dataverse, SharePoint, Excel)
  • Create basic data model
  • Build core KPIs

Phase 2: Advanced Features

  • Real-time data refresh
  • Automated alerts and notifications
  • Mobile optimization
  • User role-based access

Phase 3: Optimization

  • Performance tuning
  • Advanced analytics
  • Machine learning insights
  • Custom visualizations

Best Practices

  1. Start Simple: Begin with 3-5 key metrics
  2. User-Centric Design: Involve end users in dashboard design
  3. Data Quality: Ensure clean, reliable data sources
  4. Performance: Optimize for fast loading times
  5. Security: Implement proper access controls

Power BI dashboards can reduce decision-making time by 60% when properly designed.

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