In the oil and gas industry, we take mechanical integrity seriously. In this video, you can see the difference between corrosion and erosion of piping inside a line heater. Corrosion and erosion are both types of failure mechanisms we find …
In this video, our petroleum engineering intern (Grace West) walks you through what hydrates are, how and when they form, challenges associated with hydrates, and even how to mitigate hydrate formation. Transcript – Hydrates, and no, not that kind of …
In this video, we learn the basics of oil and gas production facilities. To summarize, these facilities must separate, treat, and store (or ship) everything that came out of the well(s). In this video, we also review why facilities differ …
In this video, Derek sits down with WellDatabase CEO & Co-Founder, John Ferrell, to discuss 3 basic options for shutting in wells or lowering production. Operators across the world have been shutting in wells to preserve cash flow, cut operating …
Episode Summary In this episode, Justin Lippmann introduces us to the topic of utilizing natural gas turbines to generate electric power into a microgrid. We discuss turbine design, fuel requirements, portability, applications, infrastructure considerations, reliability, swing loads, and so much …
In this video, we learn what a micro-annulus is, its causes, ways to mitigate it, and how Renegade’s new Casing Expansion Tool is changing the game.
In this video, we visited Tim from Ken Miller Supply in Reno, Ohio to show us how to tear down, clean, inspect, and reassemble a downhole rod pump. We see all the major components and learn how to take special …
In this video, Derek explains the common scenarios in which we flare gas in our upstream industry. This is by no means an all-inclusive list but should encompass many of the most common reasons.
In this video, Derek explains what flash gas is, how it’s created, and methods to successfully capture/recover it. He quickly overviews the hydrocarbon phase diagram and then discusses how flash gas is created by pressure changes during the production of …
In this video blog, Derek explores the Oceanstar Museum in Galveston, TX to learn more about the basics of offshore oil and gas operations. In the video, Derek learns a little bit of everything ranging from offshore drilling platforms & …