In this video, Derek walks through how to read, interpret, and gather key information on the pump schedule for a hydraulic fracturing job. This job in particular was for a Utica Shale well in Ohio. This job also utilized diverters …
In this video, Marlon McKoy from Halliburton shows us around their frac data van! A data van can be found on any site where hydraulic fracturing operations are being conducted. Data vans like this belong to the service company that …
In this video, Matt Tourigny from Deep Well Services shows us how their company is utilizing virtual reality to help train their staff (and even us) on the simple (yet critical) steps of snubbing operations. Snubbing is when you enter …
In this video, we define what the red zone is, explore zipper fracing operations, and learn about the innovative RigLock® system by Renegade Wireline Services. Let’s dive right in. Zipper fracing operations are very common on the typical horizontal shale …
In this video, we interview Gavin Reed with NCS Multistage, a company trying to help us rethink the way we frac. Their tool allows for stages in a lateral to be isolated (opened and closed with coiled tubing) at the …
So what purpose does production casing serve, when does it get installed, and what does it have to do with production tubing? Stay tuned because we’re about to give you the quick rundown on the basics of casing and tubing …
What’s the difference between a contractor and an operator in the oilfield? In today’s video, we will be discussing the main differences and functionalities of operators and contractors. Be sure to check out the video to learn about these key …
In this short video, we cover all the basics of the Denver-Julesburg (DJ) Basin. We start by detailing the location of the basin, followed by the basic geology with a focus on the two main formations of interest. We then …
In this video, Derek and Sebastian go through the four different types of petroleum engineers: drilling, completions, reservoir, and finally production engineers. As current college students and future petroleum engineers, understanding the four main types of petroleum engineers is a …