In this video, Oilfield Basics contributor Joel Gremillion goes through a typical wellsite setup. On this well, it is being rod lifted (by pumpjack which is ran off the well’s own casing gas). He also explains separation equipment such as …
In this video, Derek walks us through the treatment graph of a hydraulic fracturing stage (pumped by Halliburton). You can supplement this video with these two videos: Pump Schedule for Hydraulic Fracturing and Inside Halliburton’s Data Van. Also, if you …
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, we visited our good friends at HY-BON/EDI to help bring you the basics of combustors. In much of the videos, you’ll hear from Corey Haney. Corey designed HY-BON/EDI’s combustor from the ground up and is immensely knowledgeable …
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 get a hands-on review of Halliburton’s New iCruise™ Intelligent Rotary Steerable System! You’ll learn more about the basics of directional drilling, as well as what makes Halliburton’s new directional BHA so exciting. This new tool is …
How do you control a kick when drilling a well? In today’s video blog we learn what kill weight mud is, why it is useful, and how to calculate it. Be sure to watch the video above and subscribe to …
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 …
When the folks on the drilling rig finish drilling the well, what happens next? In today’s video blog we address this very question and go full circle on this topic. Be sure to watch the video above and subscribe to …
Welcome to another Oilfield Basics video blog. In this video, we examine the curriculum of petroleum engineering majors. We’re going to be talking about what classes you should expect to take as a student pursuing petroleum engineering! Well, let’s dive …