Welcome to another Oilfield Basics video blog. In this video, we examine the topic of natural migration of oil & gas (hydrocarbons). We discuss why and how natural migration occurs, what traps hydrocarbons, ways that oil can seep out of …
Thanks for joining us for another Oilfield Basics video blog. My name is Sebastian Ziaja and we here at Oilfield Basics are trying to build the go-to educational platform for the oil and gas industry. There are so many awesome …
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 …
Thanks for joining us for another Oilfield Basics video blog. My name is Derek Krieg and we here at Oilfield Basics are trying to build the go-to educational platform for the oil and gas industry. There are so many awesome …
In this video, we define what a blowout is, causes of a blowout, mitigation techniques, effects, and more. In case you don’t have time to watch the video, below is a summary: A blowout occurs when any amount of oil …
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 …
Why aren’t all lateral lengths the same? Companies often brag about their growing average lateral length in their investor presentation, but still drill many short ones. So, why even drill short ones when everyone’s bragging about long and super-long ones? In this …
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 we examine the wellhead setup of a conventional well on rod lift. Please note that wellheads in particular can be setup many different ways, but the fundamentals are always the same. Watching the video is always going …