Tablet Certified for Hazardous Locations Juniper Systems, Inc. recently announced the availability of its nonincendive Class I, II, and III Division 2-certified version of the Mesa 2 Rugged Tablet. Called “Mesa 2 Hazloc,” the tablet is certified to perform safely in hazardous locations where explosive gases, liquids, vapors, dusts, or fibers and flyings may be […]
Drilling Deeper: New Plants, New Wells, New Operations
In this week’s miscellany of articles we bring you news of a slew of unveilings, openings, and other optimisms, plus the usual slate of management advice. These are the full versions of the “Drilling Deeper” news items that appeared as abbreviated versions in the print edition of PBOG’s September 2016 issue. Forum Unveils […]
Addition By Extension
Bruce Kaiser likes what he’s found in these parts. That’s why, after 30 years, Lightning Masters is opening a physical location in the Basin. by Paul Wiseman Long distance relationships are always a challenge. Since 1984, Lightning Masters personnel have faithfully maintained that relationship between the company’s Clearwater, Fla., headquarters and their widespread customer […]
iTankData Announces First Mobile App to Monitor Oil Tank Levels
August 17, 2016 iTankData Announces First Mobile App to Monitor Oil Tank Levels “This advanced capability will revolutionize how the oil and gas industry manages production. Now operators of all sizes can afford to see tank levels on their smartphone.” Arlington, Texas: iTankData, announces the release of the first-ever mobile app that connects […]
Drilling Deeper: Wait, What’s the WTI, Again?
In this week’s miscellany of articles we are all rah-rah for WTI and frac’ing, forging new partnerships, and discussing team building and customer service, among other things. Are we out of the woods yet? Maybe not, but we’re still rather chipper at the moment. These are the full versions of the “Drilling Deeper” news items […]
A Factoring Primer
By J. Chase Beakley You might know everything there is to know about hauling frac sand, welding, or tank cleaning but if you can’t make sure that your customers’ pay schedules align with your own, then you won’t be able to keep your doors open, no matter how profitable your core business might […]
Lifting the Lid on a Major Oilfield Safety Concern
Safety Plan Hatched BHP Billiton released report on major safety breakthroughs achieved in addressing hazards associated with tank gauging and thief hatch operation. Tony Burke A safety team headed by Allyson Faist was rewarded with the honor of top project in the health category at BHP Billiton’s 2016 ceremony for recognizing the efforts […]
The Broader Picture
Wherein we share some O&G news from beyond the Permian’s borders—news that, in some way, touches the Basin. Energy Information Administration (EIA) June 29 Favorable investment terms led to Colombia’s crude oil production doubling within the past 10 years, reaching 1 million barrels per day (b/d) in 2013. However, the drop in global crude […]
The Energy Chain
Generating income, compressing challenges, and pumping profits in a downturn: reflections on the engines of the oil patch and how they’ve moved rivers of product. By Paul Wiseman The old business adage, “It takes money to make money” could be adapted for the oil patch as, “It takes energy to produce energy.” And […]
New and Noteworthy: August 2016
Fresh offerings of products and services for the oil and gas set. Free Electronic Field Ticket Phoenix DAS has introduced a free version of their mobile electronic field ticketing application. The free OpenTicket module allows service companies to replace paper-based field tickets, enhancing workflow in the field, improving the accuracy of information, and decreasing […]
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