by Steve Goreham The nations of the world pursue an unprecedented energy transition. Efforts are underway to force a shift from coal, oil, and natural gas to renewable energy sources by 2050. But key elements of the proposed transition suffer from green energy safety issues. These are batteries for electric vehicles and electricity storage, and […]
Wild Things
I’ve alluded in the past to my disdain for the phrase “freak accident”. My standard retort to that is, “As opposed to a planned one?” When people refer to freak accidents, I understand that they are making reference to unplanned results or happenstances. However, I have encountered numerous freaky unforeseen incidents. Seldom do I find […]
To Go with the Flow
Since the lifting of oil export restrictions in 2015, the United States has become a major player in international trade in oil as well as in natural gas. The first half of 2023 saw U.S. exports of both commodities surging to new heights. In fact, over that period the United States surpassed Qatar and Australia […]
All in One Place
The exhibits have been broken down and trucked away—over a month ago, in fact—and the thousands of attendees have moved on to daily routines, but memories linger. This prodigious biennial event known as the Permian Basin International Oil Show makes an impact on all who experience it. On Day One of the three day (Oct. […]
Ongoing Research Boosts Refrac Results in the Permian and Elsewhere
Three realities are converging in many basins to encourage more producers to refracture existing wells. One is that, other than in the Permian Basin, the best prospects have been drilled, so that newer wells are costing more to drill while producing less. Another factor is that newer frac technology is releasing much more oil than […]
When Your Company Isn’t a Big Corporation
There are many benefits to working for a small company. There are also many challenges, specifically surrounding hiring and training your safety personnel. We will cover a viewpoint that does not get much attention due to its perhaps small or limited application, but one that, being overlooked, leads frequently to a gap in safety programs. […]
Communication vs. Comprehension
Welcome into another journey in the world of safety! This time, the topic is about current training methods and communication. What hasn’t been said about training? Actually, the answer would probably be nothing, though perhaps that depends on who the recipient is. I hope to add a few insights and different perspectives today. One of […]
So the Rocks Don’t Roll
Making the jolts felt in places like Gardendale, Stanton, and northern Culberson County in recent years “leave and go away” is the goal of the Texas Railroad Commission (RRC), producers like Chevron, and others. Anthropogenic, or human-caused, earthquakes—specifically from injection activities including saltwater disposal wells (SWD) and, to a lesser extent, hydraulic fracturing, have increased […]
The Cylindrical Trade
Wars against disease and among Slavic peoples have flooded service companies with changes, both in demand for energy and in supply of goods to sell. Oil country tubular goods (OCTG) suppliers are no different, and companies like R&D Pipe Company and Baker Tubulars are broadening their offerings and their markets to make up the difference. […]
Change Happens-Sometimes for the Good
Hello and Salutations! I’m opting to do a small variation from safety and take the opportunity to branch out and attempt to sing our industry’s praises! After years of being in the oilfield, 52 years to be exact, the oilfield has changed immeasurably. Rules have changed, the pay has certainly changed, and safety has also […]
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