Digital Twin Technology Can Drive Greater Efficiency, Support New Business
Oil and gas industry experts are constantly searching for ways to produce energy more efficiently. And they are seeking methods to improve health and safety...
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Recent Appellate Decisions on the Obligations of Mineral Executives and the Waiver of Anti-Pooling Provisions
In April, the Texas Supreme Court issued a decision—Texas Outfitters v. Nicholson—that addresses the vexing situation in which the owner of the executive rights also...
The Impact of Software on Gas Flaring and Oil Refining
Gas flaring is the process of burning excess hydrocarbon gases, which cannot be recovered or recycled, and combining those gases with steam or air to...
Oil and Gas Companies are Reaching for the Sky
Drones or UAS (Unmanned Aircraft Systems) have gained popularity over the years recreationally, in business and in industry. In the oil and gas sector, this...
Importance of Bolting Systems
So many components make up a successful oil rig or onshore well structure. It’s hard to place value on which piece of equipment is the...
Salt of the Earth: The U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve
The U.S. SPR (Strategic Petroleum Reserve) is an oil reserve created in response to the 1973-1974 oil embargo. America’s dependence on OPEC (Organization of the...
75th Anniversary of D-Day: Dwight D. Eisenhower’s Legacy and America’s Energy Impact
Seventy-five years ago, June 6th, General Dwight D. Eisenhower led troops into what is known as D-Day. His outward display of confidence with the troops...
Oil and Gas Technology, Full-Speed Ahead!
Until the major downturn of 2014, the oil and gas industry has been a staunch, conservative industry that was a behemoth, slow to change. However,...
Interview with Michael Jensen, Founder, Midnight Tools
Tonae’ Hamilton: What sparked your interest in mechanical engineering and developing engineering solutions for oil fields? Michael Jensen: I have always had an interest in...
Understanding Mineral Rights in Terms of Oil and Gas Extraction
Property rights, mineral rights, fee simple, the long list of various land ownership laws is extensive and convoluted to say the least. To make sense...