The dawn of Venezuela’s oil industry dates back to the town of Guanoco, in the state of Sucre in eastern Venezuela. Lake Guanoco, the largest asphalt lake in the world, is located in the vicinity of this town. Also known as Lake Bermudez, this liquid was used to caulk the…
Carlos Espinoza Gala holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Texas – Austin. He has worked as a well completions consultant for Welex, a Halliburton company; Baker Hughes and Camco, Inc.
Oil and gas operations are commonly found in remote locations far from company headquarters. Now, it's possible to monitor pump operations, collate and analyze seismic data, and track employees around the world from almost anywhere. Whether employees are in the office or in the field, the internet and related applications enable a greater multidirectional flow of information – and control – than ever before.