Why Oil Rig Workers Need Confined Space Rescue Plans
by Rick Pedley
Every day, oil rig workers face hidden dangers and inherent risks. Learn how comprehensive confined space rescue plans dramatically enhance worker safety. Confined spaces on oil rigs present some of the most dangerous working conditions. These spaces, such as storage...
Letter from the Managing Editor (Winter 2025)
by Nick Vaccaro
It is a new dawn for the energy industry. During the days approaching his inauguration, President Trump promised a new beginning, a rebirth, if you will, of domestic oil and gas. Increased production with significant returns would pave the way...
DNV Marks Start of the Global Energy Transition in Recent Outlook Forecast
by Nick Vaccaro
How we derive energy and from what sources we find power have evolved into a variety of options. While fossil fuels command the energy sector as the premier power source, alternative forms of energy continue to evolve and grow each...
Amanda Barlow
“Weight training and running are part of my daily routine, whether I’m working offshore or at home on break. Having a year-round rigid training plan takes the decision-making process out of the equation, and scheduling a pre-shift workout in the...
Landman: The Wild, Wild West Texas
Billy Bob Thornton as Tommy Norris It’s mid-December and Billy Bob Thornton is back in his old stomping grounds in Austin, Texas. Since it’s not only the state capital, but the music capital of Texas, I mistakenly assume he’s there...
The Earth Whisperer
I was on the last leg of my sound bath tour, the temperature hot, the West Coast had record breaking wildfires, and COVID-19 had shut down the world. I was determined to set out, traveling through New Mexico, Arizona, up...
The Thirst for Clean Energy: Can We Balance Water Needs and Sustainable Development?
by Emily Newton
The focus of renewable energy initiatives tends to center around greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. While these are the industry’s most notable environmental impact, other factors deserve attention, too. The amount of water our electricity uses should also play a role...
H2S Mitigation Technologies for All Industry Sectors
by Jim Aiello
Hydrogen sulfide (H2S), often referred to as “sour gas,” is naturally present in both crude oil and natural gas formations. It can be found throughout the oil and gas extraction process, including in oil wells, gas pipelines, processing plants, and...
Capsol Demonstrates Vaisala’s CO2 Sensors in Post-Combustion Carbon Capture from Waste to Energy Plant
Capsol Technologies has developed a carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology based on hot potassium carbonate, which offers multiple advantages over conventional solutions and is well suited for treating emissions from waste-to-energy (WtE) plants. Vaisala’s new CO2 sensor MGP241 helps...
Transporting a Highly Skilled Workforce
by Nick Vaccaro
The alarm sounds, and you begrudgingly roll out of bed. It is early morning and dark. While most people succumb to sleep, the deepwater offshore worker prepares for Day One of a 14 to 21-day hitch. The coffee perks as...
Expected Oil and Gas Trends in 2025: From Energy Transition to Energy Expansion
by Mike O’Leary and Carl von Merz
As we look toward 2025 and the transition to a new presidential administration, many questions arise as to the future trajectory of the energy industry. Since 2021, the current administration’s focus has been on a massive shift toward investment in...
3 Ways Technology is Going to Shape the Oil and Gas Industry Free to Download Today
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.
