The Future Hydrogen Economy?
In a 2012 film documentary entitled The Grand Energy Transition (GET) on which I served as a producer, the transition, which included oil and gas...
Oilman March-April 2021
Strategic Approach to Procurement in Oil and Gas
The wakeup call: The oil industry downturn cycle of 2014 – 2015 changed the industry in many ways. While the initial response of most oil...
Techniques to Prevent Sand Production in Oil Wells
Sandout is a recurring phenomenon in oil-producing wells that occurs when small rock particles (sand or very fine grains) that belong to the formation travel...
Young Professionals in the Oil and Gas Industry: Interview with Jordan Anderson
Alan Alexeyev: Tell us a little bit about your current (or latest) position and what you do, as well as how you found a job?...
The Fate of Flaring
Here in the U.S., we are one of the top four countries in the world for gas flaring. Together with our top three peers –...
Oil Theft: A Frightening International Perspective
The famous London-based Ernst & Young (EY) audit and consulting company estimates that around $133 billion worth of crude oil and refined products are stolen...
The State of Oil Prices as We Move Into 2021
The oil industry has seen both periods of immense success and slumps that have shaken the sector’s very foundations. Unsurprisingly, the global pandemic with which...
Assessing Downstream Cybersecurity Threats and Budgetary Concerns
Already plagued by political agendas, market uncertainty and global struggles, the oil and gas industry’s downstream sector find itself in peril. With technical and digital...
Living the Crude Life – March/April 2021
The Crude Life engages with industry experts and energy enthusiasts every day with interviews, radio programs, social media posts, print features, video content and podcasts....