Oil prices are volatile; they seem to ebb and flow on a dime. The question is, why? Oil is a precious commodity, and like any commodity, factors like access demand can impact how much oil manufacturers need to sell it for to make a profit....
The process of drilling oil is more intricate than it looks: it requires hardworking humans and a slew of specialty tools and equipment to get the job done. There are dozens of tools that oilfield workers use, but some are more fundamental than others. Here...
Massive changes have occurred in the oil industry over the last few years. Developments in hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling have put new oil fields on the map. Areas that weren’t even in the top 100 just 10 years ago have skyrocketed to a spot...
Now more than ever, the world prioritizes combating climate change. While climate change is a global issue that requires changes in practically every sector of the economy, oil and gas companies are in a key position to influence the lowering of greenhouse gas emissions during...
C-MOR Energy Services Files Suit Against Ensign US Southern Drilling, L.L.C. and Ensign Energy Services, Inc. for Patent Infringement and Breach of Contract Press Release Published: March 29, 2022 at 5:16 p.m. ET | The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content CODY,...
Everyone has different preferences regarding their line of work. Some people want to sit behind a desk from nine to five. Other folks want to be outside, using their hands. Ahead, learn about five of the hottest and sweatiest jobs in America. Waste Worker Waste workers are...
The Bakken Formation is a large source rock for oil and stretches through parts of Montana, North Dakota, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. It is named after Henry O. Bakken, a farmer who discovered the formation while drilling for oil. In 2013, the USGS estimated the Bakken held...
Oilfield work isn’t for the faint of heart. The job requires a tremendous amount of physical strength and mental perseverance. Once people comprehend what it’s like to be an oilfield camp worker, they’ll be thankful for their 9-5 desk job. Physicality Oilfield workers must be physically strong...
Office jobs aren’t for everybody. Some people enjoy experiencing thrills when they work. That’s one of the reasons why the oil and gas industry is booming. These workers love being outside and doing something different every day. However, that doesn’t mean that aren’t risks associated...
Colorado Springs Utilities ("Utilities") has partnered with C-MOR Energy Services ("C-MOR") to advance their commitment to energy efficiency, employee safety and reducing carbon emissions. The municipally owned utility provides electricity, natural gas, water, and wastewater services to the Pikes Peak Region at competitive rates and has installed...
Modern society depends on oil for tons of things. Oil helps cars to run and airplanes to fly. Yet, as essential as oil is, people have recently been asking, how much is too much? Since oil is so crucial to modern-day life, countries produce it...
When you work as an oilfield professional, there’s a diverse range of hazards you’re exposed to every day. However, some of the most dangerous have to do with weather conditions that seemingly come from nowhere. Regardless of how much planning we do and how far...
Oil and gas provide energy all around the world. When it comes to oil and natural gas extraction and processing, oil rig workers must stay vigilant to avoid serious safety issues. OSHA lists a few of the most cited safety hazards for oil and gas...
Offshore oil-mining platforms have some of the highest needs for safety and efficiency in the industry. As such, the lighting they use has a large impact on their overall success in each workday. Here, we’ll talk about how LED lighting can help offshore platforms and...
Carbon emissions can affect the oil and gas industry in a series of problematic ways. From reducing the safety around some of the equipment to raising costs, they’re just as bad for you as they are for the environment. Because of this, businesses across the...