Texas hasn’t been the same since Spindletop erupted in 1901, but how did we get to where we are today? The oil industry boomed and gave way to the roughneck life, and we’ll take a closer look at the history. Are they still around today?...
Do you have concerns about the lighting on your oilfield operations? Some hazards come from inadequate lighting on the job site. You can also expose yourself to harmful materials without using LED lighting. These are three ways LED lighting improves safety for oilfield operations. LED Lighting...
Changes need to happen in this world in order to save our planet. President Biden and others are pushing forward with ways that the US can help reduce climate change. One way they are doing this is by offering states billions to plug orphaned oil...
Officials proposed the Keystone XL Pipeline project in 2008. The tar sands pipeline would run from Canada to Nebraska. Opponents fought against this endeavor from the moment it was presented, and the project was finally nixed when President Biden took office. Let’s look at what...
Geologists are some of the most underrated people today. Without them, we wouldn’t understand much of what goes on under the Earth’s surface. Additionally, the oil and gas industries would look entirely different. This piece explains why no one should underestimate the importance of geology...
Oilfields aren’t exactly sanitary. Workers often come home covered in fuel, mud, and sweat. While it’s acceptable for employees to get messy, the oil supply itself must remain free of contaminants. Workers can achieve this goal by using oil catch tanks. This piece will describe...
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...