Visions of the digital oil field are swirling in management’s head. The goal? Everything is automated — every reading, every valve, and every device tied to IIoT. The mantra? “We’ll manage our operations by exceptions,” your managers say. Computer systems will analyze the data and send workers out to the field only when needed, using […]
Verifications, calibrations, and meter provings are not exciting, but they are a vital part of every measurement program. The measurement technician’s job is to get them done accurately, safely, and on schedule, while properly documenting the results. But, the question is, does your field measurement software work for you or against you in the field? […]
Gas Certification Institute (GCI), a leader in oil and gas measurement, standard operating procedures, and training, announces the addition of Weldon Wright as General Manager. Wright brings 30+ years of experience in natural gas measurement, liquid measurement, SCADA, control systems, and operations. He is a proven measurement and business leader who has successfully developed and […]
Change is constant in the oil and gas industry. But, one thing that remains the same no matter the condition of the industry is the need for consistency in measurement. At Gas Certification Institute (GCI), we believe the ideal approach to elevate measurement consistency is to support measurement operations through a combination of measurement training, […]
Gas Certification Institute (GCI) is prepared to offer flexible measurement training options for oil and gas professionals in 2021. If you or your team needs training on gas measurement, liquid measurement, crude measurement, or SCADA, we are prepared to meet the latest challenges in the post-pandemic environment. We are committed to resuming in-person training at […]
Oil and gas companies have experienced tremendous headwinds in 2020. Headwinds such as market volatility, the pandemic, and political uncertainty have made it challenging to achieve production objectives at various points during the year. These circumstances have made it increasingly important to get measurement “right.” Operators that focus on the quality of their measurement operations […]
Gas Certification Institute (GCI) has served oil and gas companies for more than 20 years, and today we are expanding our offerings by introducing measurement software tools from Muddy Boots Online. With this addition, our clients can increase measurement quality and build infrastructure to support compliance and regulatory requirements. – Measurement standard operating procedures (SOPs) […]
Gas Certification Institute has entered into a joint venture with Muddy Boots Online, an industry leader in cloud-based oil and gas software that focuses on measurement and operations processes by providing an integrated suite of products. Through the partnership, GCI becomes the exclusive channel for Muddy Boots to the U.S. oil and gas market. The […]
Gas Certification Institute (GCI) has released the 2021 class schedule for our fundamental measurement classes and SCADA training class. In 2021, we are preparing to offer classes in-person at our training facility in Houston, Texas. We understand that circumstances may change because of the global pandemic or some students may have concerns about the in-person […]
Did you recently join the measurement group in your oil and gas company? Whether you are a recent college graduate or a seasoned professional who is transitioning to measurement, it’s important to understand the fundamentals of measurement to support your company and advance in your career. This can be achieved through hydrocarbon measurement training. How […]