Measurement is a very technical area of the oil and gas industry. There are many unique aspects that require intimate knowledge of measurement basics, regulatory and standards updates, overall best practices, communication, and the use of technology. We’ve identified podcasting as the ideal media to help both seasoned professionals and newcomers stay abreast of the […]
Accurate measurement volumes are heavily dependent on representative gas analysis data. To obtain representative data, your measurement personnel need to be armed with standard operating procedures (SOPs) and equipped with measurement training to effectively use equipment and execute measurement tasks. When measurement operations are optimized, then you can improve accuracy and decrease measurement uncertainty. However, […]
With the current green/renewable energy focus in the oil and gas industry, the production of Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) is being supplemented by government incentives and pushed by social pressure. Simultaneously, you have likely heard about the increased emphasis on hydrogen as an energy source. “The hydrogen economy is coming! The hydrogen economy is coming!” […]
Oil and gas companies need to be aware of the incoming wave of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives that will be hitting your company if they have not already. The focus on “going green” will bring changes in regulations and company policy that will translate into changes in how we do measurement…both in the […]
Oil and gas sampling can quickly become a burdensome task for small operators. The lack of resources and budget often leads to inefficiencies in the field and the risk of errors when validating samples. This can easily lead to contract disputes and accounting issues. Comparatively, most midstream operators, as well as many larger producers, have […]
What would it mean for your operation to centralize information-sharing and scheduling with your oil and gas service companies? Time savings, cost savings, a reduction in phone calls and emails to verify information — these are all big deals. Yet, many operators are stuck using old methods of doing the same thing. Maybe you’re reliant […]
Did the title of this article hit a nerve? Maybe it sounds a little too familiar? If so, you are not alone. In the fast-paced oil and gas industry, we know that things like site facility diagrams fall through the cracks because of a lack of resources. As a measurement technician or supervisor, you know […]
Unless you are a government bureaucrat, very few of us have a job that exists strictly to generate reports. We use reports to document what we have done and/or observed during the course of our job. Reporting should be a part of what we do, but not what we spend most of our time on. […]
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? […]