Another month goes by trying to solve the problem of lost and unaccounted for natural gas. Everyone is searching for the elusive answer – the “One Issue” that explains the losses and allows a quick fix. Unfortunately, the root cause remains a mystery, despite untold hours of searching in the field. Then, another month goes […]
Has the effort to maintain multiple systems and processes for pipeline data become unmanageable and unreliable? Are audits stressing you out? Are you incurring unnecessary costs trying to keep up with the shift to digital recordkeeping? Perhaps the industry’s digital transformation and the concept of the online oil field is bogging down your personnel with […]
At Gas Certification Institute (GCI), we are committed to helping measurement operations realize efficiencies so that you can get more done in less time. We help companies with streamlining oil and gas field operations through dedicated software, the all-in-one Muddy Boots field operations platform. One way that Muddy Boots can be utilized to streamline routine […]
Historically, oil and gas companies have relied on in-house measurement expertise to support their operation, but those days are gone for most companies. Today, we find that many companies lack the required field, engineering, and management personnel to properly integrate new assets, manage projects, and maintain the proper level of quality control over measurement. What’s […]
Oil and gas back-office measurement and accounting is a complex task that receives high levels of scrutiny. A lack of training for measurement analysts and settlement accountants increases the risk of measurement inconsistencies, settlement errors, and costly deviations from contracts and tariffs. That’s why we are proud to introduce a new class in 2022 as […]
In the corporate world, compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (or “SOX Compliance” for short) invokes a feeling of dread and perhaps a touch of fear. Born from scandals such as Worldcom, Tyco, and Enron, the intent of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act is simple. SOX is intended to enhance corporate transparency and to hold officers […]
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 […]