Measurement technicians that use electronic devices to measure natural gas are often trained on how to utilize devices but are not often trained on the fundamentals of gas measurement. The importance of understanding measurement fundamentals cannot be overstated. Measurement professionals need a solid foundation to understand the impact of not following industry standards and best […]
Changes in consumer activity, volatility in the oil and gas market, and other factors related to this year’s global pandemic have led to a decrease in demand for natural gas. The correlating move is for product to be moved to underground gas storage facilities, which highlights the need for measurement standard operating procedures (SOPs) to […]
Gas Certification Institute (GCI) is actively taking steps toward interactive online training. This anticipated form of GCI training will continue to provide oil and gas professionals with high-level education and experience on the fundamentals of measurement. We want to clearly state that our plans to offer interactive online training are not a substitute for the […]
The custody transfer of product from an oil storage tank affects key stakeholders in unique ways. When product is measured and removed from the storage tank and loaded onto a truck, there are a series of transactions that occur. The buyer is seeking to verify that what they are purchasing has been accurately measured, the […]
Manual tank gauging is a critical process for oil and gas measurement technicians to support the integrity of your company. Accurate measurement of crude oil helps to reduce uncertainty of measurement, allows your company to adhere to third-party contracts, and supports the fair treatment of all involved parties in the oil and gas value chain. […]
Since our inception in 2000, Gas Certification Institute (GCI) has proactively stayed ahead of the curve providing training to oil and gas professionals on the fundamentals of measurement. We have adapted to changes in measurement technology, measurement standards, and other changes to the industry. But, the goal has always remained the same to continue equipping […]
During this unprecedented time of a global health crisis and volatility in the oil and gas market, we understand that many companies are considering how to close gaps in the workforce. Whether you have experienced a staff shortage, a disruption in the workforce, or other challenges due to the need to re-allocate resources, you may […]
Midstream companies play an important role in the oil and gas value chain gathering, treating, transporting, and managing production on behalf of their customers. Because of how important midstream is to the oil and gas industry as the connection between upstream production and downstream markets, midstream companies need to ensure the proper measurement of product […]
The combination of the COVID-19 emergency health crisis and economic uncertainty in the oil and gas market has resulted in many operators and companies assessing their available resources to maximize productivity and efficiency. These conditions have led to pipeline operators, midstream companies, E&P companies, and other companies to consider the use of contractors or hiring […]
Many production operators in the oil and gas industry transport multiple types of products (gas, oil, water) in their gathering pipelines. This creates a need for measurement technicians to understand how to perform accurate and reliable measurements of the various hydrocarbons. As a measurement supervisor, you need to ensure that measurement technicians have a deep […]