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 […]
In August, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) published an article detailing how the oil and gas industry is concerned about recruiting the next generation of workers to fill key roles. The article outlined a dual challenge for the oil and gas jobs market. There is a general lack of supply as the industry struggles through […]
Throughout this year’s disruption caused by the global pandemic, we have actively sought the best method to continue providing training to oil and gas professionals on the fundamentals of both SCADA and hydrocarbon measurement. Gas Certification Institute (GCI) is now offering interactive online training for the Fall 2020 training season. This digital delivery of measurement […]
In July 2020, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced proposed revisions to November 2016 regulations dealing with onshore oil and gas measurement and site security. The proposed revisions followed a period of review to determine whether certain provisions may have added regulatory burdens that unnecessarily encumber energy production, constrain economic growth, and prevent job […]
In the second half of 2020, we are actively taking steps to introduce interactive online training for oil and gas professionals. This includes offering SCADA training through our SCADA Fundamentals Certification class. We are adding to our existing in-person classes through an interactive online forum to meet the needs of a larger group of professionals […]
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 […]