The hydrogen economy is coming for gas pipelines. The question is how will operators develop and implement measurement standard operating procedures (SOPs) for hydrogen blended gas? During the 2022 AGA Operations Conference & Spring Committee Meetings on May 5 in New Orleans, GCI General Manager Weldon Wright presented on the topic of natural gas measurement […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]