In conjunction with Texas A&M University, GCI now offers CEUs for all in-person and online instructor-led courses. For over 20 years, GCI has added value to the Oil & Gas industry by offering an unparalleled selection of training and certification courses. Our courses are led by instructors that are literally writing the industry standards, through […]
The 2023 GCI measurement and SCADA training course schedule has been released. Let’s get you set with oil and gas measurement training classes that fit your needs. Seating for both in-person and instructor-led online courses is limited. Our last two-week gas certification course for 2022 is already sold out! Now is the time to discuss […]
During this current period of change driven by ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) initiatives, hydrogen blending continues to be a major topic of discussion amongst gas pipeline operators. Specific to our customers, we have to ask the question: how will measurement be affected by the push for hydrogen blends flowing through pipelines? To find the […]
Quality measurement training for oil and gas back-office employees has historically been difficult to find and even more difficult to get funding for. Analysts and settlement accountants are responsible for reviewing and validating data representing tens of millions of dollars in product each month, yet they may have little or no knowledge of the measurement […]
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 […]