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 […]
A new decade is here. This position provides an excellent opportunity for pipeline operators, midstream companies, and energy producers to review major trends of the last decade in light of the current oil and gas uncertainty of 2020. This period also represents an opportunity to ensure that your measurement team is adequately trained on measurement […]
Measurement professionals have the opportunity to advance in their careers in 2020 through developing a comprehensive understanding of the complete process of oil and gas measurement from field instrumentation through to accounting. Whether your current area of focus is natural gas, crude, liquid, or NGL, gaining an understanding of how all hydrocarbons are processed and […]
In October 2019, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) published a notice of information request to the federal registry highlighting the importance of accurate and reliable natural gas measurements. Specifically, the information collection request (ICR) is focused on “the accurate measurement and proper reporting of all natural gas removed or sold from Federal and Indian […]
Gas sampling analysis involves taking a representative sample of a hydrocarbon product to ensure that the product is being processed effectively and efficiently. This analysis is important because of the sheer volume of hydrocarbon products that are transported in the supply chain from producer to processor to distributor to user. The ability to verify the […]
With the increasing demands of the global market and the advent of new technology, the techniques used in oil and gas measurement — including crude oil, refined products, natural gas, and natural gas liquids measurement — are changing at a breakneck pace. Additionally, new electronic methods are being utilized. These electronic methods may reduce the […]
Gas measurement professionals know that gas measurement is a complicated process. It takes place in real-world settings with many variables thrown into the mix. Accounting for these variables, performing accurate calculations, and having a firm grasp of the fundamentals of gas measurement will ensure an accurate measurement each time. The key is understanding how to […]