Engineered Materials
Four essential ingredients for oilfield service providers
Flexibility to adjust operations in the oilfield sector is crucial for surviving in such a competitive industry. Customer experience, prompt invoicing and meeting contractual obligations are all vital.
Subsea research group receives funding for research, economic development
The Subsea Systems Institute received $9.5 million for workforce training and economic development as well as improving energy efficiency and safety on offshore platforms.
How to optimize offshore pump performance and reliability
Asset reliability and performance are the two most important factors for the oil and gas sector but as processes change and equipment ages, optimizing uptime can become a greater challenge.
Energy roundtable on the industry’s future
Four industry experts discuss what they’re seeing in terms of trends, technology, challenges, and the future of the energy industry.
Vote for the best products of 2020
Who will win gold in 2020? Oil & Gas Engineering announces the finalists for its 4th annual Product of the Year competition.
Ethylene catalyst for manufacturing, shale gas developed
North Carolina State University researchers engineered a catalyst that can more efficiently convert ethane into ethylene, which is used in a variety of manufacturing processes including plastics and shale gas.
Technology provides greater insight into produced water
Multiphase fraction and conductivity meter offers a commercially viable alternative to traditional well testing
Eliminate arc flash hazards upfront
Safe work practices and PPE has significantly decreased U.S. workplace electrical fatalities.
Microscopic saltwater droplets enhance oil recovery
Rice University researchers have found microscopic saltwater droplets emulsify crude oil when each has the right composition, which can enhance oil recovery.
Overcoming small organic barriers could reap larger oil recoveries in shale reservoirs
Texas A&M University researchers have found the presence of kerogen plays a vital role in how easily carbon dioxide can travel through shale reservoirs, which could help oil and gas companies reap larger oil recoveries.