Chemical automation for the oil and gas industry doesn’t always mean lower costs

Chemical automation oil and gas

Process automation is everywhere in the oil and gas industry. From emergency shutdowns to separator optimizers to smart completions, operators look to digital technologies to help them keep wells online and producing without spending an arm and a leg on manpower. And automation doesn’t just reduce costs associated with people; it also can create significant … Read more

How to save money on horizontal well production in 2020

How to save on horizontals in 2020

Horizontal well drilling accounted for 14% of US natural gas production in 2004 and jumped to 97% of all US oil and shale gas production in 2018. The rapid adoption of horizontal wells is also attributable to advances in technology, specifically hydraulic fracturing. Horizontal wells enabled operators to target tight oil zones and fracturing increases … Read more