Leading Upstream Environmental Initiatives
Without a doubt environmental implications are the hot button issue in the oil and gas industry. Driven largely by public sentiment and the investment community, the post COVID-19 world has high-graded the urgency in which carbon producers are looking at the sustainability and implications of their business. Whether you’re a super-major dramatically shifting your business […]
Design Implications Associated with the Addition of Hydrogen at Upstream and Midstream Facilities
Hydrogen is a growing subject matter not just in the oil and gas industry but in the energy conversation. It is a clean fuel that does not contribute to greenhouse gases in the atmosphere when burned / reacted. While there are oil and gas facilities, such as refineries, that are familiar with the design requirements […]
When to Consider Winterization
Although recently a news cycle focal point, not all infrastructure requires winterization. Notwithstanding, the damage and publicity witnessed has many owners and operators asking an important question – when to winterize? The extent of winterization needed for a facility is a balance of safety, economic, and likelihood of severe cold weather conditions. Typical protections include […]
The Challenges of Retrofitting Upstream Facilities For Tank Venting To Flare
The Challenges of Retrofitting Upstream Facilities For Tank Venting To Flare Written and Presented by Tucker Payne Abstract: Over the last decade volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from onshore production pads have come under closer scrutiny with passing of Code of Federal Regulations 40 Part 60 Subpart OOOO and OOOOa (commonly referred to as “Quad […]
OOOOa Requirements for Closed Vent Certifications
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ESG – Environmental, Social & Governance
Image Credit: Carbon Click Sustainability practices have long been recognized as vital to the longevity of companies attempting to add value to the societies in which they belong. This is particularly true for companies focused on the extraction and consumption of natural resources. The specific priorities of such sustainability practices continually evolve alongside […]
Planning Ahead in 2021: Long Lead Times
When forecasting for the months ahead, a focus on budget planning is always top priority, but in 2021, scheduling should also be on top of that list. Due to pressures on supply chain throughout 2020 and now several weeks into 2021, we are noticing a consistent trend of increased lead times and rising costs on […]