Archive for the ‘In The Field’ Category

BG Group Preparing Gas Turbines For LNG Project

Friday, November 14th, 2014

To put the necessary infrastructure in place is a proactive move by the BG Group to ensure that they are prepared once the service contracts are ready to be executed. This is a great move as the basic infrastructure would take some time to develop once contracts have been signed. Therefore, BG Group could not wait until the … Read More...

B.C. Premier Offers Jobs To India Workers

Thursday, November 13th, 2014

The comments that were made seem like political rhetoric just to gain popularity. It would not be practical to give Indian workers jobs while there is a significant amount of unemployed Canadians. They would be cheaper of course, however that would have a negative impact on the economy of Canada and would eventually result in a decline in … Read More...

Petronas Could Benefit From LNG Project Delay

Wednesday, November 12th, 2014

Petronas could stand to benefit because of the delay of the LNG project. They did not rush into placing large scale investments in LNG facilities before they were certain where things were going.

In business it is a balance between being smart and sometimes just being lucky. It can be uncertain at times which way the business can … Read More...

LNG Industry In British Columbia Investment

Monday, November 10th, 2014

The LNG industry in British Columbia seems like a great investment for companies and investors at this time. It may seem like a risk if the projects do not materialize but the prospect will always be there.

Corporate gain will always be the main driver in any economy of a country. Companies are driven by profits so they … Read More...

Who Is affected by Declining Gas Prices?

Sunday, November 9th, 2014

Declining gas prices may not be so good for everyone after all. In general terms, consumers and industries that are heavily dependent on gas will benefit both in the short term and in the long-run. But because the United States is an oil-producing nation with states with heavy interests in oil and gas mining, the continued decline in … Read More...

Tip for Pipeline Workers: Follow Safe Evacuation Procedures

Saturday, November 8th, 2014

Our final tip for pipeline workers- Follow Safe Evacuation Procedures

Many accidents at the job site can be avoided with simple precautionary measures but crisis situations can occur even at the safest job sites (e.g. flooding, civil disturbances, etc.). Nobody wants emergency scenarios to occur but employers and employees have to be ready for when they happen.

Companies … Read More...

Electric Submersible Pump Improves Oil Production

Friday, November 7th, 2014

According to a news report, Strata-X, a company involved in gas exploration and development, has improved the performance of the Burkett 5-34 HOR well in Clay Country, Illinois.

This was done by using an electric submersible pump. Strata-X completed installing the replacement pump on October 21. The pump has helped the reservoir produce oil more effectively by drawing … Read More...

Tip for Pipeline Workers: Operate Heavy Equipment Safely

Friday, November 7th, 2014

Some of the most commonly used heavy equipment are:
• Dozers
• Loaders
• Forklifts
• Cable Plows
• Graders
• Mixers
• Trucks
• Backhoes
• Cranes
While there are no standardized safety practices for operating heavy equipment, there are key work practices that can help every job site safe for the workers.

First, ensure that your … Read More...

Battle For Arctic Oil and Territorial Claims

Thursday, November 6th, 2014
  • There are 5 countries with territory in the Arctic and now Russia, one of the 5, is looking at expanding its stake in the region beyond the 200-mile economic zone beyond its coastline that was set by UN convention. Russia initially filed its application to claim an extra 740,000 kilometers in the Arctic in 2001 but the claim
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Tip for Pipeline Workers: Regularly Examine Power Tools

Thursday, November 6th, 2014

This is our third tip in this series of Safety For Pipeline Workers.

To ensure the safety of workers at the job site: examine the safety of power tools.

Even the simplest tools could cause accidents and even the smallest accidents could have devastating effects on a project. Make sure all tools at the site, whether fixed or … Read More...