Natural gas is an energy source that is found beneath the earth’s surface. It contains many different compounds, such as methane, ethane, propane, and brupane, with methane being the most significant component of natural gas. It is used as the fuel for making many chemicals and materials. Natural gas was formed over a long period …
When many people think of piping, they often think of the pipes in their home that work to transport water. However, piping can have a variety of uses. In this article, we will consider three popular ways to use structural piping. Fencing Structural piping can be used for fencing that not only looks great but …
Increasing Supply The US shale revolution started in 2005 when introducing a new horizontal drilling technique called hydraulic fracturing (fracking). This paradigm shift helped improve US oil yields dramatically – 80%+, in fact, from 5 million barrels per day to over 9 million. This massive increase in supply capabilities must be well-planned to best balance …
Drilling a new oil or gas well is a complex process involving a series of pipes and tubes. Each plays a pivotal role in how the well will perform and thus how productive and efficient it will be. There are essentially two main types of pipes and tubing used. Casing Pipe Once a well has …
To understand wells and pipes, it’s best to first understand the well and drilling process. Drilling is significantly more advanced than even ten years ago, and the machines and tools of today reflect this change. Since William Hart found gas at 28ft below New York’s surface in 1821, goods and services across the U.S. economy …
The operating lifespan of an active well varies greatly, depending on how efficiently the well can collect the resources and the return on investment for the well. In Colorado, there are active wells that have been operating for more than 100 years. Many of the gases and fluids that are pushed in and out of …
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You probably already know that pipes are used to transport fluids and loose matter from one place to another, but did you know they can also be used as a shield? Pipe bollards are pieces of heavy-duty pipe filled with concrete and placed into the ground. The structurally sound and straightforward design can withstand massive …
