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A Guide to Metals in the Oil and Gas Industry

We’ve heard a lot about how stainless steel—a widely used iron with 10.5 percent chromium, and other alloy metals, such as molybdenum and nickel—is used in the oil and gas industry.

4 Ways to Keep Your Offshore Oil Rig Injury and Fatality-Free

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the fatality rate for offshore oil and drilling was seven times higher than the average fatality rate between 2003-2010.

Preparing Your Mud Pump for Peak Season

Cold weather creates several hindrances on drill sites, while also impacting the drilling pace. That’s why many drillers take time off to maintain their equipment and get it ready for the peak summer months during this time.

5 Types of Pressure Gauges You Should Know About

With advancements in process instrumentation technology, manufacturers can now offer control instruments and tools that meet unique industrial requirements. Although all pressure gauges perform the same task, they are designed for different uses.

How Process Instrumentation Improves Performance and Safety

Regular monitoring and control in the manufacturing process can help enhance your firm’s overall productivity and output—but that’s easier said than done.

Process Instrumentation for Natural Gas Extraction

Opportunities for natural gas continue to evolve over time. In the recent past, drilling rig instrumentation and the Internet of Things (IoT) have evolved to play major roles in the industry with regard to preventing mismanagement.

Necessary Precautions To Take While Oil Drilling

For employees working at an oil rig, an ordinary workday isn’t free from safety hazards. With the likelihood of fatal and severe injuries higher due to an accident, these rigs often have rigorous safety procedures to maintain their employees’ safety.

How to Reduce Injury and Fatality Rates at Offshore Oil Rigs

Oil drilling is commonly known to be one of the most dangerous occupations around. Although safety measures have significantly improved over the past few decades, oil drilling remains quite dangerous. Over the years, there have been many high-profile disasters in the news, highlighting the dangers crew workers face.

Interested in Oil Exploration? Here’s What You Should Know

Oil is one of the essential resources that human civilization requires to survive in its current form. Oil discovery has led to massive wealth and prosperity for many nations and uplifted technology and transportation throughout the world. While fracking and oil exploration is a controversial topic, it’s indisputable that oil and oil exploration have left an indelible print in world history.

What You Need to Know About Floating Cities

Offshore oil platforms are some of the largest human-made structures in the world. Reaching down to around 30,000 feet, many of these rigs would put the world’s tallest buildings to shame. Furthermore, since many people live and work on these giant platform’s months on and end, oil platforms have garnered the nickname floating cities. We’ll help break down some interesting facts of these massive structures.