Many locations for field-based process instrumentation equipment in Eurasia, especially Siberia, can present the most extreme climatic conditions. Providing high quality environmental protection for such applications benefits greatly from experience. Intertec specializes in field protection enclosures to protect equipment and over its 40 plus year history, it has developed probably the most complete portfolio of…
Calls it ‘Disruptive Technology’ Last fall, Schlumberger introduced its newest valve, called the GROVE IST, which features a patented seat-on-ball design, integrates seal technology, and improves metal-to-metal valve performance. It was invented as a reliable, high-performing piece of equipment with a longer life span, a smaller, lightweight footprint, and thus delivers higher efficiency at a…
By Heather Douglas “Everything that can be automated Will be automated.” -Robert cannon, internet law and policy expert “Oil companies have been taking a longer view. For decades, they have attempted to rejig their entire value chain, harnessing technological advances in IT, communications (ICT), and engineering. The 1960s’ manual logging of operational data eventually evolved…
By Howard C Smith, , P. Eng, GPAC GAS alumni representative The primary role of the GAS alumni representative on the GPAC Board is to act as the interface between the board, the Association, alumni members, and past presidents. It is currently a non-voting position although this is due to change to full “director status.”…
Greg Bury, President, GPAC Director, Business Development, Equinox Engineering Ltd. 2017 was another interesting year for our industry and GPAC. As we have all been working through the downturn in our industry we do see some positive momentum with the rise and stabilization of oil prices. GPAC has not been immune to the challenges that…
By Nick Candito Co-founder and CEO Progressly The Future is Now Over the past several years the oil and gas industry has struggled with diminishing demand, evolving regulations, political uncertainty, and even natural disasters. All these factors have forced companies inside the industry to adopt new strategies to sustain profits. Many, of course, are looking…
