By Heather Douglas “It is now well understood that the ‘energy crisis’ of the 1970s was entirely the product of bad government policy … Federal price and allocation controls meant that disruptions in the oil market by OPEC were magnified here at home [the U.S.], with the result being artificial shortages.” Peter Grossman, U.S. Energy…
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…
Off Grid Energy, expert in the manufacture of rugged energy storage systems suitable for use across a range of applications from hybrid temporary power, EV charging, grid support services and decentralized mini grids, showcased its latest range of Universal Battery Energy Storage Systems (U-BESS) at the 2017 Low Carbon Networks & Innovation Conference (LCNI). The…
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.”…
