What topics were Pumps & Systems contributors talking about last year? In this roundup, we look at a sampling of articles related to the oil & gas industry from 2024.
1. Reducing Methane Emissions in Upstream Oil & Gas Processes
Rotork’s Chris Hardy discusses methods to reduce the emissions of methane using electric actuator technology:
Methane is a greenhouse gas that traps heat in the atmosphere and is the second most prevalent human-made greenhouse gas behind carbon dioxide (CO2). Because methane is more than 28 times as potent as CO2 at trapping heat in the atmosphere over a 100-year period, it has become more critical for governments and businesses worldwide to minimize total methane emissions from industrial processes. Read more.
2. Advanced Technology Imperative in the Production of Natural Gas
Cody P. Bann from SmartSights discusses how remote alarm notification software can help fuel increased efficiencies in the natural gas industry:
The United States is the world’s largest producer of natural gas. Production levels in 2020 were approximately 33.5 trillion cubic feet and came from the two mainstays in the industry, the Appalachian region and West Texas. Companies in this industry rely upon supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems to help communicate important information, monitor equipment, improve efficiencies and avoid unplanned downtime. Read more.
3. Vapor Trail: How to Boost Natural Gas Vapor Recovery
Learn from Blackmer’s Ron Crouch about how oil-free reciprocating gas compressors can help facilitate compliance and reduce emissions:
Oil and natural gas producers have always been diligent about recovering as much of their oil field product as possible. The product alone has considerable value, so any product losses impact the bottom line. However, that’s not the only reason these producers have made product recovery a priority, especially in recent years. Read more.
4. The Emerging Use of Screw Pumps in Oil & Gas Production
Sven Olson from Leistritz Advanced Technologies Corp. outlines how modern screw pump designs are ideal candidates for an increasing number of applications in the upstream and midstream markets:
As the demand for flexibility and efficiency, along with a growing emphasis on environmental awareness, continues to rise in significance, it is increasingly necessary for operators to concentrate on pumps and pump installations. When looking into the future of hydrocarbon production, various scenarios and predictions can be observed. Nearly all these developments hold substantial implications for the oil and gas industry and influence current planning for the future. Read more.
5. Stormwater in the Oil & Gas Industry
Romtec’s Mark Sheldon takes an in-depth look at the unique challenges faced in stormwater treatment:
The waterborne pollution in America presented by stormwater is a problem. Stormwater refers to any water that has fallen to the ground with runoff that has gone to surrounding creeks, rivers, bays or the ocean. The volume of today’s stormwater is exacerbated by the confined development of hard surface areas, which increases the speed of the runoff and reduces the overall natural surface area available for the water to be absorbed in the soil. Read more.
6. Applications of Carbon Graphite in the Oil & Gas Industry
Robert Riccio from Metcar discusses how the use of carbon graphite enables reliable performance in harsh environments:
In the rapidly evolving landscape of the oil and gas industry, the need for robust and efficient components is paramount. For example, carbon graphite and its applications in industrial ball valves have altered aspects of oil and gas production facilities, enhancing both safety and efficiency. Read more.
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