19 Feb Is Fracking Safe?

As the world grapples with energy challenges, the question "Is fracking safe?" remains at the ...

01 Aug Discover the Frac Sand Trends that are Shaking the Industry

You already know: the frac sand market is changing fast, especially in the Permian Basin. These are some of the frac sand trends you should be watching closely, as well as some great opportunities to save money. Local Sand Use Increasing In the Permian Basin, frac operators have...

29 Jan Discover How Sand is The Permian’s Ticking Time Bomb

jQuery('.Full').hide(); .Full { display: none; } Rising crude oil and natural gas prices have been rising for the last two years, encouraging higher frac volume and increased activity in the Permian Basin, despite the expenses of frac sand transportation. But could frac sand...

05 Jan 4 Reasons Fracking Could Surge in 2018

27 Jul Texas Frac Sand Mining Tries To Meet Booming Demand

Frac sand mining continues to increase to support the surging Texas oil industry. With local supplies of frac sand limited, costs have been rising fast. In fact, about half of 2018 demand for the product will be in West Texas. Part of the reason for the...

13 Apr American Support for Fracking on the Rise

Support for fracking has grown in America since November’s Presidential election, according to the latest University of Texas Energy Poll, with more Americans now supporting than opposing the extraction method. The poll finds that 43 percent of Americans are in favor of fracking, outnumbering the 42...

05 Dec All You Need to Know About the Three Sectors of the Oil and Gas Industry

The oil and gas industry is one of America’s biggest economic driving forces — and currently, the U.S. is the biggest producer of natural gas on earth, and one of the largest oil-producing countries. With such a massive industry comes a great number of interesting nuances...

01 Dec Dragon Products Announces Move to Larger Distribution Center to Meet Growing Demand for Stimulation Equipment, Pumps and Expendables

Industrial and energy equipment manufacturer expands with new center in Alvarado, Texas Alvarado, TX - Amidst increasing demands for the manufacturer’s pumps and fluid ends Dragon Products, Ltd is pleased to announce they have moved to an expanded 71,000 square foot distribution center in Alvarado, TX. “The...

14 Oct Rig Count Falls as Oil Drilling Companies Struggle to Increase Production

Amid the recent downturn in the oil and gas industry exploration, drilling and production companies are struggling to stay active and profitable. Currently oil futures are trading at around $45 a barrel, which is about half the price they were this time last year. Signs...

12 Oct Bush’s Plan to End Petroleum Ban Could be Boost the Industry Needs

Whether it's a blatant attempt to gain traction in the polls or just the right time to get the conversation going, Jeb Bush announced on Tuesday (9/29) his plans to get rid of the ban on U.S. oil exports and ease current restrictions on natural...

08 Oct Innovative Drilling Technology Could Help the Industry Through Recent Tough Times

Master Drilling is one of the largest providers of oil and gas drilling equipment and services including exploration-stage, capital project-stage, and production stage drilling. Through their services the South African-based company has helped grow the global proved oil reserves by 27% (over 350 billion barrels)...

05 Oct Natural Gas on the Fast Track as Oil Continues to Struggle

Oil and gas appear to be headed in different directions as far as overall outlook for the moment at least. Gas prices continue to fall as crude oil barrels hover around some of the lowest rates seen in years, but one sector of drill rig...

02 Oct Industry Experts Converge at Rice Alliance’s 13th Annual Energy and Clean Technology Venture Forum

Earlier this month the Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship (Rice Alliance) held the 13th Annual Energy and Clean Technology Venture Forum in Houston. It's an industry convention-type conference billed as the largest of its kind in the southwest. It's an event anyone with an...

01 Oct Shell’s Offshore Alaska Drilling Project to End Due to Money and Efficiency Concerns

Despite there being only enough oil reserves to currently meet about 53 years of production, one region with the potential to increase that number took a devastating blow. The Royal Dutch Shell Oil Company announced Sunday they're stopping their exploration and drilling project off the...

22 Sep Regulators Worry Low Crude Price Will Hurt Oil and Gas Loans

  Today, there are only enough known oil reserves for approximately 53 more years of global production. You wouldn't be able to tell by looking at the current cost though. The price of crude oil and gas has hit their lowest levels since 2009, according to...

21 Sep 3 Important Periods in the History of the Oil and Gas Industry

Today there are enough global oil reserves to continue production at the current pace for another 53.3 years. This is good news for the 9.8 million people currently working in the industry (8% of U.S. economy). Evolution will have to keep happening in the field...

18 Sep Need the Highest Quality Oil Drilling Equipment? Then Buy American…

If you're looking for the best oil drilling equipment -- like high-quality roll off containers, drilling rig systems, or tanks and pumps -- then you won't regret buying American. In the past few decades, millions of U.S. manufacturing jobs have moved overseas, and those proud...

24 Aug Oilfield Tanks and Rigs Unsightly, but Immensely Valuable

They may look ugly and obtrusive to most people, but to those of us in the industry the sight of oilfield tanks and drilling rigs is beautiful. They signify hard-work and perseverance. They're a reminder of all that goes into being able to roll out...

20 Aug Knowing How the Right Tanks and Pumps Can Improve Your Company

It all began with Edwin Drake in 1859, stumbling upon the first substantial oil reserve in America, extracting it from 70 feet below the ground with a simple hand pump. Our country never looked back, and the advancements in tanks and pumps have far exceeded...

17 Aug 3 Shocking Facts About the Oil and Gas Industry You Probably Didn’t Know

If you're looking to build your oil and gas company, you should know how important your industry is to the country's economy. With great power comes great responsibility, and you need the right tools to keep up with how fast the oil and gas world...

10 Aug In 2015, India Projected to Lead the Way in the Steel Industry’s Resurgence

Oilfield equipment and industrial equipment manufacturers rely on one raw material above all to produce their equipment: steel. Understanding the fluctuations and trends of the steel market is an essential part of any industrial equipment manufacturer's job, whether they're working with oil field products or...

10 Aug The 3 Biggest Advantages of Tank Monitoring

In an era when the oil and gas industry constantly evolves, staying ahead with the latest technological advancements is crucial. One innovation reshaping the petroleum industry is tank monitoring....