The roots of the hydraulic fracturing revolution in the U.S. bring names like EOG Resources Inc (NYSE: EOG), Pioneer Natural Resources (NYSE: PXD), Apache Corporation…
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The petroleum industry, also known as the Oilfield, oil industry or the oil patch, includes the global processes of exploration, extraction, refining, transporting, and marketing of petroleum products. The largest volume products of the industry are fuel oil and gasoline
Russian oil output down some 75,000 barrels from the October level
Russian oil output stood at 11.34 million barrels per day (bpd) in February, down some 75,000 barrels per day from the October level, the baseline…
Officials concerned by sharp increase in oil train traffic from Canada
Safety officials concerned by sharp increase in oil train traffic from Canada. Oil imports by rail from Canada have hit a historic high, meaning more…
Watford City business WatMineralTracker helps North Dakota mineral owners audit their royalties
WatMineralTracker talks about its tech start-up. Watford City business helps North Dakota mineral owners audit their royalties Are You Being Paid Enough? If you depend…
How Does a fracking Blender work? Operating a Frac Blender
Typical Operations on a frac blender. The Blender is designed to integrate a slurry of water, sand, dry chemicals, and liquid chemicals to provide the desired fracturing components…
Should Keane Group or C&J Buy Liberty Oilfield Services?
Is it time for Keane Group or or C&J to Buy Liberty Oilfield Services? Liberty Oilfield Services missed its quarterly earnings and it has a lack of diversification like Keane Group…
Single in Boom Town North Dakota? State ranks third worst for singles
North Dakota rang in dead-last for gender balance among single people, which may be driven by the high numbers of men who migrated to the…
Minnesota Supreme Court case challenging the constitutionality of Winona County’s ban on new frac sand mines.
All sides have now staked out their arguments in a Minnesota Supreme Court case challenging the constitutionality of Winona County’s ban on new frac sand…
Dominion Energy oilfield worker after rescuing 50 ducks
Dominion Energy fired an oilfield worker in Rock Springs after he saved an estimated 50 waterfowl from wastewater ponds. Adam Roich said: “I got fired…
Evidence Mounts For Another Shale Slowdown
More and more evidence is pointing at what is now looking like a serious slowdown in U.S. shale activity, as sub $50 WTI is taking…
Another Oilfield Slowdown?
If you work in the oil industry long enough you’ll also experience your share of ups and downs., We’ve all been here before. New Data…
Increase U.S. energy security with American Oil Production
The American Petroleum Institute released the following statement in response to the Department of the Interior’s announcement that it will issue a draft EIS for…
Colorado oil and gas producers could soon face a tougher permitting process
Colorado oil and gas producers could soon face a tougher permitting process as newly elected state officials take office and revamp regulations, the incoming speaker…