This is oil and gas 101. We learn the basics right from geology (fossils) all the way through to refining (fuels).
The different types of rocks and rock formations that are critical in oil and gas.
This is an overview of how fossils turn into hydrocarbons and become trapped in reservoirs.
This is an overview of how fossils turn into hydrocarbons and become trapped in reservoirs.
The different types of rocks and rock formations that are critical in oil and gas.
What is the difference between conventional and conventional oil and gas? Why is it important?
The history of drilling and a high level visualization of the whole process.
How drilling rigs work and the different components of a drilling rig.
How the well is actually drilled and the things that we look out for.
Fracking is a big deal in the media. Let's dive into some of the major concerns.
What actually is hydraulic fracturing and how does it work?
We use a lot of water in hydraulic fracturing. Why do we use it and what impacts does this have?
Hydraulic fracturing and earthquakes. How are they linked and what are we doing about it?
Overview of the different styles and types of well completions.
A high level overview of the different components and what they do.
Things go awry all of the time in oil and gas. What is the general strategy that we use to troubleshoot?
A high level overview of the facilities at surface and what we do when oil and gas comes to surface.
What are reserves and why are they so darn important?
Oil and gas production is the most important part of the whole business. Why?
What is artificial lift? What are the different kinds and when do we use them?
A high level overview of the types of workover operations and why we do them.
A brief look into offshore platforms and deep sea operations.
A high level overview of the two most common types of oilsands operations: mining and SAGD (Steam Assisted Gravity Drainage)
What happens in an upgrader and refinery and how fuel (gasoline/diesel) is made.
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