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Key Differences Between Offshore Drilling and Onshore Drilling
When it comes to the oil and gas industry, one of the key distinctions that often comes to mind is the difference between offshore drilling and onshore drilling. While it may seem that the only variance between the two is the location—land vs. water—the truth is that there are many more factors that set them
How MSI’s Pipe Protection Can Increase Your Oil Production
According to Statista, demand for crude oil across the globe in 2020 was projected to increase to 96.5 million barrels per day in 2021. When it comes to your oil production, protecting your hardware is the best way to ensure that your equipment is operating at its highest potential. That’s why utilizing items like a
Pipe Thread Protectors Can Help Extend the Life Expectancy of Your Pipes
It is important for you to know what type of pipes you have in your home. This knowledge can help you not only know what their life expectancy is, but also, help you know how to properly take care of and maintain them.
How Can the Experts at MSI Satisfy Your Pipe Thread Protection Needs?
Anyone working in the oil and gas industry knows how essential pipes and other oil country tubular goods are to day-to-day operations and product transport. In the United States, 565 million barrels are extracted annually from offshore drilling. In the rough conditions found on many drill sites, pipes get knocked around, threads get damaged, and
Addressing the 8 Most Common Drill Pipe and Drilling Issues
Oil and gas industry operations cannot control all of the trials and tribulations that may come with exploration and drilling activities. As we will demonstarte below, there are always issues that the industry will face including, among other problems, drill pipe issues. Operators can, however, anticipate common problems and issues and be prepared for them
Your Stabbing Guide Guide: Standard Duty vs Heavy Duty
For operators in the oil industry, understanding the nuances of stabbing guides can significantly benefit your company’s operations. By ensuring that your pipes and threads remain undamaged, stabbing guides play a pivotal role in minimizing the risk of connection failure, ultimately contributing to enhanced operational efficiency and safety. Decoding Stabbing Guides Stabbing guides serve as
How MSI Pipe Protection is Adapting to COVID-19 in 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought on a lot of tough times for businesses across the world. MSI Pipe Protection Technologies has been a testament to the perseverance of the constant changes of regulations for businesses. Over the course of nearly two years, we have had to adjust to regularly changing guidelines but we never stopped
NOV Launches Sour Service Drill Stem Products
MSI is always on the lookout for new products and services that can work in conjunction with our pipe protection products. NOV has recently launched their sour service drill stem product line that when paired with MSI’s product offering, can help oil and gas companies protect their pipe even in the most rugged regions of
NOV Launches the Falcon Reamer
Technology today is ever-improving. Continued technological improvement has impacted the oil industry greatly, with new improvements making drilling more efficient, effective and safer than ever before. With drilling taking place all around the world, new challenges are being discovered and overcome continually, often with the help of new technology. NOV recently launched the Falcon Reamer,
The Importance of Pipe Protection in the Oil and Gas Industry
Pipe is necessary for the oil and gas industry to function. Pipe in good working order is essential as it is what moves oil and other resources from one location to another. Unfortunately, the oil and gas industry is probably the most affected by pipe failures. If we overlook the anomaly of 2020 due to
Rhino Storage System: The Benefits
Your tubular products are one of the biggest expenses your company will incur. The pipe you rely on needs to be handled with care to extend its life and investment. Luckily, there are many great pipe protection products on the market to make the handling of pipe as safe as possible. Yet, an often overlooked
Will the Election Impact the Oil and Gas Industry?
An American presidential election year always brings questions about how the election outcome will impact business. This is especially true for the oil and gas industry, as political interests often affect rules and regulations as well as foreign policy. 2020 has already been a unique year in terms of impacts on the oil and gas
