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How Can Heavy Duty Thread Protectors Help Your Business?
Running a drilling company can involve a lot of different aspects. One of these aspects is making sure your pipes are protected with OCTG thread protectors. There are many different pipe protection products and companies out there, but how can thread protector products help your business? What Are Thread Protector Products? Thread protectors for OCTG
Inspection and Maintenance of Drill Pipes
Regular inspection and maintenance of drill pipes are crucial for the oil and gas industry. Billy Pugh Co. tallies 125 oil rigs in operation in the Gulf of Mexico, meaning drill pipe inspection companies stay busy. This article will explain why it’s important to get your OCTG pipes and drill pipes regularly inspected. The Importance
3 Critical Pipe Storage and Handling Products
In the petroleum industry, pipelines are critical to ensuring that oil and gas go from the drill sites to where they need to go, efficiently and without spillage. Many of these oilfields are in harsh or difficult-to-reach environments, posing challenges for moving pipes and other equipment to the drill site undamaged. This is where MSI
How Pipe Protection is Used in Oil Rig Production
When it comes to your oil production, protecting your hardware is the best way to ensure that your equipment operates efficiently. Many companies in the oil and gas industry are now investing in pipe protection products to protect their assets. These protection products are an investment for any company, but they ensure that jobs will
Key Differences Between Offshore Drilling and Onshore Drilling
To those not entirely familiar with the industry, it may appear that the only difference between onshore drilling and offshore drilling is that one is on land and one is not. There is, however, an abundance of differences between the two. If you are in or thinking about getting involved in, the drilling industry, it
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
According to billypugh.com, there are nearly 125 oil rigs in operation in the Gulf of Mexico. For operators on these oil rigs, and for all working in the oil industry, having intimate stabbing guide knowledge will benefit your company. The proper stabbing guide ensures that your pipes and threads remain undamaged — lowering the risk
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
What Industry Insiders Have to Say About Oil Country Tubular Goods
Oil Country Tubular Goods (OCTG) refers to tubing, casing, and drill pipe used in the petroleum industry. While it can easily be overlooked, tubular protection plays a vital role in oil and gas, well and pipeline designs, and facilitating the safe and efficient transportation of oil and gas. OCTGs are utilized for both onshore and
