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 …
Rising economic pressure on the oil and gas industry will require operators to revisit their market outlooks over the short and medium-term. OPEC’s revised industry outlook (released in November 2019) indicated that the energy sector continues to face “challenging” times as growth will slow from 1.4 million b/d to 0.5 million b/d by the end …
Maintaining efficient operations during oil and gas production requires staff to have access to reliable equipment. A failure in any section of the pipeline or ancillary devices can lead to well collapse, costly repairs, and extended downtimes. Operators need to protect pipe threads, ensure the integrity of casing tubes, and reduce the effects of corrosion …
Global players in the oil and gas industry understand one major thing… The political statements and public posturing of governments can directly impact their bottom line. From shipping lanes to supply and demand, every aspect of the market relies on the relationships and trade agreements countries and allies fostered after the 2nd World War. …
In March 2018, President Trump placed a 25 percent tariff on imported steel. What is the likely impact of this steel tariff on OCTG and the oil and gas (O&G) industry? Discover more below with MSI Pipe Protection Technologies. Understanding Steel Tariffs To reduce the United States trade deficit, the Trump administration last year introduced …
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) revised its forecasts for the last quarter of 2019 and the beginning of 2020. Despite oil and gas production increases, the Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO) expects prices to trend down over the next few months. This is largely due to some recent production halts, trade war issues, and the …
Operating and maintaining a productive well requires a stringent inspection regimen. Regular inspections help identify any issues relating to the integrity of the downhole equipment and drill strings prior to failure. As (OCTG) Oil Country Tubular Goods remain a considerable investment for drilling operations. Therefore, maintaining their integrity during the handling, storage, installation, and production …
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