Frac Sand Supplier U.S. Silica Posts Smaller-Than-Expected Loss
U.S. Silica Holding has been investing in this unit as it records slowing growth in its oil and gas proppant segment, with oil producers hampered by tight pipeline capacity and lower crude prices holding back on completing wells.
Colombia Must Strictly Monitor ‘Fracking’ Pilot Projects
Colombia must implement strict monitoring of three pilot projects that will mark its first foray into “fracking”, an expert commission said on Feb. 14, before deciding whether the controversial technique for extracting oil and gas can be widely used.
Tests At Cuadrilla’s British Fracking Site Show Substantial Gas Flows
Tests of the first shale well at Cuadrilla’s site in northwest England show a rich reservoir of high quality and recoverable gas, the British firm said on Feb. 6, adding that rules that have constrained its testing work should be eased.
Digital Tools Enable Improvements In Pump Maintenance
New technologies can help alleviate the challenges a changing workforce faces.
Pioneer Sells Pressure Pumping Assets To ProPetro For $400 Million
The sale of the company’s pressure pumping business to ProPetro will bring Pioneer Natural Resources’ divestiture proceeds for the year to roughly $900 million.
Evaluating The Future Of The Artificial Lift Market
Companies are taking innovative approaches to traditional systems.
Materials, Design Extend Fluid End Life
A new design and changes in metallurgy shift wear from expensive pump fluid ends to sacrificial consumable components.
Digital Low-hanging Fruit
The digital oil field is not a technology issue; it’s a business model issue.
Digital Transformation Strategies
Producers of all sizes can benefit from digitalization at the wellhead.
Cuadrilla To Start Fracking In England In Weeks
Shale gas developer Cuadrilla will start fracking at its Preston New Road site in northwest England in the next few weeks, it said on Sept. 19 as it announced government approval for a second well.