5 Most Important Oil Rig Tools

5 Most Important Oil Rig Tools

To work or invest in oilfield drilling, you must know how the most important oil rig tools operate. Oilfield drilling is complex and involves many pieces of equipment that helps in proper extraction. Some of these tools also ensure the safety of workers. What are the...
Why Are Aftermarket BOPs Important?

Why Are Aftermarket BOPs Important?

Aftermarket BOPs are very effective in oil drilling operations, although they receive less attention than brand-new blowout preventers. The truth is that pre-owned BOPs work similarly to new ones. The devices have been tested to ensure they are safe and that they can...
3 More Reasons to Rent a BOP

3 More Reasons to Rent a BOP

If you are trying to decide between buying or renting a blowout preventer, there are many reasons to rent a BOP. As essential safety equipment in drilling sites, BOPs can be very costly when buying new ones. The good news is that you can rent a BOP when you don’t have...
What is a BOP Stack?

What is a BOP Stack?

When you visit a drilling site ad hear the term “BOP stack,” you may wonder, “What is a BOP stack?” First, BOP is an acronym for a “blowout preventer,”  a piece of equipment that controls the pressure of a well during drilling. A BOP stack has several blowout...
What is a Drill String and How Does it Work?

What is a Drill String and How Does it Work?

If you have ever visited an oil drilling site, you may wonder, “What is a drill string?” Drill strings are columns of drill pipes that are connected. send the drilling fluid to the drill bit through mud pumps and torque. The drilling rods in a drill string are...