by Javier Blanco | May 20, 2022 | Elastomers
You’ve probably heard about elastomers in oil drilling operations, and you wonder what elastomer properties make this material special. Elastomers are polymers with greater viscosity and elasticity than natural rubber. This viscoelastic material is an excellent...
by Javier Blanco | May 6, 2022 | BOP Rental
If you plan to install a blowout preventer, you must compare new BOPs and used BOPs and select what fits your project. The option you’ll choose depends on the complexity of your project and budget. For instance, a used BOP can be more convenient when you don’t have...
by Javier Blanco | Apr 22, 2022 | Oilfield Safety
You’ve probably read how drilling companies invest so much in blowout prevention, and you wonder, “What is an oil rig blowout? Also known as a ‘kick,’ an oil rig blowout is the sudden and uncontrollable release of oil and gas from a drill pipe during drilling. It can...
by Javier Blanco | Apr 8, 2022 | Drilling
You’ve probably noticed massive offshore rigs floating in the middle of the ocean, and wondered, “How do oil rigs float on water?” The rig is enormous, with cranes on all sides and hundreds of employees working on it. You might think that the rig is rising from the...
by Javier Blanco | Mar 25, 2022 | Fracking
Hydraulic fracking comes with many benefits due to the several fracking uses. This technique is widely used in the oil and gas industry to increase production. It is very reliable because it increases accessibility to oil and gas deposits lying deep. What are some...
