Essential Equipment to Avoid Well Blowouts

Essential Equipment to Avoid Well Blowouts

All oil and gas drilling companies use blowout prevention equipment to mitigate the risks of blowouts and explosions. A blowout or a ‘kick’ at a drilling site can be disastrous. That being said, it’s essential to have a reliable blowout preventer to avoid the...
How to Prevent a Well Blowout

How to Prevent a Well Blowout

In any work environment, the risk of disaster is ever-present, even with the best safety regulations available. But the high pressure and flammability risks present at an oil drill site mean that any accident can turn very serious very quickly. The infamous Deepwater...
Annular BOPs Explained

Annular BOPs Explained

Annular BOPs are designed to provide the finishing touch essential to any oil drilling site. As the topper to a complete stack of oilfield equipment atop a well, annular BOPs pull a lot of weight to prevent leaks or disasters. The importance of annular BOPs can hardly...
The Functions of Blowout Preventers

The Functions of Blowout Preventers

In the oil and gas industry, a leaky well could spell disaster. Not only will repairs cost the company money, but the spilled oil is dangerous to workers and wildlife alike. Fortunately, helpful devices known as blowout preventers prevent this disaster from happening....