Industrial Maintenance for Compressor Stations
Transporting natural gas via pipelines is very safe and cost-efficient. However, in order for the transportation process to work properly it is imperative that the natural gas be kept at the correct pressure. To accomplish this compressor stations are needed at regular intervals. Let’s take a look at some key components of compressor stations as […]
The Role PIGs Play in Maintaining Pipelines
Cleaning pipelines has always been a crucial part of the oil and gas industry. The earliest methods of cleaning out the network of pipes that carry crude oil, natural gas, or other products involved bundles of straw wrapped in wire that would be inserted into the pipes. It is widely believed that the sound this […]
Midstream Sector Services Offered by STI Group
The modern gas and oil transmission and midstream industries make use of increasingly diverse and specialized components, machines, equipment, and other supplies. These are required to sustain existing operations and to advance company interests. Today’s established and emerging midstream companies can prepare for tomorrow with the help of specialized fabrication services, facility upgrade and construction, […]
Pipeline, Ship, and Rail: The Benefits and Needs of Different Oil and Gas Transport Methods
Oil and gas are found in many various regions all over the United States. However, by contrast, refineries and processing facilities tend to be more concentrated in a few regions, such as the Gulf Coast for example. This means that oil and gas must be transported safely and efficiently from many different locales all over […]
Compressor Stations: What They Do, How They Work, and Why They Are Important
One of the most important components of the natural gas transport system is the compressor station. These stations perform the essential task of compressing natural gas as it travels through pipelines. It is this compression which allows the gas to continue flowing through the pipe and eventually to its final destination for distribution to refineries […]
What are PIG’s, PIG Launchers, and PIG Receivers and Why Are They Important?
Pipelines are a fundamental part of the oil and gas industry and they are by far the primary transportation method for crude oil, natural gas and even the refined product. However, building a pipeline network is a massive project and though most pipelines ultimately “pay for themselves” with the product they transport, they are still […]
Why There Is A Need For Crude By Rail
The United States is currently experiencing a major oil and gas boom. In fact in recent months we’ve written a series of articles about major pipelines such as the Keystone and Keystone XL, the possibility of US energy independence, and how Louisiana and the Gulf Coast are benefiting from this exciting resurgence in production. What […]
What Is LNG and Why Is It Popular Right Now?
The landscape of the US Oil and Gas industry is evolving at a breakneck pace and much of this evolution is directly related to natural gas. Natural gas shale plays are making headlines on an almost daily basis and technology like hydraulic fracking is making the harvesting of natural gas much more efficient. As the […]
How the Keystone Pipeline and the Gulf Coast Are Mutually Beneficial
The Keystone pipeline is a very high profile project in the US Oil and Gas Industry. It is frequently in the headlines and there is no shortage of coverage on the topic. Many articles discuss the fact that the Keystone XL would transport Canadian crude oil to the Gulf Coast region of the United States. […]
How The Keystone Pipeline Will Impact the Economy
TransCanada is proposing a multi-billion dollar project called The Keystone XL Pipeline (Phases 3 and 4), which is part of the existing Keystone Pipeline (Phases 1 and 2). This major pipeline will have significant and far reaching, short and long term effects on the US economy. In this article we will examine some of the […]
