Back-to-Back Hurricanes: How Milton Is Disrupting Oil & Gas Recovery from Helene Hurricane Milton, currently a Category 5 storm, is forecasted to make landfall on October 9, 2024, along Florida’s Gulf Coast. This comes in the wake of Hurricane Helene, which made its mark on the oil and gas industry just days ago. While initial […]
Low-Cost Business Opportunities in Oil & Gas for the Ambitious Entrepreneur So, you’re done making someone else rich with your blood, sweat, and possibly a broken back. You’ve had it with the 12-hour shifts, the endless safety meetings, and that one supervisor who always shows up at 5:01 PM. Now, you’re dreaming of something more—your […]
When people think of oil and gas jobs, the first thing that probably comes to mind is money—good money. And yes, while it’s true that field jobs in the oil and gas industry often come with a fat paycheck, the reality is far more complicated. It isn’t just a career—it’s a full-blown lifestyle choice. Think […]
Career Opportunities in Oil and Gas Pipeline Jobs: From Entry-Level to Advanced The oil and gas industry offers a wide array of exciting career opportunities, especially in the pipeline sector, where employees help move resources from extraction points to refineries and storage facilities. The pipeline industry is known for offering high-paying jobs and opportunities to […]
Hurricane Helene, one of the most destructive storms of 2024, has left a significant mark on the southern U.S. The storm, which initially made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend region on Thursday, September 26, 2024, as a powerful Category 4 hurricane, wreaked havoc with its 150 mph winds and torrential rainfall. As the hurricane moved […]
Over the past year, regulatory changes across several key oil-producing countries have reshaped the oil and gas industry, with significant impacts on jobs and employment. Here’s a comprehensive analysis of these changes: United States: In 2023, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) introduced the New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) Subpart OOOOb/c, targeting both new and existing […]
The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into various sectors is redefining how industries operate, and the oil and gas sector is no exception. Offshore platforms, which are critical for extracting oil and gas from deep-water reserves, face significant challenges, particularly in terms of equipment maintenance. Unplanned downtime and equipment failure can lead to massive financial […]
The idea of a carbon-neutral oil company seems paradoxical. After all, the oil and gas industry is responsible for a significant share of global carbon emissions. Yet, in recent years, many oil majors have set bold ambitions to achieve net-zero emissions by a specific date. Are these claims feasible, or are they merely public relations […]
Seismic exploration has long been a cornerstone of the oil and gas industry, offering a sophisticated method to map the subsurface and identify potential hydrocarbon reserves. Over the decades, this technology has evolved, becoming more precise and complex, allowing for more informed decision-making in the exploration and production of oil and gas. However, seismic exploration […]
The oil and gas industry, a linchpin of the global energy supply, is heavily reliant on rail transportation. With Canadian National Railway (CN) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) both threatening to lock out their employees on August 22 if negotiations fail, the industry faces a potential crisis. The railroads have already stopped transporting certain […]