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How Hurricane Dorian is Affecting the Oil and Gas Industry
Hurricane Dorian is pummeling the east coast of the United States after wreaking havoc on the Bahamas. On the September 4th episode of Business Casual, Daniel Litwin and Tyler Kern talked to Tim Snyder, the President of Matador Economics and a noted oil and gas industry expert. They discussed the impact of the storm on…
Inside Offshore Europe 2019
Offshore Europe 2019 opened on Tuesday for a three-day conference in Aberdeen, Scotland, UK. The show focuses on upstream oil and gas companies and professionals, and this year more than 900 suppliers will be in attendance, according to the show’s organizers. One exhibitor is Oceaneering, a subsea engineering and technology company based in Houston, Texas. Audrey…
What Is The Best Method For Preheating 4130?
Widely used in the oil and gas industries, AISI 4130 steel is quenched and tempered for strength and other specific properties. However, once the material has been welded, the properties of the heat-affected zone are adversely affected. To lessen the effects of welding on 4130, preheating is an essential requirement of the welding procedure. ARC…
Window Shades Create More Comfortable and Productive Workplaces
Summertime is primetime for the construction industry, but those summer temperatures and bright sunlight serve as visible reminders for how important solar control products are for buildings and their occupants. On this episode of the Architecture & Design Podcast, host Tyler Kern sat down with Jeff Miller, solar control products manager for Draper Inc….
Why Tesla is Letting People Rent the Power of the Sun in Six States
Six states will soon be able to rent the power of the sun. Arizona, California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey and New Mexico are included in Tesla’s new solar roofing rental plan at that price, Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced on Aug. 18. The plans will be for as little as $50 and will not require…
Fueling the Future with Renewable Natural Gas in Canada
Originally by: DEREK ESTABROOK, VICE PRESIDENT BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT – HERITAGE GAS LIMITED Renewable energy in Canada accounts for about 17% of our total energy supply and 65% of our electricity production. Hydroelectricity makes up the majority of renewable energy produced in the country, however, wind power, solar power, tidal power and bio-energy are also an…
A New Level of Reliability for Starting Vehicles
These sort of extreme weather conditions, be they boiling hot or despairingly cold, wreak havoc on the chemical-based batteries in cars and trucks. When these batteries fail, they leave many people in dire, often dangerous, situations. But thankfully, inventor Bryce Gregory decided to remedy this problem. Joining us on this Smart Power podcast by…
How YETI Streamlined Migration and Achieved 85% Automated Test Coverage
Intelligent automation empowers organizations to accelerate test execution, reduce downtime and prevent defects. Automation is the only way to effectively keep pace with the testing demands associated with the complexities and rapid-fire release schedules of modern enterprise packaged apps like SAP S/4HANA. YETI Coolers—a premium manufacturer of drinkware and coolers, and the go-to-choice of outdoor…
Will Solar Power Lead to the Future of Space Exploration?
Highlights The Planetary Society launched the second-ever solar sail spacecraft last month, LightSail 2. The unique design could transform deep space exploration as it does not need fuel or expensive rockets. The spacecraft operates using only the power of photons from the Sun. LightSail 2 deploys a sail made from Mylar that unfolds to almost…
Blade Design in Ducted Fans is More Important Than You Think
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) or drones are all the rage, with businesses from Amazon to Domino’s conducting research into using the aircraft to complete deliveries. Utilizing UAVs for these types of serious applications, though, requires precision technology. On today’s Software and Technology Podcast, Daniel Schübeler, founder of Schübeler Technologies, discussed how electric ducted fans…
Why Your Trash is Worth $33 Million
Awareness about responsible waste management has been on the rise over the years, but now it is on fire. In fact, it is 4,000 degrees Fahrenheit. Startup Sierra Energy, which vaporizes trash in order to produce clean energy and fuel, recently raised $33 million in a Series A investment round. The company heats trash with…
Tesla Does Not Bring the Energy In Second Quarter
Tesla Inc. stocked dipped this week upon the release of the company’s most recent quarterly earnings report. The car manufacturer did not meet analysts’ expectations despite a company-record 95,356 vehicle deliveries during the second quarter of 2019. According to Tesla’s SEC filing, the company produced an auto gross margin of approximately 19 percent, which is…
Cinematography Tips: How to Use Additive and Reductive Lighting
Knowing how to take light away is just as important as knowing how to add it. Here’s how to use additive and reductive lighting in your setups to control your look — and your budget. Lighting technology has changed by leaps and bounds over the last few years. In concert with the emergence of affordable…
IDENTIFYING SINGLE POINTS OF FAILURE IN SCADA SYSTEMS
Identifying Single Points of Failure in SCADA Systems Periodically reviewing your SCADA System Architecture is crucial in maintaining a reliable oil or gas pipeline system. No matter how thoroughly the system was designed and implemented, or how carefully change processes have been managed, problems can creep into the system as it is modified and updated,…
Composites Offer a Superior Alternative to Metals: Find Out Why
Composites attain the best attributes of traditional materials by leveraging chemical processes. Typically, composites consist of two or more base components. The simplest composites are formed by combining some form of resin with a corresponding hardener. In combining these products, a chemical reaction occurs then, the final composite hardens and becomes stronger than the materials…
Breaking down tax reform for energy companies
The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) is the biggest change to tax laws in more than 30 years. Under the TCJA, oil and gas companies can expect substantial tax law adjustments. Depending on your company’s entity type (C corporation, partnership, S corporation or sole proprietorship), you may be able to take advantage of…
Striking the Delicate Balance Between Security and Functionality in Public Utilities
In this episode of the Energy Podcast, host Sean Heath sat down with Jonathan Azarcon, executive vice president of marketing and customer solutions at iS5 Communications, to discuss the delicate balance of security versus functionality in the communications and power utility industries. iS5 Communications, Inc. is a global provider of integrated services and solutions,…
ARPA-E Innovation Summit Celebrates 10 Years but Looks to the Future
The below photos are courtesy of Rachel Slaybaugh. For the tenth time, energy leaders are meeting for the ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit. The Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA E) hosts the annual event and brings together professionals from the government, business world and academia to discuss the latest products pushing energy development…
Protect your growing wealth for generations
If you’re a rising professional in your 30s or 40s, perhaps an executive in the booming oil and gas sector or a talented software developer, then you’re likely achieving enviable financial success. But how can you ensure that all your newly accumulated wealth is protected for both you and your family? There are a number…
A Vendor-Neutral Consultant Updates Us On SCADA in Energy Utilities
Vendor-neutral consulting is an integral facet of any pipeline system utilizing SCADA systems. This form of consulting effectively employs customer-specific standards to fit the needs of any industry, whether oil and gas, electric utility, or traction power. Duane Clementson, vice president of operations at UTSI International, possesses extensive experience managing SCADA systems thanks to…
IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING A FIRST WORLD PIPELINE SCADA SYSTEM IN A DEVELOPING COUNTRY
Implementing and operating a first-world pipeline SCADA system in a developing country presents many unique opportunities and challenges. One of the unique advantages a vendor/integrator might realize when implementing a SCADA system in a developing country is that these ventures are often “greenfield” projects, with all new equipment and software, as well as instrumentation and…
Are There Potential Downsides of Going to 100 Percent Renewable Energy?
Climate change has widely reported negative consequences, including exacerbating severe weather patterns, harming wildlife, and potentially worsening human conflict and migration. In an attempt to minimize these planetary changes, the Paris Agreement set the ambitious goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit) above pre-industrial levels by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Innovations in renewable energy…
These Experts Think Oil Demand Won’t Peak Until 2035
Global oil demand is likely to keep rising for at least another 15 years before Asia’s fast growing economies catch up to the shift from hydrocarbons to electric power, a leading consultancy said on Monday. “At some point in the next 20 years, it’s likely we’re going to see oil demand peak. Our own view at Wood…
Could This New Approach Unlock Gigawatts Of Native American Solar Energy Potential?
Native American lands across the lower 48 states are home to an estimated 17.6 terawatt-hours (TWh) of solar energy potential – a staggering amount considering total U.S. utility-scale electricity generation in 2018 was 4.2 TWh. Funding for solar projects on tribal lands has largely come from government sources, but rarely covers full project costs, and poor management has hindered development….
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