A pipeline operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of pipelines that transport various products, such as crude oil, natural gas, and refined petroleum products. The role of a …
Oil 101 Podcast – First Three Episodes Discuss Upstream, Midstream, Downstream Fundamentals
It's here... Oil 101 - The Podcast has hit the airwaves. In these first three episodes you will hear a discussion on the fundamentals of Upstream, Midstream and Downstream segments of the oil and …
Did Anyone Notice the Other Oil Boom?
I’m pretty sure a $30 billion boom in any other industry would be front page news, yet I had to dig to page B6 of the WSJ to find this story (yes I still get the paper one). It is related to the boom …
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Shell Ethane Cracker Plant Update
It has been a while since we put together an update on the Shell ethane cracker plant proposed to be built in Beaver County, PA. However, some recent developments have shown that this major …
Industry Trends: Crude By Rail
A recent article in the Wall Street Journal, inspired us to look at the topic known in the industry as 'Crude by Rail'. This game-changing trend in oil transportation has transformed the midstream …