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ConocoPhillips & PD 868: Robotics Redefining Drilling in the Canada

Oil Gas Leads

This system eliminates the need for traditional floor and derrick hands during connections, relying instead on a three-armed robotic system that performs tasks with precision, speed, and safety. At the forefront is PD 868 , North America’s first land-based drilling rig equipped with modular robotics to automate pipe handling.

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The Economic Impact of Oil and Gas in Texas

Texron Operating

Igniting Prosperity: An Insight into the Economic Influence of Oil and Gas in Texas A pivotal component of the Texan economic landscape, the oil and gas sector has been fueling the state’s growth engine for decades. Texas’s oil and gas industry powers economic growth and enriches the state’s cultural tapestry.

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What It’s Like To Work On An Offshore Oil Rig

Drillers

Working on an offshore oil rig or platform is a unique experience Note: In this article, we’ll use the word ‘rig’ and ‘platform’ almost interchangeably, but a rig does the drilling, and a platform does the pumping. Offshore oil fields represent a substantial portion of the worlds total crude oil output.

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What are Tangible Drilling Costs?

Aresco

Tangible Drilling Costs (TDC) are expenses associated with the physical aspects of drilling for oil and natural gas. These costs are directly related to the actual drilling operations and typically represent a significant portion of the overall expenses in oil and gas exploration and production.

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Made In The Permian Basin

Permian Basin Oil and Gas Magazine

Meanwhile, recent mergers and acquisitions (M&A) among oil and gas giants have reshaped the industry, bringing greater efficiency, operational improvements, and economies of scale. Access to raw materials like carbon, oil, and sand reduces production costs and accelerates manufacturing processes. Things are looking very, very good.

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