Petroleum coke, also known as petcoke, is a solid carbon-rich material that is produced during the refining of crude oil. It is typically a byproduct of the refining process, and is produced when …
Upstream Vs Downstream Oil and Gas
Thousands of people a month enter the search term 'upstream vs downstream' or 'what is the difference between upstream and downstream' into Google every month. When we began getting search traffic …
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 …
What is Downstream? – Oil 101 Podcast
Last week we took a step away from oil to discuss some basics of natural gas (yes, this is actually oil and gas 101). Now, to this point, we've talked about key components and functions of upstream …
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Exploring IoT in Oil and Gas
In this latest episode of Sound Off, Joe Perino discusses the current state of the Internet of Things (IoT) in the oil and gas industry. Status, Security and Challenges for Internet of Things in …
Learning Resource: The Economics of Commodity Trading Firms
Recently, one of our Oil 101 community members reached out for some input related to his internship. Yes, people do move beyond the e-learning modules and just talk to us directly! After all, part …
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Latest Oil and Gas Podcast Channel Discusses Downstream Topics
The Sound Off Podcast with Joe Perino is here! Joe Perino brings 40 years of experience in upstream, midstream and downstream to the EKT Interactive team. His deep processing industry expertise, …
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EKT Interactive Presents at SPE New Hire Orientation
We're always excited and honored to be included in this great program hosted by the SPE Gulf Coast Section. There is a great team of presenters covering a wide range of topics. Hope to see you …
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Financial Executives’ Recommendations for Technology Deployment
In September, I spoke at The Financial Executives Networking Group (FENG) Houston Chapter meeting on ways various business functions can work together to speed and improve technology deployment in …
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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 …
World’s Best Selling Vehicle To Be Fueled by CNG
Ford to offer Optional Natural Gas Engine for F-150 Pick-up Trucks Ford Motor Company announced on July 31, 2013 that they will start offering a natural gas engine option for their F-150 pick-up …
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Background of Shell’s Proposed Ethane Cracker in Beaver County
Where It Stands Last December, Shell extended their option on the Beaver County purchase of the Horsehead Corp. facility in Beaver County by 6 months. This prompted concern in the Marcellus shale …
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