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What is Flowback in Oil and Gas?
Flowback is a process in the oil and gas industry that occurs after a well has been drilled and hydraulic fracturing (fracking) has been completed. During hydraulic fracturing, water, sand, and …
5 Oil and Gas Conferences to Keep An Eye On
There are several large oil and gas conferences that take place around the world each year. Here are some of the largest and most well-known: Offshore Technology Conference (OTC): Held annually …
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What is working interest oil and gas contract?
In the oil and gas industry, a "working interest" refers to an ownership interest in an oil or gas well or lease that gives the owner the right to explore, develop, and produce oil and gas. A …
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What is Petroleum Coke?
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 …
What is Fractional Distillation?
Fractional distillation is a separation process used to separate a mixture of two or more liquids with different boiling points. The process involves heating the mixture to vaporize the liquid with …
What is Isomerization?
Isomerization is a chemical process in which a molecule undergoes a rearrangement of its atoms, resulting in the formation of a different isomer. Isomers are molecules that have the same …
What is a calendar spread?
A calendar spread is a trading strategy in which an investor simultaneously buys and sells two futures or options contracts with different expiration dates for the same underlying asset. The …
WTI vs Brent
What is the difference between WTI and Brent crude oil? WTI (West Texas Intermediate) and Brent are two of the most commonly traded types of crude oil in the world. Here are the main …
5 Great Oil and Gas Books
There are many great books about the oil and gas industry that provide insights into its history, technology, economics, and politics. Here are some highly recommended ones: The Prize: The Epic …
What is API Gravity?
API gravity refers to a measurement index developed by the American Petroleum Institute which describes how heavy or light crude oil is in relation to water. API gravity is the standard approach …
Insight: Saudi Aramco, LNG, Secured Outlets
In this series, we try to capture insight from our company president, Marty Stetzer. With decades of experience in the energy industry, his insights into news and events are always insightful. …
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