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How and Where to Store Propane Tanks

Propane is one of the most convenient and essential fuels in our homes and industry. We use it to fire...

Boil water notice in effect for city of Donna

A boil water notice is in effect for the city of Donna, Public Utilities Director Jonas A. Gonzalez said Wednesday afternoon.

The Truth About Bottled Water That You're Not Supposed To Know

What exactly is a drilled well?

A drilled well consists of a hole bored into the ground, with the upper part being lined with casing. The casing prevents the collapse of the borehole walls and (with a drive shoe or grout seal) prevents surface or subsurface contaminants from entering the water supply. The casing also provides a housing for a pumping mechanism and for the pipe that moves water from the pump to the surface<br>The quality of materials used in well construction is an important factor. Casing must…

Why There Are Diamonds on Tape Measures

In a perfect world, you could use the red marks to identify the placement of the studs. To locate a center between the studs, simply find the black diamond.

Did I Really Want to Visit That Oil Field?

The answer was yes, and the experience was both eerie and enthralling.

Things Are Bad for the Oil Industry and They're Going to Get Worse

The U.S. oil industry has been struggling for more than a year now, and if the price of oil doesn't go up a bit or at least stabilize, the whole situation will likely go from bad to worse. That's pretty much the only thing that industry analysts are certain of...

Common Examples Of Negligence In Oil Field Accidents

Learn about common examples of negligence in oil field accidents, and discover how an oil field accident attorney can help you get what you’re owed.

Oil Industry Adapts, Increases Efficiency

Confidence in the oil and gas industry—closely mirroring the oil prices themselves—has stopped falling, but remains relatively low. But while cost...

Laid off in the oil field? This industry wants to hire you.

Laid off in the oil patch? The construction industry is hiring, and it wants former oil field workers to apply. The Associated General Contractors, the American Subcontractors Association, the Cons…

US Refineries are set to become the Gem of the Oil Industry

we look at how Middle Eastern geopolitical issues are effecting oil production, how the oil and gas industry is developing in the US, and how a shift in natural gas prices has turned

These AR Goggles Are Making Faster Fixes in Oil Fields

Managing complicated repairs remotely saves oil companies time and money.

How Politicians Unknowingly Hurt The Oil Industry

Political actions often impose costs on the oil industry and consumers that are not obvious.

Can the Offshore Oil Industry Improve Workplace Safety?

Can the offshore oil industry improve workplace safety? A new report suggests such a goal is possible if certain changes are made.

Are Crops Grown With Treated Oil-Field Wastewater Safe?

Chevron, which is providing the discount wastewater, says it is. Others say a lot more research and regulation is required.

Oil And Gas Jobs: What It Takes To Make It In The Oil Industry

This post explores the various types of jobs available in the oil industry, their importance, and what qualifications and skills are needed to succeed

U.S. Oil Industry Becomes Refiner to the World

U.S. Oil Industry Becomes Refiner to the World | RealClearEnergy

Easy Access to Money Keeps U.S. Oil Pumping

Access to easy money is encouraging oil drillers to keep production high, even though crude prices are low. It wasn’t supposed to happen this way, and the lack of production discipline worries some industry experts.