Making the Most of Oil and Gas Industry Equipment

Selecting reliable and durable oil and gas industry equipment for a hazardous work environment

If your business deals in fossil fuels, you will need several types of oil and gas industry equipment to operate your business efficiently. Some types of equipment will vary depending on where you drill, such as land or a body of water. Different types of equipment also depends on different types of bedrock material you need to penetrate. Some equipment also depends on what natural resource you drill for, such as oil or natural gas. You may also choose to outsource some aspects of your business to oil equipment services.

You will know what natural resource you will drill and where before you supply your project. From there, oil and gas industry equipment generally breaks down into three categories: rigging equipment, tools, and protective equipment. Study all three areas carefully before making purchases to ensure you are making the most of oil and gas industry equipment.

1. Find an oil drilling rig and other capital equipment for your business

2. Choose the right tools to operate your oil industry business

3. Equip your employees with oil field equipment that protects their safety.

 

Find oil and gas equipment that keeps your business in operation

Every oil industry business needs the basic drilling rig or platform, piping, drills and drill bits. This oil field equipment represents a major expenditure and many owners consider purchasing used, rental and leased equipment as well.
Try: Rig Builders International sells new and used land-based and offshore drilling rigs. Take advantage of these sources to save money. The company also sells drilling equipment and has a program for companies to sell their used equipment. Evans Energy makes quality exploration drilling rigs.

Look for major oil production equipment for your operation

Besides major structural machinery such as your drilling rig and your piping, your operation needs a variety of other equipment and machinery to ensure the success of your operation.
Try: Harbison-Fischer Mfg. Co. makes a variety of oil and gas industry equipment. This company specializes in sucker rod pump barrels, subsurface pumps and other equipment. GE Oil & Gas manufactures a line of oil equipment specific for that industry. Equipment includes pumps, centrifuges, turbines, compressors and many other products.

Evaluate what types of safety equipment for the oil industry you need at the job site

Working on oil and gas drilling rigs represents one of the most dangerous work sites. Fortunately, a number of oil industry supplies help protect employees and equipment from serious danger. These safety products only achieve their purpose if used correctly.
Try: Custom Safety Products makes a variety of non-skid mats for drilling rigs. These mats fit the rig floor, pipe racks, consoles and other common walking areas. EFA Technologies produces leak detection equipment for piping. EFA's patented Pressure Point Analysis (PPA) equipment detects small changes in energy and momentum in gas and liquid pipelines. Safety Advantage produces a variety of safety videos related to the offshore drilling industry, including how to perform safe personnel rope and basket transfers, oil spill response and safe crane operation.

 

• The oil and gas industry has large numbers of injuries and accidents. Study industry statistics so you know how to better protect your employees with and from the equipment you buy. Pay attention to governmental safety and environmental regulations that also may dictate the type of oil industry equipment you must have.

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