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The shale boom will primarily benefit democratic countries such as the United States, which has large shale reserves. Europe has been slower to adopt the processes needed to extract oil and gas from shale economically. Overview Oil shale is a sedimentary rock that contains kerogen, a mixture of organic compounds from which oil can be extracted. Hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, is the...
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There is a seemingly endless amount of drilling rigs and compatible generators. For each combination, there seems to be an equal amount of diverse and far-off oil fields to drill. Naturally, the mix-match nature of drilling rigs, drilling rig generators and oil fields can leave some of us in the industry, even seasoned experts, completely perplexed about which combination is best. I have found...
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Many companies, or other organizations that have facilities of basically any size, surely know how brutal the summer months can be with power outages and rolling blackouts. Just as the same issues during the winter were fading from your memory, now you have to worry about the high temperatures and sweltering heat of summer causing power problems for your facility. Such power issues typically...
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It may sound like a big cliché for me to say, however, now really is an exciting time to be involved with generators and engines. I say this with only the up-most sincerity knowing full well that the current trend of generators could continue on its current trend of more conventional diesel models. However, there are also a number of exciting new options that have created optimism in the...
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Humans are naturally good at being humans, which is why it never ceases to amaze me at how bad we are at planning ahead. There is perhaps no better example than not having an on-site back-up generator. Storing such a generator for an emergency is something that doesn't really take much time or effort, and comparatively, can serve as an invaluable safety net under the worse circumstances. Learn...
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In a country emerging as a large oil and gas producer, there is undoubtedly a need for energy. In the case of Argentina, there is no difference. The country’s shale plays have tremendous potential for companies to expand, businesses to start-up, and for investors to prosper. At Worldwide Power Products, as a company, we are excited to be increasing our involvement in Latin American counties...
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For those that haven’t heard the buzz about UFO sightings in the Eagle Ford Shale drilling area, it has created quite a stir among residents and alien enthusiasts alike. Personally, I find the thought of a UFO to be fun, of course that could change pretty quickly if I come face-to-face with one. From what I have heard, these sightings are difficult to tell how close or real they really...
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