by robertbensh | Apr 8, 2019 | blog, Oil and gas
Both natural gas and crude oil are important energy commodities. However, many people don’t realize their differences or get one confused with the other. Although they are two different substances and commodities, they have a close relationship. They are often found...
by robertbensh | Apr 2, 2019 | blog, Oil and gas
Every year hurricanes take dozens of lives and result in millions of dollars worth of infrastructure damage throughout the Caribbean and the Gulf Coast. Hurricanes also take a heavy toll on the oil and gas industry. Hurricane Season Hurricane Season begins June 1 and...
by robertbensh | Mar 31, 2019 | blog, Oil and gas
Blockchain technology has taken the world by storm and already disrupted a variety of industries. The oil and gas sector is no exception. Originally blockchain was utilized as a form of cryptocurrency, but today the technology is used for far more. Even oil and gas...
by robertbensh | Mar 15, 2019 | blog, Oil and gas
The United States’ oil history did not end with World War I! The next several decades saw companies beginning to drill for oil abroad, fluctuations due to the Great Depression, and changes due to World War II. Drilling for Oil Abroad Although the United States...
by robertbensh | Mar 10, 2019 | blog, Oil and gas
Oil is one of our most valuable resources. In order for oil to be used, however, it must first be transported to refineries. There are several different methods of transportation. Each one has its different advantages. Pipeline Crude oil is often moved from wellheads...
by robertbensh | Mar 3, 2019 | blog, Oil and gas
For much of history, energy has played an important role. Living standards have always been linked to energy. People needed to burn wood for heat and cooking. Wood was replaced by coal, and coal was later replaced by oil. Although the history of oil may seem...