Belport Oil

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

This is What a Massive 500 Gallon Propane Tank Explosion Looks Like

If there's one thing that you want to avoid with anything that's propane powered from your grill to your heater, It would most obviously be a situation that would put the propane tank in danger of building up enough pressure to explode and send shrapnel flying everywhere. While these tanks are fitted with safety...

Gas wells affect people's safety and health

Our organization has been monitoring air quality around shale gas wells and other facilities.

Ask Eartha: What is bad about natural gas?

Dear Eartha, I hear people talking about reducing natural gas use, but I don’t understand why. If it’s “natural,” doesn’t that mean it’s good? What comes to mind when you think of the word “natural”?...

Preventing Internal Corrosion in Oil and Gas Field Pipelines

Preventing the internal corrosion of crude oil, natural gas, and water injection pipelines involves numerous steps, which operators should follow to ensure the integrity of oil and gas field pipelines that are essential for uninterrupted production.

Oil and Gas Fields Leak Far More Methane than EPA Reports, Study Finds

Higher than expected levels of the potent short-lived climate pollutant raise questions about whether natural gas can be an effective bridge to lower emissions.

Accurate Gas Flow Measurement in Australia's Biggest Gas Field

Flow metering systems from SICK incorporate leading ultrasonic metering technology and are delivered as customized turnkey solutions in the form of metering skids or metering runs. FLOWSKID600 facilitates the gas flow process for highly accurate gas flow measurement in Australia's biggest coal seam.

Can Arctic oil drilling be done safely?

The Arctic's ice cap is melting, and more oil companies and others moving into the region to take advantage of its abundant resources. As they do, many are asking if the Arctic can be safely developed without putting its sensitive environment, and the people that rely on it, at risk.

Oil Supply, Demand and Prices Become Clear

Global oil supply, demand and prices have become clear, despite the fog of war.

Opec to increase oil supply, but it may not lead to lower prices

The outlook on oil prices continues to remain firm even after the oil production increase. However, the deal does put a cap on sharp price escalations

Record Permian well permits point to growing U.S. oil supply

The latest oil and gas news, dedicated to all things oil and gas: people, technologies, transactions, trends, and macro-economic analysis that impact commodity prices.

Homeowners may see increase in heating oil supply

It’s not just gas prices on the rise but the cost to heat your home is about to become more expensive as well.

New Study Finds Oil Drilling Sites Linked to Redlining Maps

Researchers found “a clear pattern” in the impacts of racist housing policies on pollution and negative health outcomes in Black communities.

Can a Law Protecting Endangered Animals Stop New Oil Drilling?

Environmentalists say the government failed to study the threats to endangered species from climate change before issuing oil and gas drilling permits.

How Prescriptive Analytics Reshapes Fracking in Oil and Gas Fields

The application of big data techniques in oil exploration and production is not new, but harnessing that data for prescriptive analytics continues to yield previously unforeseen benefits. Learn how prescriptive analytics is reshaping fracking in oil and gas fields.

Not being there: How augmented reality is changing the oil industry

Augmented reality devices have the potential to save energy companies millions of dollars in the coming years, as they ramp up devices to support remote assistance functions.

Actuary Explains How An Oil Supply Crisis Could Bring Down The Global Economy

How to reform the oil industry from within

The man behind a series of climate-friendly shareholder rebellions shows how it's done.

Infographic: How the Oil Industry Is Pushing Plastic

The fracking boom is flooding the world with Ziploc bags, ketchup packets, and single-use spoons.

How the oil industry accidentally created autotune

Autotune gets a bad rep. Sure, it’s been abused by plenty of artists, notably T-Pain and Cher’s “Believe” single. But used as a mild assistive, it can be a great way to punc…