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Don’t Pay for What You Don’t Need
We talk a lot about cost savings through functional efficiencies and new innovations. And for good reason; leveraging emerging technologies is your best bet in finding better, smarter ways to reduce your operational budget. Almost every operator’s first move when it... Read MoreHere’s a Bold Thought: Let’s Bail Ourselves Out.
No one could have foreseen the sharp contraction in energy demand brought about by COVID-19 and the corresponding “sudden stop” in the global economy. Not only is it unprecedented, it’s also completely outside of the control of the US domestic energy industry. While... Read MoreAre You Fully Aligned?
Alignment is a good thing. Think tires. Or, spines. It brings everything into focus, allowing for any and all moving parts to function with efficiency and purpose. Alignment is also good for organizations, particularly as it relates to goals and incentives. In the... Read More
Beat the Pricing Myth. Keep Score.
Profitability at every point of production is on everyone’s mind, everyday. We get it. It’s simply good business to scrutinize operational expenditures to ensure that you’re not overspending on the equipment needed to produce your wells. As the industry focuses on... Read More
The Supporting Cast: How to Make a Horizontal Pump + Ancillary Equipment = A Pumping System
At HOSS we frequently discuss what it takes to ensure a successful and reliable pump installation. Horizontal pumps are complex, engineered rotating equipment. They operate with large motors, at high speeds, pumping harsh fluids in challenging ambient conditions.... Read MoreWhat’s Your Plan for Unplanned Outages?
In a time of necessary capital discipline, the last place you want to experience production loss is with an unplanned outage due to equipment failure. According to recent data shared by Rystad Energy, unplanned outages are on the rise, globally. Current projections... Read More
Seven Misconceptions about HOSS
As HOSS has grown and evolved, our manufacturing and service capabilities have continued to expand. This has caused some confusion in the marketplace as pump customers see these changes and inquire about the future of HOSS and where we are positioned among horizontal... Read More
The Perils of ESP Equipment Leasing
Many unconventional well producers have turned to leasing Electric Submersible Pumps (ESPs) to curtail upfront capital spending and have moved artificial lift spend into operating budgets. The concept seems logical: ESP equipment spend can be deferred and timed with... Read More
Retrofits: How to Mix and Match System Components to Escape a Failing Service Provider
Horizontal pumping systems are not governed by API or ANSI classifications (such as API 610). Manufacturers have been completely free to develop their own system designs, without being forced to follow any industry guidelines. This has resulted in true innovation, as... Read More
Customized vs. Standardized: How to Select the Right Pump for the Job Without Overpaying for a Quick Delivery
One of the rare constants in the domestic oil & gas pump market has been the need for quick deliveries. Upstream and midstream companies in the United States have sprung into action to expand production by building a supply chain focused on rapid delivery and... Read MoreRetrofits: How to Mix and Match System Components to Escape a Failing Service Provider
Horizontal pumping systems are not governed by API or ANSI classifications (such as API 610). Manufacturers have been completely free to develop their own system designs, without being forced to follow any industry guidelines. This has resulted in true innovation, as... Read More
Cheap Thrust Chambers and Their Impact on Reliability
In a previous blog post, I wrote about the sad state of the horizontal pump industry and how HOSS is working to change the status quo. I also referenced what I refer to as the “race to the bottom” by our competitors. Many pump providers have focused on reducing cost,... Read More