In the oil and gas industry, the accurate measurement and transfer of hydrocarbons is a critical process. One of the most reliable and efficient systems used for this purpose is the Lease Automatic Custody Transfer (LACT) unit. These units play a crucial role in ensuring the precise measurement and transfer of oil from the production […]
What are LACT units, and why are they important? For starters, they help to minimize errors and disputes when it comes to measuring and allocating oil and gas — a key piece of infrastructure that keeps the industry running smoothly. What is a LACT Unit? A Lease Automatic Custody Transfer (LACT) unit is a system […]
Limiting carbon-based emissions released into the atmosphere is a major way of improving the natural environment and reversing some of the harmful effects of climate change. A great way to facilitate this environment-friendly change is using CCUS technology. A key element in CCUS are class VI carbon sequestration wells. The Purpose of Injection Wells Injection […]
Hydrocarbon liquid flow through pipelines needs constant monitoring to ensure it is being transported under the right conditions. Flow meters that help ensure the proper measurement of pipeline liquids may become faulty with prolonged use and give misleading results used in performance monitoring and oil and gas measurement. Effective flow meter calibration can be achieved […]
Natural gas must travel long distances from the oil & gas production fields to industry users and end customers. While the invention and application of pipeline transportation have made the delivery of natural gas quicker, safer and more cost-effective, several technical challenges arise from this means of distribution. Gas transported over long distances will experience […]
Fluid/gas separation is an essential aspect of midstream oil and gas applications, utilized in a wide range of devices and equipment. A well stream flowing from a reservoir contains water molecules that must be removed from the well stream before entering a pipeline for transport to a refinery for processing. An effective piece of equipment […]
Natural gas operators utilize several devices to purify well streams in offshore and onshore facilities before carrying out oil and gas measurement and sale. Dehydrating natural gas helps to prevent several problems that occur in storage and transportation such as corrosion of storage vessels, inaccuracies in the metering of gas flow, and the presence of […]
Oil pipelines are steel or polyethylene tubes through which large quantities of crude and refined petroleum derivatives can be channeled. Why do we need pipelines rather than alternative forms of transporting oil and gas derivatives? This article will highlight the features of pipeline transport and consider the benefits derived from their use. What Are Pipelines […]
Both the mechanical and hydraulic performance of a centrifugal pump will be affected when handling a solid liquid mixture. Solids in suspension in the liquid cannot absorb, store, or transmit pressure energy, as can a liquid. Pressure exerted by a fluid on the walls of a container is caused by the bombardment of molecules freely […]
What Is NPSH in Centrifugal Pumps? Net Positive Suction Head (NPSH) is a measurement used to determine the ability of a pump to handle liquid without cavitation. Before methods of figuring NPSH are discussed, cavitation should be examined. What Is Cavitation in Centrifugal Pumps? The term “cavitation” for pumps refers to a condition within the […]
Oil and gas metering or measurement is the phase along the hydrocarbon supply value chain where exploration and production (E&P) efforts turn into profits for operators, investors, and other relevant stakeholders. Hydrocarbon metering is carried out using specialized and high-precision equipment to ensure accuracy. Interested in a Lease Automatic Custody Transfer Unit for your oilfield […]
Industrial pumps are essential devices required in every phase of oil and gas operations. Basically, they help transfer process fluids from one point to another. For example, a pump can be used to transfer crude oil from a storage tank to a pipeline and mud pumps are used to circulate drilling mud into the annulus […]
In-line blending is a viable alternative to the conventional in-tank blending technique, offering significant cost benefits to bunker operators. This article will discuss this blending technique, its applications, and benefits. What Is in-line Blending? In-line blending, or continuous blending is the process of mixing crude oil or petrochemical feedstocks (blend components) to produce a homogenous […]
PumpWorks, a DXP Company, just launched an updated version of their Predict-Plus pump monitoring system. As leading modular process skid manufacturers for Midstream O&G, IFS uses PumpWorks Pumps on our Midstream packaged products. We’re excited to offer the Gen 2 Predict-Plus pump health monitoring tool. Do you want to know your critical LACT units are […]
A major Midstream company approved the construction of a new crude oil pipeline, spanning from the West Texas Permian Basin to the Gulf Coast. The pipeline will create reliable access to crude oil in the region, bringing more growth to the Texas energy industry. The current pipeline route will run 850 miles from the Permian […]
The entire oil and gas energy value chain can be classified into upstream, midstream, and downstream oil and gas operations. Let’s take a quick look at these three oil and gas industry segments. The first phase (upstream operations) comprises all the activities and technologies involved in searching for, drilling, and producing hydrocarbons in commercial quantities. […]
Pressure regulators and pressure relief or control valves are important instruments in the oil and gas industry used for the same purpose – automated fluid control. However, the two instruments differ fundamentally in operation and design. It is important for operators, engineers, and other relevant stakeholders to understand the differences between these devices in order […]
Following the U.S. shale boom which saw the country become a major producer of oil and gas, production of Natural Gas Liquids from the gas component also proliferated. The prices of these products correlate closely with the crude oil price on the market. Due to the huge demand for these products on a global scale […]
Within the oil and gas industry, there are a number of different options for metering flowrate. Over the years, Coriolis flow meters have become increasingly popular for liquid and gas measurement among oil and gas skid manufacturers and users. Although the initial costs for a Coriolis flow meter are higher that some types of metering, […]
For as long as there has been commercial oil and gas extraction, the industry has faced the challenge of accurate measurement. From allocating production to each well’s stakeholders to monitoring the oil and gas delivered, everyone involved in the oil and gas industry has a vested interest in ensuring flow measurements are correct. Over the […]
IFS recently completed the design, fabrication, wet testing and shipment of a Modular Crude Oil Pumping Station for Mandaree North Dakota. The Modular Crude Oil Pump Station included: Welded I-Beam structure Insulated/heated building Integral sump (2) 100% Crude Oil Pumps/electric motors Overhead Bridge crane/hoist Suction/discharge piping Isolation/check valves Control valves Instrumentation Electrical switchgear with Variable […]
IFS recently supplied a metering skid to Tallgrass Energy in Wright, Wyoming. The metering package is 11’ wide by 36’ long by 12′ high with an insulated, pre-manufactured enclosure for operation in cold climates. An explosion proof ROC control system acts as the brains of the metering skid system that manages Input/Output signals in addition to metering […]
IFS recently provided (6) Well Head Lease Automated Custody Transfer (LACT) units in Artic enclosures to Production Storage Measurement USA, a midstream company in Wyoming. In the PSM USA contract, IFS provided: (2) 4K BPD LACT units (2) 6K BPD LACT units (2) Dual 4K BPD LACT units The photos show the (2) 4K BPD LACT units […]
Project Overview Integrated Flow Solutions was contracted by Targa Midstream to design and fabricate (1) Ethane Metering Package and (1) Propane Metering Package. The Metering Packages are custody transfer metering skids from a products manufacturer to one of the Targa gathering systems. Project Specs Ethane (C2) with a flow rate of 19,000 BPD to 30,000 […]
Integrated Flow Solutions was acquired by DXP Enterprises on January 2, 2014. This partnership now provides IFS with a much broader range of midstream oil and gas products and services as follows: Pumpworks API 610 and ANSI B73.1 centrifugal pumps used in product transfer, LACT units, pipeline and pipeline booster pump applications. IPS Integrated Pumping […]
