Oilfield Electrification Technologies

Oct 16 2024 17 ep. 29 mins 1
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A monthly show discussing the technologies that power the oilfield with electricity. Industry experts discuss topics ranging from microgrids to e-frac.

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Halliburton's Octiv Platform: Revolutionizing Fracturing with Automation

Oct 16 2024 30 mins  
In this episode, the World Oil team explores Halliburton's Octiv® intelligent fracturing platform, which automates spread control, significantly improving consistency, efficiency, and reliability. Eli Bogle, Product Champion for Production Enhancement demonstrates how Octiv optimizes pump operations, reduces manual interventions, and extends equipment life. Kurt Harpold, Strategic

Innovations and collaborations at the Marine, Construction & Engineering Deepwater Development conference

Aug 13 2024 11 mins  
In this special episode from the Marine Construction and Engineering Deepwater Development conference in Amsterdam, Kurt Abraham, Editor-in-Chief of World Oil, sits down with Stephane Hiron of SLB to discuss the future of electrification in offshore oil production.

Halliburton's Sensori™ fracture monitoring service and subsurface innovations

Jul 23 2024 18 mins  
Explore the forefront of fracturing technology in this episode from Halliburton’s facility in Duncan, OK. Faraaz Adil, Global Product Line Manager, and Price Stark, Commercial Champion for PE Frac Technology, join us to discuss the technical advancements of Halliburton's Sensori™ fracture monitoring service. Learn how non-intrusive subsurface diagnostics and continuous, automat

Revolutionizing fracturing: Halliburton's ZEUS electric fracturing system

Jun 26 2024 41 mins  
In this episode, we journey to Duncan, Oklahoma—the birthplace of Halliburton—to explore their latest advancements in electric fracturing technology. Host Jim Watkins is joined by Halliburton's VP of Production Enhancement, Shawn Stasiuk, and Chris Atchley, Sr. Product Manager of Production Enhancement. Together, they discuss the evolution of hydraulic fracturing, from the indu

Season 1 Finale: Everything we've learned about oilfield electrification so far...

Apr 05 2023 34 mins  
In this season finale, recorded live at HFTC, Shane and Jim review the fantastic technologies and people we've had the opportunity to meet during season 1. We also discuss with NOV and GD the trend towards electric fracking and the future of even higher horsepower pumps in the industry.

The Challenges of Electrifying the Oilfield: Engineering and Policy Perspectives

Mar 01 2023 48 mins  
In this episode, hosts Shane and Jim talk with Simon Palacio, an engineer and construction specialist at Burns & McDonnell, about the challenges of planning and constructing infrastructure for oilfield electrification. They discuss the increasing demand for electricity in the oil and gas industry, creating a need for more reliable and dispatchable generation sources. Simon explains

Live from the Oilfield Electrification Technology Conference - Bonus Cross-Over from World Oil Deep Dive

Feb 23 2023 33 mins  
In this bonus cross-over episode from World Oil Deep Dive, we talk with attendees, speakers, and key players at the Oilfield Electrification Technology Conference to learn about critical new technologies and trends in oilfield electrification. The technologies and presentations at this conference show a strong trend toward electrifying oilfield operations.

Onsite Electrical Generation Using Waste Products You Never Considered

Feb 01 2023 39 mins  
If you've ever wondered about good uses for used wind turbine blades you'll want to listen to this episode. Shane and Jim speak with Brent Mulliniks from Eco Hydroflow about closed-loop recycling of produced water using industrial waste to generate gas to generate electricity for the process. This is next-level technology that shows how our industry is making changes that will prov

Oilfield Electrical Planning Dos and Don'ts

Jan 06 2023 32 mins  
We speak with subject matter experts from Burns and McDonnell about common mistakes they see when planning your electrical grid. We discuss the upcoming demand for electricity in Texas due to the growth of electric fracing and other factors, such as Bitcoin mining and EV penetration. In addition, the conversation covers the potential strain on the power grid and the need for new po

The current state of the oilfield electrification market

Oct 18 2022 19 mins  
In this episode, recorded live on the shop floor at Joliet Electric Motors (JEM) in Joliet, Illinois, Tim Tibbot, Shane, and I talk about the evolution of electric motors for the oilfield and the state of the oilfield electrification market today. We also get a verbal tour of the machine shop and learn about the history of JEM and its partnership with Hitachi.