Thanksgiving is a time that we all look forward to as an official kick-off for the American holiday experience. However, during the hustle and bustle of prepping the feast and getting the family together for the big day, do you ever really give thanks to the oil and gas industry for the way it improves your life?

Not to toot our own horns, but without NGL storage and other products we offer, it’s likely that your Thanksgiving holiday wouldn’t be the same. Here’s a look at how our industry helps keep your traditions moving every year.

Fuel Literally Brings Your Family to the Table!

Visiting family is part of the beauty of Thanksgiving. However, without the work of employees at onshore and offshore wellsite’s, the millions of passengers flying out and driving around to meet up for Thanksgiving dinner, wouldn’t make it to the feast.

Last year, over 390 million gallons of gas were used daily to keep the nation running. United States natural gas production facilities alone are able to produce enough oil and gas to get jets off the ground and wheels on the road.

Energy Makes the Turkey Tasty!

If you are like the other nearly 50 million people that look forward to a Thanksgiving turkey every year, the gas provided to get the oven roasting helps make the holiday happen! Sure, you could always fry the turkey, but for those of us that believe in the tradition of baking a basted turkey and favorite sides in the oven, the oil and gas industry is essential for bringing all of your favorite tastes to the dinner table.

The Energy Industry Helps Cranberry Production

Cranberry sauce is pretty essential to a Thanksgiving dinner, right? Well, since our national production facilities play such a big role in cranberry production, we have quite the biased opinion.

From fertilization, to irrigation, to the equipment that picks and delivers cranberries to distributors, we are partly responsible for the production of over 700 million pounds of cranberries every year!

Oil and Gas Gets the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade On Track

Although the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade won’t host millions of attendees in person this year, it will have millions of viewers eager to keep the tradition alive at home. So, our industry still needs to help provide the polyurethane that blows up the floats and gets the parade moving through the streets of New York City.

Oil and Gas Keeps Your Entertainment Flowing

After the Thanksgiving meal, families love to stay together and mingle. From relaxing in front of an evening fire, to talking around the coffee table with ambient lighting, the oil and gas industry pipeline systems are the engine that provides the energy to your Thanksgiving night an overall success.

Start the Holidays Right With Pro-Gas, LLC

If you’re the manager of an oil and gas facility who needs reliable equipment to keep production flowing, Pro-Gas, LLC is here to help! We believe in keeping the world moving year-round, and have the equipment that makes your production facility and well-sites, industry powerhouses.

We want to help you become more efficient during the holidays. Contact us today to learn more about our current product availability or to request your free quote.

2020 has been a strange and difficult time for the natural gas and oil industries. From production site shutdowns to roller coaster prices, stability is something that all natural gas production facilities look forward to, and the answers could actually be just around the corner with fall in full swing.

Here’s a look at some of the issues that have hit the natural gas industry this year and how the fall season can potentially decrease the stress that currently weighs on the natural gas production companies.

2020 Brings Higher Volume With Even Higher Difficulties

According to a report from Deloitte, US liquid natural gas (LNG) export growth has been on a steady increase since 2016. So much so, that in 2019, our national export growth exceeded 5 billion cubic feet per day.

While so much growth isn’t necessarily a negative event, the issue of failing gas prices has severely impacted how local exporters can manage their sites. In fact, higher volume with lower prices makes it difficult for local facilities to move forward on any newer projects.

How can the Fall Season Pick Up the Natural Gas Industry?

Fortunately, this fall brings us some light at the end of the tunnel. With cooler weather abound and travel restrictions beginning to lift in the United States, there is ample opportunity for the industry to push forward and continue replenishing their NGL storage units while making a profit off of local and international consumers. 

Power Generation

Natural gas is an essential material for power plants that generate electricity for the masses. When natural gas is burned, it creates steam or can power up turbines with lower emissions overall. 

Since prices are relatively low at this point in time, natural gas as a means of energy production makes it a top competitor in the commercial and residential markets. Increased consumption and purchasing of natural gas during the cooler months of the year can have a positive impact on the industry as long as production and overall costs continuously increase.

Residential and Commercial Demand

As we’ve mentioned, the weather is getting cooler and consumers are going to start actively seeking out ways to heat the home and workplace. We predict that this could produce a boost for the natural gas industry, but the numbers all rely on elements outside of our control like:

• The weather
• Population growth
• The energy efficiency of households and commercial users

Although the past has shown that residential consumers tend to follow regular patterns and don’t contribute to much growth, commercial powerhouses like pipelines and plant fuel consumption can help make up the difference and push for growth.

Keep Track of the Natural Gas Industry With Pro-Gas, LLC

If you’re a facility manager who’s used our products before at a site, or just someone who is interested in the progression of the natural gas industry, Pro-Gas, LLC is here to provide you with the latest updates.

We are a dedicated oil and gas equipment company that specializes in providing top-tier equipment as well as updating our readers on the state of our industry. Contact us today to learn more about our products and services.

The myth that the oil and gas industry is just an industry with generic facilities that provide materials to consumers across the nation. This just isn’t true we are actually made of several specific facilities that make the total of our industry run as smoothly as the oil we provide to the public.

Here’s a look at some of the most important types of facilities throughout the oil and gas industry, how they function, and how we promote best practices through our top-quality equipment.

Well Sites

Well sites are where oil and natural gas are drilled and mined. Keep in mind that each facility isn’t a single well site. A facility can be considered one that has many different well sites spread across its property, based on federal and state regulations.

Aside from farming natural materials, these sites regularly implement equipment from businesses like ours. Equipment such as NGL storage, gas coolers, and Fuel Genies are typical pieces of equipment that help keep the process between farming and distribution a smooth one.

Central Tank Distribution Points

These facilities are also known as central tank batteries. These are the facilities that actually receive the raw materials that are farmed from well sites. Through designated pipelines, crude oil, produced water, and condensate are captured and stored in storage tanks before moving onto the next step of the production process.

Gathering Compression Stations

Gathering compression stations are similar to central tank distribution points, only they receive natural gas through their pipelines. Once a set amount of natural gas is collected at the site, the gas is then compressed and sent back along down the pipeline to a natural gas plant for further distribution.

NG Plants

Natural gas liquids (NGLs) make their way to extraction plants. At these plants, NGLs are put through a cryogenic process that essentially compresses and condenses them for separation from the residue gas that isn’t useful to a consumer’s livelihood. Once the essential NGLs are removed at these facilities, the part from residue gas through separate pipelines towards their final destinations.

Pipeline Breakout Facilities

Sometimes there may be so much oil coming down the pipeline that a breakout facility is necessary to even the flow of materials. These facilities are located along pipelines and use storage containers to hold and save crude oil for later transportation along the pipeline. Surges can become a hazardous issue in our industry, and breakout tanks help safely transport oil to plants and finally, users like you.

Pro-Gas, LLC Provide Top-Quality Equipment to Facilities Throughout Our Industry

These are just a taste of the different types of locations that are integral to our industry. However, no matter the type of facility, Pro-Gas, LLC is prepared to offer the finest in oil and gas equipment to teams and businesses across the nation. Contact us today to learn more about our services and current line of oil and gas production products.

Oil spills are one of the biggest stains that mark the public’s view of the oil and gas industry. Even as strong proponents of the industry, we agree that these unfortunate accidents cause a multitude of environmental problems that include excessive damage to natural resources and the death of animals in their wake.

In an effort to further push the green practices that oil and gas has recently promoted, we’d like to discuss some of the ways that facilities and drill sites around the nation are enforcing preventative measures for oil spills.

Enforced Training Programs

The source of enforcing spill prevention starts with the training of facility and site staff. Many oil companies now require training that involves specific emergency response procedures. When a spill occurs, action to control it needs to be taken fast. 

Oil producers understand the need for swift action and cover several emergency procedures during safety training, such as:

• General spill prevention
• Immediate spill control
• Facility response plans

The industry has also created separate entities with the sole purpose of providing information and assistance with safety training. One of the biggest institutions that promotes safety is the Center for Offshore Safety (COS) this institution serves as a powerful link between facility shareholders and the promotion of safety regulation from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Through partners like the COS and other efforts, our industry can consistently take strides towards effective spill prevention.

Improved Leak Detection Technology

Gas leaks aren’t just deadly for the environment, but they are deadly for the workers in constant contact with the affected areas. The scariest part about the issue is that when a leak sprouts, it’s usually discovered by the time damage has already been done.

Many production sites around the nation have begun to install methane, carbon monoxide, and carbon dioxide sensors throughout their facilities. With these types of sensors in place, it becomes easier to detect the source of a leak before it becomes a deadly situation.

Spill Reduction Goals Throughout the Industry as a Whole

Finally, more and more production companies are starting to set safety standards and goals that directly coincide with what the EPA and other institutions want regarding spills and leaks. With these plans in place and at the forefront of facility manager and employee’s minds, we believe that deadly accidents that stem from offshore and onshore drill sites can one day become an occurrence of the past.

Improve Prevention Efficiency at Your Sites With Pro-Gas Equipment

When your facility or drill site has to focus on operations as well as how to operate safely, you need equipment you can count on. At Pro-Gas, LLC we provide essential, quality equipment to the oil and gas industry that helps lighten the load of many production sites. 

We handle large production equipment like the Fuel-Genie, as well as essential storage products like NGL storage skids. No matter your equipment needs, we are prepared to help. Contact us today to learn more about our current products.

We’ve discussed some of the major myths that surround oil in general, but we didn’t dive into how specific the rumors surrounding our industry get. Although it’s important to focus on dispelling the big rumors like clean technology being the end of big oil, we thought the world could use a more entertaining look at some of the myths out there.

Here are 4 more of the strangest rumors that big oil just can’t seem to shake off as the years flow down the pipeline.

Fossil Fuels Are Really Made From Fossils

As exciting as it may be to think that your vehicle runs off the power of dinosaurs and other ancient beings, it’s all a myth. Fossil fuels really aren’t farmed directly from fossils themselves.

Yes, oil is an ancient material that is formed from organic matter like plankton and algae. Yet, the truth is that even if dinosaurs all contributed to the oil that offshore and onshore drill sites extract, they’d only produce a minimal amount of oil.

Thanks to the actual organisms that contribute to fossil fuel production, we are able to mine the millions of barrels necessary per day to keep the industry thriving.

The U.S. was the First Nation to Host a Commercial Well

While we love to be the first in any scene, the United States did not create the first commercial well. Wells in Eastern Europe pre-dated our 1859 well by three years!

Oil is Only One Color

Most media would lead you to believe that all oil is black. Actually, oil can come in a multitude of colors like:

• Red
• Amber
• Green

Site and facility operators use the color of crude oil as one of the key indicators of the material’s quality. Essentially, the darker the oil is, the more contaminants are in the product. Although we use oil for several purposes regardless of its quality, the highest-quality oil based on color alone would have a color that resembles store-bought olive oil.

America is the Number 1 Oil User

While our drill sites make us one of leading producers of oil, the fact of the matter is that we aren’t the number one oil user in the world; at least when you examine the figures at the per-capita level.

Based on a per-capita basis, the United States ranks number 22 on the list, with the lead user being Gibraltar.

Experience Legendary Industry Equipment With Pro-Gas, LLC

At Pro-Gas, LLC, we are used to drill sites and facilities touting our equipment as the best in the business. While our reputation may seem mythical, we are genuinely dedicated to providing the best in oil and gas products to our clients.

Contact us today to learn more about our current product lines and how we can help make your site the best it can be.

Since the birth of our industry in 347 AD, it’s safe to say that oil and gas has seen its fair share of changes to our practices. From the birth of offshore oil rigs to creating more environmentally-friendly sites, technology has always been part of our progress.

Although as of late, the industry has seen a slump in progress due to a complicated political climate, there is still a light at the end of the tunnel, and it’s glowing in pure LED form.

We focus on site-based equipment like NGL storage and gas coolers. However, we still see the importance of the digital impact in our line of work.

Here’s a look at how mobile technology is pushing our practices to new heights in 2020 and beyond.

Real-Time Data Optimizes Production

Understanding which well sites require more attention for higher production used to be a grueling task that resulted in overall reduced productivity. Mobile devices now connect industry operators directly to oilfield sensor networks that provide this essential data in real-time. This puts the focus on more production and less guess-work during the lifecycle of a drilling project.

Minimized Offshore Rig Downtime

Offshore rigs are a massive contributor to the success of the oil and gas industry. However, the unpredictable conditions that these rigs face have been devastating in the past. Before mobile technology, when malfunctions occurred, the whole productivity of the offshore site tanked.

With the power of mobile solutions, this economically deadly downtime can be avoided. Some of the ways that mobile devices keep offshore rigs working around the clock include:

• Improved business communications
• The ability to monitor a site’s operations from anywhere
• Making operational improvement instantaneous

Faster Site Validation

Our industry has so many great minds in it, yet, collaboration has been stunted by old processes that moved information at a snail’s pace. Mobile devices have quickly become the catalyst for change in this area. With current technological advances in the field, geologists and field technicians can capture, validate, and share information about a drill site with the departments of the industry that are equipped to handle it.

With the implementation of the cloud, now, the location of underground reservoirs, the depth of resources, and temperature anomalies can be widespread information at the click of a button.

Safer Well Working Environments

Real-time data doesn’t just extend to the productivity of a well-site. It also helps improve the safety of workers in our industry. Drill sites face all manners of malfunctions, most of which prove dangerous to workers.

With mobile devices, Incidents are reported and responded to almost instantly. This allows for fast, correct decisions to be made on-site that preserve the safety of workers as well as the integrity of the project as a whole.

Need Standard Equipment to Complement Your Mobile Tech? Pro-Gas, LLC can Help!

No matter your needs at your drill site, Pro-Gas, LLC is here to help with provisions. Our equipment offerings are top-of-the-line and help teams like yours work successfully in conjunction with the digital technology that moves our industry forward.

If your facility or site requires more equipment that makes oil and gas procurement a smoother process, we’re ready to talk shop. Contact us today to learn more about our current product lines and what they can do for your site.

November brings two major events in Texas this year, Thanksgiving and Election Day! While most people are looking forward to both after such an unpredictable beginning of 2020, the oil and gas industry is especially keeping its eye on how Election Day could go for our industry.

Both Democratic candidate, Joe Biden, and current President of the United States, Donald Trump are hot on the campaign trail and trying to win over oil state votes with their plans for rescuing big oil after the COVID-19 crisis and larger geopolitical issues earlier in the year.

Although we are focused on selling our quality facility and rig products like NGL storage and gas coolers, we still like to keep our visitors informed on the oil landscape as a whole. Here’s a deeper dive into what either candidate is pushing to influence our industry.

Trump States “Don’t Mess With Texas!”

According to an article from the Texas Tribune, President Trump visited the Permian Basin on 07/29 with a message to big oil concerned with recent political stances in Congress to hamper our energy production.

In support of our industry, President Trump discussed some of the future policies he has in store for us if elected as POTUS once again.

Policies the oil and gas industry can expect after a 2020 election under Trump include:

• Extended export contracts for liquified natural gas exporters
• Permits for pipeline and railway infrastructure on the U.S./Mexico border
• Permits allowing Texas to export crude oil into Mexico

While we would love to see oil facilities have the ability to expand exports, it’s always a good idea to look at what the other side of the fence has on offer.

The Oil Industry Can Also Meet at Biden’s Level

Although former Vice President Joe Biden recently unveiled a 2 trillion dollar plan that promotes clean energy, efficiency, and climate change, it’s still a plan that big industry oil companies can get behind.

While Biden’s plan does lead to an eventual net-zero greenhouse gas emissions outcome, he decided to not completely cut the oil and gas industry from his favor. Even with his plan for cutting carbon emissions, he did not propose a ban on hydraulic fracking. This practice is something that has pushed our industry to the top and it’s great to find out that our industry still plays a vital role in the American economy.

Trust Pro-Gas, LLC to Support Gas Practices That Better America

No matter how the 2020 election turns out, the team at Pro-Gas, LLC feels that the industry will 2020continue to thrive. Until that day comes, we will continue to support facilities, rigs, and the employees that make them essential cogs in the machine of American production.

If your site needs reliable equipment that keeps operations moving, contact us today to learn more about our current lineup of products.

Offshore oil rigs are productive, yet sometimes, dangerous places to work. Unfortunately, when safety is ill-managed on an offshore rig serious injuries and fatalities occur. With large amounts of equipment, risk involving the handling of mined materials, and even just being out on the water, it’s no wonder that safety is imperative to so many rig managers.

If you run a facility that manages offshore drilling, make sure that your team stays safe this summer. Here are five safety tips that should keep your offshore rig running smoothly.

Make Orientation a Requirement

In order to instill a safety-first mentality on your offshore rig, safety orientation is an essential part of the culture. Rig workers move between rigs on a regular basis. Even though most of them would communicate that they are up to speed on safety culture, fatal mistakes can still be made.

A mandatory orientation helps lay down your specific safety culture and ensures that your safety expectations are met to the best of your staff’s ability.

Continuously Train Your Staff

One orientation doesn’t cut it. Safety standards constantly change and your team should always be on the same page as industry standards. Ongoing training with machinery, safety procedures, and equipment helps express your rig’s commitment to safety and drives the point home for your busy team.

Sanitize Your Equipment

COVID-19 knows no boundaries, so your offshore rig should always be as germ-free as possible for your staff’s safety. Health safety is important on your rig because not only can disease spread quickly, but illness leaves your rig short-handed in the end.

Create some routine cleaning shifts and ensure that heavily touched surfaces are sanitized and that all employees practice social distancing and wear face coverings and gloves where required.

Keep Required Safety Equipment Stocked

Oil rigs require a large amount of safety equipment that promotes oil & gas employee safety. So, it’s important that your site keeps safety equipment clean and available at all times for your workers. Aside from the current need for safety masks, your rig should stay stocked with gear like:

• Safety glasses
• Hard hats
• Respirators
• Fire-Resistant clothing

Maintain Your Machinery

Heavy-duty machinery like gas-coolers or fuel conditioners can be dangerous pieces of equipment when they aren’t maintained. Make sure that your site has a set maintenance schedule for your equipment that guarantees optimal functionality for years to come.

Keep Your Oil Rig Equipped With Pro-Gas, LLC

One of the most important ways to keep your oil rig safe is with reliable equipment. The team at Pro-Gas, LLC prides itself on providing only the best equipment to both on-shore and offshore drill sites. Whether you need efficient gas coolers or somewhere to store your LNGs, we have the equipment that keeps your rig operational. Contact us today to get your equipment orders prepared and to learn more about our other services.