The Intricate Blog
Please find below an assortment of content relating to the oil & gas industry
What is a MARP? Everything you need to know about MARP
Companies in Alberta and Saskatchewan have been building thermal oil production schemes for a while now and those companies know the ins and outs of what is required prior to building these facilities or making changes to the current scheme. If you are newer and are...
Lower Cost / Higher Value Enhance Production Audit Program (EPAP)
In 2010 the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER), developed Directive 076 (Enhanced Production Audit Program) and had producers begin to self-assess themselves and declare the results. Similarly in Saskatchewan, the Ministry of Energy and Resources (MER) has adopted the...
Ensuring Accurate Communication Between Operations and Production Accounting
Oil and gas companies require precise measurement and adherence to strict guidelines in order to accurately report the volumes of oil and gas products that they produce. The production accountants tasked with reporting these volumes require accurate and current...
Sampling and Analysis 101
Have you ever wondered what encompasses oil and gas field sampling and analysis? Most of us probably imagine a group of scientists in white lab coats, looking through their microscopes in bright laboratories. Although it might look something like that, the oil and gas...
Measurement Schematics: Ensuring Accuracy & Compliance
Oil and gas companies must have accurate measurements and obey all guidelines in order to precisely report the volumes of oil and gas products that they produce. The production accountants that report these volumes need to have the correct information from the field...
Well Testing Regulations
Within the wonderful world of oil and gas, it’s important for companies to be able to determine the volumes that are being produced from a reservoir. The Alberta and Saskatchewan governments have set out requirements for equipment, frequencies, and duration's for each...
Why Measurement Matters
The oil and gas industry invests a huge amount in measurement systems for buying and selling liquids and gases. The energy that passes through these measurement systems is incredibly valuable and even the smallest measurement error can cost a company millions of...
Understanding Meter Proving
Meters are a major element in the oil and gas industry, and without accuracy, you are vulnerable to huge losses. Even the smallest meter error can result in a loss of millions of dollars per year. It’s important to be proactive in preventing inaccuracy by ensuring...
Reducing Emissions in Oil and Gas
There are many things contribute to climate change, and unfortunately, that includes emissions from oil and gas operations. It’s crucial to ensure that your company is managing its facilities and implementing programs that will proactively reduce emissions. There are...
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