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How Oil and Gas Are Helping America Get Through a Pandemic?

2020 was an intense year for everyone, including those of us who work in the oil and gas industry. Although we can admit that the pandemic had some negative effects on some facilities and drill site opportunities. We are proud of the efforts we’ve been able to contribute to helping our fellow Americans get through the trials and tribulations the nation continues to face as we begin to see the light at the end of the Covid-19 tunnel.

We Ensure Your Energy Needs Are Met

The pandemic brought about several first-time experiences for many of us. One of the main ones being having to self-quarantine if your job wasn’t deemed essential by local and federal governments.

The oil and gas industry allowed for people both in quarantine and still working to continue to comfortably live their lives. From gasoline that fills up vehicles, to gas and electric that keeps that house appliances running, our industry leaders worked hard behind the scenes to ensure that everyone who needed energy, received it, despite our industry’s difficulties.

Oil and Gas Provides Plastic Production Capabilities

During the early stages of the pandemic, there were issues with important products being hoarded away at stores across the country. Toilet paper, non-perishable food items and cleaning products all became coveted goods overnight.

One little known fact about the oil and gas industry is that crude oil and natural gas play a huge role in the creation of plastics. Petrochemical feedstock from these resources are used as an essential framework for creating plastic products.

Therefore, when plastics became scarce, offshore and onshore drill sites worked tirelessly to ensure that sufficient crude materials were able to be supplied and processed to national and local production facilities.

Without the work of oil and gas experts, there very well could have been a longer shortage of essential items.

Our Industry Helps Distribute and Protect Essential Vaccines

It may seem obvious, but it takes fuel to get the airplanes and delivery trucks housing the latest vaccines to their final destinations. Without adequate fuel, millions of citizens would be unable to receive vaccinations and face further uncertainty as Covid-19 continues to run rampant.

Beyond simple transportation needs, the vaccines need to be stored in controlled environments during transportation and storage at medical facilities. The level of temperature required can’t be met in a standard refrigerator.

Petroleum-based products are the root of industrial refrigeration equipment and help ensure that our valuable vaccines remain safe and readily available for the public.

Let Pro-Gas, LLC Bring Confidence to Your Facility Drill Sites

If you are a facility manager that is concerned about keeping your team fully functional as America strives to get past the pandemic in 2021, Pro-Gas, LLC has the equipment you need to meet your goals.

Our Fuel Genie and related products are built with the highest quality materials that keep your sites running smoothly and efficiently. Contact us today to learn more about our current product availability.

Oil and Gas 2021 Industry Predictions

As the pandemic raged throughout the world in 2020, the oil and gas industry was one of the hardest hit industries. Production declined, consumer use hit major lows, and several production companies faced permanent closure and bankruptcies.

As dark as 2020 was for all of us, we like to look for the light at the end of the tunnel. Fortunately, predictions from industry knowledge house, Deloitte, and the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) shows that at least in the short-term for 2021, things will begin to slowly look up.

Here’s a quick peek behind the curtain of the predictions we see coming in the New Year.

Shut-Downs Still Loom in the Distance

Although we are about to delve into the details of much needed increases in the oil and gas industry, the fact still stands, that the pandemic remains a debilitating situation that creates an air of uncertainty.

Over the last couple of months, even with the promise of a vaccine, the pandemic has actually evolved in other parts of the world. The winter increase in COVID cases brings about the threat of further shut-downs and restrictions. If these events do happen the demand of oil and gas can easily decrease and lead to even more problems with getting prices back to where they were before the pandemic.

Restrained Oil Production Could Cast a Shadow on Local Production

Geopolitical issues will always be something that impacts the oil and gas industry, and complications in 2021 will be no different. While our local industry will try its best to increase oil prices and therefore production throughout the world, the recent OPEC decision to reduce planned production increases could hamper efforts. As global inventory pushes into a surplus, even higher demand won’t make a huge impact on prices simply because there is so much global product available.

World Consumption of Crude Oil Will Improve in 2021

Although the world consumption numbers for liquid oil declined from 2019 to 2020, experts predict that even with restrained production, consumption will increase during the first quarter of 2021.

According to the EIA, its predictions for oil consumption in 2021 is this:

“EIA forecasts that global consumption of petroleum and liquid fuels will average 92.4 million b/d for all of 2020.”

This reduces consumption but over 8 million barrels per day from this time in 2019. However, the big prediction from the EIA is that in 2021, our industry will see a 5.8 million barrels per day increase as people begin to get vaccinated and travel outside of their current boundaries.

Natural Gas Prices Will Begin to Increase Early 2021

Although the predicted increase of natural gas prices is slight, experts predict that there will be a monthly increase amongst global consumers. According to the EIA, it’s estimated that monthly average spot prices for natural gas will be $3.01/MMbtu. 2020 saw an average of $2.07/MMbtu, so while the increase seems small, it’s definitely a step up in the right direction for facilities across our industry.

Prepare for Increased Production Needs with Pro-Gas, LLC

As we all gear up for 2021, it’s going to be important for production facilities to begin stocking up on oil and gas equipment that will help their sites make predictions a reality.

Pro-Gas, LLC provides essential equipment that ranges from our revolutionary Fuel Genie to portable LNG storage containers. No matter your site’s needs, our team can help! Contact us to learn more about our current product availability.

A Day In The Life Of An Offshore Rig Worker

The holidays are here, and while most of us are going to enjoy the cheer from the comfort of our gas-warmed homes, there are a select few Americans who crave a life of adventure on the sea and plan to spend the holidays offshore.

Here’s a look into the details of life on an offshore rig, and how it’s a work experience like no other industry.

Be Prepared for Hard Labor

On an offshore rig, there are numerous job opportunities available in the oil & gas industry. From actual rig workers to medics that assist with emergencies, everything on the open sea seems to be a bit more challenging than on land.

Rig life is extremely physically demanding, and one of the key requirements to work on an offshore rig is to be physically strong and very agile. Most rig workers find themselves working outside in the sun, literally balancing their duties amongst the churning waters that constantly shift a rig.

Although the work is demanding, there are several perks to the job:

The average salary of an offshore rig worker is around $99,000 and increases with positions of higher power.
Accommodations like bedrooms, indoor gyms, and computers with internet access are provided.
Many rigs do their best to ensure that their workers remain comfortable and well-fed when not on the clock.

Safety is Your Number One Priority

Whether offshore or onshore, work at an oil drilling site can be dangerous, with the likelihood of death high if safety procedures aren’t followed. Offshore workers are put through extensive and continuous safety training to mitigate the risks of the job.

Safety is such a high priority on offshore rig sites, that rig workers are required to wear physical safety gear during their shifts. The average offshore uniform consists of:

Safety Glasses
Steel-Toed Boots
Coveralls
Hard Hats

Tight Work Schedules

If you don’t mind being tied down to the rig for a good portion of the year, the working schedule of an offshore rig employee is something that allows for one to easily plan their lives around. Most workers work for 14 days on the rig, then work for 21 days off of the rig.

Keep in mind that although workers spend more time off of the rigs than on, the average workday on a rig is between 8 and 12 hours. Offshore rigs operate on a 24/7 basis, so some people may even face shifts that last completely overnight.

People starting a career in oil & gas, especially entering the offshore environment, should always understand the time dedication life on the rig is going to entail and remember, that the financial benefits and comfort perks provided on offshore sites are definite positives they’ve earned with their hard work and commitment.

Pro-Gas, LLC Supports Our Oil and Gas Workers During the Holiday Season

Offshore rig work isn’t a perfect fit for just anyone, but at Pro-Gas, LLC, we are proud to support the countless men and women who work in sometimes risky conditions to make oil and gas available for customer use.

This holiday season, while you enjoy an evening sip of hot chocolate near the warmth of your home heating system, remember to thank an offshore worker who helped make this moment a reality.

If you are a facility manager eager to work with one of the nation’s leading equipment suppliers, the team at Pro-Gas is here to provide you with our services. Contact us today to learn more about our Fuel Genie products, NGL storage units, conditioning systems, and more!

How Will A Biden Presidency Truly Affect Oil and Gas?

New Presidents and the changing of parties in power usually signal a shift in how the oil and gas industry operates for a presidential term. Results from the November 3 election show that former Vice President, Joe Biden, is most likely bound for the White House as our next President.

Throughout the campaign, our industry received signals from both sides of politics, but with the declaration of a winner, we must now examine the realities our industry faces.

The Pandemic is Still A Main Issue

Politics aside, the oil and gas industry took a big hit this year as the Covid-19 pandemic raged across the nation. Unfortunately, the virus is still mainly in control of travel and demand. So, even if political action was in full favor of our industry, we’d still see difficulties ahead.

However, with the hope of a vaccine on the horizon, facilities across the nation can look to the future, and prepare for a potential uptick in demand for oil and gas as people begin to once again travel.

Fracking is Not Going to Go Away

One of Biden’s speaking points on his campaign trail was fracking. Although many have confused his stance with a complete shutdown, the reality is that he plans to halt fracking on Federal lands.

Although we are happy to see Federal lands preserved, onshore drill sites will take a significant hit because the fruitful New Mexico side of the Permian Basin rests on Federal land. Therefore, we can expect some long-term consequences from these actions.

Pipelines May See Mixed Results

While those seeking new projects may find it difficult to get the wheels rolling under a Biden administration, onshore drill sites and natural gas production facilities with current projects in other thriving production sites will continue to witness success.

We say that there’s still time to plant your stakes in the ground. With the ease of mobile oil and gas mining equipment, once a contract is approved, pipeline companies can have teams on the ground prior to Inauguration Day.

Clean Energy Remains a Driving Force

Many people view clean energy as a force that works against oil and gas. The reality is that our industry has been a driving force behind cleaner production and the preservation of sites where teams collect materials.

Expect us to remain part of the movement for cleaner energy as plants across the nation continues to invest in renewable technologies.

Regardless of Politics, Trust Pro-Gas to Keep Your Production Flowing

If your production company is ready to press on to a new administration, Pro-Gas, LLC is here to help you do so with the most reliable equipment in the industry. Our products like the Fuel Genie and gas conditioning equipment help push the industry forward regardless of who sits in the White House. Contact us today to learn more about our available products.

Top Ways Oil And Gas Make Thanksgiving A Success

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.

Essential Portable Equipment Your Facility Needs to Expand Production

At this moment in time, the natural gas industry is experiencing difficult expansion opportunities because the overall economy is still in flux. Until the presidential election occurs and several economic issues are resolved surrounding our industry and the approach to culling the coronavirus which essentially crippled production progress, the fate of our success is in the hands of local facilities.

Project expansions must still be made, and facility managers have to find ways to do so that make new projects both financially feasible and successful. Here’s a look at how some of the equipment we offer at Pro-Gas, LLC can help make the expansion of your essential projects a smooth and affordable experience.

Portable NGL Storage

The raw natural gas liquids extracted from a site must safely be stored until the next step in the production process. Usually, storage solutions can be an expensive investment that costs even more money for disassembly and removal at the end of a project.

Pro-Gas, LLC offers portable storage that is economical and mounted on skids for simple installation and removal. The best part about our portable NGL storage systems is that each tank is capable of storing 18,000 gallons of natural gas liquids. You can now comfortably expand projects without worrying about running out of storage solutions that break the bank.

Skid Mounted Gas Coolers

As your natural gas is collected, the process involved will heat up your NGLs, requiring them to be cooled down before further processing. Natural gas coolers are essential pieces of facility equipment that remove excess heat from the production system.

The biggest issue with stationary gas coolers is that facilities have to make difficult decisions about where to place a gas cooler within the production line.

Pro-Gas, LLC helps resolve expensive decisions through the implementation of our skid-mounted installation system. With our equipment, your natural gas facility has the power to design projects with quick installations in mind and has two options to choose from.

With more than one skid-mounted gas cooler available, Pro-Gas is the obvious choice that guarantees your selection will meet your site’s cooling needs.

Skid Mounted Gas Conditioners

Natural gas can’t be mined and directly sent to production facilities. There is a conditioning process that must take place, and skid-mounted gas conditioners can help your facility get the job done and increase the overall efficiency of your gas project site.

With Pro-Gas gas conditioners on your side, not only does your site invest in easily portable equipment, but it also benefits from:

Meeting industry warranty requirements
An increase in the longevity of a gas turbine
Decreased maintenance costs
Minimize site downtime

Push Your Facility Projects Forward With the Help of Pro-Gas, LLC

If your facility is looking at new projects on the horizon but doesn’t want to purchase stand-alone equipment for each location, Pro-Gas, LLC has you covered. Our skid-mounted equipment options provide the flexibility that your natural gas production company needs to accomplish its goals under tighter budgetary constraints. Contact us today to learn more about our products and services.

How the Rise in LNGs can Benefit from Fall Consumer Demand

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.

How Different Types of Oil and Gas Facilities Bring Energy Home

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.

Top Ways Oil and Gas Prevents Spills and Leaks

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.

4 of the Strangest Rumors Surrounding Big Oil

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.