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.

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.

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.

When it comes to harvesting oil and natural gas for our industry, there are really only two options: Onshore and offshore drilling.

From economists to environmentalists, everyone has an opinion on which practice is better for the oil and gas industry as a whole. At Pro-Gas, LLC, we like to give our customers a close look at the facts. 

So If you are a facility manager looking for a new site to drill, take some of these pros and cons of each option before making your big decision.

Offshore Drilling Is Great For The Economy

According to a study by Quest Offshore Resources, if restrictions were lifted and reserves were opened up offshore in the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean, there could be an opportunity for more than 200,000 jobs by the year 2035.

Aside from job possibilities, offshore drilling also diminishes the reliance on foreign resources for fuel. This helps drive down the cost of gas that the average consumer uses on a daily basis.

Onshore Drilling Is Cost-Effective

While there are, in fact, some economic benefits to offshore drilling, the hard facts are that it could take years for a site to actually get a drilling facility set up in the middle of the ocean. This alone takes a big cut out of facility budgets.

With onshore drilling, shales are readily available, and equipment can easily be moved from site to site with the help of skids and other resources that make drilling sites flexible and mobile. This cuts down on the shipping and installation costs that would otherwise be much higher for an offshore project.

Offshore Drilling Presents A Larger Risk To The Environment

We’ve all seen the news stories about a huge oil spill in the ocean. Sadly, that is simply the risk that facilities take when they move their sites offshore for work. Yes, onshore fracking does have environmental issues, but currently the facts in the oil and gas industry are that onshore facilities are taking steps that will hopefully help preserve local environments where natural gas and oil production is taking place.

Onshore Simply Provides Greater Production Results

The facts are that onshore production is a process that produces fabulous results for the oil and gas industry. The reason for this is that resources are just more plentiful on land. Currently, 70 percent of the world’s oil and gas comes from onshore sites, with 30 percent being produced offshore. 

Even though offshore sites can be a source for fuel, there is clearly a method between the two that is more reliable.

Whether Onshore Or Offshore, Pro-Gas, LLC Has The Equipment Your Site Needs

At Pro-Gas, LLC we simply want to provide the best product for facilities across the nation. If you are a manager planning your next drilling venture, turn to us for the best equipment in the industry. 

Contact us today to find out more about our current product lines.

The natural gas and oil mining industry may seem very straight-forward  with products that may seem all too predictable. While the standard gasoline and natural gas liquids are the norms in the industry, there are other products and materials mined that can easily be confused with each other due to their similar names.

Here is how facility owners can best identify the main differences between dry and wet natural gas.

Is There A Difference Between Wet And Dry Natural Gas?

The short answer to this question is a resounding “yes!” You may be thinking, “Isn’t all gas dry gas?” Of course it is, but dry natural gas is any gas that contains methane.

If you are having gas extracted from the Marcellus Shale, for example, that is considered a wet gas. This is because wet gas contains methane and other compounds like ethane and butane. These ingredients are what makes this gas best for production of Natural Gas Liquids (also referred to as NGLs).

The importance of drilling for wet or dry natural gas in the industry really depends on how the market views either material at a certain point in time.

What Is Shale Gas?

Although natural gas liquids and dry natural gas may be industry standards, shale gas is also equally important to drillers. Shale gas comes from the Shale rock and is extracted through the fracking method.

Shale consists of 33 percent of the world’s rock, so it is no surprise that shale gas is something that is mined on a regular basis by facilities.

Why Is Shale Gas Important?

Through advancements in technology, shale gas has become easier than ever to drill. As far as a measurement in the industry goes, shale gas has an estimated abundance of 482 trillion cubic feet across the nation.

Natural gas is used to power the world of many individuals, and the ease of access to shale gas makes this an easy win for gas facility operators.

Understanding Shale Oil

It is important to note that the fracking process is not only important for getting gas out, but also for mining natural oils. Shale rock not only provides the Earth with natural gas but also has the capability of providing shale oil as well.

Although there is a lot of buzz about this natural material, it only makes up about 10 percent of the world’s crude oil resources.

Pro-Gas, LLC Helps Your Facility Prepare for the Next Steps

If you are a facility owner, then the chances are that you want to be drilling and fracking natural gas and crude oil with the best equipment available.

Pro-Gas LLC is confident in our NGL storage units, gas coolers, and all of the other pieces of equipment that we provide to facilities across the nation. Get in touch with us today to find out more about how our services can have an impact on your production.

Oil and gas production companies produce thousands of gallons of crude oil on a daily basis. Shale gas & oil from across the country is constantly being mined, extracted from, and used for the sale of mineral rights.

Crude oil is one of Earth’s resources that help to keep our lives in motion. Here are some of the top reasons why crude oils are essential to the daily routines of our lives.

1) Do You Use Rubber And Plastic?

Two of the most taken for granted daily items are synthetic rubber and plastic. We use these things in so many of the products that get us through our day. A little known fact is that crude oil makes up a part of petrochemical feedstock which is the main factor of manufacturing for chemicals, synthetic rubber, and plastic!

2) Gasoline Gets Us Everywhere

This may seem obvious but crude oil is essential to the production of gasoline as well as diesel fuel and jet fuel. Without gasoline, cars would be unable to operate and jets would be unable to get their wheels off of the ground.

Gasoline is essential and the continued production of crude oils into this valuable product is also something that we should not be taken for granted. Crude oils also provide heat and propane which are two things that help make the communities of Texas continue to thrive.

3) Residential And Industrial Use Of Crude Oil

Much like natural gas, crude oil is a material that is used in residential, commercial, and industrial locations. One of the main uses for crude oil in these areas is oil being used for heating purposes. If you’ve ever gone camping and used a kerosene lamp, then you have crude oils to thank for that heat and light.

Crude oil is used in homes for space heating, water heating, clothes drying, and cooking. It really is amazing how much we actually use these materials that have been mined from where they dwelled below the ground for countless years.

Pro-Gas LLC Helps Power The Natural Gas Industry

Oil supplies around 40 percent of the nation’s power needs with natural gas supplying around 22 percent of the nation’s energy. These materials are important, and it is crucial that they are mined with the highest-quality production equipment. Luckily, for production facilities, Pro-Gas LLC is a company that can supply the best in equipment for obtaining crude oils and natural gases.

With products like JT Skids and NGL storage, you can ensure that your materials are of pipeline quality once they reach your customers.

Contact us today to find out more about the services and products that we provide to the crude oil and natural gas industries.

Helping your facility mine for compressed natural gas is one of the top priorities of Pro Gas LLC. From the company rush of acquiring the right equipment and finding the right place to mine for this resource, it is safe to say that the production of natural gas is an important factor in our modern society.

With such popularity of mining plays throughout the states, we created a list of some of the top uses for natural gas and how it makes our world go around.

1) Using Gas In The Home

In our homes, we end up utilizing the material every day. The electric power sector of our society puts natural gas to use to generate electricity. In fact, the electric power industry was the largest consumer of natural gas as of 2013. Around 34 percent of natural gas consumption is used to make the electricity that is used in both residential and commercial buildings throughout the United States.

Aside from electricity, the residential sector of society uses natural gas to heat up buildings, water, cook meals, and dry clothing. Pretty much anything that needs to be done in the home or commercial building that involves heat, is able to get done thanks to the production of natural gas.

2) Use In The Industrial Sector

The industrial sector makes similar use of natural gas liquids as a fuel for process heating and raw material to produce chemicals, fertilizers, and hydrogen.

Other industrial uses for natural gas:

• Antifreeze
• Plastics
• Pharmaceuticals
• Fabrics
• Ammonia
• Methanol
• Ethane
• Propane

Natural gas is an extremely diverse product, and the manufacturing industry has made great use of it as a heating source when making glass, steel, brick, and other everyday items that make up the fabric of our lives.

3) Transportation

Probably one of the biggest uses comes from using the material as vehicle fuel. In recent years natural gas liquids have proven to have had a significant advantage in vehicles over standard gasoline and diesel fuel.

According to studies, vehicles that utilized natural gasses emitted 60-90 percent less smog-producing pollutants and 30-40 percent less in greenhouse gas emissions.

Also, with its production and distribution within the United States, the cost for its use in transportation vehicles is substantially less than the gas that is imported from other nations.

Pro-Gas, LLC Provides Oil and Gas Tools and Equipment

Are you a member of the production industry that wants the highest-quality equipment for your facilities? Pro-Gas, LLC provides the industry with state-of-the-art equipment like JT Skids, portable NGL storage, natural gas coolers, and much more.

Contact us to find out more about our services and the equipment that we offer the industry.