Gas and oil wells produce fluid over the lifetime of a well. When a well is first drilled, it is “fracked” to help open productions zones. “Frac” fluids are recovered by swabbing to “kick” the well off. As fluids are lifted, the bottom hole pressure pushes the gas and/or oil up and out the well. … Continued
Swabbing is by far the most efficient method to bring “loaded up” well production back to full production. Swabbing doesn’t cost, it pays back big time. Some people believe that swabbing might be dangerous, however it is not the case today. Safe is a relative word. Swabbing with your new Swab Master Machine, following proper … Continued
In 1978 we delivered our first Direct Drive Hydraulic Swab Machine. It took us until 1988 to deliver dependable machines that offered everything we said they would. If anyone was ever unsatisfied, we would buy them back. We never bought any back – Most of the early hydraulic machines are still working today. Tiger General’s … Continued
Oil production is on the rebound in North Dakota, with over 1 million barrels a day being produced throughout October. Increased oil production domestically is likely for a variety of global factors, and is a significant indicator of a strong market. In the meantime, however, there may be a brief slowdown during the harshest months … Continued
Oil production within the Permian Basin has continued to steadily rise throughout 2016, chiefly due to horizontal drilling. It’s believed that Permian production will continue to rise throughout 2017, as the region is plentiful and the cost of both natural gas and crude oil is increasing. Multiple operators have a vested interest in Permian Basin … Continued
In a move that could have significant consequences for the American oil market, OPEC has recently altered its global oil strategy. Influenced heavily by Saudi Arabia, the OPEC nations made a bid two years ago to drastically and artificially reduce oil prices. The global market was flooded with affordable crude oil, which was both a … Continued
The US oil rig count is providing a positive forecast in terms of confidence within the oil and gas industry, likely due to current political changes and a steadily increasing demand for global energy. As the US oil rig count increases, so does the production of domestic oil and gas. It’s believed that the oil … Continued
Up until recently, many experts have been speculating on what would occur within the oil and gas industry throughout the rest of 2016. Experts believed that the oil and gas industry would continue to slowly recover throughout 2016, and they were largely correct; oil prices have begun to rise again. But the election of Donald … Continued
Gas storage levels within the United States have currently reached a record high, at 47 billion cubic feet more than a year-over-year comparison. These gas storage levels are 189 billion cubic feet over the five year average. This is good news for the United States, which thrives on affordable natural gas energy. Throughout the country, … Continued
Not only is Russia not intending to slow down its oil production, but its oil production is actively increasing. In the past few years, oil prices have gone down significantly as a consequence of the flooded market. Though OPEC countries have been the primary source of these issues, non-OPEC countries have also significantly ramped up … Continued