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Mobile, small-scale LNG production plants for upstream, midstream, downstream on market in 2013VX Cycle mobile, small-scale liquefi ed natural gas production plants are scheduled
for 2013 availability. The patented LNG production technology has been licensed
to Dresser-Rand.
VX is engineered to cost-effectively produce LNG at scales as low as 1,500 gpd.
This feature is said to make the plants “the only LNG technology ... that can be
trailer-mounted or skid-mounted for mobility.”
VX Cycle is a methane expansion cycle. Methane (natural gas) is both the refrig-
erant (for the cryogenic production process) and the fi nal product. This simplifi es
LNG production versus other processes — and requires less complex equipment,
fewer input process inputs, and no “make-up” refrigerants. It is also less sensitive
to ambient temperatures than other LNG processes.
The plants use an optimal balance of refrigeration and compression plus ef-
fective waste heat and waste cold utilization throughout the cycle — essentially
“recycling” those energy sources.
Upstream the plants are designed to monetize fl ared gas (“associated gas”) at
onshore and offshore wells where gas pipelines are not present to take gas to mar-
ket. Midstream VX Cycle applications include peak-shaving gas storage facilities and to provide natural gas to remote communities or industrial sites. Downstream the plants
are for vehicle-grade LNG production.
These plants and their technology are scalable to tens-of-thousands of gallons per day. The license is exclusive for plants with production capacities up to 100,000 gpd.
Dresser-Rand will provide turnkey, factory-built VX Cycle plants beginning 2013 and will provide maintenance and service contracts for the units utilizing its global service team.
Plants will incorporate Dresser-Rand high-speed rotating equipment technology.
Expansion Energy LLC
26 Leroy Avenue, Tarrytown NY 10591 For FREE Information Select RS#1 at ogpe.hotims.com1
Customizable well site control managementReal-time data for producers — through an easy-to-operate user interface — is deliv-
ered by newly introduced PadPro customizable well site control management system.
Powered by PADManager software, the new easily confi gured design “gives users
ongoing access to decision-driving data through a user-friendly, intuitive display.” The
system works with both oil and natural gas wells with no programming required — as
well as single and multi-well applications.
Its PROVue touch screen display is built on the Android operating system. It is eas-
ily read and allows you to generate real-time reports from SQL databases.
PADPro minimizes the need for IT resources at the wellhead and is for easy use by
less experienced workers access. The systems function with wired and wireless tech-
nology. They have a built-in WiFi access point and allow the controller to be accessed
locally or remotely using a smartphone, tablet, netbook, or other computer.
Designed for unique wellhead conditions, the new systems are suited for harsh
environments.
They can be re-
confi gured dy-
namically with-
out rebooting.
Configurable
modules provide
f unc t i ona l i t y
without need for
programming re-
sources.
Flow Data Inc.
2309 Grand Park
Drive, Grand Junc-
tion CO 81505
Guided wave radartransmitters unveiled
ECLIPSE Model 706 guided wave
radar transmitters are on the market
“with improved performance for a
wide range of level and interface con-
trol applications.”
Designed for virtually all process in-
dustries, the new instruments deliver
safe, effi cient, cost-effective liquid
level and interface control. They are
said to be unaffected by fl uctuating
density, dielectric, viscosity, and spe-
cifi c gravity process conditions.
New Model 706’s GWR circuitry
achieves both a higher transmit pulse
amplitude and improved receiver
sensitivity. This results in a reported
signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) nearly
300% higher than other devices. This
feature ensures precise, dependable control for every level application including very
low dielectric media, extended measuring ranges, and demanding conditions where
foaming, boiling, or fl ashing can occur.
This GWR transmitter comprises LCD diagnostics. They convey critical real-time
waveform and trend data with outstanding ease of use.
Model 706 can be preconfi gured online prior to shipment. This ensures plug-and-
play commissioning and automatic capture of echo curve during upsets. A complete
line of overfi ll capable probes is also available.
Magnetrol International
5300 Belmont Road, Downers Grove IL 60515For FREE Info Select RS#2 at ogpe.hotims.com2
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Mobile, small-scale LNG production plants for upstream, midstream, downstream on market in 2013VX Cycle mobile, small-scale liquefi ed natural gas production plants are scheduled
for 2013 availability. The patented LNG production technology has been licensed
to Dresser-Rand.
VX is engineered to cost-effectively produce LNG at scales as low as 1,500 gpd.
This feature is said to make the plants “the only LNG technology ... that can be
trailer-mounted or skid-mounted for mobility.”
VX Cycle is a methane expansion cycle. Methane (natural gas) is both the refrig-
erant (for the cryogenic production process) and the fi nal product. This simplifi es
LNG production versus other processes — and requires less complex equipment,
fewer input process inputs, and no “make-up” refrigerants. It is also less sensitive
to ambient temperatures than other LNG processes.
The plants use an optimal balance of refrigeration and compression plus ef-
fective waste heat and waste cold utilization throughout the cycle — essentially
“recycling” those energy sources.
Upstream the plants are designed to monetize fl ared gas (“associated gas”) at
onshore and offshore wells where gas pipelines are not present to take gas to mar-
ket. Midstream VX Cycle applications include peak-shaving gas storage facilities and to provide natural gas to remote communities or industrial sites. Downstream the plants
are for vehicle-grade LNG production.
These plants and their technology are scalable to tens-of-thousands of gallons per day. The license is exclusive for plants with production capacities up to 100,000 gpd.
Dresser-Rand will provide turnkey, factory-built VX Cycle plants beginning 2013 and will provide maintenance and service contracts for the units utilizing its global service team.
Plants will incorporate Dresser-Rand high-speed rotating equipment technology.
Expansion Energy LLC
26 Leroy Avenue, Tarrytown NY 10591 For FREE Information Select RS#1 at ogpe.hotims.com1
Customizable well site control managementReal-time data for producers — through an easy-to-operate user interface — is deliv-
ered by newly introduced PadPro customizable well site control management system.
Powered by PADManager software, the new easily confi gured design “gives users
ongoing access to decision-driving data through a user-friendly, intuitive display.” The
system works with both oil and natural gas wells with no programming required — as
well as single and multi-well applications.
Its PROVue touch screen display is built on the Android operating system. It is eas-
ily read and allows you to generate real-time reports from SQL databases.
PADPro minimizes the need for IT resources at the wellhead and is for easy use by
less experienced workers access. The systems function with wired and wireless tech-
nology. They have a built-in WiFi access point and allow the controller to be accessed
locally or remotely using a smartphone, tablet, netbook, or other computer.
Designed for unique wellhead conditions, the new systems are suited for harsh
environments.
They can be re-
confi gured dy-
namically with-
out rebooting.
Configurable
modules provide
f unc t i ona l i t y
without need for
programming re-
sources.
Flow Data Inc.
2309 Grand Park
Drive, Grand Junc-
tion CO 81505
Guided wave radartransmitters unveiled
ECLIPSE Model 706 guided wave
radar transmitters are on the market
“with improved performance for a
wide range of level and interface con-
trol applications.”
Designed for virtually all process in-
dustries, the new instruments deliver
safe, effi cient, cost-effective liquid
level and interface control. They are
said to be unaffected by fl uctuating
density, dielectric, viscosity, and spe-
cifi c gravity process conditions.
New Model 706’s GWR circuitry
achieves both a higher transmit pulse
amplitude and improved receiver
sensitivity. This results in a reported
signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) nearly
300% higher than other devices. This
feature ensures precise, dependable control for every level application including very
low dielectric media, extended measuring ranges, and demanding conditions where
foaming, boiling, or fl ashing can occur.
This GWR transmitter comprises LCD diagnostics. They convey critical real-time
waveform and trend data with outstanding ease of use.
Model 706 can be preconfi gured online prior to shipment. This ensures plug-and-
play commissioning and automatic capture of echo curve during upsets. A complete
line of overfi ll capable probes is also available.
Magnetrol International
5300 Belmont Road, Downers Grove IL 60515For FREE Info Select RS#2 at ogpe.hotims.com2
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Best-selling author Rebecca Busby provides a balanced, comprehensive view of the wind power industry. Readers will expand their knowledge of the environmental and economic issues associated with wind power development; learn the steps involved in developing a wind farm and the best ways to operate it successfully and profi tably; learn how wind energy is integrated into power grids and transmission networks; and much, much more! Dr. Jon G. McGowan recommends this well-written and well-documented book as “required reading for people who want to obtain an initial overview of this most interesting energy fi eld.”
The World Energy Dilemmaby Louis W. Powers
330 Pages/Hardcover/August 2012 • ISBN 978-1-59370-271-7 • $69.00 US
With political turmoil in the Middle East contributing to price volatility and production problems, many experts have questioned if this critical region can continue to supply petroleum for the global economy. Former Saudi Aramco chief petroleum engineer Lou Powers offers insights into the major oilfi elds of Saudi Arabia, and whether these historic reserves can continue to deliver the petroleum that drives the global economy. Written from the perspective of Powers’s more than 50 years in the global petroleum industry, this book gives readers a window into a world few understand, yet billions depend on for their everyday needs.
Oil Sands, Heavy Oil & Bitumen: From Recovery to Refi neryby Dwijen K. Banerjee, PhD
208 Pages/Hardcover/October 2012 • ISBN 978-1-59370-260-1 • $79.00 US
In this fi rst-of-its-kind book, Dr. Dwijen Banerjee provides an introduction to oil sands, heavy oil, and bitumen, the “unconventional” hydrocarbon resources sometimes likened to black diamonds. Relatively new to the petroleum industry and available in limited regions of the world, these important unconventional resources can meet modern transportation needs, but require signifi cant upgrading and refi ning processes to be pipeline ready. This new book is a valuable educational tool for anyone in the petroleum industry—whether upstream, midstream, or downstream—who would like to learn the fundamentals of the most commonly known unconventional oil resources.
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Accelerated fracfl owback production
FRAC-EVAC accelerated frac fl owback
confi guration of patented ULTRA-FLO
production system “recovers frac fl uid
as rapidly and as economically as pos-
sible while conveying production to
the market immediately.”
In one use, FRAC-EVAC recovered
70,000 bbl of total fl uid in 90 days,
declared 100% recovery — that would
have taken 15 months with a conven-
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(est. value over $100,000) was also
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and/or directionally drilled wells, pro-
ducing wells making signifi cant quan-
tities of sand, and producing wells
located in environmentally sensitive
locations. It also serves salt water dis-
posal and gas well dewatering.
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Shreveport LA 71109For FREE Information Select
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Product & Business Profi le:
Allmand Bros. Inc. — Portable Lighting, Heating, Traffi c Safety Equipment — Celebrates 75th Anniversary — Many “Firsts”
Founded in 1938 in a small garage in the tiny town of Huntley, Nebraska, Allmand Bros. Inc. now under the third
generation of Allmand family leadership, celebrates 75 years in the manufacturing
business as it has grown to become the industry’s innovative leader in portable
lighting, heating, and traffi c safety equipment.
In the midst of the Great Depression, and unable to afford a new arc welder for
their repair shop, brothers Leslie and Walter Allmand built their own. It worked so
well their neighbors asked the brothers to build welders for them, and the business was born.
Fast-forward to 1954, when Allmand developed the “Contractor’s Lantern,” the industry’s fi rst portable light
tower. From this humble origin, today’s light tower industry began, and Allmand still continues its tradition of in-
novation.
Allmand was the fi rst to use 1000-watt metal halide lighting in a light tower applications, the fi rst to use paral-
lel lamp fi xtures, and the fi rst to develop and use the high-effi ciency SHO compact parallel lamp fi xture. Adding
to this list of fi rsts, Allmand was also the fi rst to offer the LSC-100 light sequence control that allows unattended
sequential start-up and shut-down of the light tower systems.
Today Allmand is the only manufacturer to offer the SHO-HD 1250-watt en-
gineered metal halide lighting system with an unparalleled 150,000-lumens per
fi xture, to provide a brighter, more true-to-life light than any other technology on
the market.
The SHO-HD system is standard on all domestic Night-Lite PRO II and Maxi-Lite
models. Allmand is the only manufacturer to develop and introduce the V-Series
light tower in North America. The innovative six-section V-Series tower remains in
vertical position as it extends and retracts, and does not lay down across the top of
the trailer nor extend past the rear of the trailer, making it safer and easier to move,
and taking up less space in storage. The operator can raise or lower the tower in
20 seconds with the fl ip of a switch, while remaining safely away from the moving
parts of the mast.
Allmand innovation is not just limited to light technology. The Allmand Maxi-Heat
self-contained portable heater has been making worksites warmer since 1992 by
providing over a million BTU/hr of clean, breathable, heated air. Twin 16-in. outlets
allow the use of up to 110 ft each of fl exible ducting, while its increased fuel capac-
ity now allows over 30 continuous hours of unattended operation. A unique com-
bustible gas detection, safety shutdown and visible warning system is also available
that allows Maxi-Heat to meet critical demands of the oil and gas industry.
Rounding out the current Allmand line-up is its Eclipse solar-assisted arrowboard
trailer. High effi ciency LED lamps consume less power to allow Eclipse to operate for as much as a year without needing
to be recharged while still meeting all Federal traffi c control visibility standards.
From its modest inception 75 years ago, to the leadership position it has assumed in the intervening years, All-
mand innovation makes work sites brighter, warmer, and safer, and will continue to drive product development for
the next 75 years, and beyond.
Allmand Bros. Incorporated
Box 888, Holdrege NE 68949For FREE Allmand Bros. Information Select RS#75 at ogpe.hotims.com75
Activated carbon alternative forhydrocarbon, chemical process
EnviroHPA Systems are announced as an alternative
to environmental treatment applications featuring acti-
vated carbon (GAC).
They comprise a range of ultra-high-performing ad-
sorbent media to treat a wide variety of organic con-
taminants in systems designed, installed, and operated
by this company under multi-year agreements.
The hydrocarbon and chemical processing-applicable
systems remove and recover select organics from waste-
water, groundwater, and vapor phase streams. Similar
potable groundwater offerings will follow.
For industrial aqueous and vapor treatment, Enviro-
HPA employs synthetic adsorbents manufactured by
The Dow Chemical Company. They offer a very high sur-
face area plus optimized pore size distribution. These
characteristics offer “substantially increased absorp-
tion kinetics, a range of desorption options, and excel-
lent physical and chemical stability.“
EnviroHPA, on which you may request free informa-
tion, offers fi ve to ten-times adsorption capacity of GAC
and faster adsorption — fi ve to twenty-times volumetric
fl ow rate.
Envirogen Technologies Incorporated
Two Kingwood Place, 700 Rockmead Drive, Suite 105
Kingwood TX 77339
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Thermal mass fl owmeters dataGreenhouse gas emissions
monitoring is delivered by
TFH 1000 thermal mass
fl owmeters — subject of this
free datasheet.
It’s illustrated and de-
scribed for gas transmission,
gas plant, petrochemical, or
refi ning applications. There
it provides precise, direct
gas fl ow rate measurement in
standard units without need
for temperature or pressure compensation.
T.F. Hudgins Incorporated
4405 Directors Row, Houston TX 77092
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Products and services
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Real-time oil spill detectionContinuous real-time de-
tection of crude oil, diesel/
fuel oil, motor oil, lube oil,
or gasoline near water’s
surface is delivered by The
SpillWatch system.
It alerts to enable imme-
diate countermeasures to
limit environment damage
plus reduce remediation and clean-up expenses.
System technology is based on fl uorescence excita-
tion and detection. Optical set-up and opto-electronic
components give high sensitivity to automatically fi lter-
out such ambient conditions as sunlight. They detect
under all light, weather, and water surface conditions.
In the event of a spill, The SpillWatch delivers an
instant warning via various interfaces and wireless op-
tions for pump or valve shutoff. Noncontact installation
above water eases installation and operation plus elimi-
nates such problems as biofouling. Full details are free.
SpillCon Solutions — ENCO Industries Company
4 Wilder Drive, #7, Plaistow NH 03865
Strap-on heel ice traction deviceTREX 6315 ice traction
devices are new and
available January 2013.
The strap-on heel de-
signs help prevent slips
and trips in icy condi-
tions. They’re designed
for workers who need
traction but often fi nd
themselves in situations
where they also need the
mid-foot portion of their
shoe or boot to remain
unencumbered, notes the
manufacturer. 6315’s de-
sign provides workers that
freedom while still deliv-
ering tenacious grip and stability where needed most.
Complete ice traction device data are free.
Ergodyne
1021 Bandana Boulevard, Suite 220, St. Paul MN 55108
Hose couplings quick, safe, secure for fracingHarrington-brand Storz and MultiLug hose couplings are constructed to quickly,
safely, and securely accommodate fracturing — without leakage.
The 240-psi wp designs are attached/detached with a simple Allen wrench. All-
metal collars keep them rugged as they protect recessed nuts and bolts in severe
operating conditions. The quarter-turn couplings
are short for rolling hose onto reels. They do not
cause hose abrasion and handle high-pressure
large-diameter water hoses up to 12 in.
This company is the exclusive master distributor
for AWG Fittings in North America. Storz couplings
have been used widely throughout Europe and ex-
clusively in Germany as the main hose coupling for
fi refi ghting hoses for over 100 years.
Complete Storz, MultiLeg details are yours free.
Harrington Incorporated, 2630 West 21st Street, Erie PA 16506
For FREE Information Select
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Updated plunger arrival sensor has magnetic shutoff switchTripMate 2012 plunger
arrival sensor has been
updated with a magnetic
induction switch. It pen-
etrates through metal
and nonmetal materials
to sense metal objects
moving past the switch.
The upgrade makes
TripMate applicable to
gas lift, stroke counting,
proximity sensing, auto-
mation, piston timing,
and tank level control.
The sensor self-adjusts to provide optimum sensitiv-
ity for plunger arrival detection. Internal self-calibrating
circuits automatically adjust sensitivity for optimum
sensor performance to provide a minimum 1-sec trigger
pulse length.
A 1/2-in. male conduit port provides simple interface
for both rigid and fl exible 1/2-in. conduits to meet elec-
trical code requirements.
OKC Products Incorporated
585 North First Street, Berthoud CO 80513
For FREE Information Select RS#15 at ogpe.hotims.com15
Individual evacuation at up to 500 ft with new escape systemsNew turnkey, individ-
ual evacuation DEUS
Industrial Escape Kits
serve workers at up to
500-ft heights.
Lightweight, com-
pact, complete escape
systems — they pro-
vide a safe, simple de-
scent with nothing to hold or operate.
Central kit component is DEUS 3700 controlled de-
scent device. It is ANSI Z359.4-2007 certifi ed for fall
protection rescue. Complete, pre-rigged, and ready for
use, it is an automatic compact, speed-limited, descent
system. Connected to a harness and anchor, a worker
experiences smooth and safe descent at 2-m/sec maxi-
mum speed. This suits the kits for rescues, even if a
person descending is unconscious.
The kits also eliminate wait times so workers can
lower themselves safely and quickly without risk of sus-
pension trauma while waiting to be rescued. This reduc-
tion may help employers meet OSHA requirements for
prompt rescue.
DEUS Rescue, 3012 Sterling Circle #100, Boulder CO 80301
For FREE Information Select RS#16 at ogpe.hotims.com16
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Accelerated oil, gas fi le transferFileCatalyst Direct accelerated fi le transfer is a point-to-
point design to handle large data volumes. These can
include geophysical data produced during exploration,
seismic data, data captured from machinery perfor-
mance, or oil fl ow rates and pressures.
FileCatalyst Direct enables organizations with diverse
networks of satellite, wireless, and terrestrial links to
quickly and securely accelerate data transfer. These
managed fi le transfer features are achieved via installa-
tion of FileCatalyst software at each required location.
The solution is offered for quicker information analysis
to enable critical breakthroughs to determine oil and
gas supply locations.
FileCatalyst
1725 St. Laurent Boulevard, Suite 205,
Ottawa ON K1G 3V4 Canada
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New combustiongas analyzersE4400 industrial combus-
tion gas and emissions ana-
lyzers are newly announced.
Also for maintenance and
combustion process tuning,
the instruments are rugged
with “true NOx” capability
for up to four gas sensors:
O2, CO, NO, NO2, SO2, and
CxHy. They are also offered
with Bluetooth wireless
communication.
E Instruments Intl.
402 Middletown Boule-
vard, Suite 216, Lang-
horne PA 19047For FREE Information Select RS#20 at ogpe.hotims.com20
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They are about ensuring complete coverage for all your safety needs.A leader in gas detection and an innovator in fire detection, Dräger employs leading technology to create
specially-adapted safety solutions. So however diverse your needs may be, the conclusion remains the
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Products and services
Calibration validation added tomass fl ow meter, temp transmitterZero CAL-CHECK calibration validation is a newly add-
ed feature for FT3 Thermal Mass Flow Meter & Tem-
perature Transmitter.
It is a companion test
to CAL-V Calibration
Validation feature on
the instrument. Where
CAL-V tests functional-
ity of the sensor and
its associated signal
processing circuitry,
Zero CAL-CHECK offers
several advantages as it checks for build-up on sensor
that could affect calibration, further validates the zero
stability of the meter, and checks thermal conductivity
(heat transfer) repeatability of the sensor.
Unlike CAL-V, which may be per-
formed in the pipe and at process con-
ditions, new Zero CAL-CHECK must
be performed at zero fl ow to ensure a
valid test result. Depending upon the
confi guration — in situ or out of pipe
— zero fl ow will either be compared to
a customer-established baseline or fac-
tory baseline.
Like CAL-V, if Zero CAL-CHECK is ini-
tiated by using the free FT3 View soft-
ware, a calibration validation certifi cate
can be produced at the conclusion of the
test. A passing CAL-V in-situ sensor and
electronics test, combined with a passing
Zero CAL-CHECK test — provides com-
plete validation of fl ow meter calibration
accuracy including confi rmation that the
sensing elements are clean.
Fox Thermal Instruments Incorporated
399 Reservation Road, Marina CA
For FREE Information Select
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BIFFI ITALIA SrL
Loc. Caselle S. Pietro
29017 Fiorenzuola d’Arda (PC) Italy
For FREE Information Select
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Quarter-turn compactpneumatic actuators
TP quarter-turn pneumatic actuators
are announced for use where space is
restricted for ball, butterfl y, plug, or
damper-style valves in heavy-duty on-
off and modulating service.
Their helical spline mechanism trans-
forms linear piston motion into quarter-
turn actuation to output up 60,000Nm
for operation from -60° to +100°C.
Models are said to be more effi cient and
to better optimize overall equipment
dimensions compared to conventional
scotch yoke actuators.
New hotel concept, design for booming oil areas — built in 90 days“Shut Eye Hotel” is a new lodging solution for accommodation demands in booming
oil areas. It allows a high-quality hotel to be built in 90 days rather than 2 years or
longer, it’s announced.
Construction began in late October on the fi rst hotel: a 70-unit property in Al-
exander North Dakota. It is expected to be fully operational by year-end, built in
response to dramatic oil industry growth in the state’s western region.
As a non-traditional construction lodging alternative at a fraction of conventional
cost, facilities like “Shut Eye Hotel” “are not cookie-cutter properties with a boxy,
unappealing container look.” Each guest room will have a fl at-screen TV, in-room
mini refrigerator, full-size bed, individual climate control, and private bathroom.
The property will also feature such amenities as complimentary daily buffet
breakfast, spacious lobby area, wireless internet throughout, daily housekeeping,
and a 24-hr on-site inn keeper. Complete lodging specifi cs are yours free.
Banyan Investment Group
3500 Lenox Road, Suite 500, Atlanta GA 30326 For FREE Info Select RS#2424
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Payback Comes in Months with Patented Engineered Multiphase Pumping Solution• Increases oil production on marginal wells
• Decreases bottomhole pressure
• Eliminates the need for flaring gas at the well
• Effectively handles gas void fractions up to 95%
• Payback comes in months
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HEIDENHAIN Corporation
333 East State Parkway
Schaumburg IL 60173
Updated diagnosticsystem newly launchedAn updated Leine & Linde ADS Online
Advanced Diagnostic System has been
launched to support condition-based
maintenance.
The encoder diagnostic tool analyzes
rotary encoder condition, then warns
of impending faults before they oc-
cur — especially in large complex oil
and natural gas exploration machinery.
ADS allows you to predict and schedule
maintenance instead of waiting for in-
opportune breakdowns, it’s noted.
ADS Online operates via connection
from the encoder’s diagnostic system
direct to a PC or Ethernet network to
access important encoder functioning
or trends.
Push/pull injuries reduced withergonomic electric tug movers
Xtra-400 model electric tugs move heavy equipment
and help reduce chance of worker push/pull injuries.
The self-contained battery-powered walk-behind
power movers help you transport heavy parts and equip-
ment — and offset the physical strains of pushing or
pulling loads.
They’re designed for industrial carts that weigh up
to 20,000 lb or a train of carts that move components
through a production facility. They can be pushed or
pulled with a variety of attachments installed into the
receiver located at the front of the unit.
Xtra-400’s adjustable ergonomic handle fi ts any size
operator to promote a comfortable walking posture
when moving heavy items.
Load Mover Incorporated
11201 Hampshire Avenue South, Bloomington MN 55438
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Free fl ow/level measurement, applications solutions CD offeredA wide range of in-
strument solutions to
increase process pro-
ductivity, reduce plant
maintenance, and lower
operating costs are pre-
sented in this new and
free Flow/Level Measure-
ment Product and Ser-
vices Catalog CD.
It’s offered to assist in
specifying the right fl ow, level or temperature instru-
ment to improve plant process control lines or increase
OEM equipment performance.
This new CD explains the manufacturer’s precision
thermal dispersion fl ow measurement technology and
provides comprehensive product specifi cations. It also
emphasizes fl ow meters designed with advanced ther-
mal dispersion mass fl ow sensors.
Among CD highlights ST100 Flow meters, triple vari-
able instruments that measure mass fl ow, temperature,
and pressure. Flow switches are also showcased along
with custom-designed fl ow and level sensors. Flow con-
ditioners are also presented for OEM uses.
Fluid Components International LLC
1755 La Costa Meadows Drive, San Marcos CA 92078
For FREE Literature Select RS#252 at ogpe.hotims.com252
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Hydrocarbons trapped withoutwater pressurePatent-pending Agent-Q is
announced to trap hydrocar-
bons without water pressure
as a non-woven composite
fabric structure embedded
with the maker’s solidifi er.
With high hydrocarbon
binding and fi ltration capabil-
ity, the new product creates
no water fl ow restriction and is
not dependent on water pres-
sure. Initial uses include drip
pans, scuppers, and spill re-
mediation products.
C.I. Agent Solutions
11760 Commonwealth Drive, Louisville KY 40229
For FREE Information Select RS#30 at ogpe.hotims.com30
Widely applicable agitatorsHT Agitators serve a
broad range of applica-
tions including chemi-
cal, ethanol and biofu-
els, or general duties.
Model 20 HT fea-
tures a high-effi ciency
gearbox designed spe-
cifi cally for agitator
service. Models come
in right angle confi gu-
rations to meet specifi c
use requirements from
critical chemical reac-
tor systems to routine storage.
HT & HTM High-Torque Agitators handle demanding
fl ue gas desulfurization, chemical reactor, gas disper-
sion, polymer reactor, and waste treatment applica-
tions. Their gear drives provide long service life and low
maintenance. Complete HT/HTM data are free.
Chemineer Incorporated
Box 1123, Dayton OH 45401
For FREE Information Select RS#26 at ogpe.hotims.com26
Progressing cavity pumpsL-Frame Progressing Cav-
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thin, shear-sensitive prod-
ucts — to viscous, corro-
sive, abrasive slurries and
sludges in petrochemical,
chemical, or water and
wastewater treatment.
A variety of models in
an extensive range of construction materials are of-
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with a simple pin-type universal joint for easy mainte-
nance. Open throat models are also available.
L-Frames feature nonpulsating, metered fl ow; quiet,
vibration-free operation; and low product shear. Specs:
ability to handle 1,000,000-cps viscosities and pres-
sures to 2,100 psi, in capacities to 450 gpm.
Moyno Incorporated
Box 960, Springfi eld OH 45501
For FREE Information Select RS#27 at ogpe.hotims.com27
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Products and services
Bearing fl ush monitoring systemfor API 610 VS4 pumps available
Prevent bearing failure caused by dry running in API 610
VS4 pumps with this bearing fl ush monitoring system.
The fl ow detection system has automatic shut-down to en-
sure a pump cannot start until fl ow to the bearings is estab-
lished. It shuts a pump down quickly if fl ow ceases.
The monitoring design incorporates a system control pan-
el to constantly monitor external fl ush, a pressure control
valve to shut down the pump if fl ow stops, and a pressure
relief valve to ensure bearings do not receive too much fl ow pressure. Additional bearing fl ush monitoring system
information is yours upon request.
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Durable, multi-applicable reels for hose, welding offeredGas/arc, welding, refueling, pneumatic
hose, lubricating liquids, and electric
cable for tools and marine boat service
are provided by durable reels like these.
SSN800 spring rewind hose reels are
designed for 3/4 to 1 in. hose. They’re
constructed from stainless steel to
withstand harsh environments and cor-
rosive substances. A narrow frame and
compact mounting base allow
easy installation on any boat,
dock, or marina.
N400 gas welding reels fea-
ture a heavy-duty spring rewind
motor and nonsparking ratchet
assembly. They are designed to
handle up to 300 psi and -40°
to +200°F.
WCR11-17-19 portable weld-
ing reels are portable manual
rewind cable confi gurations.
They’re equipped for #2 through
4/0 cable up to 400 amps.
These reels are for use with single-conductor electrode cable
or grounding lead. Additional information on all these reels
is yours free for the asking.
Hannay Reels
553 State Route 143, Westerlo NY 12193
For FREE Information Select RS#35 at ogpe.hotims.com35
HEPA/EPA depth loading membrane gas turbine fi lters literature is freeHydroShield depth-loading
membrane HEPA/EPA fi lters
are illustrated and described
in this free brochure to de-
liver “performance enhance-
ment for gas turbines.”
The fi lters are emphasized
to help gas turbines realize
greater power, enhanced ef-
fi ciency, plus extended time
between water washes, even
in the harshest conditions.
More than 40,000 AAF
HEPA/EPA fi lters are at work
presently around the world,
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HydroShield advantages and construction are shown and
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stabilized pressure drop.
Multi-layer fi lter construction combines hydrophobic and
oleophobic prefi lters, depth-loading HEPA membrane, and
advanced substrate for exceptional water resistance, effective
fi ltration, and strength. A full page of graphs and text empha-
size technical HydroShield features. These include how they
outperform nanofi ber media and any standard fi lter.
AAF International
9920 Corporate Campus Drive, Suite 2200, Louisville KY 40223
For FREE Literature Select RS#255 at ogpe.hotims.com255
Dew-point transmitters now have3/4-in. UNF thread connectionsIndustry-standard 3/4-in.
UNF thread process connec-
tions are now available on
Easidew Dew-Point Trans-
mitters.
Wide dew-point range and
high performance of the
original Easidew Transmitter
is now available for direct
mechanical replacement
of other hygrometer probes
without using thread adaptors. Easidew 34 is available
in both intrinsically safe hazardous area and general
purpose versions.
The instruments have a wide calibrated measurement
range of -100° to +20°C. dew point temperature with
±2°C. accuracy traceable to NIST. They use a robust,
proprietary ceramic sensor. It can measure dissolved
moisture content (water vapor) in a diverse range of
applications. These include natural gas, petrochemical
process gases, and hydrocarbon liquids.
Michell Instruments Incorporated
319 Newburyport Turnpike, Suite 207, Rowley MA 01969
For FREE Information Select RS#32 at ogpe.hotims.com32
Petroleum/chemical motors,VSDs, bearings, speed reducersA complete line of
energy-effi cient mo-
tors, variable speed
drives, bearings, speed
reducers, and conveyor
components for petro-
leum and chemical are
presented in this free
16-page brochure.
Models are illus-
trated, described, and
specifi ed for conven-
tional and unconven-
tional oil extraction,
refi ning, and transpor-
tation in petrochem — as well as chemical material
handling, boilers, cooling, processing, fl are, or packag-
ing and shipping. These applications are visually sup-
ported with a two-page, labeled illustration.
About 30 petroleum/chemical products are presented
in the literature.
Baldor ABB
Box 2400, Fort Smith AR 72902
For FREE Literature Select RS#254 at ogpe.hotims.com254
High-specifi cation valvesAMPO POYAM VALVES
recently exhibited one
of the largest cryogenic
ball valves ever in-
stalled in an LNG plant:
36x30-in., 600 lb.
This high specifi ca-
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turer recently added
butterfl y designs to its
product range. They
now offer cryogenic
ball, gate, globe, check
(bolted bonnet or pres-
sure seal designs) and
high temperature metal seated ball valves, jacketed
valves, slurry ball and angle valves, HIPPS Service ball
valves, fully welded ball valves, three-piece split body
ball valves, etc.
The manufacturer also integrates new technologies to
improve valve behavior to produce no emissions.
AMPO
Barrio Katea s/n, Idiazabal, Guipúzcoa 20213 Spain
For FREE Information Select RS#33 at ogpe.hotims.com33
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Products and services
Fine particle fi lters unveiledfor diffi cult-to-treat feedwaters
TEQUATIC PLUS fi ne particle fi lters are engineered to
lower total cost of ownership in very high and highly
variable suspended solids environments.
They are specifi cally designed to handle a wide range
of diffi cult-to-treat feedwaters more consistently and
cost-effectively than traditional technologies.
With patented design, the new fi lters are said to com-
bine “the power of continuously cleaning, cross-fl ow
fi ltration with centrifugal separation into one novel de-
vice.” TEQUATIC Plus applications range from fi ltering
produced water for oil and gas — to ultrafi ltration and
reverse osmosis pretreatment.
Currently in various fl ow rates with fi lter cut-offs from
10 to 55 microns, the fi lters can be used as an alterna-
tive or complement to traditional fi ltration technologies.
Dow Water & Process Solutions, The Dow Chemical Co.
7600 Metro Boulevard, Edina MN 55439
For FREE Information Select RS#40 at ogpe.hotims.com40
Machine vibration, temperaturecondition indicators introducedSKF Machine Condition In-
dicators are on the market as
vibration and temperature mon-
itoring devices for rotating ma-
chinery with constant operating
conditions.
Indoors or out, they provide
ability to track basic oil and gas
or hydrocarbon processing ma-
chine health on assets that are
not currently being monitored
on a regular basis.
These indicators periodically make two types of vibra-
tion measurements: velocity to keep track of overall ma-
chine health and highlight potential problems relating
to misalignment and imbalance — and enveloped ac-
celeration to detect possible bearing degradation. The
new devices also monitor machine operating tempera-
ture. Complete information is yours free.
SKF
SE-415 60 Göteborg Sweden
For FREE Information Select RS#37 at ogpe.hotims.com37
Entry-level NIR spectrometersAccurate, affordable en-
try-level LF-Series NIR
spectrometers are on the
market for petrochemi-
cal analysis, refi ning
studies, polymer charac-
terization and analysis,
process monitoring, envi-
ronmental studies, water
and moisture analysis, and general spectroscopy.
They employ an all-photodiode array optical system
directly mated to fi beroptic for maximum throughput.
These spectrometers offer a number of features includ-
ing reliability with no moving parts. They provide au-
toexposure, autoscaling, and auto-dark shutter for fast
accurate, one-touch scans. They feature stable, thermo-
electrically cooled InGaAs array.
Spectral Evolution
1 Canal Street, Unit B1, Lawrence MA 01840
For FREE Information Select RS#42 at ogpe.hotims.com42
Nanoceramic particle greasefor heavy equipment continuouslubrication Heavy equipment steel
surfaces receive con-
tinuous lubrication with
DAYlube grease.
It uses nanoceramic
particles which act as
sub-microscopic ball
bearings to lubricate. With a much lower friction co-
effi cient than traditional PTFE greases — at all tem-
peratures — chemically inert DAYLube is environmen-
tally friendly. It maintains its viscosity across -40° to
+800°F. and doesn’t soften or run out.
After 100,000 production strokes, the grease report-
edly shows no evidence of breaking down. It’s also said
to offer exceptional adhesion to extend production up to
10-times that of other greases.
Dayton Progress Incorporated
500 Progress Road, Dayton OH 45449
For FREE Information Select RS#41 at ogpe.hotims.com41
Centifugal compressors brochureThis free 32-page cen-
trifugal compressors
brochure presents four
designs for applica-
tions including oil and
gas.
Vertically split, hori-
zontally split, pipeline,
and overhang compres-
sors are illustrated, de-
scribed, and specifi ed.
Casings, diaphragms,
inlet guide vanes, ro-
tors, bearings, seals,
oil systems, control
system, seal gas sys-
tem, and magnetic control system components are pre-
sented. Compressor design is also emphasized along
with test facilities and after-sales services.
On-site photographs depict a variety of oil and gas ap-
plications. These include pipeline booster, natural gas
treatment, stabilizer overhang, feed gas booster, recycle
gas, wet gas, syn-gas, process air, CO2, seal water unit
for steam compressor, air, and gas turbine fuel booster.
Hitachi America Ltd.
50 Prospect Avenue, Tarrytown NY 10591
For FREE Literature Select RS#256 at ogpe.hotims.com256
Signal converters serve oil, gasADC Series Analog to
Digital Signal Converters
are new to readily accept
analog signals from up to
eight loop or separately
powered current, voltage,
temperature, or any other
parameter sensor.
They’re designed to
seamlessly convert signals to a digital signal output
that interfaces with industry standard Modbus RTU
digital protocol using a single network address. DIN
rail mounting speeds installation. Sensor loop power
supplied by the converter can eliminate the need for a
separate DC power supply.
ADC applications include motors, pumps, and heat-
ers in oil and gas operations. Their signal conversion
aids fan status (independent verifi cation of operation),
closed loop control, status alarming, pump jam and
suction loss protection, and heater function/conditions.
NK Technologies
3511 Charter Park Drive, San Jose CA 95136
For FREE Information Select RS#38 at ogpe.hotims.com38
8-MW high-voltage fl ameproofmotors unveiledDrive oil, gas, and chemical
pumps and compressors with
this new 8-MW high voltage
fl ameproof motor.
It’s designed for 375 to
3,000-rpm fi xed speed ap-
plications. With the new model, its manufacturer’s high
voltage fl ameproof range extends from 160 kW to 8 MW.
Among motor benefi ts: no purging needed before
starting and no pressurization system or inert gas re-
quired. There is no thermal limitation on the ‘te’ time
and no need for a system test in variable speed drive
applications. Individual certifi cation is not required.
The motors are designed for low vibration running.
They are intended for 333 rpm (18 poles) to 3,000 rpm
(2 poles) with 20-pole motors available.
ABB Limited, Discrete Automation & Motion
Daresbury Park, Daresbury, Warrington, Cheshire WA4 4BT
United Kingdom
For FREE Information Select RS#39 at ogpe.hotims.com39
Accurate, durable tapes made for tough usesLufkin P1000 & P2000
tapes are accurate and
durable for tough jobs.
They feature a new case
made of strong ABS plas-
tic for increased strength
and improved impact re-
sistance. The tapes fi t comfortably in your hand. They
feature a toggle blade-lock that allows easy reach and
secure hold.
The tapes series come in 1/2, 3/4, and 1-in. widths
The 1-in. model has a 9-ft stand out for effi cient mea-
suring. All P-Series comprise patented Quad-Hook
steel-reinforced four-rivet end hook. It resists wear and
tear to provide long tape service life.
Apex Tools Group LLC
14600 York Road, Sparks MD 21152
For FREE Information Select RS#43 at ogpe.hotims.com43
NIOSH certifi es smoke/fi re hoodiEvac Smoke/Fire Hood
has received NIOSH cer-
tifi cation for CS/CN/P100.
It can be worn to help
safely escape a fi re. You
can put the hood on in
less than 30 sec to imme-
diately and safely escape
toxic fumes.
iEvac comprises three
layers of fi ltering as an
effective combination of
HEPA fi ltration, catalyst
and impregnated activated
carbon. Models protect
head, lungs, and eyes as clear hoods with unobstructed
fi eld of view and high visibility refl ective strips for easy
recognition.
These smoke/fi re hoods can be worn with eyeglasses,
beards, and long hair.
Testing for hood materials included ammonia, sulfur
dioxide, hydrogen chloride, hydrogen sulfi de, chlorine,
smoke, and varying temperatures related to radiant
heat, cold pressure, shock and vibration extremes.
The hoods have also been designated as a qualifi ed
anti-terrorism technology by the U.S. Dept. of Home-
land Security.
Elmridge Protection Products LLC
6401 East Rogers Circle, Unit 12, Boca Raton FL 33487
For FREE Information Select RS#44 at ogpe.hotims.com44
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Products and services
Refi ning, petrochem enclosures pocket guideOverview of enclosures for oil
refi ning and purifi cation, petro-
chemical or other applications is
yours in this new and free pocket
guide.
Eight models are summarized
as to primary features. For oil
and gas these include explosion-
proof fi eldbarrier designs as well
as intrinsic safety barrier alarm, and remote I/O cabinet.
Each enclosure is cited for relevant location classi-
fi cations including Class I Div. 1, Class I Div. 2, Class
I Div. 1 and 2, Class I and II Div. 1, and Ex II 2GD
(GOST-ready).
Pepper+Fuchs
1600 Enterprise Parkway, Twinsburg OH 44087
Thin Sleeve Core Barrel tech’ynow deployed in Gulf of Mexico
Coring sample quality is said to be signifi cantly im-
proved by Thin Sleeve Core Barrel technology now being
deployed in the Gulf of Mexico.
The technology also provides a platform to enhance
well site processes and analysis. Its Core Barrel is a 20-
ft ultra-stable system. It’s designed to “deliver better
core quality and smoother coring operations than the
conventional 30-ft systems previously utilized in the
Gulf of Mexico.”
The system comprises presence of two independent
inner tubes. These protect the core during the cutting
process and allow recovery to take place without trans-
mitting any stress to the core — and therefore without
inducing damage.
Another TSS inner barrel benefi t is its steel with alu-
minum liners for stronger, stiffer coring system. It also
withstands high-pressure, high-temperature H2S well
site conditions — and doesn’t degrade or stretch.
TSS is also the platform required to utilize Half-Moon
On-Ice liners. Rig site geologists can lift the top half of
the aluminum and describe the core at the site. Typi-
cally a core must be cut into 3-ft sections, packaged,
and shipped ashore before anyone can get a view. Half-
Moon liners ensure immediate access to core.
Additional Thin Sleeve Core Barrel specifi cs are free.
Corpro
14103 Interdrive West, Houston TX 77032
Frameless streamlined eyewearguards workersUvex Pheos safety eyewear
is newly unveiled to “com-
bine streamlined styling
with technologically ad-
vanced materials to deliver
high-performance protection.”
Frameless design comprises duo-spherical lenses for
outstanding optical quality and all-around coverage. Di-
electric style comes with Uvex Dura-streme dual action
anti-fog, anti-scratch coating.
Uvex Pheos is on the market in two sizes and three
clear, gray, or amber lens tints to fi t a wide variety of
eyewear protection applications.
Like all Uvex styles, Pheos offers 100% ultraviolet
protection and meets ANSI Z87.1-2010 impact protec-
tion standard.
Honeywell Safety Products
900 Douglas Pike, Smithfi eld RI 02917
Improved light element analysis for oil, gas, mineral explorationNew Ultra Perfor-
mance Packages for
improved light element
analysis are introduced
for oil, gas and mineral
exploration.
They combine a
portable X-ray fl uores-
cence (FPXRF) analyz-
er with a larger silicon
drift detector (SDD),
fi eld-portable sample
preparation tools, and
a helium purge option.
The combination de-
termines light element concentrations in fi eld-prepared
minerals samples. Light element analyses is used to in-
fer mineralogy. This helps determine such rock physical
properties as permeability, porosity, and oil/gas produc-
tion capability.
Until Ultra Performance Packages, sample presentation
limitations were said to have made geochemical analysis
of light elements using fi eld-portable XRF instrumentation
unreliable. The single packages with multiple technolo-
gies help accurately accelerate the exploration process.
Thermo Fisher Scientifi c
900 Middlesex Turnpike, Billerica MA 01821
For FREE Information Select RS#48 at ogpe.hotims.com48
New series DC current data loggerOM-CP-PROCESS101A DC
data loggers are a new series
with 10-year battery life.
They offer 4-Hz read-
ing rate, multiple start/stop
function, ultra-high-speed
download, 1-million reading
storage capacity, memory wrap, battery life indicator,
optional password protection, plus programmable high
and low alarms.
The series comes in two 20 and 160 mA current in-
put range. There are free fi rmware upgrades for the life
of the products, so data loggers already deployed in the
fi eld can expand with new technology developments,
done right from your PC, it’s noted.
OMEGA Engineering Incorporated
One Omega Drive, Stamford CT 06907
For FREE Information Select RS#49 at ogpe.hotims.com49
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Three free shaft alignment appsnow availableThis Swedish laser-
based shaft alignment
systems manufacturer
has developed and of-
fers three free shaft
alignment apps in co-
operation with its USA
distributor VibrAlign.
Align Terms is a
reference app for ma-
chine shaft alignment
to provide defi nitions
and instructional vid-
eos.
Laser-Dials app converts shaft alignment measure-
ments between rim and face dial indicator readings and
laser system angles and offsets.
Therm Align helps you calculate rotating equipment
value of thermal growth compensations (dynamic move-
ment). It calculates thermal offsets needed to compen-
sate for this movement.
Fixturlaser AB
PO Box 7, Molndal SE 431 21 Sweden
For FREE Apps Info Select RS#46 at ogpe.hotims.com46
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Free data on safety valvesfor overpressure protectionSafety valves to protect
any area where hazard-
ous overpressure could
occur — are the sub-
jects of this new and
free 16-page brochure.
It illustrates, dia-
grams, describes, and
specifi es cast iron,
cast steel, stainless
steel, and bronze-bod-
ied designs for steam,
gas, and liquid appli-
cations.
Four ranges are pre-
sented to meet ANSI I and VIII specifi cations. Each
is highlighted as to uses, product, sizes, set pressure
range, body materials, standards, and approvals. Typi-
cal ASME I and VIII applications are presented in la-
beled illustrations. Selection and sizing data are given.
Spirax Sarco
1150 Northpoint Boulevard, Blythewood SC 29016
For FREE Literature Select RS#259 at ogpe.hotims.com259
Welding gear ‘pak’ is ready to gofor professionals, fabricatorsEverything profession-
al welders or fabrica-
tors need is announced
to be stowed in this
new Premium Welding
Gear Ready-Pak.
With top-grade per-
sonal protection equip-
ment for welding or
fabrication, it includes
VIKING 3350 Series welding helmet and the company’s
new split leather fl ame-resistant welding gloves.
Also in the duffl e bag are Shadow split leather
sleeved jacket, MIG/Stick welding gloves, full leather
SteelWorker gloves, and Finish Line clear safety glasses
plus a fl ame-resistant doo-rag.
Also available is a traditional welding gear Ready-
Pak. It contains the manufacturer’s personal protection
gear intended more for students or occasional welders.
The industrial duffl e bag can be purchased separately.
This company designs, develops, and manufactures
arc welding products, robotic arc welding systems, fume
control systems, plasma and oxyfuel cutting equipment
for global brazing and soldering alloys markets.
The Lincoln Electric Company
22221 Saint Clair Avenue, Cleveland OH 44117
For FREE Information Select RS#51 at ogpe.hotims.com51
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Products and services
Coriolis mass fl owmeters leafl etProperties and benefi ts of new CoriolisMaster
FCB330/350 mass fl owmeters for liquids and gases —
are presented in this free
leafl et.
Accuracies, easy instal-
lation, and handling in a
compact, space saving de-
sign are emphasized.
Aside from mass and
volumetric fl ow rates, the
new meters also measure
fl uid densities, tempera-
tures, and concentrations.
Among CoriolisMaster ben-
efi ts noted: low pressure
drop, no moving parts, and
self-draining installations.
The meters require no
upstream and downstream
fl ow profi ling to save space
and piping requirementss.
ABB Measurement
125 East County Line
Road, Warminster PA
Oil, gas connectivity softwareenhanced with EFM measuring
TOP Server Version 5.10 software is newly released
with enhancements. These include new Electronic Flow
Measurement functionality for oil and gas operations.
It also comprises new ControlLogix fi rmware Version 21
support as well as enhancements and fi xes for existing
communications drivers.
The software adds the second phase of new EFM
plug-in to enable EFM data export for midstream oil and
gas applications. This phase provides export capabili-
ties for Quorum PGAS V8.0 and generic CSV formats.
To maintain full compatibility with automation hard-
ware, TOP Server 5.10 adds support to the ControlLogix
Ethernet driver for the latest Allen-Bradley release of
ControlLogix fi rmware Version 21.
Software Toolbox
148A East Charles Street, Matthews NC 28105
Free sight fl ow indicators bookTechnical selection guid-
ance is offered in this free
14-page “Sight Flow Indi-
cators Handbook.”
Offered to those us-
ing sight fl ow indication
devices in process pipe-
lines for visual liquid fl ow
verifi cation, the handbook
outlines applications. It
also notes points to keep
in mind when specifying
a sight fl ow indicator in-
cluding direction of fl ow,
process material charac-
teristics, body material
selection, gasket material, type of glass, window design
and mounting type.
Various designs are presented including 360°-view,
view-through, fl apper, visual, rotary style as well as drip
or ball fl ow indicators and fl utter style indication.
L.J. Star Incorporated
Box 1116, Twinsburg OH 44087
New consequence analysis software tool outPhast 7 consequence analysis software for process industries is now available.
The hazard analysis software analyzes situations which present potential haz-
ards to life, property, and the environment — to qualify severity. Consequences
may then be managed or reduced by design of the process or plant, modifi cation
to existing operational procedures, or implementing other mitigation measures.
This new version has adopted an “equipment based” study structure. Analysis
is organized to match the way you work — thinking in terms of equipment and
its function. Each equipment item can have a range of failure scenarios associ-
ated with it. You can then introduce variations to any of the failure scenarios to
account for differences (i.e. small, medium, large leaks). Combined with tabular
data display, Phast 7 offers a new approach to complex yet intuitive analyses.
Complete consequence analysis software information is free for the asking.
DNV
Hovikveien 1, Høvik, 1322 Norway
For FREE Information Select RS#58 at ogpe.hotims.com58
Heavy-lifting large-diameter vacuum cupsYou can lift and manipulate large, bulky, or
cumbersome materials with large vacuum cups
that come in diameters of up to 15 in.
These round, rectangular, or oval cups come
in sizes and types to fi t practically any type of
vacuum equipment used to lift, manipulate, or
pick-and-place materials.
Custom vacuum cup designs are also avail-
able from customer-supplied drawings or re-
verse engineer from customer-supplied cups.
Vi-Cas Manufacturing
8407 Monroe Avenue, Cincinnati OH 45236
For FREE Information Select
RS#59 at ogpe.hotims.com59
For FREE Information Select RS#54 at ogpe.hotims.com54
Compact vacuum reels unveiledNew V-117-850 vacu-
um reels are commer-
cial duty designs.
They are engineered
to extract unwanted
workplace particles
and by-products.
As direct hand crank
reels, they handle up
to 50 ft of 1 1 2/-in.
standard vacuum hose
with bullet cuffs. This
especially suits V-117-
850 for general maintenance and vacuum operations.
The new reels feature a solid one-piece steel U-
shaped frame and open drum design. They comprise a
direct connect port and no thread for fast vacuum hose
installation.
This lightweight, compact models have CNC roboti-
cally spun and ribbed discs with rolled edges for safety,
strength, and durability. The chip-resistant and rust in-
hibiting CPC powder-coated reel mounts to any horizon-
tal or vertical fl at surface.
Additional vacuum reels information is yours free.
Coxreels
5865 South Ash Avenue, Tempe AZ 85283
For FREE Information Select RS#55 at ogpe.hotims.com55For FREE Literature Select RS#261 at ogpe.hotims.com261
MIG gun liner system introducedMinimize costly down-
time and prevent quality
problems associated with
incorrect MIG gun liner
length: QUICK LOAD Lin-
er AutoLength System.
It can be used with
QUICK LOAD liner-equipped guns to help reduce wire-
feeding problems.
Systems also decrease burnbacks along with prema-
ture contact tip failure and wear associated with mis-
alignment between the liner and contact tip.
A spring-loaded module housed inside the power pin
applies constant pressure on the liner. This keeps it
seated properly in the retaining head (or diffuser) at
all times. The new MIG gun liner system allows for up
to 1-in., 2.54 cm forgiveness and accommodates liner
movement during welding.
Tregaskiss, 2570 No. Talbot Rd., Windsor N0R 1L0 Canada
For FREE Information Select RS#53 at ogpe.hotims.com53
For FREE Literature Select RS#262 at ogpe.hotims.com262
Portable refi ning valve actuatorSecurely and effective-
ly operate refi nery and
chemical valves with
new Easi-Drive porta-
ble actuators.
One operator can ef-
fi ciently operate mul-
tiple valves with a single tool while reducing fatigue
and injury risk, it’s said.
Easi-Drive is especially effective on valves that re-
quire a high number of turns or are otherwise diffi cult
to operate because of high torque or location. Unlike an
impact wrench that can damage a valve — this design
is a continuous drive system. They are lightweight and
are powered by air, electricity, or battery.
Models also protects from “kick” normally associat-
ed with torque tools. Easi-Drive also comprises variable
output torque adjustment in 350 to 8,500-ft-lb max.
Smith Flow Control USA
1390 Donaldon Road, Suite E, Erlanger KY 41018
For FREE Information Select RS#56 at ogpe.hotims.com56
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The Kimray Electric Glycol Pump: innovation you can trust
The Kimray Electric Glycol Pump line, the future in oil
and gas dehydration, is innovation you can trust.
Its advantage: hydraulically balanced, unstressed
diaphragm which provides less maintenance and repair.
Compact design creates a smaller footprint with similar
fl owrates to larger pumps.
Complete electric glycol pumps information is free.
KIMRAY Incorporated
52 NW 42nd Street, Oklahoma City OK 73118
kimray.com
For FREE Information Select RS#63 at ogpe.hotims.com63
Hydrocarbon dew-point analyzermeasures NG, doesn’t estimate
Don’t estimate natural gas — measure it with Condu-
max II Hydrocarbon Dew-Point Analyzers.
They deliver fully automatic on-line analysis via ob-
jective, repeatable measurements. The instruments of-
fer 1°F. hydrocarbon dew-point accuracy. Models em-
ploy fundamental chilled mirror principle and comprise
patented detection technique.
Full Condumax II specifi cs are yours free on request.
Michell Instruments Incorporated
319 Newburyport Turnpike, Suite 207, Rowley MA 01969
michell.com/us
For FREE Information Select RS#64 at ogpe.hotims.com64
By any measure, this company’s products know your process
By any measure, AMETEK knows your process.
Portable dew point testers for easy repeatable results
at natural gas wellheads or along the pipeline — that far
exceed performance of other manual designs.
Process spectrophotometers offer UV/VIS and NIR
detection to verify feedstocks, intermediates, and fi nal
products. Process moisture analyzers verify themselves
online and dry down in minutes.
Intelligent portable fuel analyzers (FTIR spectrometers)
measure unlimited numbers of new fuel parameters — at
the push of a button. Thermal protectors extend gauge life
in extreme high-temperature process environments.
Online sulfur analyzers are ideal for highly viscous
crude line, pipeline, terminal, or blending applications.
All-welded process gauge and integrated seal are combi-
nation designs for economy and reliability.
Gas analyzers measure moisture in bulk gas, hydrocar-
bon streams using TDLAS. Intellipoint SIL2 level switches
offer unparalleled versatility and reliability in liquids, slur-
ries, granular, and interface applications.
AMETEK Incorporated
Box 1764, Berwyn PA 19312
ametek.com
For FREE Information Select RS#65 at ogpe.hotims.com65
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Gas detection, fi re detection leader creates safety solutions
Detection solutions are more than just fi re and gas de-
tectors. They are about ensuring complete coverage for
all your safety needs.
Dräger, a leader in gas detection and an innovator
in fi re detection, employs leading technology to create
specially-adapted safety solutions.
So however diverse your needs may be, the conclu-
sion remains the same — total safety. Dräger Fire and
Gas detection: custom solutions for your safety needs.
Complete information is free upon request.
Dräger
Moislinger Allee 53-55, Lübeck 23542 Germany
draeger.com/detectionsolutions
For FREE Information Select RS#66 at ogpe.hotims.com66
Hazardous area meter series evolves, eliminates limitations
Using explosion-proof meters meant having limited
functionality and features, a diffi cult to read display,
and an unattractive enclosure.
ProtEX series hazardous area meters eliminate those
limitations. In more than 200 models, their new enclo-
sures offer greater functionality. They have rotatable dis-
plays, built-in mounting fl anges, and wide-angle viewing.
Within the ProtEX family you can fi nd features like
sunlight readable LED displays, through-glass infrared
buttons, dual-line displays, and meters that satisfy a
myriad of applications. These include process, loop-
powered, dual-input, strain gauge, fl ow rate/total, an-
nunciators, batch control, Modbus input, temperature,
or process and temperature.
For panel-mount meters, this manufacturer offers its
popular Loop Leader series with intrinsically safe and
non-incendive approvals.
Precision Digital Corporation
89 October Hill Road, Suite #5, Holliston MA 01746
predig.com/hazloc
For FREE Information Select RS#67 at ogpe.hotims.com67
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Non-intrusive refi nery fl ow meters measure at up to 840°F.
When the Going gets HOT....FLEXIM non-intrusive fl ow
meters measure at up to 840°F.
Trouble-free operation at extreme pipe temperatures
is delivered with no clogging and no pressure losses.
Installation and maintenance are accomplished without
process interruption. The meters operate independent
of fl uid or pressure.
Non-intrusive designs are fi eld proven at refi neries for
heavy crude oil, atmospheric distillation, vacuum distil-
lation, coker and visabreaker feed, fl uidized catalytic
cracker, or bitumen. Additional data are yours free.
FLEXIM AMERICAS Corporation
250-V Executive Drive, Edgewood NY 11717
fl exim.com
For FREE Information Select RS#68 at ogpe.hotims.com68
Stainless steel enclosures for demanding oil, gas operations
Petrochemical plants, refi neries, exploration and pro-
duction, transportation and storage, processing, and
offshore drilling platforms are effectively served by a
complete line of Rittal stainless steel enclosures.
304 and 316L designs withstand everything from
corrosive saltwater to acidic cleaners. They are certifi ed
up to UL type 4X ratings. Wallmount one-piece space
saving confi gurations are easy to install with standard
blind nut mounting, secure locking system, foamed-on
gasket, and zinc-plated mounting panel.
Freestanding enclosures are modular systems with
a weight capacity of up to 1,500 lb on the mounting
panel. They comprise 16-fold tubular frame, multi-level
mounting, plus 30% more available space than tradi-
tional NEMA style enclosures of equal dimensions.
Rittal Corporation, 1 Rittal Place, Urbana OH 43708
rittal-corp.com
For FREE Information Select RS70 at ogpe.hotims.com70
Tricanters, decanters, disc stack centrifuges serve global oil, gas
Flottweg Tricanters, Decanters, and Disc Stack Centri-
fuges are working successfully in oil, gas, and petro-
chemical industries all over the world.
The separation-technology-based models are de-
signed for drilling mud control, barite recovery, slop oil
recovery, waste oil recovery, or crude oil storage tank
cleaning.
In such applications — Tricanters, decanters, and
disc stack centrifuges offer compact and ergonomic de-
sign, high availability, high reliability, and high profi t-
ability.
Complete separation equipment and technology in-
formation is available free upon request.
Flottweg Separation Technology Incorporated
10700 Toebben Drive, Independence KY 41051
fl ottweg.com
For FREE Information Select RS#69 at ogpe.hotims.com69
Coming January ‘13
The Newest Health, Safety,
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Environmentally-responsible proven H2S removalFor more than 18 years, SULFATREAT has provided exceptional value to its customers
needing effective, environmentally responsible hydrogen sulfi de removal technology.
During that time, they have provided the right product — at the lowest price — with
the best warranty on the market.
Today the SULFATREAT value proposition has greatly expanded with special formulations
to meet unique gas treating needs — all with the same predictability, reliability, and
safety as the original SULFATREAT reactant.
Complete H2S removal technology details are free.
SULFATREAT, a business unit of M-I L.L.C.
17998 Chesterfi eld Airport Road, Suite 215, Chesterfi eld MO 63005
sulfatreat.com miswaco.com
For FREE Information Select RS#72 at ogpe.hotims.com72
First multifunctional-solution washers introducedThirty years ago this company launched the world’s most secure washer. Now they have
made it twice as good to add a new dimension of safety to bolt security.
New Nord-Lock X-Series washers are the solution if you are faced with vibration, dy-
namic loads, settlement AND relaxation in joints for demanding applications.
In the past, you had to guess which would happen fi rst: bolt loosening or joint settle-
ment, and choose a bolting solution that would only handle part of the problem.
With Nord-Lock X-Series washers — the fi rst multifunctional solution — you won’t
have to compromise on safety for your critical joints.
NORD-LOCK Incorporated
1051 Cambridge Drive, Elk Grove Village IL 60007
www.x-series.com
For FREE Information Select RS#71 at ogpe.hotims.com71
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Merry Christmasand a Happy, Healthy,
Prosperous 2013
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For more than 18 years, SULFATREAT* has provided
exceptional value to its customers needing effective,
environmentally responsible H2S-removal technology.
During that time, we have provided the right product at
the lowest price with the best warranty on the market.
Today, the SULFATREAT value proposition has
greatly expanded, with special formulations to
meet your unique gas-treating needs. And all
with the same predictability, reliability and safety
as the original SULFATREAT reactant. We are also the
only company with a performance warranty and
the promise that we will not be undersold by
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MARKET INSIGHTS
Surviving Acquisitions andDivestitures: A Guide forOil & Gas Professionals
RECRUITMENT
Still Serving Proud: FormerMilitary Personnel FindOpportunities in Oil & Gas
Power-Gen International2012 Exhibition Floor Map
Fo r t he i ndu s t r y ’ s c a r e e r - m inde d p r o f e s s i ona l s WINTER 2012
A supp l emen t to P ennWe l l pub l i c a t i on s | w w w. P ennEne r g yJ O B S . c om
JLM Energy:A Profile in
Energy Innovationand Technology
GIS: Energy’s$3.7+ Billion Secret
Strategic Weapon
Energy Storage& the Digital
Economy: EnablingInnovative Change
TRAINING INSIGHTS
Addressing theSkills Gap
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2 EDITOR’S LETTER
Forward, ho!
Dorothy Davis, PennWell
3 GIS: Energy’s $3.7+ Billion Secret Strategic Weapon
Dr. Stephen McElroy, American Sentinel University
6 JLM Energy: A Profi le in Energy Innovation and Technology
Dorothy Davis, PennWell
8 Energy Storage & the Digital Economy:
Enabling Innovative Change
Richard Baxter, Mustang Prairie
13 TRAINING INSIGHTS
Addressing the Skills Gap
Simon Drysdale, BP
16 MARKET INSIGHTS
Surviving Acquisitions and Divestitures:
A Guide for Oil & Gas Professionals
Ron Nickelson and Salman Mumtaz, Clover Global Solutions, LP
18 RECRUITMENT
Still Serving Proud: Former Military Personnel
Find Opportunities in Oil & Gas Asset
Development and Improvement Limited (ADIL)
20 Power-Gen International 2012 Exhibition Floor Map
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WINTER 2012
A PENNWELL PUBL ICAT ION
Stacey Schmidt, Publisher
Dorothy Davis, Content Director
Hilton Price, Editor
Meg Fuschetti, Art Director
Daniel Greene, Production Manager
Tommie Grigg,
Audience Development Manager
PennWell Corporation
1421 South Sheridan Road
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74112
918 835 3161
PennWell.com
Recruitment Advertising Sales:
Brent Eklund
Petroleum Account Executive
720.535.1264
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Ed i to r ’ sLe t t e r
GROWING up, I spent my fair share of time soaking up classic American westerns. Along with
the iconic gunslinger was the recurring appearance of the stalwart wagon master. This fi gure
would lash at his horses and bellow a hardy “Forward, ho!” from the front of the wagon train as he
pointed towards the promise of unfamiliar territories.
As we pulled together the Winter edition of Energy Workforce, it was this image of the
unassuming, yet intrepid western fi gure that kept springing to mind. The people and technologies
featured in this issue serve as a reminder that while faring forth into the great unknown is a tangle
of excitement and risk, there are always those ready to forge ahead.
Expanding the boundaries of the familiar to better suit the needs of tomorrow is usually the
fi rst step forward. Learn about the
old technology with a new face,
geographic information systems
(GIS), and how it can serve as a
strategic powerhouse for the energy
industry on page 3.
In this issue we also profi le JLM
Energy on page 6, an innovative
energy technology company with an
integrated approach to business that
has led to the development of a broad range of elegant energy solutions.
Next, we revisit energy storage to explore how it enables many of the innovative solutions
powering the new digital economy with a focus on data centers and utility distribution systems
on page 8.
Looking ahead toward growth and industry advances, BP addresses the looming skills gap
with an outline of revamped training solutions on page 13.
With the energy industry adjusting to the demands of innovation and a challenging market,
Clover Global Solutions offers new strategies for surviving acquisitions and divestitures on page 16.
Finally, ADIL looks at recruitment in a workforce profi le that highlights how the oil and gas
industry can offer ex-military personnel chance for a challenging second career on page 18.
Potential abounds and you can count on PennEnergy.com and PennEnergyJobs.com to
feature the tools you need to heed the call. So forward, ho! And don’t forget to come visit us at
Booth #2680 during Power-Gen International, Dec. 11-13 at the Orange County Convention
Center in Orlando, FL.
—Dorothy Davis
Forward, ho!
The people and technologies featured in this issue
serve as a reminder that while faring forth into
the great unknown is a tangle of excitement and
risk, there are always those ready to forge ahead.
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Energy’s $3.7+ Billion Secret Strategic Weapon By Dr. Stephen McElroy
THE energy sector is a fi ercely
competitive industry, so it is un-
derstandable that executives are
always looking for an edge. Technol-
ogy can help, but its marketers have
become sadly predictable. Every new
concept becomes the next must-have
with an introduction that promises to
remake business. However, sometimes
a type of technology can, properly ap-
plied, transform forever how things are
done. The telephone, the computer,
and the Internet are all examples.
The newest technology is geograph-
ic information systems (GIS). GIS al-
lows organizations to use location as a
way to bring together large amounts of
disparate data and analyze them. The
result is information and insight that
can transform how managers and exec-
utives plan and implement strategic de-
cision-making that impacts operations.
In fact, according to a new report from
Pike Research, electric utilities alone
will double their spending on GIS ser-
vices, software, and tools
to $3.7 billion by 2017.
However, GIS requires a new way
to look at and use data. Exploiting the
technology only starts with buying a
software application and hiring techni-
cians to run it. To make proper and ef-
fective use of GIS, managers and exec-
utives must learn to approach their jobs
differently than in the past and deeply
integrate the use of data into their work.
GIS: old technology with a new face
GIS is not new. Originally developed as
specialty applications in universities and
government in the 1960s, the technology
began to appear in commercial software
by the early 1980s. What has brought it
new attention is the increased power of
computers, software algorithms, and pre-
sentation capabilities that have increased
the capabilities of GIS.
Companies began to learn that they
could rapidly manipulate large amounts
of data, uncovering hidden patterns
and relationships both numerically and
graphically. Many industries, including
energy, began to integrate GIS technol-
ogy into their operations.
For example, electrical utilities have
incorporated GIS technology into many
of their regular practices. That might in-
clude the combination of historic usage
data with demographics and population
growth patterns for capacity planning,
monitoring and managing distribution
systems, or to gain effi ciency in dispatch-
ing service trucks.
As Pike Research estimates, the com-
bination of such applications for GIS
with data obtained from SCADA sys-
tems, outage management systems, and
other smart grid applications resulted in
an estimated expenditure of $1.8 billion
on GIS software and services last year by
the energy utility sector.
Utilities are not the only part of the
energy industry using GIS. The tech-
nology can be found in pipeline con-
struction. Companies can manage po-
sition-related environmental impacts,
right-of-way monitoring, effi cient route
engineering, and construction manage-
ment in an integrated way. Petroleum
companies can use GIS to help site re-
fi neries, manage wells and leased prop-
erties, and plan locations of retail stores,
all of which involve managing spatial
data. GIS can help identify high-val-
ue areas of a coalfi eld. The technolo-
gy is also of great use in drilling and
hydrofracking—managing water sup-
plies, monitoring road conditions for
the transportation of equipment, and
DR. MCELROY has been in the GIS fi eld since 1999, working as aY
GIGISS tte hch ini ician ffor tthhe UUSDSDAA-ARARSS; a seniior resear hch sppe ici laliistt fforthe Udall Center for Studies in Public Policy and the Department of Soil, Water, andEnvironmental Sciences at the University of Arizona; and as a geospatial technologiesmanager for Statistical Research, Inc. DR. MCELROY holds a Ph.D. in geography fromthe joint doctoral program at San Diego State University and the University of California,Santa Barbara, a master’s degree in Latin American studies from the University ofAArizona and a bachelor’s degree in international affairs from the University of Cincinnati.He also holds a GIS professional certifi cation from the GIS Certifi cation Institute.He also holds a GIS professional certification from the GIS Certification Institute.
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preventing damage to the environment.
Wind or solar farms can use GIS in con-
junction with remote sensors and wire-
less data collection to monitor turbines
or arrays and then correlate performance
data with such factors as position, mainte-
nance and construction history, and en-
ergy production to improve effi ciency.
The new GIS urgency
There are many applications of GIS tech-
nology in virtually any part of the energy
industry. But the growth of use is due to a
number of factors. One is the current en-
ergy market. Some basic forms of energy,
like oil, have moved out of a period of rel-
ative abundance and easy profi ts. Compa-
nies must use more challenging forms of
extraction, driving up costs and increas-
ing the demand for effi ciency. To main-
tain profi ts, they need new approaches to
managing operations and gaining cost re-
ductions elsewhere.
Increasing regulation is also having an
impact on the industry. New or expanded
extraction methods such as hydrofracking
or deep-sea drilling face increased scruti-
ny and even distrust. Environmental con-
cerns derailed construction, at least tem-
porarily, of the 1,179-mile Keystone XL
pipeline. There is also an indirect impact
from energy standards that will reduce
the amount of energy consumed, such
as the higher effi ciency requirements
that would double fuel economy in cars
and trucks by 2025. Furthermore, vary-
ing state requirements place different de-
mands on ethanol and biodiesel formu-
lations as well as on vehicle emissions.
In addition to specifi c energy regu-
lations, the industry may also come un-
der the sway of more general regula-
tions. Retail pumping chains will have
to meet PCI payment card requirements
for self-service pumps, which means
tracking compliance by physical loca-
tion. Companies that trade energy fu-
tures will come under the sway of legis-
lation like Dodd-Frank that focuses on
the fi nancial services industry and may
have to show that trading activities in
various parts of the world met require-
ments. Even something like the confl ict
minerals section of Dodd-Frank put re-
quirements on energy companies, if only
to verify and certify that no confl ict ma-
terials are in use in products. That may
seem like a low burden for those provid-
ing fuel, but it can be complex for com-
panies that make equipment used in the
industry, as fully following a supply chain
is a diffi cult task.
Also, just as with every other econom-
ic sector, mobile computing is offering
challenges to energy companies to oper-
ate effi ciently while customers, business
partners, and employees are increasing-
ly on the move. Tracking and monitoring
activity status for people on the move is
diffi cult and requires automated updates
and electronic data feeds into systems
that can map locations to better deploy
resources, respond to demand, and work
in a coordinated fashion with others.
Remaking managerial thinking
However useful GIS technology can be
to a company, it requires more than the
presence of technicians who can make
the data collection and analytic process-
es work. Management must have a stra-
tegic understanding of what GIS can do
and continuously revisit how to put it
into use. That means executives, as well,
should have a grasp of the types of data
available, the analyses that might be pos-
sible, and the potential ethical or regula-
tory restrictions.
GIS is, after all, an important tool for
big data analysis: the analysis of large data
sets to gain actionable insights. The data
includes the mountains of internal doc-
umentation that corporations collect as
well as such external data as customer de-
mographics, economic trends, and geo-
political disturbances. It all boils down
to activities that occur at the local lev-
el. Companies have physical warehous-
es that ship goods. Customers work and
live and make purchase decisions in par-
ticular locations. Employees service sys-
tems in actual headquarters or satellite
offi ces. And so, GIS can come into play
for much of what any company does, no
matter what the industry.
But managers need sophisticated un-
derstanding of the available tools and
what they can and cannot do. Otherwise,
a business runs the risk of having peo-
ple incorporate mistakes into decision
processes due to the misuse of sophis-
ticated tools. A spreadsheet’s statistical
predictive functions allow the unwary
to choose the wrong type of extrapola-
tion for the data they have. Most manag-
ers have far more exposure to and expe-
rience with spreadsheets than the more
sophisticated GIS offerings.
One of the classic problems in stra-
tegic planning is for people to use too
much data, rather than too little, which
can hide meaningful results in a sea of
numbers. Managers need a deeper in-
sight into what data can actually offer
so they can throw out much of the ex-
cess, paring down to a more essential
and important set.
There is even the question of what lo-
cation means. Even the factors that might
seem to have nothing to do with location
actually do, when you broaden the con-
cept beyond obvious physical geography.
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For example, a recent discussion with a
top IT manager of a major bank revealed
that his company could actually use GIS
software to map so-called virtual ma-
chines in a data center to better prepare
audit trails and document operations for
strict regulatory compliance and internal
and external audits.
In addition, there can be signifi cant
regulatory implications of mining and
analyzing data. Some governments im-
pose restrictions on consumer data, for
example. Aggregating location-based
information from a variety of inter-
national regions for analysis purposes
could run afoul of restriction on data
exporting, depending on exactly where
the analysis is performed.
It is no longer suffi cient for managers
to turn to analysts who serve the function
of authoritative data processors and inter-
preters. Executives need to understand
not only traditional methods of knowl-
edge production but also newer tools
like GIS that will impact the decision-
making process. That is why American
Sentinel has developed its contemporary
MBA and Masters in Geospatial Infor-
mation Systems programs they way it
has. To take full advantage of what GIS
has to offer, executives need a keener un-
derstanding of how to incorporate the lat-
est data techniques in their toolkits. GIS
specialists have to move beyond a tech-
nical viewpoint and grasp how data fi ts
into a strategic context.
By marrying traditional manage-
ment and a sophisticated approach to
data, energy companies can take great-
er advantage of GIS investments they
will likely make and achieve a higher
return, greater effi ciency, and smarter
strategic planning. ⊗
By marr ying traditional management and a
sophisticated approach to data, energy companies
can take greater advantage of GIS investments
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JLM EnergyBy Farid Dibachi
THIS fall, Farid Dibachi and Kraig
Clark, two veteran technology
entrepreneurs, announced they
had created a new energy technology
company aimed at helping customers
save money with smart technologies
and products. The company, JLM En-
ergy Inc., launched last year and has
since made news with its groundbreak-
ing technology.
Based in Rocklin, California, the
company is composed of a team of en-
gineers, entrepreneurs and customer-
facing professionals, who are all dedi-
cated to research and development of
products that will help reduce energy
costs for residential customers as well
as commercial and industrial business-
es, according to the company’s web-
site. The main mission
of this new company is
to save their customers money by intro-
ducing “elegant energy generation and
conservation technologies.”
“We think customers would like their
technology suppliers to provide a wide
spectrum of innovative technology prod-
ucts that could result in energy cost sav-
ings,” JLM co-founder Farid Dibachi
said in a company statement released
this September. “Kraig and I believe that
customers ought to be able to choose
from a vast array of products that are all
meant to work with each other and yet
address energy savings opportunities in
different parts of their business.”
The experiences of JLM’s leaders
make it easy for the company to succeed
in the energy technology industry. Di-
bachi and Clark spent years managing
businesses in the industry - Dibachi cre-
ated several startup tech companies, and
Clark was a cofounder of CoreLogic -
and decided to combine their expertise
to create one company offering excep-
tional services at a lowered cost.
“From the onset we knew that de-
livering on our mission would involve
technology development that required
a commitment to understanding cus-
tomers’ needs and readiness to take on
tough technical problems. We decided
that we are prepared to do just that,”
said Clark in a company statement.
Technological innovations
Si nce the company was created, JLM
has created renewable energy technolo-
gies including equipment used in solar
and wind installations.
Wind
In September, the company released a
unique wind turbine array system de-
signed for urban areas. Called the Zefr,
the turbine was developed with the help
of a multidisciplinary team of engineers
and technicians and created with the goal
of increasing wind power adoption among
commercial building owners and busi-
nesses that want to reduce their environ-
mental footprint but may face space re-
strictions of living in an urban area. While
many companies may have been inter-
ested in wind energy in the past, those
FARFARID ID DIBDIBACHHII iis ththe co-founder aand Chief Executive Offi cer oof JLLMMEnergy, Inc. Beefore JJLM, Faridid ffououndndeded aandnd serervev d as the Chairrmam n andd
Chief Executive Offi cer of Arzoon, Inc., an enterprise software cocompmpananyy fofocucuseeseddd onon ggglobaballtransportation and logistics. With more than 30 years of experience in the hih gh-techh induduststry,MMr. DiDibba hchii iis a successffull, seasonedd entrepreneur a dnd wasas directllyy resppononsisiblblee forr ththeemanagement, growth, and success of Arzoon and two other technology startups. In 1995,he co-founded Diba, Inc., and served as its Chairman and Chief Technology Offi cer until it was acquired by Sun Microsystems in 1997, where he served as General Manager of theConsumer Technology Group. Mr. Dibachi founded Wavetron Microsystems in 1990 and served as its Chief Executive Offi cer and President until it was acquired by SBS Technology in 1995. He held various engineering and management positions at Hewlett-Packard, wherehe started his career. A frequent industry spokesman, Mr. Dibachi holds M.S. degreesin Electrical Engineering from Cornell University and in Mechanical Engineering from Stanfo d Unive sity.Stanford University.
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living in urban environments were faced
with space restrictions as well as high costs.
The smaller, arrayed turbines of the
Zefr are made to be used for these types
of commercial buildings. The turbines are
designed similar to the way PV solar pan-
els are. The system offers more fl exibility
for commercial businesses and is afford-
able for large organizations as well as small
companies. The turbines can be mounted
on the rooftops of buildings or installed on
the sidewalls and pole structures. Addition-
al benefi ts of the Zefr include ease of in-
stallation and a quieter operation.
One customer said in a JLM release,
that the Zefr provides new opportunities
for the company to use wind for electric-
ity generation and has “opened up new
doors” for them. Other customers will be
pleased to fi nd the Zefr allows them to
generate renewable energy at their exist-
ing location, even if they are situated in a
crowded, metropolitan area.
Solar
JLM Energy also drew attention this year
with another renewable energy technol-
ogy: the Gyzer, which is a family of solar
thermal collectors built for commercial
customers to deliver solar-powered hot
water generation.
The Gyzer is the fi rst solar-thermal
collector to incorporate microcontrollers
for monitoring and safety in each collec-
tor, which has proven to be a major ben-
efi t to the technology. The monitoring al-
lows customers to see how much energy
they are using in real-time, a design as-
pect some in the industry say is a strong
selling point. The microcontroller of the
Gyzer is a self-powered and wireless de-
vice that continuously offers temperature
and performance statistics to a custom-
er over the internet. And, if the temper-
ature is too low or too high in any of the
system’s collectors, the microcontroller
will automatically empty the collectors
to protect the system.
Dibachi said before the Gyzer was in-
troduced, commercial users of hot water
did not have access to commercial grade
solar-thermal technology - something that
could create huge energy savings for in-
dustries that use a lot of hot water. The
Gyzer could be used for those in the agri-
business, food processing and hospitality
industry as well as those in the commer-
cial-residential markets.
Other technologies
JLM Energy offers wind turbine tech-
nology that can generate up to 240 watts
of power each with winds at 35 miles
per hour. The turbines can be adjust-
ed to a three-, fi ve- or seven-blade mod-
ule depending on the environment and
space restrictions of an installation. The
mounts of the turbines are designed for
fl exible installation, allowing for instal-
lations on a variety of surfaces and struc-
tures. For instance, the Parapet Mount is
ideal for rooftop installations, while the
wall mount can be installed on the side
of the wall and looks similar to a cable
satellite dish installation. With the Par-
apet Mount, customers are also able to
double the number of turbines installed
because both tall and short options are
available, allowing them to be staggered
along the roof.
JLM also offered an h-Turbine - a sys-
tem that includes both wind and solar
energy technologies. The hybrid instal-
lation includes solar panels and minia-
ture wind blades, serving as another ex-
ample of the innovative ways JLM has
created for customers to harness renew-
able energy sources.
Future
JLM founders see a bright future for the
company and are confi dent the team of
engineers and renewable energy experts
will continue to create innovative in-
stallations that allow customers to low-
er their energy costs. Dibachi and Clark
said they are excited to continue to work
with its ever expanding network of in-
stallers and dealers to expand its energy
technologies. ⊗
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Energy Storage & the Digital Economy: Enabling Innovative ChangeBy Richard Baxter
ENERGY storage enables many of
the innovative solutions power-
ing the Digital Economy. The
foundation of this new Economy rests
on rapidly evolving information and
communication technology—which
in many cases requires a fundamental
improvement in its supporting electric
power infrastructure. Designers of this
infrastructure are taking a fresh look
at all of their options and fi nding that
energy storage is a real option for criti-
cal equipment. Looking closer at two
segments at the core of the digital econ-
omy—data centers and the utility dis-
tribution system—will see energy stor-
age playing a crucial role to innovators
designing the new foundation of our
economy. Incorporating energy storage
provides the critical fl exibility needed
to ensure performance while addressing
the challenges at an economical price.
Datacenters
Datacenters are a keystone of the digi-
tal economy. Since their inception, the
guiding principles for operation have
been availability, reliability, and effi -
ciency—in that order. This was driven
by the still present 2N architecture for
power systems (where two equally sized
systems are deployed, each of which is
capable of carrying the total load). Un-
fortunately, over time power demand
has been skyrocketing; it is not unusu-
al for a datacenter to have a demand of
10MW today—double from only 5 years
ago. Now, effi ciency is now on par—or
even slightly ahead—as availability and
reliability in datacenter design, with re-
ducing TCO (Total Cost of Ownership)
a growing economic necessity to main-
tain a competitive position. All designs
are now on the table. By going back to
the drawing boards, designers are look-
ing to address both capital and operation
effi ciency in their designs. To effect
change, designers are embracing inno-
vative concepts across the entire power
distribution system in order to providing
greater fl exibility but with lower cost.
What does this mean for energy stor-
age? Storage is already a central compo-
nent through the UPS (uninterruptible
power supply) systems; as designers work
on redesigning the entire datacenter in
parts or even wholesale, all assets are be-
ing evaluated for their ability to support
multiple strategies—a key strength of en-
ergy storage. In this light, three key op-
portunity areas for storage are of note:
centralized UPS, rack-mounted UPS
systems, and cooling systems.
RICHARD BAXTER riis thhe PPre isiddent off MMustang PPr iai irie, pro ivididing bbusiiness strategy addviice fforfifirms active in the energy storage market. His fully updated 2nd Edition of his Book “EnergyStorage: A Nontechnical Guide will be published by PennWell in early 2013.Storage: A Nontechnical Guide” will be published by PennWell in early 2013.
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UPS
The economic reality forcing a rethink-
ing of the datacenter is also impacting
the UPS system deeply. With availabil-
ity and reliability the preeminent met-
ric in earlier designs, capital and opera-
tional efficiency suffered. Now all aspects
of the system—especially the energy
storage at the heart of the UPS—are
being evaluated for what they can do
for economic efficiency. This does
not simply mean people are simply
choosing the cheapest option, but are
rather looking at the application re-
quirements and finding better solu-
tions on a life-cycle basis. As different
battery chemistries improve, designers
have more options to achieve a lower
TCO while still retaining the availabil-
ity and reliability the datacenter needs.
With high costs threatening datacen-
ter owner’s competitive position, innova-
tive thinking is taking hold across the in-
dustry quickly. Because each datacenter is
different, sits in a different market, and
with different user classes, it is not surpris-
ing that UPS designs will run the gambit
as designers try and new ideas in support
of these diverse requirements. Function-
ally however, many structural compo-
nents items will move towards greater
standardization of design and operation.
For instance, “Cloud” requirements for
ubiquity and redundancy are placing
an emphasis on distributed datacen-
ter design with redundant datacen-
ters. For the UPS system, modular de-
sign efforts have taken hold such as
750kVA UPS blocks.
Energy storage is enabling innova-
tive change in centralized UPS systems
through higher energy density systems
with a greater operational range. One
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example is Active Power, a developer of
UPS systems utilizing fl ywheels; “Data
centers developers have never been more
innovative in their design approach,” ac-
cording to Bernardo Mendez, UPS prod-
uct line manager, of Active Power. “Our
power dense, fl exible, and economical
CleanSource High Density (CSHD) 750
kVA UPS product line provides organi-
zations the tools they need to
future proof – as
much as possible
– these ‘hubs’ of
the digital econo-
my. We’re enabling
customers to achieve
their most forward
thinking power designs
that are optimized for energy and
space effi ciency and high availability.”
Rack-Mounted UPS
Instead of a centralized UPS, some data-
center developers are moving towards
rack-mounted UPS. The goal here is to
reduce the risk of application interrup-
tion or data loss by co-locating the UPS
with the servers they are protecting. Pre-
viously, option was not available as ex-
isting storage options were not suitable
for such placement. Now, the improv-
ing performance of storage technologies
such as lithium-ion is enabling this in-
novative change here as well. According
to Bill Mitchell, Vice President of A123
Systems, “Lithium Ion is superior to ex-
isting lead acid based options because of
the volume, discharge rate and cycle-life
requirements. Our units reduce TCO by
50% over existing options.”
The drivers for this change in architec-
ture are three-fold: “Big Data”, data stor-
age hardware, and effi ciency. Big Data is
a movement in data analysis where the
datasets are growing beyond the ability of
common software applications to handle
them (typically terabytes in size), requir-
ing the use of thousands of servers and a
high degree of confi dence in their indi-
vidual operation less a fault on one cas-
cades into a crash of the operation. Sec-
ondly, various formats of data storage are
in use, with some such as fl ash mem-
ory highly intolerant of poor power qual-
ity. Finally, improving energy effi ciency
is causing some radical rethinking by the
likes of Google, Facebook, and Microsoft
to even do away with the centralized UPS
altogether (instead of simply using it as a
secondary layer of protection for high-
ly sensitive operations) and using rack-
mounted—or in the case, of Google, at
each individual server—as their only UPS
system. The strategy behind this move
is to save energy by doing away with the
multiple conversions from AC to DC and
back as the power is routed through a tra-
dition UPS.
Taking this concept to the next step
invites some truly innovative thinking
by some for redesigning the entire pow-
er distribution system around an actively
used distributed energy storage asset. By
expanding the capacity of the batteries in
the rack mounted UPS system, the strate-
gy is to generate additional savings along
a number of avenues. The fi rst strategy is
to downsize the power distribution sys-
tem (estimated by some at costing $10-
$20/W) by levelizing the power f low
through the facility’s distribution system.
Besides the facility capital cost savings,
this could also translate into some po-
tential additional savings
from reduced demand
charges. Once fully
confi dent in their abili-
ty to manage their pow-
er, this capability could
also supports the proposal
by some to have datacen-
ters participate more fully in
demand response programs.
Cooling Systems
Unsurprisingly, datacenter cooling load
have been driven skyward from the in-
creasing power density. Outside of the
servers themselves, HVAC systems are
typically one of the next largest power
draws of a datacenter. During normal op-
eration, this rising load simply increases
the operating cost of the facility. Since
cooling loads are driven by operation of
the datacenter and the outdoor air tem-
perature, it follows that cooling load
needs are highest during hot days when
electricity prices are the highest, exacer-
bating the total cost. During a power dis-
ruption, the large HVAC load is a signif-
icant draw on the available UPS power,
draining the life far more rapidly than
desired. This is a concern if the UPS is
either a bridging source to back-up pow-
er or the only power available. Because
of their mission critical status, it is not
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uncommon therefore for many datacen-
ter HVAC loads have their own dedicat-
ed UPS system. Although effective, this
again simply works to reduce the eco-
nomic effi ciency of the datacenter.
Supporting the HVAC load is a key tar-
get by innovators looking for low-hanging
fruit to improve the economic effi ciency
of their datacenter. By adding a thermal
energy storage component to the cool-
ing load, the reliability and effi ciency of
the system can be improved, signifi cant-
ly upgrading the unit’s effi ciency. Ther-
mal storage utilizes off-peak power to con-
struct a cold thermal mass which can be
used to supplement to cooling load dur-
ing the peak period. For example, during
an upgrade of the City of Glendale CA’s
datacenter (part of an 80-building City-
wide upgrade) Ice Bear thermal energy
storage systems from ICE Energy were
installed in conjunction with the HVAC
units from Data Air. By charging at night
from off-peak energy and supporting the
daily cooling load, the energy storage
units have been able to reduce the aver-
age annual energy consumption by more
than 386,000kWh per site. Critically for
during power disruptions, thermal stor-
age units have only a minimal load—fans
and pumps—greatly extending the oper-
ating capacity of the HVAC, and thus,
UPS system. According to Brandon Mc-
Neil, Director of Business Operations at
Ice Energy, “Our Ice Bear systems allow
customers to extend their UPS while sig-
nifi cantly improving both the reliability
and economics of the data center’s backup
power solution.” An additional key attri-
bute of the Ice Energy technology is that
all of the Ice Bear units can be synchro-
nized to provide the City of Glendale an
aggregated, dispatchable load asset.
Taking this concept to the next step
provides for additional fl exibility and de-
sign effi ciency for the cooling system. In
addition to the peak shaving effi ciency
gains, one could add additional thermal
storage assets to extend the run-time of
the cooling systems during an outage.
Unlike in commercial building HVAC
systems though, since UPS cooling is a
mission critical role, it is unlikely that
one would downsize the UPS cooling
system in the same manner as the strat-
egy for downsizing a datacenter’s power
distribution system.
Utility
If Datacenters are the keystone of the
digital economy, then Utilities are the
bedrock. The Digital Economy runs on
electricity, relying on the ability of the
electric power industry to provide high
quality power to customers’ IT and com-
munication equipment. Providing that
high quality power is a challenge—one
not currently met for all customers, and
rarely for any customer at all times.
Leveraging the developments already
being undertaken elsewhere, Utilities are
incorporating many of the innovative so-
lutions Utilities of digital controls and
communication equipment—the Smart
Grid—to transform themselves for the
21st Century. By internalizing informa-
tion technology to enable a fl exible, ro-
bust transmission and distribution sys-
tem they are gaining a far greater insight
into and control of their system, leading
to increase effi ciency across their Grid.
Energy Storage is one such innovative
solution, capable of playing many sup-
portive roles to enable a more fl exible,
reliable, and economic distribution sys-
tem. Three key areas include ensuring
reliability, managing the distribution sys-
tem, and supporting customers.
Ensuring Reliability
As the IT infrastructure of the digital
economy expands, Utilities ensure that
new datacenters (1) will have the power
they need and (2) do not negatively im-
pact their existing customers. In many in-
stances datacenters are placed near exist-
ing industrial customers with their own
high-quality power needs for precision
manufacturing/operation. Utilities have
faced similar challenges for years, and
have rigorous processes for determining
status, and evaluating options.
Utilities are always on the lookout
for something that could help improve
service for their customers at a reduced
cost. Looking for options, many utili-
ties are evaluating distributed energy
storage assets to strengthen their exist-
ing distribution systems. However, in
order to be treated as a real option for
deployment, these energy storage prod-
ucts must meet the same performance
requirements as existing options to be
considered; innovation in design must
be proved out in the real world. Slow-
ly, successful experience is mounting,
but the bar will always remain high for
utilities when their customer’s service is
on the line. According to Brian Beau-
regard, Superintendent, Holyoke Gas &
Electric Department, “Holyoke Gas &
Electric is pleased to host the new Mas-
sachusetts Green High Performance
Computing Center (MGHPCC). We
are able to support the Center with the
reliable power it needs through our re-
view process of evaluating our project-
ed load from our existing customer
base with any potential new load like
the MGHPCC. Utilizing energy stor-
age assets is part of that process, but they
are required to meet the same econom-
ic criteria as any other option.”
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Distribution System
Many believe that energy storage’s role
is absolutely critical for the future Smart
Grid. Distributed energy storage assets
could support a more predicable demand
level for utilities on a typical basis, but
also be there to arrest sudden dynamic
disturbances or interruptions that risk
prompting wider area imbalances. In-
cluded in these assets typically are more
capable and fast reacting inverters able
to generate reactive power according to
the Utility’s energy management system.
Together, both the real- and reactive en-
ergy components of the energy storage
asset promote a more stable distribution
system with higher reliability, leading to
a more effi cient system.
One innovative concept that is gain-
ing traction recently—promising bene-
fi ts for both the utility and customer—
is the “Tailored Demand” building. As
the name implies, the building would
be able to actively manage its electrical
load from the utility through integrat-
ing advanced building energy manage-
ment systems and the increasing num-
ber of onsite power assets—generators,
energy storage, demand response capa-
bility, etc. Taken to its fullest extent, this
effectively transforms the building into
a microgrid. By the independently man-
aging the building’s load and the sourc-
ing of that power, the building would
provide high reliability service to the
occupants, while providing the utility
with a reliably adjustable load.
For instance, the customer would typ-
ically use the building’s capabilities to in-
tegrate power purchases with onsite gen-
eration and storage to provide the most
cost-effective service. This capability
would allow the customer to purchase its
power at pre-arranged demand levels at
different times of the day following their
tariff schedule. This transformation would
allow the customer to select from a wider
range of choices for their energy manage-
ment strategy, opening up not just short-
term peak shaving for instance, but true,
long-term energy management strategy.
This transformation would also allow
the utility treat the building as a reliable
and adaptable load, opening the door for
the utility to rely on the building as a
new class of distributed resource. For in-
stance, the utility could incentivize the
owners to work in cooperation with the
utility so that on typical days the build-
ing could follow a pre-arranged load pro-
fi le, while the utility would retain the
right to call upon the building during
emergencies to reduce load. Beyond sim-
ply an expanded demand response pro-
gram, the building’s load could be made
to be interactively adjustable, depending
upon a real-time signal. As such a tai-
lored resource, the building would be
very valuable to the utility. According to
Clay Burns, Principal Engineer at Na-
tional Grid, “a Tailored Demand build-
ing not only reduces the customer’s ex-
posure to volatile energy costs, but also
provides utilities and generation compa-
nies a more predictable load that can be
controlled quickly to stabilize high en-
ergy demands that may overload circuits
and equipment.”
The Customer’s Option
Deregulation was intended to provide
choice for customers; unfortunately with
that choice came responsibility for their
own energy management, and for many,
the choices come with embedded risks
too complex to easily solve. This exposure
to price risk is felt most strongly by Com-
mercial customers as they are the exposed
to market changes typically without sub-
stantial technical ability to respond. Both
sides of a Commercial customer’s rates—
Time of Use (TOU) rates and Demand
Charges expose them to risk.
An innovative solution to their pre-
dicament is the Energy Performance
Savings Contract (EPSC). EPSCs al-
low the customer to reliably budget en-
ergy management costs, and reduce
the risk from an increasingly volatile
energy market. These contracts pro-
vide customers with more stable ener-
gy expenses—with a savings over simple
utility rates—while giving a Develop-
er the Customer would contract with a
structured framework to pay for any up-
grades. This framework is gaining inter-
est because for most customers, adding
a equipment is a capital expenditure,
while their energy usage is an operation-
al expenditure. By changing that capital
expenditure decision to an operational
expense through a shared savings plan
like the EPSC, the customer gains the
benefi t with no upfront capital costs.
Typical upgrades that Developers are
utilizing in their deployment include a
range of onsite generations, renewable
power, and advanced control systems. In-
creasingly, innovative developers are in-
corporating energy storage assets to better
manage supporting the load while op-
timizing the different energy resources.
“Dynamic pricing and demand charg-
es effectively transfer price risk from
the utility to the customer” according
to Sean Becker, President of Sparkplug
Power. “EPSC’s are an innovative solu-
tion making it easier for the customer to
mitigate risk, and enable the widespread
integration of storage with localized re-
newables, particularly solar, to make an
even more effective package.” ⊗
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Addressing the Skills GapBy Simon Drysdale –Head of Upstream Human Resources, BP
THE world of exploration and
production has changed dra-
matically over the past ten years.
There are few places where this is more
evident than the U.S., where supply is
predicted to continue expanding and
eventually reach up to 2.2 million
b/d from shale oil alone thanks to ad-
vances in drilling technologies which
are unlocking additional resources. Yet
with the International Energy Agency
predicting that the demand for energy
will grow by 40 percent by 2030 it has
become more important than ever for
the oil and gas industry to look to new
frontiers in an attempt to increase pro-
duction. However, to truly meet this
ever-increasing need for energy the
industry must adopt the same mindset
when it comes to attracting, retaining
and developing talent.
Attracting the right personnel, with
the appropriate skill set, is a cross sector
challenge which has received an unprec-
edented level of media coverage over re-
cent years because graduates with sci-
ence, technology, engineering and math
skills have been selecting careers outside
of the energy industry. As an industry we
have traditionally been poor at engaging
and educating tomor-
row’s generation about
the critical role we play in the world and
the fantastic career opportunities we of-
fer. We need to get better at this and build
advocacy as a sector. Yet while a great deal
of talk and attention has been given to the
need to recruit, it is also equally impor-
tant to retain and maximize the capabil-
ity of the existing workforce.
As Head of Upstream Human Re-
sources, I have the responsibility of en-
suring that our teams across the globe,
including our more than 23,000 employ-
ees in the U.S., are continually learn-
ing and developing, both for the good
of their careers and for the long-term
success of the company. Simply put, oil
prices around $90 bbl alone will not de-
liver success; the industry needs to en-
sure that the global workforce is in a con-
tinual cycle of learning new skills and
career development.
Need for formal learning
We must not forget that while bringing
new recruits and talent into the sector
is of the utmost importance, the contin-
ual development of the sector’s employ-
ees is equally critical. Huge investment
is required to ensure our employees con-
tinually fi nd, develop, extract and bring
to market hydrocarbon resources in the
most safe and effi cient way.
At BP, development of staff is a key cor-
porate objective and we now invest over
$500 million each year in training and
development. We have created and im-
plemented global fl agship programs spe-
cifi cally for the development of new tal-
ent, including the Challenge Program, a
global initiative for new graduate recruits
in their fi rst three years with the compa-
ny. The program maps out the fi rst three
years of an individual’s career and allows
graduates to sample three different roles
within the organization, providing con-
sistent and structured learning through-
out. We have also taken advantage of the
developments in IT over recent years and
each Challenger now goes through a cen-
trally managed induction learning event
which uses virtual learning technology.
The result has been huge cost savings for
the business and more centralized learn-
ing for our new staff.
Additionally, we have recognized
that the training of new talent needs to
be extended beyond these three initial
years and have developed and imple-
mented the E&P eXcellence Program
for our Upstream staff. The program of-
fers an additional seven years of train-
ing and learning that is both technical
and functional, and aims to offer per-
sonal depth and increased operational
capability while also ensuring that we
are able to deliver responsible operations
throughout the world.
A uniform approach to learning and
development is also required to ensure
TRAINING Insights
SIMON DRYSDALE is head of upstream human resources at BP and a memembmberer ooff ththee cocompmpanany’y ss upupststrereamam eexexecucutitiveve tteaeamm, ddivivididiningg hihiss titimeme bbetetweweenen
London and Houston. A HR professional with experience in both the mining and oil & gasindustry, he joined BP in Cape Town 23 years ago as a labor relations director for Africa andhas since held various HR leadership roles in South Africa, Aberdeen, London and the U.S.has since held various HR leadership roles in South Africa, Aberdeen, London and the U.S.
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existing worldwide staff have a steady, re-
liable and consistent training and career
development program. The BP Upstream
Learning Center in Houston is a fl agship
example of this approach. The 65,000
square foot facility opened in March
2010 and is viewed within the industry
as a model of future learning. Made up
of ten classrooms which are able to host
more than 300 students, the center saw
nearly 14,000 employees and wider indus-
try employees pass through the doors in
2011. Technology is central to the offer-
ing with life-sized simulators, 3-D visu-
alization capability, dual image displays,
video capture and conferencing capabil-
ity and purpose built broadcast rooms to
allow teachers to deliver learning solu-
tions in the fi eld. The Upstream Learn-
ing Center is leading the industry and we
are currently looking at building supple-
mentary global centers.
Need for fi eld training
Training and development must occur in-
side and outside of the classroom. It is es-
sential that professionals possess opera-
tional experience in addition to academic
knowledge in order to transition into roles
held by professionals with years of fi eld ex-
perience and keep up with our industry’s
rapidly evolving technology. Efforts like
the previously mentioned Challenge Pro-
gram and our Future Leaders Program ro-
tate individuals through a number of as-
pects of the industryto provide exposure
to real environments and technologies
right from the start of their career. These
experiences are important since they help
build skills and technological understand-
ing, and provide a fi rm foundation.
Need for mentoring and informal learning
While investment in employee learn-
ing and development is critical, formal
programs alone are not a proven recipe
for success. Informal learning, the pass-
ing on of knowledge to emerging talent
and fostering a collaborative culture is of
equal importance. We believe there is a
need to develop as well as formally train
our employees and this can only realis-
tically be achieved through structured
mentoring programs.
BP is well known within the indus-
try for having this collaborative culture
and our graduates and new staff are ap-
preciative of the level of time invested in
them by team members and senior mem-
bers of staff. We are strong believers in
the old fashioned term of “mentoring.”
All graduates and new employees are as-
signed a mentor and meet on a regular
basis to discuss challenges that have been
faced, both from the technical side and as
part of the development of so called “soft
skills.” This type of mentoring program
Two high-end computing classrooms, specifi cally designed to meet learning and delivery needs for courses. Each seat offers
dual 24-inch monitors with the capability for instructors to switch the large-screen display to any workstation in the room.
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allows our professionals to build a net-
work within the organization and draw
upon the knowledge and advice of peers.
Need for multi-company learning
By its very nature, the oil and gas industry
has a history of being collaborative. Our
organizations partner on the overwhelm-
ing majority of global projects and we rely
on and utilize a great number of service
companies to ensure the global workforce
remains mobile and adaptable to constant
changes in their clients’ needs.
Our industry does better than many
others at facilitating and encouraging
learning and development across multiple
organizations, and industry bodies, such as
the Offshore Petroleum Industry Training
Organization, are becoming increasingly
important in encouraging and facilitating
multi company training programs. That
said, more could and should be done. In-
creasing the skills and capability for the
sector as a whole is without doubt a positive
for the organizations operating within it.
What else can be done?
The industry as a whole has come a
long way in recent years. We have be-
come better at formalizing, standardizing
and collaborating in our attempts to
train, teach and develop our current and
emerging talent. That said, improve-
ments could certainly be made, and must
be enacted as we continue to grow.
In order to maximize capability across
the entire sector there is a need to move
towards standardized international learn-
ing and development practices. At pres-
ent learning and development, and
even formal training, differs by compa-
ny and by country. Change cannot hap-
pen overnight, but I believe standard-
ization should be a core area of focus
for the industry over the next ten years.
All stakeholders have a role to play, from
the international oil and gas companies
such as BP, through to the regional and
international industry trade bodies and
societies. The result can only mean an
increase in safety, capability and opera-
tional effi ciency. ⊗
BP’s Well Control Simulator offers employees a safe environment to practice diffi cult well
control scenarios, get feedback and make adjustments on any of the systems in the room.
The simulator incorporates highly interactive, classroom-based sessions with real-world, role-
based simulated practical sessions, focusing on both technical and non-technical skills.
A distance-learning suite can directly connect to other locations and also be used to
record instructors. Ideal for delivering content to an external location, it offers the latest
technologies that support a virtual learning environment, online classrooms and e-learning.
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MARKET Insights
“Surviving Acquisitions and Divestitures – A Guide for Oil & Gas Professionals” Ron Nickelson, Director Global Recruiting – Clover Global Solutions, LP
Salman Mumtaz, Senior Business Analyst – Clover Global Solutions, LP
ACQUISITIONS and Divestitures
(A&D) are a part of the asset al-
location strategy for oil and gas
companies and are constantly evaluated
on both a short and long-term basis. Oil
and gas companies seek to acquire as-
sets that maximize core competencies
and increase shareholder value. Op-
erators look for assets where geological
knowledge of formations is available,
and where technical expertise in spe-
cifi c plays can be leveraged for higher
margin recovery. Companies divest as-
sets to raise funding for existing asset
development or to acquire new assets
more closely aligned with long-term
strategic goals.
In recent months there has been a
surge of A&D activity including Exxon-
Mobil acquiring Denbury’s Bakken oil
assets for $1.6 billion in order to increase
their stake in U.S. unconventional oil.
BP divesting mature assets in the Gulf
of Mexico (GOM) (to reinvest in ultra-
deepwater GOM), which Plains Explo-
ration & Production Co. is acquiring in
an attempt to shift attention from nat-
ural gas to offshore oil. Energy XXI is
also acquiring shallow water GOM as-
sets from ExxonMobil as the company
continues to expand its offshore drilling
program for 2013.
Although acquisitions and divesti-
tures can be benefi cial for companies,
they can signifi cantly affect the work-
force of companies involved in both sides
of the transaction. This blog post will ad-
dress the most common scenarios that oil
and gas professionals will have to face, as
well as tips for dealing with employment
changes during A&Ds.
How do acquisitions and divestitures
affect Oil and Gas Professionals?
When a company divests an asset, sever-
al things can happen to the profession-
al’s position. Often, the individual will
be asked to transition along with the as-
sets to the acquiring company; howev-
er this may require a relocation, which
some professionals will accept and others
will turn down favoring to remain in their
present location. The divesting compa-
ny may encourage current employees to
go to the new company if the option is
available, otherwise they will be termi-
nated. Senior executives and long-term
employees may be offered the option to
take a retirement package instead of re-
locating. Lastly, the professionals at the
acquiring company may not agree with
the new strategies or direction a compa-
ny takes after an A&D and may also vol-
untarily leave or take retirement.
What should Oil and Gas
Professionals do?
Acquisitions and divestitures are common-
place in the oil and gas industry, so profes-
sionals in this fi eld should always be ready
with a plan of action. Although there may
be a notice of several months prior to fi nal-
izing the deal, in many cases the organiza-
tional structure is not formalized until af-
ter the closing date, which creates a level
of uncertainty in whether or not they will
get an offer from the acquiring company
or maintain their current position.
Unfortunately, many people don’t
start looking for a job until after transi-
tioning out of their role. Then, they must
enter and compete in the job market at
the same time, including laid off pro-
fessionals, those who do not accept an
offer from the acquiring company, and
professionals from the acquiring compa-
ny who resign. Competition for jobs will
be fi erce and consequently pay may be
much lower. So, our fi rst tip is to under-
stand the assets affected in the transac-
tion, senior management involved, and
any professional and cultural differenc-
es that can infl uence career development
in the new organization.
Our second tip is to check location.
Location can be a deal breaker for profes-
sionals who are offered a position at the
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acquiring company. If you get an offer from the acquiring com-
pany, fi nd out if you will need to relocate. Do some research into
the area and decide early whether or not you are willing to move.
Thirdly, professionals with more than 15 years experience
should consider taking the exit offer and reentering the work-
force as a highly compensated knowledge-based consultant. Tak-
ing a retirement offer doesn’t have to be the end of your career.
Lastly, it’s important to continuously network within indus-
try circles to know about projects that are a fi t for your skills and
experience and making the contacts that can get you in front
of hiring managers. Information gained from networking can
lead to an easier job transition during an A&D.
Preparation makes for an easier transition
A&Ds are inevitable in the oil and gas industry, and most pro-
fessionals can expect to work for several companies through-
out their career. Preparing for this transition can make fi nding
a new opportunity easier and might even result in a higher pay-
check. You can prepare for A&Ds by learning about the com-
panies involved in deals that affect you, and networking with
industry professionals that can help you quickly transition to a
new project. ⊗
Acquisitions and divestitures are
commonplace in the oil and gas industr y,
so professionals in this field should
always be ready with a plan of action.
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Clover is an industryy leader in plp acingg technical prp offessionals in theoil and gas industry with 16 years’ experience working with the largestoperators in the world. If you fi nd yourself involved in a transactionand would like to have an assessment of your current marketopportunities, please contact on a confi dential basis, Ron Nickelsonat [email protected] [email protected]
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Still Serving Proud: Former Military Personnel Find Opportunities in Oil & GasBy Asset Development and Improvement Limited (ADIL)
AFORMER soldier has swapped
foreign battlefi elds for the oil
and gas industry, highlight-
ing the vital role transferrable skills
can play in addressing talent shortages
within the energy sector.
Duncan Harwood spent fi ve years
in the armed forces, leading soldiers
on tours of Iraq and Northern Ireland,
along with managing construction sites
in the Falkland Islands. The 32-year-old
has now joined Aberdeen-headquar-
tered independent energy consultancy
ADIL as a subsea project engineer.
He believes many of his former col-
leagues could follow suit, with the re-
cent revelation by the UK Government
that it is reducing defence spending by
cutting Army personnel from 102,000 to
82,000 over the next fi ve years.
With the energy sector currently suf-
fering from a global skills shortage, oil
and gas fi rms are increasingly recognis-
ing the benefi ts of hiring and cross-train-
ing ex-military servicemen and women
who have a broad range of skills and in-
ternational experiences.
Mr Harwood is a prime example of
this. Before carrying out army offi cer
training at the Royal Military Academy
Sandhurst, he spent four years at Dur-
ham University studying engineering.
Despite a promising career in the Army,
his long-term goal of joining the oil and
gas industry won through and, following
a stint at Cranfi eld University, he joined
the team at ADIL.
He said: “While I thoroughly en-
joyed my time in the Army, I decided
that I wanted to pursue a career in the
energy sector.
“I became a commercial diver and
studied for an MSc in ocean and off-
shore technology to develop my tech-
nical knowledge. While working as a
diver, I began researching jobs in Aber-
deen. ADIL invited me for an interview
at its Aberdeen headquarters.
“My time in the Army has provid-
ed me with a number of skills widely
sought by the oil and gas industry. I was
able to develop my management and
leadership skills, as well as the ability
to prioritise tasks and make quick, ac-
curate decisions while under pressure.
I am very fortunate that ADIL values
these qualities so highly.”
The company has now agreed to
sponsor Mr Harwood while he studies
for an MBA in oil and gas management
at Robert Gordon University.
Mr Harwood added: “The army is
about to undergo an enormous period of
change, losing some 20,000 personnel.
These people all have valuable transfer-
able skills, with the tendency to be re-
sults-orientated individuals who have a
dedicated, can-do attitude.
“Among them will be chartered
engineers, electricians, draughtsmen,
fabricators, mechanics, logisticians,
health and safety advisors and many
other highly qualified individuals,
keen to take on a challenging second
HR Insights
Taken in the Falkland Islands in 2005, while
Mr Harwood was at Mount Pleasant Airport.
Mr Harwood carrying out a site
survey in Iraq in 2004.
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career in the oil and gas industry. With
appropriate re-training they will be able
to put their vast experience to very good
use in the energy sector.”
ADIL has become an advocate for en-
couraging young talent, also sponsoring
the University of Aberdeen’s TAU Racing
team for the last three years, while sup-
porting renewable energy student, Cara
Heller, in her studies.
ADIL’s technical director, Tim Sibley,
said: “The demographic time-bomb is
well-documented in our industry, togeth-
er with the diffi culties that young people
face trying to get their foot on the em-
ployment ladder.
“For ADIL’s long-term growth plans,
we have to recruit and train the next gen-
eration of engineers and managers, so
our continued support of Duncan and
those like him is a conscious policy to
achieve that goal. We believe that, in pro-
viding these opportunities, we will en-
gender a mutual loyalty to the benefi t of
all parties, while creating our managers
of the future.” ⊗
COMPANY PROFILE:
ADIL is an integrated
development and operations
management business
established in 2006 to provide
full fi eld development and
operations services to its operator
clients, using tried and tested
management tools developed in
house by its experienced personnel.
Visit http://www.assetdev.com/
for more information.
Mr Harwood is on the
left in the green uniform,
alongside his brother. This
photo was taken at the
Commissioning Parade at
the Royal Military Academy
Sandhurst in 2004.
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