Forging the future of energy: Inside the work of oilfield equipment manufacturers
Nothing is accomplished without tough, high-performance tools in the oil and gas exploration business which is where producers of oilfield equipment come in. These quiet inventors draw up and construct the vital machinery that animates everything from deep-sea drilling platforms to high-pressure hydraulic fracturing sites. Energy operations fundamental blocks Manufacturers of oilfield equipment design so many specialized tools for the upstream that enable the deep-seated manufacturing responsibilities rest on them. This equipment includes rigs, mud pumps, BOPs, production trees, wellheads and down hole tools. They have to meet rigorous industry standards for performance, safety and durability in extreme conditions such as high-pressure reservoirs, corrosive environments and temperatures below zero. What separates the best-in-class manufacturers is the ability to perfect engineering precision, metallurgy and material science. These firms combine historical job shop manufacturing with ad...