The hollowing out of Canada’s industrial base continues. A few people said there’s been some new rigs built, but I’ve been told by the industry association those were retrofits.
Are more drilling rigs going to be decommissioned? And have we forgotten how to build new ones?
Jet turbines used to make pipelines work in UK (here, too, but the video is about the UK)
Weekend Watch: Jet engines that power a nation
Canada really has two significant competitors when it comes to providing heavy oil to the US Gulf Coast refinery complex – Venezuela and Mexico. Venezuela’s been driving its self off a cliff in its socialist paradise. And it looks like Mexico’s exports are likely going to collapse, too, according to Peter Zeihan. Gee, if only Keystone XL had been built to supply our heavy oil to their refineries built for that product…
Peter Zeihan: The self-inflicted downfall of Mexican energy
And, well, I guess I’ll include this, too. Vi Day is very important. The other guy wasn’t sure why he was included, but was honoured to be.
Vi Day, Brian Zinchuk among King Charles III Coronation Medal recipients
Congratulations!
Congratulations Mr. Zinchuk.
My first paid project was working on the design of a pipeline compressor site that used nat gas turbines. The compressors were on the smaller side (~1500 hp each) but it was a thrill to learn about the process, instrumentation and controls. My understanding is it’s still being used. I actually got to visit another site where it had a much large turbine compressor – I felt pretty small next to it and was very impressed with how smooth everything seemed to work.
A big congrats too, Brian! Thanks for your great SDA contributions too!
Congrats!!
Last summer, driving down the road to my Aunt’s, there were only 2 jacks pumping out of a bunch. That’s in Oklahoma.
Congratulations to you, Brian. Somebody smart nominated you (no, it wasn’t me). But reading your articles, I’m sure smarter than I used to be.
Congrats Brian..!!
Very kool..!