Oilfield Electrification Technologies

Oilfield Electrification Technologies

A monthly show discussing the technologies that power the oilfield with electricity. Industry experts discuss topics ranging from microgrids to e-frac.

Halliburton's Octiv Platform: Revolutionizing Fracturing with Automation
Oilfield Electrification Technologies
Halliburton's Octiv Platform: Revolutionizing Fracturing with Automation

Recent Episodes

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Oct. 16, 2024

Halliburton's Octiv Platform: Revolutionizing Fracturing with Automation

In this episode, the World Oil team explores Halliburton's Octiv® intelligent fracturing platform, which automates spread control, significantly improving consistency, efficiency, and reliability. Eli Bogle, Product Champion for Production Enhancement demonstrates how Octiv optimizes pump operations, reduces manual interventions, and extends equipment life. Kurt Harpold, Strategic Business Manager for Production Enhancement introduces the ExpressKinect™ valve skid, a technology aimed at creating
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Aug. 13, 2024

Innovations and collaborations at the Marine, Construction & Engineering Deepwater Development conference

In this special episode from the Marine Construction and Engineering Deepwater Development conference in Amsterdam, Kurt Abraham, Editor-in-Chief of World Oil, sits down with Stephane Hiron of SLB to discuss the future of electrification in offshore oil production.
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July 23, 2024

Halliburton's Sensori™ fracture monitoring service and subsurface innovations

Explore the forefront of fracturing technology in this episode from Halliburton’s facility in Duncan, OK. Faraaz Adil, Global Product Line Manager, and Price Stark, Commercial Champion for PE Frac Technology, join us to discuss the technical advancements of Halliburton's Sensori™ fracture monitoring service. Learn how non-intrusive subsurface diagnostics and continuous, automated monitoring are optimizing fracturing operations.
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June 26, 2024

Revolutionizing fracturing: Halliburton's ZEUS electric fracturing system

In this episode, we journey to Duncan, Oklahoma—the birthplace of Halliburton—to explore their latest advancements in electric fracturing technology. Host Jim Watkins is joined by Halliburton's VP of Production Enhancement, Shawn Stasiuk, and Chris Atchley, Sr. Product Manager of Production Enhancement. Together, they discuss the evolution of hydraulic fracturing, from the industry's inception to today's cutting-edge electric fracking systems. Discover how Halliburton's new modular ZEUS electric
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April 5, 2023

Season 1 Finale: Everything we've learned about oilfield electrification so far...

In this season finale, recorded live at HFTC, Shane and Jim review the fantastic technologies and people we've had the opportunity to meet during season 1. We also discuss with NOV and GD the trend towards electric fracking and the future of even higher horsepower pumps in the industry.
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March 1, 2023

The Challenges of Electrifying the Oilfield: Engineering and Policy Perspectives

In this episode, hosts Shane and Jim talk with Simon Palacio, an engineer and construction specialist at Burns & McDonnell, about the challenges of planning and constructing infrastructure for oilfield electrification. They discuss the increasing demand for electricity in the oil and gas industry, creating a need for more reliable and dispatchable generation sources. Simon explains the concept of rotational inertia and its importance for frequency stability on the grid, highlighting the limitati