Supply stores provide an important, frontline resource for energy companies—not only for products, but also local technical support to tap as production challenges arise. In this episode, we talk with one such expert, Trey Jones from Regal Oil Supply in Alva, Oklahoma. We discuss Trey's early days as a cowboy, the importance of relationships in business, changes he's seen in his 20+ years in oilfield work, and the impact younger generations are having on the industry. RESOURCES: MBO High Pressur...
Jul 11, 2024•27 min
Energy companies are setting aggressive goals to lower the emissions of natural gas into the atmosphere at their wellsites. But figuring out how to do this is very challenging. A typical producer has many different types of valves and controllers designed by many different companies, and now they must figure out whether these products emit, and if so, how much. Recently an energy consultant reached out to us from Canada. He works for a company that helps producers determine their emissions on th...
May 30, 2024•17 min•Ep. 5
Energy producers use temperature controllers to control temperature inside heated vessels like reboilers and heater treaters. In this ep, Kyle walks us through a handful of things you should know about temperature controllers. Resources mentioned: How to Repair, Test, and Calibrate a Temperature Controller How a Burner Management System Works Stuff We Like Kyle: Visit a Kimray Store! Curtis: Run with Horses by Eugene Peterson...
May 16, 2024•17 min
Greg Chambers walks us through how natural gas producers use glycol pumps to optimize their gas dehydration systems. Resources mentioned: Video: Gas Dehydration System Overview 3 Types of Glycol Filtration How to Repair a Kimray Glycol Pump Stuff We Like "Our National Pastime" by Kevin Deyoung...
Apr 25, 2024•16 min
Curtis has a brush with the grim reaper and Kyle walks through how energy producers use float-operated liquid level controllers on separators and other liquid accumulators. Resources mentioned: How to Install a Gen 3 Liquid Level Controller How to Repair a Liquid Level Controller Stuff We Like Kyle: Welding Curtis: MealPrepManual.com...
Apr 11, 2024•14 min
Jeff Port walks us through Kimray's OG product—the gas pressure regulator. Resources mentioned: What is a Back Pressure Regulator? What's the Difference between a Back Pressure and Pressure Reducing Regulator? Eliminate Emissions from your Regulator with this Simple Conversion Stuff We Like Jeff: Chili Crisps Curtis: Walking...
Mar 28, 2024•13 min
Energy producers around the globe use High Pressure Control Valves for processes like separation and pressure reduction. In this video, we’re going to look at what producers find so useful about this valve. Resources High Pressure Control Valves How to Reverse Your Topworks How and Why to Use Compressed air to Power Your Control Valves Stuff We Like Jordan: Hoopla Curtis: Walking...
Mar 14, 2024•14 min
As the sole path for oil and water to leave a production vessel, dump valves are critical to any upstream operation. In this ep, Kyle shares 5 things you should know about Lever Operated Liquid Dump Valves.
Feb 29, 2024•15 min
Many energy producers are looking for ways to manage and ultimately decrease the natural gas emissions on their well sites. In this ep, we’ll help you identify 5 products may be emitting and offer some simple steps you can take to convert them to zero emission. Resources Kimray Emissions Solutions
Feb 08, 2024•20 min
Daniel Beck and friends from DistributionNOW join us from ADIPEC 2023 in Dubai to discuss MENA production trends. Connect with Nick , Paul , and Daniel on LinkedIn....
Feb 01, 2024•22 min
Brady Holster joins us from Wichita Falls to talk about Liquid Level Switch. Topics include: Using a level switch as a primary controller How easy it is to test the level switch How to and why to change the level switch from direct to indirect How to check the filter How a Kimray video gets made Resources mentioned: Pneumatic Liquid Level Switch How a Liquid Level Switch Operates...
Dec 19, 2023•18 min
Will and Jeff cover: How to safely use compressed air in your burner management system Differences between the Gen 2 and a Gen 3 liquid level controllers Kimray's options for reducing emissions on a well site Tricks to maximizing the life of your valves and control equipment Resources mentioned in this ep: Kimray Emissions Solutions How to Safely Reduce Emissions in your Pneumatic BMS Check out the Gen 3 Liquid Level Controller...
Nov 16, 2023•31 min
Enjoy this wide-ranging conversation with Justin Overstreet, where we cover: The street-cred you get from growing up in Midland Texas baseball A program he created to rescue derrick workers Advice on building an impactful career in the energy industry The key to holding yourself and others accountable Oilfield tech and how industry has changed in the last 20 years Recommendations : Justin: The show Peaky Blinders and the book Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink Kyle: Buying land Curtis: The story...
Nov 02, 2023•36 min
Engineering Program Director at OBU and lifelong Eagles fan Chuck Baukal joins us to discuss: The engineer who didn't know what an Allen wrench was Why seasoned technicians are worth their weight in gold How engineering students can be more productive sooner after graduating Recommendations: Chuck: Say yes Breck: Don't fear failure Curtis: Read something on personal finance More info: Connect with Chuck or Breck on LinkedIn OBU's Engineering Program Project Lead the Way Kimray Training Options...
Nov 02, 2023•24 min
100 episodes in, we take a minute to mark the milestone, countdown our top 5 episodes, reveal our new name, and preview the changes coming in season 5.
Oct 09, 2023•30 min•Season 5Ep. 100
The 3 Types of Valve Actuators Why Larger Producers are Incorporating Electric Actuators How Non-vent Pneumatics Work How to Power Pneumatics with Air Compressors The Advantages of Electric Actuation Sneak Peek of the unreleased Kimray Electric Actuator Resources mentioned in this episode Ep. #89: How to Get Electric Power in Remote Locations Video: How to Convert a Regulator to Non-vent Video: How to Convert a Regulator to Accept Outside Supply Recommendations Ryan: Tennis ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Curtis: Sum...
Sep 21, 2023•19 min
Jet setters Chase Hendley and Greg Chambers catch us up on the international upstream oil and gas industry. Topics include: Why paper is worth more than metal Working with government entities vs. private operators Who has better beef ribs — Odessa or Kuwait? How Louisiana is like a foreign country The importance of good supplier-producer communication Resources mentioned in this episode 3 Keys to Selecting the Right Valve Elastomers Valve Seat Material Guide Recommendations Chase: The Green Chil...
Sep 07, 2023•24 min
Jordan and Kyle answer a question from Tulsa about bench testing valves for pressure decay a questions from Brazil about options for -22F production fluid. Resources mentioned Catalytic Heaters Control Valve Pilots Recommendations Kyle: Why Olympic Curling Stones are So Expensive Jordan: Haunted Cosmos podcast Curtis: "Down withe the Shine" by the Avett Bros Denny: Station 11 Soundtrack...
Aug 03, 2023•20 min
Will and Jordan answer customer questions about the K-factor for a flow meter, master repair kits, mounting an actuator horizontally, how much supply pressure a valve needs from an air compressor, and choked flow. Resources mentioned: What Causes Choked Flow? Back Pressure Regulator with Outside Supply Flow Meters New Master Repair Kit Codes...
Jul 20, 2023•21 min
Will and Curtis are in OKC while Ryan is in Ft. Worth at Super Dug 2023 (possibly wearing a cape) for this conversation about liquid level control. Topics Include: Vertical vs. horizontal separators Replacing vs. repairing the pilot on a level controller The life-changing experience of hearing a pop-off valve What happens when you over-pressure a vessel Customers' favorite part the new Gen 3 Displacer sizes in a level controller Recommendations : Curtis: Video about Mining for Lithium in Chile W...
Jul 06, 2023•25 min
Kristin Hincke, VP of ESG for Flogistix, joins us to talk about vapor recovery, greenhouse gas emissions, and why it's critical to be proactive on ESG. Topics include: Advice for energy industry suppliers about navigating ESG conversations How to provide ongoing ESG education to internal teams Tips for getting started on an ESG report Links mentioned in this episode: Flogistix Kristin on LinkedIn Kimray's Emissions Solutions Jeff , Denn y, Curtis on LinkedIn Recommendations : Kristin: Scott T...
Jun 07, 2023•29 min
Ryan and Will answer common customer questions: Where can I find a valve's CV? Can you disconnect the R2L from the valve body? Can you use the same displacer with the new Gen 3 liquid level controller we used with a Gen 2? What is Kimray doing to help producers lower their emissions? Is bending tubing a science or art?
May 24, 2023•15 min
Oilfield veteran Tommy Bruce joins us from Odessa to address some control valve misconceptions and what producers in the Permian and Delaware Basins are doing to lower their emissions. Resources mentioned in this episode: https://kimray.com/training/eliminate-fugitive-emissions-your-back-pressure-regulator-simple-conversion-0 https://kimray.com/training/control-valve-sizing-3-likely-symptoms-oversized-control-valve https://kimray.com/training/limit-emissions-non-venting-pneumatic-control-valves...
May 10, 2023•19 min
Jordan and Kyle answer customer questions about emissions within a dehydration system, brackets, and what to do when sand washes out your valve.
Apr 25, 2023•15 min
We are joined by Brad Remley of Baseline Energy to discuss well site energy needs, opportunities for electric power in locations where infrastructure is limited, ESG, and the new Top Gun movie. Resources mentioned in this episode: Baseline Energy Connect with Brad Remley on LinkedIn
Apr 13, 2023•30 min
In this bonus episode, Producer Denny discusses the myriad things he learned researching for our video A Short History of Oil: 1700-1870 .
Mar 29, 2023•34 min
Kyle Andrews and Ryan Spangler answer 5 customer questions: Why would I need two glycol pumps on a dehydration system? What is Kimray doing to address emissions concerns? Why are your lead times so long right now? How is the new Gen 3 level controller different than the Gen II? What kind of training does Kimray provide? Resources mentioned in this episode: Kimray.com/gen3 Kimray.com/emissions...
Mar 16, 2023•19 min
Mike Fick joins us to discuss liquid level control and how a new product was developed to help producers achieve precise interface in their separation equipment. Resources mentioned in this eposide: Kimray.com/gen3
Feb 02, 2023•22 min
Ryan Spangler joins us to discuss BS&W—what it is, how it's measured, and what producers do with it. https://kimray.com/training/what-bsw-oil-production
Jan 26, 2023•16 min
Jeremy French joins us to talk oil emulsions. Topics include: When you drill a well, what all comes out of the ground? How are oil emulsions formed? What's the difference between oil-in-water and water-in-oil? What is an “immiscable” well stream? What is Mayonnaise? Resources mentioned in this episode What is an Oil Emulsion? 6 Ways to Separate an Oil and Water Emulsion Chemistry Class with Garrett Lee | Ep. #41...
Jan 12, 2023•21 min
