From Fossil to Fuel™
This podcast is meant to educate non-technical people about the technical fundamentals of the oil and gas industry. It starts all the way back with the formation of fossil fuels and goes through the entire process that generates the fuel that we consume in our vehicles. For anyone who works in oil and gas that doesn’t have a technical background (or just the general public) that wants to learn more about how the oil and gas industry works, this podcast is for you.
Episodes
In this informative episode, Brendan McDougall and William Belevance delve into the fascinating realm of rock geology, emphasizing the key concepts of porosity and permeability critical to the oil and gas industry. They explain how fossil fuels are formed, what distinguishes a productive oil and gas repository, and why oil and gas get trapped in underground pools. Using everyday examples, the hosts illustrate these critical geologi...
Get ready to dive into the intricate yet fascinating world of oil and gas as Brendan McDougall, an industry professional, and William Belevance, a diligent geology student, dissect this complex industry in an easy-to-understand approach. In this brand-new episode of 'From Fossil to Fuel 2.0', the duo embark on a journey to elucidate every stage of oil and gas industry.
Whether youre a novice or a seasoned professional, you'll gain ...
What happens in an upgrader and refinery and how fuel (gasoline/diesel) is made.
A high level overview of the two most common types of oilsands operations: mining and SAGD (Steam Assisted Gravity Drainage).
A brief look into offshore platforms and deep sea operations.
A high level overview of the types or workover operations and why we do them.
What is artificial lift? What are the different kinds and when do we use them?
Oil and gas production is the most important part of the whole business. Why?
What are reserves and why are they so darn important?
What are pipelines and how do we prevent spills?
A high level overview of the facilities at surface and we do when oil and gas comes to surface.
Things go awry all the time in oil and gas. What is the general strategy that we use to troubleshoot?
A high level overview of the different components and what they do.
What is it and when do we use it?
Overview of the different styles and types of well completions
Hydraulic fracturing and earthquakes. How are they linked and what are we doing about it?
We use a lot of water in hydraulic fracturing. Why do we use it and what impacts does this have?
What actually is hydraulic fracturing and how does it work?
Fracking is a big deal in the media. Let's dive into some of the major concerns.
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