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With 2017 halfway behind us, now is a good time to look at drilling activity and how it is impacting oilfield tools and services in 2017 — and how it will continue to affect us in 2018. When we published our 2015 Drilling Outlook here on the Keystone Energy Tools blog two years ago, things weren’t soRead more

Often, we get calls from rig supply companies saying they need Baker drill pipe float valves. For these folks, we have good news and bad news. The bad news: Baker float valves don’t exist anymore. The good news: Keystone makes a Baker®-style valve that actually improves on the original.  “The Baker® drill pipe float valve was THE float valveRead more

There’s a lot of complexity going on behind the scenes before the oil even starts flowing from a production well. Today’s oil and gas companies work with drillers, geological specialists and drilling mud suppliers. Their work is being done deeper and further off shore, in frozen arctic regions, in tar sands and in shale formations.Read more

Anyone who wants to be well-versed in oil drilling must understand the crucial role of the blowout preventer (BOP). Understanding each component of a rig’s safety system means understanding how they work together, as well as their individual contributions, for efficient and safe operation. Essentially, a blowout preventer (BOP) shuts off the valve leading underneathRead more

The American Petroleum Institute (API) has released its Publications Programs and Services catalog for 2016. The catalog is a comprehensive resource for all API standards and practices, technical documents, and equipment specifications. The catalog also includes reports and studies regarding the safety, efficiency, and responsibilities of the petroleum industry. The latest catalog also features updatedRead more

Sometimes called non-return valves, drill pipe float valves are used to prevent backflow up through the drill string. They allow fluid flow to be stopped while adding joints and making (or breaking down) pipe connections. They also prevent cuttings from entering the drillpipe, helping to eliminate plugging when connecting two pieces in a drillstring. NotRead more

Think of a big, self-locking wrench and you’ll start to see what rig tongs are used for. They spin pipe up and, in some instances, apply the final makeup torque. Power tongs are essentially large pneumatically or hydraulically operated rig tongs used for turning when making up or breaking out drill pipe, casing, tubing, orRead more

There a lot of drilling companies operating throughout the United States. While some of these oilfield operations offer their services worldwide, we’ve compiled a more inclusive list of U.S. drilling rig locations. The breakdown includes oil rig locations, oilfield tools utilized, operations headquarters, and company structure. Request a Quote Cactus Drilling Cactus is the largestRead more

Protecting the environment and meeting the energy needs of our planet’s seven billion people is a balancing act.Hydraulic fracturing (or “fracing,” or “fracking”) was relatively uncommon until 2003, when energy companies expanded natural gas exploration to shale formations in Texas, Pennsylvania, Wyoming, Utah, West Virginia, and Maryland. In 2004 the Environmental Protection Agency ruled thatRead more

One of the most important considerations on any drilling rig is safety, followed closely by ensuring operating costs are tightly managed. When a rig is running, every second counts, and every little detail matters. When you use quality tools and equipment, your process will be more efficient and your equipment less prone to failure. IfRead more