As menacing as it may be, sand is often required during hydraulic fracturing (fracking) operations. With no alternatives typically available to serve as a proppant, sand is generally utilized along with water to prop open underground fractures for purposes of bringing oil and natural gas to the surface.
The unwanted...
Crisis? What crisis?
This year of 2020 is unlikely to be remembered as one that provided the world with perfect vision, as many might have anticipated, given what those numbers often represent. In fact, it is much more likely that 2020 will come to be seen as the antithesis of...
Innovation in advanced lead batteries has been a constant theme in the long history of this technology. Lead batteries have served as the world’s primary source of rechargeable batteries for more than a century, and their journey of innovation has been just as long.
From ushering in carbon-reducing start-stop technology,...
Upcoming National Elections, we all know that a lot is at stake in this year. The U.S. presidency and Congress are up for grabs. Early polls suggest that President Trump is vulnerable in his race against Joe Biden to seek a second term. The slim Republican margin in the...
If you’re interested in Texas history or just want a fun and interesting trip, I would suggest visiting the these Must-See Texas Oil Museums to learn more about the oil industry.Oil and natural gas are arguably the most important product in the world. In 2019 there were 96 countries...
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf, during his first term, put on as much of a happy face as the man could muster with respect to natural gas, knowing so much of the Keystone State economy depended on it. Reelection in 2018, though, freed Wolf to be the man he really...
Managing safety is important every day, but the year 2020 has plagued the oil and gas industry with challenges. The onset of COVID-19, coupled with the record free fall of prices, left oil and gas personnel frantically searching for answers while recovering from this shocking new life. Although historical,...
Back to school health and safety is a priority for every parent this coming August, so we are here to share a helpful article from IDEA Public Schools.
The safety, health and well-being of every IDEA scholar is always our top priority. As we gear up for another great year...
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on June 15, 2020, that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employment discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. This momentous, 6-3 decision came in Bostock v. Clayton County, in which the plaintiff claimed he was fired because he...
Back to School time is naturally stressful for everyone. It’s natural for parents and kids to feel a little apprehension as the first day of the new year of school approaches. In past years, there may have been butterflies in the stomach about making friends, getting good grades, being...
