Oilfield Electrification Technologies Jim Watkins

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.

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 limitations of renewable energy sources like solar panels for handling transient loads. They also discuss the impact of policy and regulations on the industry, including the EPA's rules and procedures that reduce reliable energy sources by up to 10-20%. Overall, this episode provides valuable insights into the complex engineering and policy issues shaping the future of oilfield electrification.

In this bonus cross-over episode from World Oil Deep Dive, we talk with attendees, speakers, and key players at the Oilfield Electrification Technology Conference to learn about critical new technologies and trends in oilfield electrification. The technologies and presentations at this conference show a strong trend toward electrifying oilfield operations.

If you've ever wondered about good uses for used wind turbine blades you'll want to listen to this episode. Shane and Jim speak with Brent Mulliniks from Eco Hydroflow about closed-loop recycling of produced water using industrial waste to generate gas to generate electricity for the process. This is next-level technology that shows how our industry is making changes that will provide for our future energy needs while having a minimal impact on the environment.

We speak with subject matter experts from Burns and McDonnell about common mistakes they see when planning your electrical grid. We discuss the upcoming demand for electricity in Texas due to the growth of electric fracing and other factors, such as Bitcoin mining and EV penetration. In addition, the conversation covers the potential strain on the power grid and the need for new power sources, including renewables and natural gas generation.

In this episode, recorded live on the shop floor at Joliet Electric Motors (JEM) in Joliet, Illinois, Tim Tibbot, Shane, and I talk about the evolution of electric motors for the oilfield and the state of the oilfield electrification market today. We also get a verbal tour of the machine shop and learn about the history of JEM and its partnership with Hitachi.