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Launched in January 2022, the Oil & Gas Measurement Podcast is hosted by measurement expert Weldon Wright. The monthly podcast is released on the third Wednesday of each month. Each monthly episode focuses on a specific area of oil and gas measurement, such as technology, regulations, operating procedures, training, and other topics. The goal is to provide measurement professionals with a greater understanding of the latest measurement trends that impact how they perform, manage, or supervise the work to be done.
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In this month's episode of the Oil & Gas Measurement Podcast, host Weldon Wright is joined by Stan Calame to discuss upstream measurement trends in oil and gas. Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for a full episode transcript, as well as detailed show notes with relevant links and insider term definitions.
On this episode of the Oil & Gas Measurement Podcast, Dean Minehart of Emerson Midstream joins to discuss the complexities of natural gas liquids measurement. The episode explores the differences between direct and inferred mass measurement, industry practices, and the challenges tied to sampling and accuracy. The discussion provides listeners with insight into how these methods impact contracts, operations, and overall measurement reliability. Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for a full episode transcript, as well as detailed show notes with relevant links and insider term definitions.
This episode of the Oil & Gas Measurement Podcast features an interview with Landen Beckham from e9 Treatments. The discussion centers on e9's molecular coating, which is designed to reduce buildup and fouling on oil and gas measurement equipment, and how it can extend the operational life of meters. The conversation covers the benefits of this treatment, with a focus on its application for mag meters, Coriolis meters, and provers. Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for a full episode transcript, as well as detailed show notes with relevant links and insider term definitions.
In this milestone 46th episode of the Oil & Gas Measurement Podcast, host Weldon Wright reflects on the journey of the podcast over the past three and a half years. He shares insights into what he's learned from hosting, highlights key themes and topic areas covered in past episodes, and previews a categorized directory to help listeners explore content relevant to their part of the industry. It's both a look back and a resource for navigating the growing archive of measurement knowledge. Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for a full episode transcript, as well as detailed show notes with relevant links and insider term definitions.
In this episode, Weldon Wright speaks with Brian Sowell, Group Product Manager for Measurement at Quorum Software, about the evolution of gas measurement systems over the past two decades. The conversation explores Brian's extensive experience with multiple systems—including Quorum Measurement, PGAS, and FLOWCAL—and how industry demands have shaped the capabilities of modern measurement software. The episode highlights how measurement systems have grown from basic data collectors to sophisticated tools supporting data validation, regulatory compliance, and seamless integration with broader operational and accounting systems. Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for a full episode transcript, as well as detailed show notes with relevant links and insider term definitions.
In this episode of the Oil & Gas Measurement Podcast, Weldon Wright talks with Chris Viator from EnerSys Corporation about field measurement software and the implementation of Muddy Boots Online. The discussion covers how the software supports measurement technicians and operations teams, and explores what a typical implementation process looks like — from initial data collection to field-level deployment. The episode offers insights into both the benefits and challenges of transitioning from legacy systems to a modern, cloud-based field operations tool. Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for a full episode transcript, as well as detailed show notes with relevant links and insider term definitions.
In this month's episode of the Oil & Gas Measurement Podcast, host Weldon Wright is joined by Dr. Diane Saber and Bennett Rubin to discuss RNG sampling challenges. Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for a full episode transcript, as well as detailed show notes with relevant links and insider term definitions.
This episode of the Oil & Gas Measurement Podcast explores the evolution of mass measurement using differential pressure devices, with guest David Bell of Bell Technologies. David shares insights from his extensive experience in measurement, discusses the limitations of traditional orifice plate technology, and introduces advancements like the Center Tap Technology and the TORUSWEDGE. The conversation highlights how these innovations improve accuracy, stability, and reliability across various oil and gas measurement applications. Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for a full episode transcript, as well as detailed show notes with relevant links and insider term definitions.
In this month's episode of the Oil & Gas Measurement Podcast, host Weldon Wright is joined by David Wofford of Wofford Energy Consulting to discuss meter freezes. Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for a full episode transcript, as well as detailed show notes with relevant links and insider term definitions.
This episode of the Oil & Gas Measurement Podcast features Weldon Wright in conversation with Pete Roos, CEO and Co-founder of Bridger Photonics. Together, they explore advancements in aerial methane leak detection and the transformative impact of laser-based LiDAR technology on identifying and addressing leaks in the natural gas infrastructure. The discussion highlights the technological evolution of leak detection, from early thermal imaging systems to Bridger's cutting-edge solutions that improve accuracy, efficiency, and environmental outcomes. Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for a full episode transcript, as well as detailed show notes with relevant links and insider term definitions.
In this episode of the Oil & Gas Measurement Podcast, host Weldon Wright is joined by Tony Mannion to discuss the challenges associated with CO2 measurement. Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for a full episode transcript, as well as detailed show notes with relevant links and insider term definitions.
In this episode of the Oil & Gas Measurement Podcast, host Weldon Wright speaks with John McDaniel about tackling issues related to "loss and unaccountable" gas in the oil and gas industry. John shares insights from his extensive career in gas measurement, touching on common challenges in identifying and addressing unaccounted-for losses. The conversation highlights the importance of proper communication, field audits, and troubleshooting to maintain effective gas measurement systems and minimize operational discrepancies. Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for a full episode transcript, as well as detailed show notes with relevant links and insider term definitions.
In this episode of the Oil & Gas Measurement Podcast, host Weldon discusses the important topic of dew point measurement with Dr. Sohrab Zarrabian, CEO of Zegaz Instruments. Dr. Zarrabian provides insights into both water and hydrocarbon dew point analysis, how dew points are measured in the field, and the complexities involved in natural gas systems. The conversation covers the fundamentals of dew point, the significance of accurate measurements, and the use of advanced technologies like chilled mirrors for precise dew point detection. Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for a full episode transcript, as well as detailed show notes with relevant links and insider term definitions.
Weldon Wright hosts Chuck Woods from Southern Petroleum Labs to discuss the intricacies of liquid proving and witnessing, focusing on the auditing and witnessing of liquid meters. The episode dives into the roles and responsibilities of a witness in the proving process, the importance of checklists, and the nuances of documenting and auditing meter proving reports.
In this month's episode of the Oil & Gas Measurement Podcast, host Weldon Wright is joined by Kris Kimmel of YZ to discuss gas odorization and monitoring. The conversation covers some of the considerations and challenges associated with odorizing natural gas, as well as the complexities of monitoring natural gas using odorant. Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for a full episode transcript, as well as detailed show notes with relevant links and insider term definitions.
In Episode 33 of the "Oil & Gas Measurement Podcast," Weldon Wright and Eric Harman, a senior engineer at CEESI, discuss the complexities of wet gas measurement. Harman shares his extensive knowledge on the subject, emphasizing the challenges of measuring gas flow when liquids are present and advocating for the use of dual meters. He addresses common misconceptions about orifice plates and highlights the potential of ultrasonic meters in wet gas conditions. The episode underscores the industry's future of adopting innovative technologies for more accurate gas measurements. Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for a full episode transcript, as well as detailed show notes with relevant links and insider term definitions.
In this episode of the Oil & Gas Measurement Podcast, host Weldon Wright interviews Philipp Umlauf from Summit Carbon Solutions about measuring CO2 and related gases transported as supercritical fluids. They discuss the importance of developing industry standards, particularly in light of government incentives like the 45Q tax credit for carbon capture and sequestration. The conversation also covers the complexities of defining supercritical fluids, the formation of API subcommittees to develop standards, and the collaboration between industry experts and organizations like NIST and TÜV SÜD to address measurement challenges. Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for a full episode transcript, as well as detailed show notes with relevant links and insider term definitions.
In this episode of the Oil & Gas Measurement Podcast, Host Weldon Wright is joined by Ardis Bartle of Apex Measurement to discuss measurement SOPs in the oil and gas industry. Listen to the episode now to learn more about measurement standard operating procedures, their importance, and how they fit into the work we do. Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for a full episode transcript, as well as detailed show notes with relevant links and insider term definitions.
This month's Oil & Gas Measurement Podcast episode features Martin Dingman discussing clamp-on ultrasonic equipment, why they are beneficial and how to properly use the clamp-on's to get accurate results. In this month's episode, you will learn about the testing being done using clamp-on ultrasonic meters, how they are transported, and what kind of information clamp-on's provide. Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for a full episode transcript, as well as detailed show notes with relevant links and insider term definitions.
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