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Attendees at the ALCE event
August 10, 2026

Join TechTAC at ALCE 2026
Are you planning to attend the Society of Petroleum Engineers’ 2026 Artificial Lift Conference & Expo (ALCE) Aug. 25-27... View More
An illustration showing charts and graphs overlaid on an oil refinery
July 20, 2026

The Highest Oil Price (and Lowest) of the Last 50 Years
When looking at the history of crude oil prices in the United States over the last 50 years, both the highest oil price and the... View More
A team of workers at an oil drilling site
July 9, 2026

Oilfield Tools: 25 Common Types
The oilfield is a complex and demanding environment, requiring a variety of specialized tools to ensure efficient and safe... View More
Close-up image of a polished rod
June 15, 2026

Maximizing Efficiency: Recent Advances in Rod Pump Technology and the Impact of the Slimline TAC
The vast majority of oil wells in North America rely on artificial lift. Among the various artificial lift methods, sucker rod... View More
Illustration showing various styles of tubing anchors
January 2, 2026

How to Choose Tubing Anchor Catchers in 2026
In artificial lift operations, completion engineers and field operators are responsible for optimizing well efficiency while... View More
The Joint Service Color Guard advancing the flags of the United States Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard
November 10, 2025

Celebrating Veterans Day: 10 Little-Known Facts about the U.S. Military
At TechTAC, we recognize that our work in the oil patch would not be possible without the enduring sacrifices of our military veterans.... View More
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