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Petroleum Engineering

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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
June 12, 2026

Finding the Best Tubing Anchor Catcher for Unconventional Wells

Unconventional wells have completely rewritten the playbook for artificial lift. These extraction sites target crude oil trapped in... View More
June 9, 2026

The Best Tubing Anchor Catcher for Maximizing Pump Life

In artificial lift operations, equipment longevity is a key of profitability. When relying on sucker-rod pumps, operators may... View More
June 5, 2026

Even in Shallow Wells, a Tubing Anchor Catcher Can Deliver Big Benefits

Petroleum engineers well understand the value of including a tubing anchor catcher (TAC) in deep-well downhole production strings. With... View More
May 6, 2026

The Ultimate Guide to Downhole Tools in Oil and Gas

The efficiency of an oil and gas extraction project often hinges on the equipment used thousands of feet below the surface. This... View More
May 1, 2026

Heavy-Duty Mandrels: When Does It Make Sense to Use an HD Body in a TAC?

When it comes to well completions, many considerations influence the final design of a production tool string. Sometimes the well... View More