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Rig worker operating power tongs
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
TechTAC employee machining parts
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
Pumpjacks overlaid with the SWPSC logo
April 7, 2026

Going to the Southwestern Petroleum Short Course? Be Sure to Visit TechTAC!
Since 1954, the Southwestern Petroleum Short Course Association (SWSPC), and its marquee event of the same name, has been a trusted... View More
Pumpjack with a canyon in the background
April 2, 2026

Optimizing a Downhole Rod Pump: A Simple Way to Boost Production and Lower Lifting Costs
Petroleum engineers have many levers they can pull to try to improve the efficiency of a downhole rod pump. Some of those tactics... View More
Oil well tubing
March 23, 2026

When Running a TAC, Why is a Right-Hand Turn Every 5-10 Stands So Important?
Significant damage could result if a tubing anchor catcher sets prematurely. Not only could the TAC itself shear, but the... View More
Aerial view of downtown Midland, Texas
March 16, 2026

Meet the New Face of TechTAC in Midland
After spending nearly a decade supporting and then managing TechTAC’s operations in Midland, Weston Hendricks has moved and set up... View More