Cratter Posted October 13, 2015 Posted October 13, 2015 In case you haven't watched it yet.... 1 Quote
Nodak78 Posted October 13, 2015 Posted October 13, 2015 Really a NEW YORKER with a foreign accent tell us what to do. It is (Bau Kan). I wonder how many sub contractors they had making SNL. That program auit being funny over a decade ago maybe 2 decades. Quote
BIGSIOUX Posted October 13, 2015 Posted October 13, 2015 Really a NEW YORKER with a foreign accent tell us what to do. It is (Bau Kan). I wonder how many sub contractors they had making SNL. That program auit being funny over a decade ago maybe 2 decades.me thinks you dont know what your talking about. 2 Quote
UNDBIZ Posted October 13, 2015 Posted October 13, 2015 You hire contractors to work on your house. They don't use appropriate safety equipment and get hurt. Are you responsible for the injury? 1 Quote
Nodak78 Posted October 13, 2015 Posted October 13, 2015 You hire contractors to work on your house. They don't use appropriate safety equipment and get hurt. Are you responsible for the injury? I agree with this 100% Quote
Cratter Posted October 13, 2015 Posted October 13, 2015 (edited) You hire contractors to work on your house. They don't use appropriate safety equipment and get hurt. Are you responsible for the injury? And then that contractor hired a subcontractor. And that subcontractor got hurt. Would the contractor be responsible.That's what was discussed. No one is trying to to blame the "homeowner" for the injury in this scenario. If the subcontractor burns your house down the contractor is responsible. Because the homeowner hired the contractor not the subcontractor. The contractor can then try and make a claim against the subcontractor. Edited October 13, 2015 by Cratter Quote
UNDBIZ Posted October 13, 2015 Posted October 13, 2015 And then that contractor hired a subcontractor. And that subcontractor got hurt. Would the contractor be responsible.That's what was discussed.No. The oil company hired a contractor and the contractor hired a subcontractor. John Oliver is trying to blame the oil company. Quote
Cratter Posted October 14, 2015 Posted October 14, 2015 (edited) No. The oil company hired a contractor and the contractor hired a subcontractor. John Oliver is trying to blame the oil company. Looks like you're right. Edited October 14, 2015 by Cratter Quote
bigskyvikes Posted October 14, 2015 Posted October 14, 2015 No. The oil company hired a contractor and the contractor hired a subcontractor. John Oliver is trying to blame the oil company. Thats because this is done this way on purpose from the oil companies to avoid the responsibility of things they know is wrong and unsafe. Quote
SiouxVolley Posted October 14, 2015 Posted October 14, 2015 (edited) The oil company has a moral obligation to its employees and contractors to have proper safety equipment available, like a means of egress, H2S monitors, and gas masks. Far too many death have occurred in the ND oil industry. The oil industry is by nature dangerous, whigh is why safety and environmental corners should not be cut. Edited October 14, 2015 by SiouxVolley 1 Quote
ScottM Posted October 14, 2015 Posted October 14, 2015 No. The oil company hired a contractor and the contractor hired a subcontractor. John Oliver is trying to blame the oil company. If the recent BP Gulf cases are any indication, you can sue everyone in the chain of work, especially if they contributed to the harm in some respect. Quote
SiouxVolley Posted October 23, 2015 Posted October 23, 2015 (edited) http://finance.yahoo.com/news/geothermal-energy-could-soon-stage-220429027.htmlThis article says UND (dont know if it is EERC or the College of Mines) is testing technology that would generate $100,000 worth / yr / well of electricity from the hot boiling salty water that comes up with the oil. Since most wells in the Bakken are on pads of 8 or 12, that could potentially mean $1 mill additional revenue per year for a pad, and much less need for new power plants. Roughly three new power plants would not be needed in the Bakken if this is proven. Pretty good thinking and savings by UND people. Oil companies will be thankful for the extra cash flow and hopefully trey remember who had the idea. Edited October 23, 2015 by SiouxVolley Quote
ericpnelson Posted October 23, 2015 Posted October 23, 2015 http://finance.yahoo.com/news/geothermal-energy-could-soon-stage-220429027.htmlThis article says UND (dont know if it is EERC or the College of Mines) is testing technology that would generate $100,000 worth / yr / well of electricity from the hot boiling salty water that comes up with the oil. Since most wells in the Bakken are on pads of 8 or 12, that could potentially mean $1 mill additional revenue per year for a pad, and much less need for new power plants. Roughly three new power plants would not be needed in the Bakken if this is proven. Pretty good thinking and savings by UND people. Oil companies will be thankful for the extra cash flow and hopefully trey remember who had the idea. I'd like to know a lot more about this. As someone who works with Bakken brine daily, I just have trouble getting past all the logistical issues this brine presents. Quote
SiouxVolley Posted October 23, 2015 Posted October 23, 2015 I'd like to know a lot more about this. As someone who works with Bakken brine daily, I just have trouble getting past all the logistical issues this brine presents.Contact Will Gosnold or Anna Crowley. Think that they are in the Geology or Petr Eng departments. The brine almost certainly gets deep welled after its energy has been extracted. Quote
90siouxfan Posted October 23, 2015 Posted October 23, 2015 I wonder why the saltwater that I have loaded into a hot oil truck has to be heated with propane to get over 100° Quote
SiouxVolley Posted October 23, 2015 Posted October 23, 2015 Googled other sourcess and apatently there is currentlying a pilot demonstration down by Bowman. Don't know how far north geothermal electrical production would be practical. Sounds like much of the Julesburg Basin in Colorado and Wyoming would be. Quote
ScottM Posted November 24, 2015 Posted November 24, 2015 The shakeout continues. http://www.wsj.com/articles/energy-downturn-spreads-beyond-the-oil-patch-1448325898 Quote
ericpnelson Posted November 24, 2015 Posted November 24, 2015 I wonder why the saltwater that I have loaded into a hot oil truck has to be heated with propane to get over 100°without knowing a ton of specifics, i would guess to prevent scale precipitation. Quote
90siouxfan Posted November 24, 2015 Posted November 24, 2015 without knowing a ton of specifics, i would guess to prevent scale precipitation.What I was alluding to was the personal observation that all the wells I have worked on you can hold the flowline at the wellhead with no danger of burn or even discomfort. Downhole temperatures don't seem to hold to surface. I have the production water heated to prevent the contraction of steel when it is pumped into the well. All the production water I pump has chemical added for scale inhibition, corrosion, etc. Quote
ericpnelson Posted November 24, 2015 Posted November 24, 2015 What I was alluding to was the personal observation that all the wells I have worked on you can hold the flowline at the wellhead with no danger of burn or even discomfort. Downhole temperatures don't seem to hold to surface. I have the production water heated to prevent the contraction of steel when it is pumped into the well. All the production water I pump has chemical added for scale inhibition, corrosion, etc. how far upstream is the water getting pumped into the system? Quote
90siouxfan Posted November 24, 2015 Posted November 24, 2015 I have not been on a well that is part of a water flood system for several years, but those wells were warmer but not so warm to require any care at the wellhead which is where any fluid would be at it's highest temperature at any point above surface. Are they suggesting a downhole contained system? It has been a while since I read the article. Quote
SiouxVolley Posted January 2, 2016 Posted January 2, 2016 A new diesel refinery was announced for Belfield. It would be three times the size of the one in Dickinson. Also, the proposed $4 bill ethane cracker has been further increased in size. Still no word on its location. With the man camps about to be closed down around Williston, Williston itself may be a good bet now. Quote
SiouxVolley Posted January 4, 2016 Posted January 4, 2016 Expect oil prices to rise rapidly. Tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iran are rising rapidly, which could lead to war with worldwide consequences. 2 Quote
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