Common Types of Oil & Gas Infrastructure Equipments

• Wellheads: Installed at the surface of oil or gas wells, wellheads control the extraction process and ensure pressure management and operational safety.
• Pumps and Compressors: Pumps are used to move liquids like oil or water, while compressors increase gas pressure to facilitate its transport through pipelines and processing units.
• Valves: Critical for regulating flow and pressure, valves help isolate and control different sections of pipelines and processing systems safely and efficiently.
• Separators: These units separate crude oil, natural gas, and water at the surface, playing a vital role in initial production and fluid treatment operations.
• Storage Tanks: Used to temporarily store crude oil, gas, and by-products before further processing or transportation. Available in multiple capacities and types (e.g., atmospheric, pressurized).
• Pipelines and Transport Systems: Networks of pipes that carry oil and gas from extraction points to refineries or storage. These systems include booster stations, meters, and safety monitoring tools.
• Safety Equipment: Includes PPE (helmets, gloves, flame-resistant clothing), gas detectors, fire suppression systems, and emergency showers to ensure worker safety in hazardous environments.
• Environmental Equipment: Helps minimize the environmental impact of oil and gas operations. Includes spill containment tools, vapor recovery units, and emissions control systems.
• Meters and Sensors: Devices used to monitor operational parameters like pressure, temperature, and flow rate. Essential for performance optimization and leak prevention.
• Drill Bits and Cutting Tools: Specialized tools designed to bore through subsurface rock formations. Various bit types are used depending on the drilling method and geology.
• Blowout Preventers (BOPs): Heavy-duty safety devices installed on wellheads to prevent uncontrolled release of crude oil or natural gas during drilling operations.
• Hydraulic Fracturing Equipment: Used in fracking operations to inject high-pressure fluids into rock formations. Includes blenders, proppant delivery units, and high-pressure pumps.
• Mud Systems: These systems manage drilling fluid (mud), which lubricates the bit, removes cuttings, and stabilizes the wellbore. Equipment includes shakers, mixers, and desanders.
• Well Logging Tools: Used to record geological and formation data inside a well. This data helps evaluate reservoir potential and plan production strategies.
• Completion Equipment: Installed after drilling to make the well ready for production. Includes packers, tubing, perforation guns, and flow control devices.
• Subsea Equipment: For offshore drilling, this includes subsea trees, control systems, and pipelines that operate under high pressure and deepwater conditions to extract hydrocarbons from beneath the seafloor.