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Full Force on Argentinian Export Strategy for Crude Oil
Argentina's state oil company, YPF, is set to begin shipping crude oil to Chile this year via the Transandino pipeline from Vaca Muerta....

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May 12, 20232 min read


What is the upstream drilling process?
Several steps must be considered to be successful in drilling oil production wells. Factors and studies previously carried out by experts...

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May 11, 20233 min read


Who is part of OPEC+?
What a good article from the EIA! A drastic drop in the price of oil in 2016 led to the emergence of the unprecedented Declaration of...

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May 9, 20231 min read


Types of mud pumps
Mud pumps are essential equipment in upstream oil drilling activities. Here are the most common types for which we at American Mud Pumps...

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May 5, 20232 min read


Haynesville Natural Gas Production Continues to Rise
Dry natural gas production from the Haynesville shale-producing field, located in northeastern Texas and northwestern Louisiana,...

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May 4, 20232 min read


The Offshore Technology Conference starts in Houston, Texas
The Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) starts today in Houston, an event that will be open from May 1st to 4th at NRG Park. Since 1969,...

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May 1, 20232 min read


How do we ensure the quality of our mud pumps parts?
Since the year 2020 that we began our production and sale to the public, until today we have kept our processes strictly and thoroughly...

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Apr 26, 20232 min read


Expectations for crude oil price in 2023 are now higher, EIA says
After the announcement by OPEC and its OPEC+ partner countries to reduce crude oil production by 2023, the EIA, in its Short-Term Energy...

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Apr 24, 20232 min read


What about valves in a mud pump?
Valves play a critical role in mud pumps, and proper maintenance is crucial for their effective operation. They help to control the flow...

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Apr 21, 20232 min read


Hard people, what defines a typical upstream worker in the USA?
Oil and gas upstream field work drilling workers in the USA typically work in physically demanding and often hazardous conditions. This...

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Apr 19, 20233 min read


The most important equipment in an oil and gas drilling rig
A drilling rig has a wide range of equipment and machinery to carry out the exploration and production process. Here are some of the most...

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Apr 17, 20232 min read


What is the relevance of a liner inside a mud pump?
In the oil production drilling process, mud pumps are a crucial component used to circulate drilling fluid or mud downhole. The mud pump...

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Apr 13, 20232 min read


The pistons are key in the operation of a mud pump
A piston is a crucial component of a mud pump, which is used in drilling operations in the oil and gas industry. Mud pumps are...

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Apr 11, 20232 min read


Our Crash Kit may save you from stoppage
At American Mud Pumps we know the importance of mud pumps in oil and gas production, we know that our clients often have scheduled...

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Apr 5, 20232 min read


Transport Down, Industry Up in Forecasts to 2050
The EIA forecasts weak growth for future energy demand in transportation while identifying the industrial sector as the primary driver...

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Apr 3, 20232 min read


American Mud Pumps, our services and parts
At American Mud Pumps we are convinced that we can help you to solve problems, but why? Our company was born in 2020 due to the need to...

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Mar 29, 20232 min read


What a Mud Pump malfunction can cause during your drilling?
Many problems during oil well drilling operations can occur because of a lack of maintenance of your equipment, depending on the specific...

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Mar 27, 20231 min read


U.S. hydrocarbon exports on the rise
The United States Energy Information Adminitration (EIA) revealed that sales of petroleum products to other countries grew 7 percent last...

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Mar 22, 20232 min read


Why is Houston so important to find upstream equipment?
Houston is a major hub for the global oil industry, and its importance is primarily due to its location and infrastructure. The city is...

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Mar 20, 20232 min read


Record in Natural Gas consumption in 2022
With an average figure of 88.5 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d), 2022 had the highest Natural Gas consumption per year since it began...

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Mar 15, 20232 min read


Why do Mud pumps play a critical role in oil upstream work?
Mud pumps are critical particularly in drilling operations. These pumps are used to circulate drilling mud or drilling fluid down the...

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Mar 13, 20231 min read


What exactly is ‘upstream’ in the oil industry?
We are all aware about the term “upstream” when it comes to the oil industry, but sadly, it is rare to find analysis about what exactly...

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Mar 8, 20232 min read


Today in Houston CERAWeek by S&P.
Kicking off today is S&P's annual CERAWeek event, which will take place in Houston, Texas from March 6-10 and includes a broad energy...

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Mar 6, 20232 min read


New LNG production will begin in Mexico
New Fortress Energy plans to finish construction of its first liquefied natural gas plant in Altamira, Tamaulipas, Mexico, in May 2023....

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Mar 1, 20232 min read
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